Lucky Star – Review

Goodreads Synopsis: Teenager Ben Somerset has three great loves in his life: Sherlock Holmes, designer clothes and a certain song by Madonna. And then Susie appears. Set in England in 1984 Lucky Star tells of Ben's introduction to the world of shoplifting, music, politics, love and heartbreak. My Favourite Quotes: "Whenever I want to think …

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Into the Deep

Hello my dearest readers, I welcome you back to another Writing Prompt Wednesday! I came upon this prompt from Pinterest and immediately had to create a post for you all! I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did writing it! I watched the water ripple out from where they last were as …

I literally had to stop reading…

... and go get myself a drink because this book was so intense! Goodreads Synopsis: Hollis Joplin, a death investigator with the Milton County Medical Examiner's Office, is back on the job after being attacked and almost killed three months earlier. But he almost wishes he'd stayed home when he's called to a scene that's …

The Pronunciation Name Game

Hello again my literary lovelies! I hope this post finds you well and rested! Last Sunday, I discussed with you some of the literary names I fell in love with from a recent read and review called Lucid World by Denise Lami. I speculated on how there were names I have loved, BUT was pretty …

Root of the Tudor Rose – Anniversary Book Tour Review

Goodreads Synopsis: For fans of Philippa Gregory and Hilary Mantel comes Mari Griffith's debut novel Root of the Tudor Rose. This is the story of a passionate romance and a secret marriage which gave its name to the most famous royal dynasty in the history of Great Britain: the Tudors. When King Henry V and his bride, Catherine de Valois, …

Lucid World Review

Goodreads Synopsis When 15 year-old Morgan is contacted by the advanced civilization of Lucid World, she has no idea what is to come. She is one of a select group of teens chosen to travel via avatar into a remote, and hidden technologically-advanced society housed inside a vast mountain cavern. Here she learns about an …

My Summer = Mystery/Thrillers

Hello again dear readers! I usually am not one to create a quick post about a book I have yet to read, BUT there is a great opportunity/kindle promo for a book which I would definitely grab (and did!) for my summer TBR! I consider this book a "just what I need read!" The Port …

Definitely a first for me!

I do not know where to even start regarding reading My Mostly Happy Life: Autobiography of a Climbing Tree by . Let us start with a synopsis as I try to organize my thoughts. Goodreads Synopsis: Once upon a time, Samuel Swerling, a World War II veteran and inventor, decided to build a park. It …

Whose Story? – Chapter 1

You may not know literary lovelies that I not only write this lovely blog for you all, but I have within the last year finished a novel. I have titled it: Whose Story. I would like to put the first chapter on here (a much longer post than my usual) for you all to read …

So many great names!

Happy July 1st to you all and Happy Canada Day to my fellow Canadians (and to anyone who wishes to celebrate with us)! I was lucky enough to receive a copy of an AMAZING book by a fellow Canadian, Denise Lami, (review up tomorrow!) called Lucid World. It was filled with such great wisdom and …

Summer Red Carpet Ready

Before we start I would like to wish my Mom a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I am so grateful to you my dearest mother for championing me throughout my life. May you have the best day ever! Now on to blog business: I finally found a great Who Wore it Best Wednesday for you dear readers! …

Reviewing Maggie by Mya O’Malley

*Before I even start can we just note how amazing this cover art is! I am a sucker for a great book cover and this one captures the feel of this novel completely!* Goodreads Synopsis: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to share your home with an unearthly spirit who can’t find …

Summer Reads

It's summer time! I have decided to compile a list of books I think might just be perfect for whatever your summer has in store for you, whether it is by the beach, campfire, or just on your couch! *a good number of my choices are Young Adult fiction which can make for quick and …