American War by Omar El Akkad is the painful journey that reveals how a curious girl evolves into a pitiless fighter. It is the story of yet another civil war in the United States in the late 21st century that has fractured it once again into North versus South. It is the story of a youngContinue reading “American War”
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Little Heaven
“One wish. A terrible one. They were granted their heart’s desire. Unconsciously and involuntarily. And from that moment forward, they would be forever burdened with it.” A child stolen in the night. Three mercenaries embark on an ill-fated mission. An isolated religious cult led by a Jim Jones wannabe infused with a deeply rooted evil.Continue reading “Little Heaven”
Friday Funnies!
Well, once again WE HAVE MADE IT!!! It’s Friday… and that makes me wanna dance! I’ve already got my workout on… I know, I wasn’t holding the bar right… sheesh… I’ve been working on my selfie… About those peacocks… I’ve been practicing my warming up for the weekend… I’ve even practiced my workout for Sunday…Continue reading “Friday Funnies!”
Sail The Seven Seas with the Devyl!
Deadmen Walking, by Sherrilyn Kenyon, takes us through the 1700s Caribbean life, where the Pirates reigned the seven seas, and all manner of creatures (alive and dead) roam about plundering for spoils. The book opens up with a war torn and doomed pirate ship heading to the wreckage of Davy Jones’s locker. The battered crewContinue reading “Sail The Seven Seas with the Devyl!”
What would you do?
You step on the plane. It’s a beautiful day. You buckle your seatbelt and ready yourself for the ascent heavenward. This will be a relatively short flight. You have done this countless times before. No problems. Only this time will be different. Who can predict what number of damage birds can do when entering the turbine ofContinue reading “What would you do?”
Good Enough: Peace in Chaos (a little long, but a lot about me)
Once in a while I try to post something about myself, so that you guys get to know me. Yesterday, after a trying day, I was given the gift of peace despite chaos. Some of you know that my journey has been a long one. Diagnosed with a brain aneurysm after having a few mini strokes atContinue reading “Good Enough: Peace in Chaos (a little long, but a lot about me)”
Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly
Ravensbruck. Hitler’s “work camp” … for women. At the main camp… 26,700 women taken from their homes… And worked… to death… and they were the lucky ones. Young Dr. Herta Oberheuser, desperate to be equal to her male counterparts, takes a position at Ravensbruck – unaware of what’s in store for her. The horror sheContinue reading “Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly”
The Witchfinder’s Sister by Beth Underdown
“This summer, my brother Matthew set himself to killing women, but without ever once breaking the law.” This thrilling debut novel by Beth Underdown is based loosely on the life of the infamous “witchfinder general” Matthew Hopkins of the mid 17th century. The story is narrated by his sister, Alice, who, pregnant, must returnContinue reading “The Witchfinder’s Sister by Beth Underdown”
Rain, Rain, Go Away…!
It’s raining here in my piece of heaven. The weather seems to have matched my mood. I just can’t tell you how bad I hate cleaning the house. I hate it even more when companies coming… So, what am I doing? Giving myself (and hopefully sharing them with you) a case of the giggles. Enjoy!Continue reading “Rain, Rain, Go Away…!”
It’s Monday….again!
It’s Monday…..again. I don’t know about you, but where I am was a gorgeous, sun-filled weekend that could have gone on forever. What do you know? It’s Monday and they are calling for rain. So, I have decided the best approach may just be the ostrich approach. It’s bad enough I had to hear aboutContinue reading “It’s Monday….again!”
Oceans of Books 