Book Reviews
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October 7, 2019
What the Grand Canyon is only 100???
Hardly. The Grand Canyon is billions of years old, and as one of the seven natural wonders of the world, an item worthy for a bucket list. However, this year is a very special year for the Grand Canyon National Park, because the park hits a milestone and turns 100 years old.
Happy 100th Birthday Grand Canyon National Park, you’re sure looking good.
Thank God we preserved this wilderness and ma...
July 19, 2019
The Long Hot Summer
Looking for a bingeworthy show to stream and stay out of the heat? My pick is this Netflix series: The Imposters…if you ever liked films about the con, you will enjoy this cast of characters on this BRAVO Series. 20 episodes, two seasons. Loved it.
If you are looking for a full-length film on the same subject of con people, check out the classic grift film, you guessed it, “The Grifters” starring John Cusak,...
June 3, 2019
When I think of June, I think of sunshine, sandy beaches and getaways. A time of year to slow down and create memories with family and plan summertime adventures.
If you're looking for all things travel... here's three travel themed vacations, books and shows.
June Vacations Hot Deals
1. Alaska Cruise ( departs & returns from Seattle) 7 nights on Princess/Prestige Cruises, for only $649 a person. Includes gratuities, food,...
Here is a list of 7 great books
01
Garden Spells-Sarah Addison Allen
This is a true example of magical realism. I loved it.
02
This is the first of the Ali Reynold Series and the first book I read of J. A. Jance. I had the chance to meet her at a conference where she was a fabulous keynote. If you love Arizona and Sedona, don't miss this mystery.
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Nicholas Sparks 1st bestseller. (Oh, how I wish I wrote this). If you've only seen the movie, read the book.
04
The Book Waitress- Deena Reimel
Loved this book. My first experience into urban fantasy. A great novella.
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I enjoyed this debut novel. Interesting summertime read about being stranded on a deserted island...
06
The Island- Tracey Garvis Graves
What can I say, it's summetime I like books about islands. I really liked this one. Might be my pick for an island stranded book...
07
Dating in the Desert- Rebecca Rodarte
(Sassy Saguaros Book 1) A cute novella that's a quick romance read.
1. Two Graves- A novella By Zoe Kalo
“A mask under a mask under a mask.”
Two Graves by Zoe Kalo plunges you into a world of classical music, literature, art, and darkness. The main character, Anjelica, switches back and forth between the present and a traumatic event that happened seven years ago. Kalo’s haunting descriptions and lyrical imaging is intriguing and pushes you forward in a maze of emotions in your quest for the truth of what happened.
The protagonist, Anjelica, struggles with the meaning of life and yet is drawn into her own instincts of revenge, regardless of the price. The setting is reminiscent of a scene Stanley Kubrick, Eyes Wide Shut, and like the film, I’m sure as the series continues hidden messages will be explored and explained.
Two Graves is a quick read that will whisk you away from reality for a moment, into a psychological twist of a story.