Author: Whitney

Review: Stuart Little

Review: Stuart Little

I knew Stuart Little was a book written by E.B. White and that Michael J. Fox voiced the mouse-like character but I had no idea what the actually plot was.  It pretty much centers around Stuart undertaking ordinary, mundane chores exhibited as a 6 inch person, and occasionally being chased around by the family cat. […]

Posted February 12, 2014 by Whitney in Review / 1 Comment
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Book Review: The Secret of Raven Point

Book Review: The Secret of Raven Point

When I began The Secret of Raven Point my first impression was that this is a novel of devotion.  How far would you go for someone you love?  It sounds a little sappy, like a Nicholas Sparks novel, the difference is that Juliet has grit.  That trait is what carries The Secret of Raven Point.  While […]

Posted February 10, 2014 by Whitney in Review / 3 Comments
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Weekly Wrap-Up #19

Weekly Wrap-Up #19

  Weekly Wrap-up is where I share happenings on the blog, books I have read or acquired recently. I link to Caffeinated Book Reviewer Last Week on the Blog This Week on the Blog This Week I Read   Books I Acquired  

Posted February 9, 2014 by Whitney in Weekly Wrap-Up / 0 Comments
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Review: When She Woke

Review: When She Woke

I originally gained interest for When She Woke because I loved Hillary Jordan’s first novel Mudbound.  I felt the premise sounded very thought-provoking and being pro-choice myself grew an even keener interest.  Then I saw it had been compared to Margaret Atwood’s A Handmaid’s Tale.  I. Must. Read. After Hannah is released from her thirty […]

Posted February 7, 2014 by Whitney in Review / 2 Comments
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Friday Memes #39

Friday Memes #39

Hosted by Parajunkee & Alison Can Read    Q: If you could read a book for the “first time” again, which book would it be? Why?   A:  In middle school Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone was my favorite book, and was recommended to me by my uncle.  I was very resistant to this recommendation, not to be […]

Posted February 7, 2014 by Whitney in Friday Memes / 12 Comments
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Book Review: Northanger Abbey

Book Review: Northanger Abbey

I found Northanger Abbey to be a much tamer read compared to Pride and Prejudice; however, it was still well written. I have to admit that I found this novel a little slow going at times and it took me a while for Cathrine and the Tilneys to get to Northanger Abbey but once there […]

Posted February 5, 2014 by Whitney in Review / 2 Comments
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Review: Road To Reckoning

Review: Road To Reckoning

I originally read Road to Reckoning because I thought it would be interesting to read of the birth of the revolver, even if from a fictional standpoint.  That portion of the novel was very interesting and caught my eye but it was the characters that drew me in. Even though told as an old man, […]

Posted February 4, 2014 by Whitney in Review / 0 Comments
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Book Review: The Riddle of Sphinx Island

Book Review: The Riddle of Sphinx Island

The Riddle of Sphinx Island was an interesting read.  I would be remiss not to compare Major Payne and Antonia Darcy to Nick and Nora Charles, with quick wit and smarts all they were missing was Asta.  The story was entertaining with a cast of eccentric characters, reminding me of the 1985 movie Clue.  It was great […]

Posted February 3, 2014 by Whitney in Review / 0 Comments
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The Review Copy Cleanup 4.0

The Review Copy Cleanup 4.0

I discovered Netgalley last year, and became a kid in a candy store.  Since then I have acquired several arcs (both e and physical books) and while they are my priority it is always nice to have a little motivation or push to read them.   Yesterday, I discovered Review Copy Cleanup hosted by  NYX […]

Posted February 1, 2014 by Whitney in Event / 5 Comments
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