(Note: This recommendation was first published in November of 2013. You can see the original version here.) Until the Next Time, by Kevin Fox, is one of those novels that attempts to balance several genres at once. Quite often, making this attempt results in a novel being hard to follow or truly fall into. I'm quite... Continue Reading →
Cover reveal: Pitcher Plant: A Pacific Northwest Suspense, by Melissa Eskue Ousley
The relationship between a cover and book summary can have more of an effect on a potential reader than a lot of people realize. Sure, they both have to be great in their own right. But their they also need to come together to create a cohesive theme or vibe, rather than contradict each other.... Continue Reading →
Book recommendation: The Boy Next Door, by Meg Cabot
There are some authors that a book-lover just can't help going back to. Or a lot of authors, depending on the book-lover in question. I'm no exception to that, and one of my favourite authors is Meg Cabot. There are many things about Cabot's writing that appeal to me, but I won't get into that... Continue Reading →
Cover reveal: Karma, by Cynthia Vespia
I love a new twist on an old theme. So when I saw the summary for Karma, by Cynthia Vespia, I couldn't stop myself from wanting to know more. It's now been added to my to-read list, and I' looking forward to getting my hands on it. In the meantime, I'll have to make-do with... Continue Reading →
Book recommendation: Reflections, by Diana Wynne Jones
There are a lot of books I haven't recommended here yet, but that I eventually want to get to. One that holds a special place in my heart is Howl's Moving Castle, by Diana Wynne Jones. That said, I'm not here today to recommend Howl's Moving Castle; instead, I want to introduce you to another... Continue Reading →
