Archive for February, 2010
Book Review: Split by Swati Avasthi
Split Swati Avasthi Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers ISBN 0375863400 Hardcover (ARC), March 2010 When his abusive father kicks him out for having the audacity to fight back, 16-year-old Jace Witherspoon has only one place to go–his older brother Christian in New Mexico. From Chicago to Albuquerque is not an easy trip, particularly [...]
February 15, 2010
Tags: family relationships, Knopf, young adult Posted in: Full Reviews 
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Be Very Afraid, Amazon—We’re Here!
I’m thrilled to say that our webstore is finally up and running! You can find it at Creatures ‘n Crooks Books (aka https://creaturesncrooksbooks.theretailerplace.com ) and you can also get to it through the links on the lists of upcoming titles, through the logo over there on the left or through the link on our main [...]
February 13, 2010
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Books and TV/Movies
Most of the time, when I see a TV show or movie that’s based on a book, I’ve already read it. Many people have a problem liking the show because it doesn’t meet their expectations from the book. Some will nitpick it to death–when the store was open, it seemed like droves of people had [...]
February 11, 2010
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Crime Beat Reporter Mitch Malone Checks In
W.S. Gager has lived in West Michigan for most of her life except for stints early in her career as a newspaper reporter and editor. Now she enjoys creating villains instead of crossing police lines to get the story. She teaches English at a local college and is a soccer chauffeur for her children. During [...]
February 9, 2010
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Book Review: The Hearts of Horses by Molly Gloss
The Hearts of Horses Molly Gloss Mariner Books ISBN 0547085753 Trade Paperback, 2008 Younger me had a herd of Breyers and read every horse book I could have laid my hands on. Molly Gloss’s “The Hearts of Horses” has the same feel as the great classics I read back as a child. Based on oral [...]
February 8, 2010
Tags: general fiction, historical, Mariner, young adult Posted in: Full Reviews No Comments
#Snowpocalypse2 From My Windows
February 6, 2010
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Bits & Pieces
Julia Spencer-Fleming’s new mystery, One Was a Soldier, has been delayed for the second time and my sales rep doesn’t know why. It looks like it may not be out till 2012. That means the #1 vote-getter on the poll over there to the right of your screen is, well, wishful thinking. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Another fine [...]
February 6, 2010
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Book Review: Eggs Benedict Arnold by Laura Childs
Eggs Benedict Arnold Laura Childs Berkley, 2009 ISBN 0425231550 Mass Market (ARC) When I think of this book, I think first about Petra, Suzanne and Toni. These women joined their talents to create one fabulous eating, reading and knitting place of comfort where one can hang in peace. At least that was the plan. Add [...]
February 5, 2010
Tags: Berkley, cozy, mystery Posted in: Full Reviews No Comments
Book Review: The Enchantment Emporium by Tanya Huff
The Enchantment Emporium Tanya Huff Daw Books, 2009 ISBN 0756405556 Hardcover Allie Gale is wallowing in gloom after her job ended and there are no prospects of friendship or employment forthcoming. Her multi-member family of witches is about to take some action when Allie receives a letter from her Grandmother which opens with: If you [...]
February 4, 2010
Tags: dark fantasy, Daw, magic Posted in: Full Reviews No Comments
We’re Having a (Murder) Party
Penny Warner has published over 50 books, both fiction and non-fiction, for adults and children, including over a dozen party books. Her latest book, HOW TO HOST A KILLER PARTY, is the first in a new mystery series. Her books have won national awards, garnered excellent reviews, and have been printed in 14 countries. Her [...]
February 3, 2010
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