Tag Archives: paranormal fiction

Book Review: Dust and Decay by Jonathan Maberry

Posted on January 24, 2012 by CarrieK

Title: Dust and Decay Author: Jonathan Maberry Genre: YA fiction, paranormal fiction, zombie fiction Publisher: Simon and Schuster Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library First line: Benny Imura was appalled to learn that … Continue reading →

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Mini-reviews: Forever by Maggie Stiefvater; Fables by Bill Willingham; and Beautiful Chaos by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl

Posted on November 10, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: Forever Author: Maggie Stiefvater Genre: YA paranormal fiction Publisher: Scholastic Press Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the public library Audiobook reader: Jenna Lamia, Pierce Cravens, Dan Bittner, Emma Galvin, Maggie Stiefvater First line: I can … Continue reading →

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Mini-reviews: The First Husband by Laura Dave; Nathan Coulter by Wendell Berry; and Beautiful Darkness by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl

Posted on October 26, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: The First Husband Author: Laura Dave Genre: Contemporary fiction, women’s fiction Publisher: Viking Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library First line: It feels important to start with the truth about how I … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Last Days by Scott Westerfeld

Posted on July 28, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: The Last Days Author: Scott Westerfeld Genre: YA paranormal fiction Publisher: Razor Bill Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library First line: Ever hear this charming little rhyme? After years of playing guitar … Continue reading →

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Mini-reviews: Holly’s Inbox: Scandal in the City by “Holly Denham”; Rot and Ruin and Jonathan Maberry

Posted on July 12, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: Holly’s Inbox: Scandal in the City Author: “Holly Denham” Genre: Contemporary fiction, chick lit Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library This follow-up to Holly’s Inbox (my review) was just … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Map of Time by Felix J. Palma

Posted on June 28, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: The Map of Time Author: Felix J. Palma Genre: Historical fiction, paranormal fiction Publisher: Atria Books Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: ARC from the publisher First line: Andrew Harrington would have gladly died several times over if … Continue reading →

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Audiobook mini-reviews: Very Valentine by Adriana Trigiani; Red Glove by Holly Black; Master and Commander by Patrick O’Brian; and The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger

Posted on June 16, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: Very Valentine Author: Adriana Trigiani Genre: Contemporary fiction Publisher: Harper Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the public library Audiobook reader: Cassandra Campbell First line: I’m not the pretty sister. I’ve read many great reviews of … Continue reading →

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Mini-reviews: The Poison Eaters: And Other Stories by Holly Black; An Irish Country Christmas by Patrick Taylor; Coventry by Helen Humphreys; and The Pilot’s Wife by Anita Shreve

Posted on June 14, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: The Poison Eaters: And Other Stories Author: Holly Black Genre: Short fiction, paranormal fiction, YA fiction Publisher: Big Mouth House Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library First line: Matilda was drunk, but … Continue reading →

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