Tag Archive | Book Reviews
Book review: ‘The Vacationers’ by Emma Straub
Originally posted on write meg!:
A summer getaway to a friend’s swanky pad in lush, fragrant Spain seems like a perfect opportunity for the Posts to reconnect. The family unveils secrets and struggles to move past old hurts to emerge a stronger group after two weeks in the Spanish sun. Franny and Jim are ostensibly…
Writing Tips: Character Profiles
Originally posted on Shannon A. Thompson:
Lots of announcements today before I share my thoughts on creating character profiles: ShannonAThompson.com hit 17,000 followers! This is truly amazing, and I cannot believe that we’re continuing to grow. I started this little blog without any expectations, but if I had started it with expectations – I’m positive you…
One-Word Reviews at Amazon Now?
Originally posted on chrismcmullen:
I saw a one-word review at Amazon today. So I’m guessing the 20-word minimum has been removed. You might recall a couple of months ago that Amazon was testing out both ratings and reviews on print books. Those ratings disappeared after a few weeks, so perhaps the compromise was to remove…
2014 Flaherty-Dunnan First Novel Prize Long List Announced!
Originally posted on BookPeople:
The Flaherty-Dunnan First Novel Prize Long List was announced last week, and there are a lot of great books included. We’ve already been buzzing about a few of them at the store and certainly don’t envy the judges when it comes to picking one winner from the bunch! While we wait…
Review- The Texan’s Cowgirl Bride
Originally posted on Dena Rogers:
The Texan’s Cowgirl Bride by Trish Milburn My rating: 3 of 5 stars The daughter of a tough ex-rodeo’er, Savannah Barron grew up a tomboy following in her father’s rodeo footsteps. Tired of the constant moving around to find the next ride, she settles down taking care of the farming…
Review- Suddenly Last Summer
Originally posted on Dena Rogers:
Suddenly Last Summer by Sarah Morgan My rating: 4 of 5 stars Sean O’Neil is a self professed workaholic, who thrives on being one of the top notch orthopedic surgeons in his area. With little time for relationships, he’s always up front and honest with the women he spends time…
Review- Until We Touch
Originally posted on Dena Rogers:
Until We Touch by Susan Mallery My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is my second read by Susan Mallery, but my first in the Fool’s Gold series. Jack McGarry has it all, he’s rich, handsome, famous and runs a successfull PR firm with three of his best friends. He…
Posting Negative Book Reviews
Originally posted on The Accidental Writer:
Why do I always feel so guilty when I write a negative book review? Do all of us writers feel that inner conflict when faced with reviewing a book in a less than favourable light? Perhaps. Perhaps it’s because we understand the labour of love that is creating and…
Allegiant (Divergent #3) by Veronica Roth, Book Review
Originally posted on The Accidental Writer:
https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1368111356l/17406183.jpg ? Goodreads Blurb What if your whole world was a lie? What if a single revelation—like a single choice—changed everything? What if love and loyalty made you do things you never expected? The explosive conclusion to Veronica Roth’s #1 New York Times best-selling Divergent trilogy reveals the secrets…
Book review: ‘Wallflower in Bloom’ by Claire Cook
Originally posted on write meg!:
Accustomed to lurking in her famous guru brother’s shadow, Deirdre “Dee” Griffin longs to step out from behind her successful siblings and create a path that’s all her own — but fate seems to have other plans. Single, in her thirties and living in a renovated sheep shed on her…
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