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Title: The Spectacular Now Author: Tim Tharp Pages: 294 Genre: Young Adult, Fiction Source: Owned Print Rating: C- Review: This book is a wonderful example of how stupid the idea that “They made it into a movie so it must be good” actually is. And also a rare example of the movie being better than the book Continue reading Review: The Spectacular Now by Tim Tharp
Title: Lights Out Author: Ted Koppel Pages: 280 Genre: Non-fiction Source: Free ARC from Blogging for Books Rating: A Note: As stated under the Source (above), I received this book for free from Blogging for Books in exchange for my honest review (and trust me, honest is always what you’ll get). Summary: In this hyper-connected digital age, our lives revolve around technology, Continue reading Review: Lights Out by Ted Koppel
Title: Saturn Run Author: John Sandford and Ctein Pages: 486 Genre: Fiction, Science Fiction Source: Free ARC from Penguin Group Putnam via NetGalley Rating: B+ Note: As stated under the Source (above), I received this book for free from Penquin Group Putnam via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review (and trust me, honest is always what you’ll get). Summary: It’s the Continue reading Review: Saturn Run by John Sandford and Ctein
Title: Bleachers Author: John Grisham Pages: 163 Genre: Fiction Source: Owned Book Rating: C Review: American football is not my thing. It has never been my thing, though I’ve tried to learn it, tried to like it, so that I could participate with the craziness. But I don’t and it appears I won’t. In fact, truth be Continue reading Review: Bleachers by John Grisham
Title: The Watchmaker of Filigree Street Author: Natasha Pulley Pages: 318 Genre: Fiction, Fantasy Source: Free ARC via NetGalley Rating: C Note: As stated under the Source (above), I received this book for free via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review (and trust me, honest is always what you’ll get). Review: Honestly, I don’t really know how to summarize this book. Continue reading Review: The Watchmaker of Filigree Street by Natasha Pulley
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