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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Mystery”

Review: OUR KIND OF CRUELTY by Araminta Hall

Janelle July 23, 2018 Advance Copy, Black Heart Reads, Book Reviews, Finished Copy, From Publisher, FSG Originals, MCD Books, Mystery, Psychological Thriller, Suspense, Thriller Leave a Comment

Thank you so much FSG Books and MCD Books for providing my free copy – all opinions are my own.  Description:  This is a love story. Mike’s love story. Mike Hayes fought his way out of a brutal childhood and into a …

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Review: HANGMAN by Jack Heath

Janelle July 19, 2018 Advance Copy, Book Reviews, Finished Copy, From Publisher, Harlequin Books, Horror, Mystery, Police Procedural, Suspense, Thriller Leave a Comment

Thank you so much Hanover Square Press and Harlequin Books for providing my free copy – all opinions are my own.  Description:  A boy vanishes on his way home from school. His frantic mother receives a ransom call: pay or …

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Review: IN THE VINES by Shannon Kirk

Janelle July 18, 2018 Advance Copy, Amazon Publishing, Book Reviews, Finished Copy, From Publisher, Mystery, Suspense, Thomas & Mercer, Thriller Leave a Comment

Thank you so very much to Ashley from Amazon Publishing and Thomas & Mercer for providing my gorgeous free copy – all opinions are my own.  Description:  Family ties so strong you can’t escape… Mary Olivia Pentecost, known as Mop, …

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Awesome Book Mail from Quirk Books: HOPE NEVER DIES: An Obama Biden Mystery by Andrew Shaffer

Janelle July 18, 2018 Advance Copy, Book Mail, From Publisher, Humor, Mystery, Quirk Books, Series Leave a Comment

Many many thanks to Quirk Books for this fantastic free copy! Please tell me this cover makes you smile!! HILARIOUS!! Book Description:  Vice President Joe Biden and President Barack Obama team up in this high-stakes thriller that combines a mystery …

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Review: GIVE ME YOUR HAND by Megan Abbott

Janelle July 18, 2018 Advance Copy, Book Reviews, From Publisher, Little Brown Ambassador, Little, Brown and Company, Mystery, Psychological Thriller, Suspense, Thriller 2 Comments

Thank you so much Little, Brown and Company for providing my free copy – all opinions are my own.  Description:  Kit Owens harbored only modest ambitions for herself when the mysterious Diane Fleming appeared in her high school chemistry class. …

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Review: THE COLOR OF BEE LARKHAM’S MURDER by Sarah J. Harris

Janelle July 18, 2018 Book Reviews, Contemporary, Finished Copy, From Publisher, Mystery, Touchstone Books Leave a Comment

Thank you so much to Touchstone Books for providing my free copy – all opinions are my own.  Description:  Thirteen-year-old Jasper Wishart lives in a world of dazzling color that no one else can see, least of all his dad. …

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Review: CAGED by Ellison Cooper

Janelle July 18, 2018 Advance Copy, Book Reviews, Bookstagram, From Publisher, Giveaway, Minotaur Books, Mystery, Police Procedural, Suspense, Thriller Leave a Comment

Thank you so much to Minotaur Books for providing my free copy – all opinions are my own.  Description:  FBI neuroscientist Sayer Altair hunts for evil in the deepest recesses of the human mind. Still reeling from the death of …

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Review: SUMMER WIVES by Beatriz Williams

Janelle July 18, 2018 Book Reviews, Finished Copy, From Publisher, Historical Fiction, Mystery, TLC Book Tours, William Morrow Leave a Comment

Thank you so much to TLC Book Tours and William Morrow Books for this gorgeous free copy – all opinions are my own.  Description:  In the summer of 1951, Miranda Schuyler arrives on elite, secretive Winthrop Island as a schoolgirl …

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Review: HER PRETTY FACE by Robyn Harding

Janelle July 18, 2018 Book Reviews, Finished Copy, From Publisher, Gallery Books, Mystery, Psychological Thriller, Suspense, Thriller Leave a Comment

Thank you so much to Gallery Books for providing my free copy – all opinions are my own.  Description:  Frances Metcalfe is struggling to stay afloat. A stay-at-home mom whose troubled son is her full-time job, she thought that the …

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Review: STILL LIVES by Maria Hummel

Janelle July 18, 2018 Advance Copy, Book Reviews, Contemporary, Counterpoint Press, From Publisher, Mystery, Police Procedural, Suspense Leave a Comment

Thank you so much to Counterpoint Press for providing my free copy – all opinions are my own.  Description:  Kim Lord is an avant-garde figure, feminist icon, and agent provocateur in the L.A. art scene. Her groundbreaking new exhibition Still Lives is …

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Instagram post 2175218019704387586_5480751027 IT’S A THANK YOU GIVEAWAY 🎉 . If you’ve been following me for a while you know my deep love and obsession with @pitchpinepottery - Now I want to share something I love from my collection with you. I want to give you an unused, beautiful owl mug! This beauty has only been featured in a few photos and is looking for its forever home. 🎉 . This #Bookstagram community has done more for me than words can express. I don’t know what I’d do without all my bookish buddies. Thank you for your love and support - I hope to continue our bookish fun forever and a day 🎉 . To enter: . 1. Like this post 2. Please follow me @shereadswithcats 3. Tag a friend in the comments below and also tell me your favorite quality in a friend . Bonus options: tag as many friends as you want all in separate comments • share this post in your Insta stories for 24 hours & be sure to tag me 🎉 . More bonus: 5 extra entries if you follow @pitchpinepottery but no pressure 🎉 . It’s international (holla 🙌🏻) • not affiliated with Instagram (as if!) • a winner will be selected on Saturday • good luck my homies 😘
Instagram post 2174448194002492029_5480751027 Today’s prompt is to say happy birthday to the lovely and beautiful @storiesandcoffee with a 5★ stack, but with a slight twist. This is a potential 5★ stack as I haven’t read them yet. Yes, this prompt is also @wherethereadergrows’ #bravethebacklist - I predict these will be amazing reads 🍁🍁🍁 . Also, as another fun little thing, I tagged the #Bookstagrammers that influenced me to bump these books up on my #TBR 🍁🍁🍁 . Have you read any of these?! Which one should I start with?
Instagram post 2173749834492802218_5480751027 Do you love to support indie authors and publishers?! 🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️ . I sure do and this is one of many reasons why I love the @night_worms subscription box. Not only does it support indies, but it is book focused (although I’m not gonna lie, I need that mug) subscription box. I have been a customer since day one and I’ve never looked back. I’ve discovered so many of my favorite authors that I wouldn’t have known if it wasn’t for @mother.horror and @bookishmommy’s amazing work on promoting what they love...HORROR. I love these ladies for what they do. . If you are looking for recommendations, even if you prefer them on the lighter side, hit me up or better yet, hit up the @night_worms crew for spot on recommendations. My advice to you is don’t be afraid of the dark. And don’t let these scary covers fool you, some of these stories have a lot of heart 🌑🐛 . Who is your favorite indie author or publisher?!
Instagram post 2173618514819116859_5480751027 @gallerybooks #partner | . It’s the weekend! Instead of doing what I want, I’m going to be an adult and clean the heck out of my house. Which includes finally finishing my library. BUT as a gold star for my labor we are going to treat ourselves to see DOCTOR SLEEP tomorrow! Always give yourself something to work for...amiright? I have never been so excited 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 . I wore this shirt on a day when we had hurricane like winds at a charity event called Spirits and Bites for a local animal shelter. The winds were miserable and the power was out most of the time, but it was still a blast. One of the reasons I had so much fun is this shirt. At least 10 people asked what my favorite #StephenKing book is. Anything I can do to generate conversation about Stephen King’s books is a win. Also, I had my tote that said “Ask Me What I’m Reading” and several people did just that. Even though I’m an introvert I love nothing more than to talk about books. I even met an owner at @clementinecoffeebar who wants to collaborate with me on a book recommendation shelf for the coffee shop! I am so jazzed about it 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼 . Any other introverts out there that are willing to talk with strangers about books??
Instagram post 2172922107816694601_5480751027 @booksparks #partner #FRC2019 #hitthebookclub | . Happy Friday all! Are you ready for the weekend?! ✨ . @booksparks definitely loves me because they sent me coffee. In my world, coffee = love ☕️ . I finished @aliwong’s book a few days ago and I have to say, she’s hilarious. I enjoyed her raunchy sense of humor immensely. Her writing style is fresh and she certainly doesn’t hold anything back. I highly recommend this one!
Instagram post 2172280207950730120_5480751027 As always, I am grateful to the tagged publishers #partner for my copies || . Hey hey hey 👋🏻 I’m a little late to the party, but I wanted to wait for my signed copy (yes, signed 💁🏼‍♀️) of THE STARLESS SEA. I also got a signed copy of THE NIGHT CIRCUS *swoon* - many thanks to @erinmorgenstern for making my sparkly dreams come true ✨✨ . I’ve #read THE CRYING BOOK, LITTLE WEIRDS, THE REVISIONERS, THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE, and THE WITCHES ARE COMING (on audio - thank you @librofm #librofmlisteningsquad ) - I’d highly recommend any one of them if it suits your fancy 🎉🎉 . I’m #currentlyreading IN THE DREAM HOUSE and ACID FOR THE CHILDREN - what should I read next?!!
Instagram post 2171556888859223304_5480751027 #BookReview | The cover of @adamlgnevill’s THE REDDENING first caught my eye on @mother.horror’s page when she posted her special edition copy. Unfortunately for me the hardcovers were all sold out, but Adam kindly offered to send me a free signed paperback. He is incredibly generous and I am so grateful for my copy because, guess what?!...I loved it. . Kat is a lifestyle journalist who escapes her past by moving to a coastal area near Brickburgh in Devon England. Artifacts and remains from thousands of years ago are discovered in a nearby cave and this discovery definitely has Kat’s attention. Our second protagonist, Helene, has a very personal tie to the Brickburgh caves. Her brother, Lincoln, vanished six years ago while he spent time there recording subterranean sounds. Helene and Kat are thrown together during the course of their individual journeys and are forced to move forward together in a place where they are not welcome. . Wow, Nevill sure knows how to write folklore, and HORROR. This book hit every mark for me. The writing is exquisite, the storytelling incredible, and the horror unapologetic. And oh my goodness, do I love Kat and Helene. . If you like horror with complex storylines, wonderful characters, a rough coastal setting, archeological digs, cannibalism and cults, then you’ve found the right book. There is a reason why Nevill’s fans have been recommending his books to me - I am so glad I am finally among them. ★★★★★
Instagram post 2170825717342887563_5480751027 @randomhouse @aaknopf #partner . Happy Tuesday! This stack gives me life because every one of these books is a winner! 👏🏻👏🏻 Check out my stories for videos of BIBLIO•STYLE, VISIONS FROM THE UPSIDE DOWN, ASSASSIN’S APPRENTICE, and THE END OF THE WORLD ✨ . I’m sneaking in another #bookrecquickies because I finished THE CHEFFE by Marie NDiaye - it’s so fantastic! Read it if you love foodie books! Also I’m excited to start RUNNING WITH SHERMAN (because a rescue donkey is cute) and LIFE UNDERCOVER (CIA! Coming-of-age! Hello?!) 🎉 . How is your Tuesday going? I’m about ready to give up on Tuesdays myself 😂
Instagram post 2170456587955766307_5480751027 Weekly #bookrecquickies are here! And up first is NINTH HOUSE by @lbardugo. It’s deliciously dark and disturbing which I love! Did I mention IT’S DARK?? So no, it’s most definitely not a YA fantasy. It’s very adult with elements of fantasy, mystery, magic, and ghosts! And it’s phenomenal. Plus every time I look at this beautiful blue edition from @waterstones my eyes sparkle 🐍🐍 . What’s your quickie book recommendation for me? Let me know in the comments ↓ ↓
Instagram post 2170133870110869641_5480751027 @tlcbooktours @natgeo partner ✨ . VISUAL GALAXY: The Ultimate Guide to the Milky Way and Beyond is a spectacular look at our solar system, the universe and the vast darkness of the cosmos. The photographs, illustrations, and interpretative graphics are as you would expect from National Geographic - impeccable and extraordinary in every single way. . The forward is written by the first Canadian astronaut to walk in space (what up my Canadian friends 👋🏻), Chris Hadfield. He’s a celebrity in his own right as he’s known for his books, photographs, and videos. For instance, I know him from his awesome video of where he sang David Bowie’s Space Oddity aboard the space station. 👨🏻‍🎤 . This gorgeous book is filled with in depth information about everything under the sun (pun intended), including the earth, our solar system, and beyond as well as details on the formation of the universe, stars, and planets. I found the section on exoplanets and the search for extraterrestrial life to be especially intriguing. . If you are looking for a comprehensive and stunner of a book about the universe that will sit prettily on your coffee table, this is the book for you. 💫💫💫💫💫
Instagram post 2169381774252103604_5480751027 I love this reading spot. It’s comfortable, with the perfect amount of light, but at home I love to read in bed. Where’s your favorite place to read?
Instagram post 2168677865527372849_5480751027 @gallerybooks #partner | . This stack gives me major heart eyes. There are so many fun books from @gallerybooks I don’t know where to start! I have read FISHNET by Kristin Innes and it’s fantastic. I think I might start THE TWISTED ONES by T. Kingfisher next because @franzencomesalive from @bookriot’s #AlltheBooks sang its praises! 🔥 . What are you all reading this weekend?! 🔥
Instagram post 2168453670306485644_5480751027 @aaknopf @pantheonbooks #partner | . Happy Saturday Book Lovers! 🐰🐰 #Knopf is one of my favorite publishers and I am always so grateful when they send me a gorgeous stack of books! I’ve started THE CHEFFE by Marie NDiaye thanks to @iamjennirl from @bookriot who raved about it on #AlltheBooks - so far I’m enjoying it. It’s very different than anything else I’ve read. . What are you up to this fine day?!
Instagram post 2167954138800024703_5480751027 @doubledaybooks #partner | It’s a #BuddyReadstoDieFor Giveaway 🎉 🎉🎉 . To celebrate our November selection, we are giving away 2 copies of Margaret Atwood’s THE TESTAMENTS! But wait...there’s more! The first prize winner will receive A SIGNED COPY 🎉🎉🎉 . The runner up will receive an unsigned copy courtesy of @doubledaybooks! 2 WINNERS! Isn’t that exciting?!! 🎉🎉🎉 . All you have to do is 👇🏻 . 1. Like this post ✅ 2. Please follow @shereadswithcats @wherethereadergrows & @doubledaybooks ✅ 3. If you win, join our buddy read chat ✅ 4. Tag two friends in the comments below and tell us your favorite book you read in October ✅ . IT’S INTERNATIONAL 🎉 Not affiliated with Instagram 🎉 Winners will be selected on November 8! 🎉 Good luck friends! 😘😘
Instagram post 2167131724679722871_5480751027 @booksparks #partner #FRC2019 | . You know what I love?... #BOOKSPARKS ✨ They have made all my fall reading dreams come true 😭 They have sent me some fantastic books so far plus THE SWAG. Oh my goodness, THE SWAG. Swipe ← to check it out. The candle is one of my favorite things ever because how thoughtful to customize it to where I live?! Smells clean and I love it. Don’t get me started on the coffee! It arrived just in time to keep me sane 😂 . So far, I’ve read PRETTY GUILTY WOMEN, TWICE IN A BLUE MOON, DEAR GIRLS, and CONVERSATIONS WITH RBG - What should I pick up next?!
Instagram post 2166785907317903640_5480751027 Happy Halloween all! This time of year makes me so giddy! We have the candy, the horror flicks, the snacks, and the (not so black) cat 🎃🦇 . Are any of you dressing up or taking the kids trick-or-treating? If so, what are the costumes? I love seeing what costumes people pick out 👻🧛🏻‍♀️ . In today’s photo I’m featuring a gorgeous #booksleeve from @sewhappystitchhappy - It screams fall and I love it! If you head over to Carolyn’s shop, be sure to use code SHEREADS for a discount 🎃🦇
Instagram post 2166437134473540795_5480751027 @crookedlanebooks #partner #bookreview #TheDeadGirlsClub | . Damien Angelica Walters’ THE DEAD GIRLS CLUB is a delightfully dark fast-paced thriller with some serious creep factor! . In 1991, Heather Cole and Becca Thomas are the kind of best friends that share everything, including that signature ‘best friends’ heart-shaped necklace we all know so well. They are obsessed with all things macabre and spooky, especially ‪a ghost story‬ called the Red Lady. The Red Lady myth is similar to ‘Bloody Mary’ or ‘Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board’ which I am proud to say I’ve freaked myself out playing them both more than once. Becca is totally convinced the Red Lady is real, but Heather is not. But when Becca goes missing and the blame falls to Becca’s abusive mother, Heather may know more than she reveals. Almost thirty years later, Heather is plagued by guilt and paranoia because of what happened that fateful day. Heather is desperate to keep her darkest secret. . The story alternates between the past and present, told through Heather’s perspective. This format, for me, always reads quickly. I especially enjoyed the backstory - learning about the girls’ friendship and the events leading up to the end. THE DEAD GIRLS CLUB is a page-turning, nostalgic, coming-of-age tale that I highly recommend for fans who enjoy horror on the lighter side. It’s spook-tacular and witch-tastic! And it’s coming your way ‪December 10‬! ★★★¾
Instagram post 2165707095771458184_5480751027 @eccobooks #partner #bookreview | . Kevin Wilson’s NOTHING TO SEE HERE is a unique piece of speculative fiction that’s witty, smart, and full of heart. . Lillian and Madison are polar opposites but became fast friends when they met in boarding school. However, when an unfortunate incident takes place, Lillian is forced to leave the school. Over the years, Lillian and Madison have barely kept in touch as they lead different lives: Lillian has a dead end job and lives with her mom, while Madison is a senator’s wife and has a family. One day Lillian receives a letter from Madison asking for help. The senator’s ex-wife just passed away and ten-year-old twins Bessie and Roland need looking after. Madison wants Lillian to be their caretaker but there is a slight problem: when the twins feel any strong emotions they burst into flames. They themselves are safe but everything around them can catch fire. Lillian decides to take the job. . Immediately when I read the synopsis I knew I had to read this. The concept of combustible ten-year-olds cannot conceivably be boring. Lillian is one of my favorite narrators - I found her hilarious, apathetic, and endearing. The challenge Lillian faces in trying to “normalize” the twins when they haven’t been out in the world is so much fun to read.  And I love that Lillian ends up needing them as much as they need her. Wilson is a brilliant writer and has a knack for creating an odd premise but skillfully makes it work. ★★★★★
Instagram post 2165052357392727558_5480751027 @catapult #partner #BookReview | . EAT JOY: Stories & Comfort Food From 31 Celebrated Writers, edited by Natalie Eve Garrett, is one of the most beautiful books I’ve come across. It’s a collection of exquisitely written essays, each very personal, with food at the core. Every writer expresses a different perspective on what food means to them, specifically how food can help one deal with grief, loss, healing, growth, and coming home. . The format of the book is nothing short of perfect. There are specific sections such as Growing Pains, Loss, Healing, and Homecoming and within those sections are essays from various writers. Each essay has a heading of the writer’s name and a brief description of what he or she is known for. What I love about this is even if you are not familiar with every writer, you learn about someone new and possibly a new book to explore. Also, the cherry on top is each essay ends with a recipe or two. And friends, these recipes look delicious. . Some of the essays written in this collection are by some of my favorite writers such as @cheemobile, @carmenmmachado, @goodtalkthanks/@mirajacobs, @chimamanda_adichie, @melissafebos, Anthony Doerr, @maile.meloy, @lauramvandenberg, @rakeshsatyal, @rosieschaap, @pchza, and Chantel Acevedo. But honestly, it is hard to pick a favorite because they are all so interesting, clever, and well written. Oh and there are gorgeous illustrations throughout that compliment this collection so brilliantly. EAT JOY is now a permanent fixture on my living room shelf, alongside my other foodie favorites, Salt Fat Acid Heat, NOMA, and Buttermilk Graffiti. ★★★★★
Instagram post 2164278848856871478_5480751027 @penguinteen #partner | . I want to give a huge shoutout to Penguin Teen for publishing some fantastic titles! 🙌🏻💕 . This Sunday has been a day! The power has been coming in and out at this event we bought tickets for. It’s kind of fun but finding food has been an issue. I love food way too much, so I must track some down. I’m on a mission 😆 . How is your weekend going? Any highlights?
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Instagram post 2175218019704387586_5480751027 IT’S A THANK YOU GIVEAWAY 🎉 . If you’ve been following me for a while you know my deep love and obsession with @pitchpinepottery - Now I want to share something I love from my collection with you. I want to give you an unused, beautiful owl mug! This beauty has only been featured in a few photos and is looking for its forever home. 🎉 . This #Bookstagram community has done more for me than words can express. I don’t know what I’d do without all my bookish buddies. Thank you for your love and support - I hope to continue our bookish fun forever and a day 🎉 . To enter: . 1. Like this post 2. Please follow me @shereadswithcats 3. Tag a friend in the comments below and also tell me your favorite quality in a friend . Bonus options: tag as many friends as you want all in separate comments • share this post in your Insta stories for 24 hours & be sure to tag me 🎉 . More bonus: 5 extra entries if you follow @pitchpinepottery but no pressure 🎉 . It’s international (holla 🙌🏻) • not affiliated with Instagram (as if!) • a winner will be selected on Saturday • good luck my homies 😘
Instagram post 2174448194002492029_5480751027 Today’s prompt is to say happy birthday to the lovely and beautiful @storiesandcoffee with a 5★ stack, but with a slight twist. This is a potential 5★ stack as I haven’t read them yet. Yes, this prompt is also @wherethereadergrows’ #bravethebacklist - I predict these will be amazing reads 🍁🍁🍁 . Also, as another fun little thing, I tagged the #Bookstagrammers that influenced me to bump these books up on my #TBR 🍁🍁🍁 . Have you read any of these?! Which one should I start with?
Instagram post 2173749834492802218_5480751027 Do you love to support indie authors and publishers?! 🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️ . I sure do and this is one of many reasons why I love the @night_worms subscription box. Not only does it support indies, but it is book focused (although I’m not gonna lie, I need that mug) subscription box. I have been a customer since day one and I’ve never looked back. I’ve discovered so many of my favorite authors that I wouldn’t have known if it wasn’t for @mother.horror and @bookishmommy’s amazing work on promoting what they love...HORROR. I love these ladies for what they do. . If you are looking for recommendations, even if you prefer them on the lighter side, hit me up or better yet, hit up the @night_worms crew for spot on recommendations. My advice to you is don’t be afraid of the dark. And don’t let these scary covers fool you, some of these stories have a lot of heart 🌑🐛 . Who is your favorite indie author or publisher?!
Instagram post 2173618514819116859_5480751027 @gallerybooks #partner | . It’s the weekend! Instead of doing what I want, I’m going to be an adult and clean the heck out of my house. Which includes finally finishing my library. BUT as a gold star for my labor we are going to treat ourselves to see DOCTOR SLEEP tomorrow! Always give yourself something to work for...amiright? I have never been so excited 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 . I wore this shirt on a day when we had hurricane like winds at a charity event called Spirits and Bites for a local animal shelter. The winds were miserable and the power was out most of the time, but it was still a blast. One of the reasons I had so much fun is this shirt. At least 10 people asked what my favorite #StephenKing book is. Anything I can do to generate conversation about Stephen King’s books is a win. Also, I had my tote that said “Ask Me What I’m Reading” and several people did just that. Even though I’m an introvert I love nothing more than to talk about books. I even met an owner at @clementinecoffeebar who wants to collaborate with me on a book recommendation shelf for the coffee shop! I am so jazzed about it 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼 . Any other introverts out there that are willing to talk with strangers about books??
Instagram post 2172922107816694601_5480751027 @booksparks #partner #FRC2019 #hitthebookclub | . Happy Friday all! Are you ready for the weekend?! ✨ . @booksparks definitely loves me because they sent me coffee. In my world, coffee = love ☕️ . I finished @aliwong’s book a few days ago and I have to say, she’s hilarious. I enjoyed her raunchy sense of humor immensely. Her writing style is fresh and she certainly doesn’t hold anything back. I highly recommend this one!
Instagram post 2172280207950730120_5480751027 As always, I am grateful to the tagged publishers #partner for my copies || . Hey hey hey 👋🏻 I’m a little late to the party, but I wanted to wait for my signed copy (yes, signed 💁🏼‍♀️) of THE STARLESS SEA. I also got a signed copy of THE NIGHT CIRCUS *swoon* - many thanks to @erinmorgenstern for making my sparkly dreams come true ✨✨ . I’ve #read THE CRYING BOOK, LITTLE WEIRDS, THE REVISIONERS, THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE, and THE WITCHES ARE COMING (on audio - thank you @librofm #librofmlisteningsquad ) - I’d highly recommend any one of them if it suits your fancy 🎉🎉 . I’m #currentlyreading IN THE DREAM HOUSE and ACID FOR THE CHILDREN - what should I read next?!!
Instagram post 2171556888859223304_5480751027 #BookReview | The cover of @adamlgnevill’s THE REDDENING first caught my eye on @mother.horror’s page when she posted her special edition copy. Unfortunately for me the hardcovers were all sold out, but Adam kindly offered to send me a free signed paperback. He is incredibly generous and I am so grateful for my copy because, guess what?!...I loved it. . Kat is a lifestyle journalist who escapes her past by moving to a coastal area near Brickburgh in Devon England. Artifacts and remains from thousands of years ago are discovered in a nearby cave and this discovery definitely has Kat’s attention. Our second protagonist, Helene, has a very personal tie to the Brickburgh caves. Her brother, Lincoln, vanished six years ago while he spent time there recording subterranean sounds. Helene and Kat are thrown together during the course of their individual journeys and are forced to move forward together in a place where they are not welcome. . Wow, Nevill sure knows how to write folklore, and HORROR. This book hit every mark for me. The writing is exquisite, the storytelling incredible, and the horror unapologetic. And oh my goodness, do I love Kat and Helene. . If you like horror with complex storylines, wonderful characters, a rough coastal setting, archeological digs, cannibalism and cults, then you’ve found the right book. There is a reason why Nevill’s fans have been recommending his books to me - I am so glad I am finally among them. ★★★★★
Instagram post 2170825717342887563_5480751027 @randomhouse @aaknopf #partner . Happy Tuesday! This stack gives me life because every one of these books is a winner! 👏🏻👏🏻 Check out my stories for videos of BIBLIO•STYLE, VISIONS FROM THE UPSIDE DOWN, ASSASSIN’S APPRENTICE, and THE END OF THE WORLD ✨ . I’m sneaking in another #bookrecquickies because I finished THE CHEFFE by Marie NDiaye - it’s so fantastic! Read it if you love foodie books! Also I’m excited to start RUNNING WITH SHERMAN (because a rescue donkey is cute) and LIFE UNDERCOVER (CIA! Coming-of-age! Hello?!) 🎉 . How is your Tuesday going? I’m about ready to give up on Tuesdays myself 😂
Instagram post 2170456587955766307_5480751027 Weekly #bookrecquickies are here! And up first is NINTH HOUSE by @lbardugo. It’s deliciously dark and disturbing which I love! Did I mention IT’S DARK?? So no, it’s most definitely not a YA fantasy. It’s very adult with elements of fantasy, mystery, magic, and ghosts! And it’s phenomenal. Plus every time I look at this beautiful blue edition from @waterstones my eyes sparkle 🐍🐍 . What’s your quickie book recommendation for me? Let me know in the comments ↓ ↓
Instagram post 2170133870110869641_5480751027 @tlcbooktours @natgeo partner ✨ . VISUAL GALAXY: The Ultimate Guide to the Milky Way and Beyond is a spectacular look at our solar system, the universe and the vast darkness of the cosmos. The photographs, illustrations, and interpretative graphics are as you would expect from National Geographic - impeccable and extraordinary in every single way. . The forward is written by the first Canadian astronaut to walk in space (what up my Canadian friends 👋🏻), Chris Hadfield. He’s a celebrity in his own right as he’s known for his books, photographs, and videos. For instance, I know him from his awesome video of where he sang David Bowie’s Space Oddity aboard the space station. 👨🏻‍🎤 . This gorgeous book is filled with in depth information about everything under the sun (pun intended), including the earth, our solar system, and beyond as well as details on the formation of the universe, stars, and planets. I found the section on exoplanets and the search for extraterrestrial life to be especially intriguing. . If you are looking for a comprehensive and stunner of a book about the universe that will sit prettily on your coffee table, this is the book for you. 💫💫💫💫💫
Instagram post 2169381774252103604_5480751027 I love this reading spot. It’s comfortable, with the perfect amount of light, but at home I love to read in bed. Where’s your favorite place to read?
Instagram post 2168677865527372849_5480751027 @gallerybooks #partner | . This stack gives me major heart eyes. There are so many fun books from @gallerybooks I don’t know where to start! I have read FISHNET by Kristin Innes and it’s fantastic. I think I might start THE TWISTED ONES by T. Kingfisher next because @franzencomesalive from @bookriot’s #AlltheBooks sang its praises! 🔥 . What are you all reading this weekend?! 🔥
Instagram post 2168453670306485644_5480751027 @aaknopf @pantheonbooks #partner | . Happy Saturday Book Lovers! 🐰🐰 #Knopf is one of my favorite publishers and I am always so grateful when they send me a gorgeous stack of books! I’ve started THE CHEFFE by Marie NDiaye thanks to @iamjennirl from @bookriot who raved about it on #AlltheBooks - so far I’m enjoying it. It’s very different than anything else I’ve read. . What are you up to this fine day?!
Instagram post 2167954138800024703_5480751027 @doubledaybooks #partner | It’s a #BuddyReadstoDieFor Giveaway 🎉 🎉🎉 . To celebrate our November selection, we are giving away 2 copies of Margaret Atwood’s THE TESTAMENTS! But wait...there’s more! The first prize winner will receive A SIGNED COPY 🎉🎉🎉 . The runner up will receive an unsigned copy courtesy of @doubledaybooks! 2 WINNERS! Isn’t that exciting?!! 🎉🎉🎉 . All you have to do is 👇🏻 . 1. Like this post ✅ 2. Please follow @shereadswithcats @wherethereadergrows & @doubledaybooks ✅ 3. If you win, join our buddy read chat ✅ 4. Tag two friends in the comments below and tell us your favorite book you read in October ✅ . IT’S INTERNATIONAL 🎉 Not affiliated with Instagram 🎉 Winners will be selected on November 8! 🎉 Good luck friends! 😘😘
Instagram post 2167131724679722871_5480751027 @booksparks #partner #FRC2019 | . You know what I love?... #BOOKSPARKS ✨ They have made all my fall reading dreams come true 😭 They have sent me some fantastic books so far plus THE SWAG. Oh my goodness, THE SWAG. Swipe ← to check it out. The candle is one of my favorite things ever because how thoughtful to customize it to where I live?! Smells clean and I love it. Don’t get me started on the coffee! It arrived just in time to keep me sane 😂 . So far, I’ve read PRETTY GUILTY WOMEN, TWICE IN A BLUE MOON, DEAR GIRLS, and CONVERSATIONS WITH RBG - What should I pick up next?!
Instagram post 2166785907317903640_5480751027 Happy Halloween all! This time of year makes me so giddy! We have the candy, the horror flicks, the snacks, and the (not so black) cat 🎃🦇 . Are any of you dressing up or taking the kids trick-or-treating? If so, what are the costumes? I love seeing what costumes people pick out 👻🧛🏻‍♀️ . In today’s photo I’m featuring a gorgeous #booksleeve from @sewhappystitchhappy - It screams fall and I love it! If you head over to Carolyn’s shop, be sure to use code SHEREADS for a discount 🎃🦇
Instagram post 2166437134473540795_5480751027 @crookedlanebooks #partner #bookreview #TheDeadGirlsClub | . Damien Angelica Walters’ THE DEAD GIRLS CLUB is a delightfully dark fast-paced thriller with some serious creep factor! . In 1991, Heather Cole and Becca Thomas are the kind of best friends that share everything, including that signature ‘best friends’ heart-shaped necklace we all know so well. They are obsessed with all things macabre and spooky, especially ‪a ghost story‬ called the Red Lady. The Red Lady myth is similar to ‘Bloody Mary’ or ‘Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board’ which I am proud to say I’ve freaked myself out playing them both more than once. Becca is totally convinced the Red Lady is real, but Heather is not. But when Becca goes missing and the blame falls to Becca’s abusive mother, Heather may know more than she reveals. Almost thirty years later, Heather is plagued by guilt and paranoia because of what happened that fateful day. Heather is desperate to keep her darkest secret. . The story alternates between the past and present, told through Heather’s perspective. This format, for me, always reads quickly. I especially enjoyed the backstory - learning about the girls’ friendship and the events leading up to the end. THE DEAD GIRLS CLUB is a page-turning, nostalgic, coming-of-age tale that I highly recommend for fans who enjoy horror on the lighter side. It’s spook-tacular and witch-tastic! And it’s coming your way ‪December 10‬! ★★★¾
Instagram post 2165707095771458184_5480751027 @eccobooks #partner #bookreview | . Kevin Wilson’s NOTHING TO SEE HERE is a unique piece of speculative fiction that’s witty, smart, and full of heart. . Lillian and Madison are polar opposites but became fast friends when they met in boarding school. However, when an unfortunate incident takes place, Lillian is forced to leave the school. Over the years, Lillian and Madison have barely kept in touch as they lead different lives: Lillian has a dead end job and lives with her mom, while Madison is a senator’s wife and has a family. One day Lillian receives a letter from Madison asking for help. The senator’s ex-wife just passed away and ten-year-old twins Bessie and Roland need looking after. Madison wants Lillian to be their caretaker but there is a slight problem: when the twins feel any strong emotions they burst into flames. They themselves are safe but everything around them can catch fire. Lillian decides to take the job. . Immediately when I read the synopsis I knew I had to read this. The concept of combustible ten-year-olds cannot conceivably be boring. Lillian is one of my favorite narrators - I found her hilarious, apathetic, and endearing. The challenge Lillian faces in trying to “normalize” the twins when they haven’t been out in the world is so much fun to read.  And I love that Lillian ends up needing them as much as they need her. Wilson is a brilliant writer and has a knack for creating an odd premise but skillfully makes it work. ★★★★★
Instagram post 2165052357392727558_5480751027 @catapult #partner #BookReview | . EAT JOY: Stories & Comfort Food From 31 Celebrated Writers, edited by Natalie Eve Garrett, is one of the most beautiful books I’ve come across. It’s a collection of exquisitely written essays, each very personal, with food at the core. Every writer expresses a different perspective on what food means to them, specifically how food can help one deal with grief, loss, healing, growth, and coming home. . The format of the book is nothing short of perfect. There are specific sections such as Growing Pains, Loss, Healing, and Homecoming and within those sections are essays from various writers. Each essay has a heading of the writer’s name and a brief description of what he or she is known for. What I love about this is even if you are not familiar with every writer, you learn about someone new and possibly a new book to explore. Also, the cherry on top is each essay ends with a recipe or two. And friends, these recipes look delicious. . Some of the essays written in this collection are by some of my favorite writers such as @cheemobile, @carmenmmachado, @goodtalkthanks/@mirajacobs, @chimamanda_adichie, @melissafebos, Anthony Doerr, @maile.meloy, @lauramvandenberg, @rakeshsatyal, @rosieschaap, @pchza, and Chantel Acevedo. But honestly, it is hard to pick a favorite because they are all so interesting, clever, and well written. Oh and there are gorgeous illustrations throughout that compliment this collection so brilliantly. EAT JOY is now a permanent fixture on my living room shelf, alongside my other foodie favorites, Salt Fat Acid Heat, NOMA, and Buttermilk Graffiti. ★★★★★
Instagram post 2164278848856871478_5480751027 @penguinteen #partner | . I want to give a huge shoutout to Penguin Teen for publishing some fantastic titles! 🙌🏻💕 . This Sunday has been a day! The power has been coming in and out at this event we bought tickets for. It’s kind of fun but finding food has been an issue. I love food way too much, so I must track some down. I’m on a mission 😆 . How is your weekend going? Any highlights?
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