Title: The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife Author: Anna Johnston Genre: Realistic Fiction Plot: 82 year old Frederick Fife is down on his luck. He’s been lonely since his wife, Dawn, passed away. Now he’s short of funds for his apartment. His landlord gave him until the end of the day to move out. FrederickContinue reading “The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife – Anna Johnston”
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Tears of the Wolf – Elisabeth Wheatley
Title: Tears of the Wolf Author: Elisabeth Wheatley Genre: Fantasy, Romance Plot: Sorceress Brynn has asked for a divorce from her husband, Paega, after the death of her child. Divorce is rare in Hylden, but King Aeglar grants it. He also has another man, for he to marry, alderman (leader) Cenric of the northern territories,Continue reading “Tears of the Wolf – Elisabeth Wheatley”
Katabasis – R. F. Kuang
Title: Katabasis Author: R. F. Kuang Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fiction Plot: Professor Jacob Grimes is dead and it’s Alice Law’s fault. Now she’s going to hell to save him. Not before Peter Murdoch joins her. He says he wants to save Professor Grimes, too. Both are his students, studying different aspects of magick. Together theyContinue reading “Katabasis – R. F. Kuang”
The Shadow Key – Susan Stokes-Chapman
Title: The Shadow Key Author: Susan Stokes-Chapman Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery Plot: Dr. Henry Talbot has recently been dismissed from his position at his London hospital. After months of job searching, he takes a position at Plas Helyg, an English owned mansion in the Welsh countryside. Lord Julian Tresilian is the owner and Henry’s employer.Continue reading “The Shadow Key – Susan Stokes-Chapman”
Book of Temeraire 2 & 3 – Naomi Novik
Book 1 is His Majesty’s Dragon Title: Book 2 – Throne of Jade, Book 3 – Black Powder War Author: Naomi Novik Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy Plot: Book 2 – John Laurence and his dragon, Temeraire, have been summoned to China to return Temeraire to the Chinese royal family. On their journey, they encounter troublesContinue reading “Book of Temeraire 2 & 3 – Naomi Novik”
Nibbles the Book Monster – Emma Yarlet
Title: Nibbles the Book Monster Author/Illustrator: Emma Yarlet Genre: Kids Book, Picture Book Plot: Nibbles is a cute little monster. Then he escapes his cage and eats his way through the book. Follow Nibbles through the book and try to catch him before he escapes the pages. Rating: 4.5 – a cute and funny kidsContinue reading “Nibbles the Book Monster – Emma Yarlet”
Good Spirits – B.K. Borison
Title: Good Spirits Author: B.K. Borison Genre: Romance Plot: Harriet York is being haunted by the Ghost of Christmas Past. His name is Nolan Callahan. He needs to help Harriet find the error of her ways before Christmas. It should be another easy assignment for Nolan. Except Harriet seems to be the opposite of theContinue reading “Good Spirits – B.K. Borison”
We’ll Prescribe You a Cat – Syou Ishida
Title: We’ll Prescribe You a Cat Author: Syou Ishida Translator: E. Madison Shimoda Genre: Realistic Fiction, Short Stories Plot: The Kokoro Clinic for the Soul is a hidden gem in Kyoto, Japan. Most people hear about it through a friend of a friend. It’s said you can’t find the clinic unless you need to. MostContinue reading “We’ll Prescribe You a Cat – Syou Ishida”
Lovelight Farms – B.K. Borison
Title: Lovelight Farms Author: B.K. Borison Genre: Romance Plot: Stella has been trying to keep her Christmas tree farm alive for the past year. But there’s been missing shipments, dying trees, and a family of raccoons living in the Santa barn. So she’s just trying to stay afloat as this farm is her dream comeContinue reading “Lovelight Farms – B.K. Borison”
Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man) – Jesse Q. Sutanto
This is book 2 in the Vera Wong Series. Book 1 is Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers Title: Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man) Author: Jesse Q. Sutanto Genre: Mystery Plot: Vera Wong feels bored with life. It’s been a year since someone died in her tea shop. She desperately wantsContinue reading “Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man) – Jesse Q. Sutanto”
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