I didn't know a whole heck of a lot about this one going in... The title Moonshine told me a little and the cover conveys a very cool atmosphere of the 20s. The plot is fairly simple: Lou Pirlo is sent to Appalachia to locate the distiller of the best moonshine in the country. His... Continue Reading →
A Quiet Rebellion: Guilt by M.H. Thaung
Jonathan is a captain of the convoys... escorting travelers, supplies, and messages from one village to the next. He protects the people from the cursed beasts that roam the land threatening to infect the populace with a mind-altering disease. Some will turn violent and rage and cause the guards to put an end to their... Continue Reading →
While the City Slept: A Love Lost to Violence and a Wake-Up Call for Mental Health Care in America by Eli Sanders
Eli Sanders details the events leading up to and the court case following a horrific rape and murder that occurred on the outskirts of Seattle in 2009. The victims are admirably profiled. Two women who had found each other and were two months away from their wedding. The life of the perpetrator is also detailed... Continue Reading →
The Top Ten Halloween Books for Kids!
Monday was library day for the family. The librarian had to ask someone not to run in the library (me or the kids?). So... very fast feet to the display table of Halloween books for the new month! Here's a selection of the best books we've read over the years: Boo to You by Lois... Continue Reading →
Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass by Mariko Tamaki (Author), Steve Pugh (Illustrator, Artist)
My second Batman-related post of the week! Regular readers know how much I love the world of Gotham... I had originally read and reviewed Breaking Glass last year when I got a one-chapter sampler. I was intrigued and when I saw the title come up on my Hoopla app, I downloaded the whole thing. Basic... Continue Reading →