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Title: AlCent SagasAuthor: James CrawfordGenre: Sci-fi; Hard Sci-fiBook Length: Novel; 221 pages (print)Book Version Read: eBookYear Published: December 11, 2023 Date Started: March 1, 2024Date finished: March 3, 2024 This is a hard sci-fi story about a man named James Van Wert whose job is to have a crew on his ship ready for war.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Cleopatra CaperAuthor: John AmosGenre: Fiction; Mystery and DetectiveBook Length: 195 pages (print)Book Type: PaperbackYear Published: November 10, 2023 Date Started: February 26, 2024Date finished: March 12, 2024 This story is about two up-and-coming detectives, Flinders Petrie and Thomas Pettigrew, who take on a case of locating Cleopatra’s tomb. They learn what they are... Continue Reading →
Title: 1Q84 (Books 1, 2, and 3)Author: Haruki MurakamiGenre: DystopianBook Length: NovelBook Type: eBookYear Published: October 25, 2011 Date Started: February 11, 2024Date finished: February24, 2024 I did’t realize it but I had read the trilogy in one book. This review will encompass all three books. In book one, we are introduced to the two... Continue Reading →
Title: CirceAuthor: Madeline MillerGenre: Fantasy, Mythology retellBook Length: 433 Pages (print)Book Type: ebook; paperbackYear Published: April 10, 2018 Date Started: February 7, 2024Date finished: February 11, 2024 This book was recommended to me by my daughter. She loved it and insisted that I read it. I found the story interesting. I knew nothing about Circe... Continue Reading →
Title: Sealed with a HissAuthor: Eule GreyGenre: Fantasy; LGBTQ+ RomanceBook Length: 169 pages (print)Book Type: PDFYear Published: October 24, 2023 Date Started: January 15, 2024Date finished: January 16, 2024 This story is about a journalist named Mave Kitten. It starts out with journal entries from Mave’s point-of-view. Halfway through the story, it picks up with... Continue Reading →
I'm really excited to be sharing additional information on a book I read and enjoyed. You can read my review here. Keeping Pepper is a great book to read anywhere and anytime. It gives you a warm feeling but it also gives you a bit of excitement. I would not recommend it if I didn't... Continue Reading →
Title: Leading with VulnerabilityAuthor: Jacob MorganGenre: Nonfiction; Self-helpBook Length: 261 pages (print)Book Type: PDFYear Published: October 2, 2023 Date Started: January 2, 2024Date finished: January 5, 2024 This book focuses on using vulnerability to manage/lead in the workplace. As a leader (CEO, manager, etc.), it’s important to understand your employees and co-workers in order to... Continue Reading →
Title: Keeping PepperAuthor: Scott BrodyGenre: Fiction, Mystery DetectiveBook Length: 248 pages (print)Book Type: eBookYear Published: September 25, 2023 Date Started: December 29, 2023Date finished: January 2, 2024 This story is about an older man named Pepper who lives in a nursing home. His friends come by and take him on a road trip without letting... Continue Reading →
Title: The Starless SeaAuthor: Erin MorgensternGenre: FantasyBook Length: NovelBook Type: eBookYear Published: November 5, 2019 Date Started: December 10, 2023Date finished: December 19, 2023 I first read the audio of this book over the summer but wasn’t able to finish it. I found the audio difficult to follow. I decided to read the ebook and... Continue Reading →
Title: Journey to BethlehemDirector: Adam AndersGenre: Live-action Christmas MusicalDate Released: November 10, 2023Date Watched: November 29, 2023Rating (1-didn’t like; 5-excellent): 5 I went in watching this movie not knowing that it was a musical and was pleasantly surprised. I only figured out it was a musical when Mary began singing along with her sisters. The... Continue Reading →
