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Title: The Martian Author: Andy Weir Pages: 387 Genre: Science Fiction Source: Owned Print Rating: B+ Summary: When Mark Watney finds himself trapped on Mars alone, he has to figure out how to survive using the supplies that are left behind and his amazing brain. Of course, long-term survival also depends on finding a way to communicate Continue reading Review: The Martian by Andy Weir
Title: If I Stay Author: Gayle Forman Pages: 261 Genre: YA Fiction Source: Owned Print Rating: C Review: Some books are really excellent as books, and some books would be better as a movie (and no, I haven’t seen this movie yet). This book falls into the latter category (so says my gut). Don’t get me wrong. Continue reading Review: If I Stay by Gayle Forman
Title: Along the Infinite Sea Author: Beatriz Williams Pages: 464 Genre: Historical Fiction Source: Free ARC from Penguin Random House Rating: A Note: As stated under the Source (above), I received this book for free from Penguin Random House in exchange for my honest review (and trust me, honest is always what you’ll get). Summary: When Pepper restores a Continue reading Review: Along the Infinite Sea by Beatriz Williams
Title: Ashley Bell Author: Dean Koontz Pages: 576 Genre: Fiction Source: Free ARC from Random House Publishing via NetGalley Rating: B+ Note: As stated under the Source (above), I received this book for free from Random House Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review (and trust me, honest is always what you’ll get). Summary: After being diagnosed with a Continue reading Review: Ashley Bell by Dean Koontz
Title: The Night Circus Author: Erin Morgenstern Pages: 387 Genre: Fiction, Fantasy, Magical Realism Source: Library Book Rating: A+ Summary: Only a select few know when the mysterious Night Circus will be coming to town again, and those in the know must be there. There is no other circus like it. It is so unique and so astonishing Continue reading Review: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Title: A Little Life Author: Hanya Yanagihara Pages: 720 Genre: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Contemporary Source: Library Book Rating: A+ Summary: Four boys meet in college: Jude, Malcom, JB and Willem. They become the best of friends, and we get to watch their lives unfold as the years pass. The primary focus is on Jude who suffered Continue reading Review: A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara