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    Max Allan Collins Satisfies The Whodunnit Cravings in Girl Can’t Help it 

    March 13, 2020

    Since reading the first book, ‘Girl Most Likely,’ in the Krista Larson series, by Max Allan Collins, I was waiting with elation for him to drop the second book. Lo-and-behold my wait was over, because on March 10th, Collins released ‘Girl Can’t Help It,’ book II and I’m here to tell you that’s a knockout.

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    The Beekeeper of Aleppo is This Summer Most Brilliant Book 

    July 23, 2019

    The Beekeeper of Aleppo is the type of book that will stay with you forever. I understand that my statement is bold, but this book deserves it. It’s daunting and beautiful. I fell in love with the characters and their pain was mine. Their suffering was mine. Their story was too. What Christi Lefteri has done – is write a story that…

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    Buried by Ellison Cooper Is A Bone Chilling Thriller 

    July 16, 2019

    I love a good thriller, and this month I certainly found Ellison Cooper’s Buried to be bone-chilling. No seriously! I slept with the lights on one night when I was a few chapters in the book.

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    Best Selling Author Caz Freat is Back with Stone Cold Heart

    July 8, 2019

    The brilliant Caz Frear, Sweet Little Lies, is back with Stone Cold Heart on sale since July 2nd. Cat Kinsella whom we met in Sweet Little Lies, is back too working on a new case still balancing her complicated professional and personal life. Cat is investigating the murder of an Australian woman Naomi Lockhart, whose murder is full of gaps…

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    June Wrap Up 

    July 1, 2019

    Holy Smokes! Looking over the list of wonderful books I read in June, a theme is jumping out, screaming military combat and spy chasing, all of which are in my wheelhouse. If you are searching for your next thrilling read, then the books below won’t disappoint you.

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    Recursion is A Mind-Bending Trip 

    June 11, 2019

    I still can’t figure out what happened? I’m not a sci-fi fan. I checked and then double checked my library and I’m the proud owner of none sci-fi books in my collection…till now, of course. Recursion by Blake Crouch, published on June 7th, is taking the publishing world by a storm, rightfully so, may I gallantly add. I’m not sure…

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    Saying Goodbye To Beloved Book Series Is Like Death In The Family

    June 4, 2019

    So here we are the last book by Dean Koontz in the Jane Hawk’s series is out, which means we have to say goodbye to Jane. It’s a long and sorrow goodbye. I’ve read all the books in the series and it hit me hard when I find out “The Night Window” will the last.

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    Tom Clancy’s New Op-Center Sting Of The Wasp Is Not For The Faint of Hearts 

    June 3, 2019

    I have been a Tom Clancy fan since forever. His character Jack Ryan, now a heart-pounding show on Amazon Prime, is probably one of my top five action characters of all time. His latest book, ‘Op-Center Sting of the Wasp’ came out on May 28th and it was a featured book on my May TBR list.

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    Extra! Extra! Extra! Anthony Horowitz’s New Book ‘Sentence Is Death’ Is A Knockout

    May 28, 2019

    May is quickly slipping away quicker than quick sand and I’m plowing through my May tbr list. With only a hand full of days left before we officially enter June, I had the pleasure of reading some outstanding nonfictions and just as many fiction novels in May. If you are looking for a scandalous murder mystery ala Sir Arthur Conan Doyle,…

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    “Moscow Rules” The Best Nonfiction of The Year? Quite Possibly

    May 21, 2019

    ‘Moscow Rules‘ by Tony Mendez and Jonna Mendez is out today and I have to say I couldn’t be happier. The book is a thrill ride for spy nerds such as myself who simply wish to read and learn about everything spy related. The book offers an intimate look of how the CIA ran agents and collected information behind the lines…

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    The Never Game By Jeffery Deaver Brings To Readers A Twisted Plot

    May 16, 2019

    The Never Game, by Jeffery Deaver, hit the store on May 14th and I finished reading it, breathlessly, in the span of a few days. I hung on every word, devouring the pages. Colter Shaw is that character I want to read about. He’s a private eye (don’t you dare call him that), who lives in an RV, going from state to…

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    The Killer Across The Table Is Chilling True Crime

    May 8, 2019

    Last week I finished reading The Killer Across The Table, by world renowned FBI criminal profiler John Douglas (The Mindhunter) and Mark Olshaker. Douglas examines four notorious serial killers in his latest well-written and thought-provoking book.

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    New May Releases

    April 29, 2019

    May is a day away, which means a new batch of thrillers and true crime books is about to drop. I think this month is shaping up to be exciting for book lovers. The below books are the ones I am currently reading or on my to read list. Which book in May you can’t wait to read?

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    The Lazarus Files: A Riveting Account of Sherri Rasmussen’s Cold Case Murder Investigation

    April 27, 2019

    I haven’t slept well the past few nights because I stayed up pass my bedtime to read and finish The Lazarus Files, by the non-fiction writer, Mathew McGough, out on April 30th. I simply couldn’t bring myself to put the book down. Occasionally I would let out ‘Oh My Gosh – did they really,’ or ‘the poor thing,’ most often I…

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    Girl Most Likely is Whodunnit Murder Mystery Done Right

    April 20, 2019

    When I found out that Max Allan Collins is coming out with a new book, ‘Girl Most Likely,’ pub date April 1, 2019 I rushed to check it out. As most of you know by now I devour crime books, espionage, mystery and suspense. And when I got my hands on a copy of Collins’ hotly anticipated Girl Most Likely…

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    The Night Window by Dean Koontz

    April 10, 2019

    The #1 New York Times Best Selling Author, Dean Koontz, returns with a new Jane Hawk‘s novel. The Night Window, will be the last in the Jane Hawk’s series or at least that’s what we know for now. The novel is a gripping thriller of conspiracy and vengeance, I can’t wait to read. A long time Koontz fan, I was extraordinarily excited…

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    Jolene Grace and Connie Hambley Talk About Going Dark

    September 14, 2018

    The terrific author Connie Hambley had me as a guest on her successful blog, Out of the Fog, to talk about my debut novel ‘Going Dark,’ out now on Amazon. Both Connie and I are members of Sisters in Crime, having met at an even, a while back. Connie is the author of the Jessica Trilogy. I’m happy to share…

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    Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell – April New Mystery Book

    April 23, 2018

    The newly released mystery by Lisa Jewell, ‘Then She Was Gone’ is already making waves in the literary world – but is it worth the big bucks or should you wait till the book comes out in paperback?

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    Book Review: The Last Equation of Isaac Severy

    March 13, 2018

    Since I’m weathering my third winter storm in the past 10 days on the East Coast, that gave me the ideal opportunity to take a much needed break from editing and writing to catch up on reading. I must say ‘The Last Equation of Isaac Severy’ by Nova Jacobs was as delicious as I suspected it to be. The book…

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    Dan Brown’s New Bestseller Origin Epic Fail?

    November 13, 2017

    I’m a big, no, a huge Dan Brown fan, so it’s no surprise that I didn’t waste any time snagging a copy of his new book – Origin. This is my honest review of the book and it might surprise you.

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Is it bed time yet? Because I can’t wait to star Is it bed time yet? Because I can’t wait to start reading ‘at any cost’ out today. What’s the best non fiction you’ve read this year? 

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Can’t think of anything better than a nice cup o Can’t think of anything better than a nice cup of coffee and a great book by your side. My heart is content 📖 

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Happy Easter peeps 🐣 #easter #happyeaster #fa Happy Easter peeps 🐣 

#easter #happyeaster #family #familytime  #blessed #2021
My weekend read 😎 #noaprilsfooljoke #april #sp My weekend read 😎

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On a recent trip to Walmart I picked up shadow of On a recent trip to Walmart I picked up shadow of the dragon by Tom Clancy and I’m glad I did. It’s been an entertaining weekend read. What’s everyone else reading? 

#tomclancy #shadowofthedragon #bookstagram #books #bookish #readersofinstagram #read #reading #fortheloveofreading
#beverlycleary has passed away at the age of 104. #beverlycleary has passed away at the age of 104. My eldest grew up reading her books and loved them. 

#reading #books #legacy #kids #youngreaders #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #readersofinstagram #read #rip #remember
Well the sun is finally out folks! I was able to t Well the sun is finally out folks! I was able to take my first walk for 2021 and it felt so good to be out of the house. 

Any big traveling plans in 2021? 

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Last night I finished this gem and phew it was a w Last night I finished this gem and phew it was a wonderful ride. 

In my early years as a reader i stayed away from #stephenkingbooks cuz I couldn’t sleep as it was. I didn’t need any books or movies to freak me out. 

But if you haven’t read #onwriting by him than you should. Lots of great advice and life stories he shares with readers.

What your favorite books by him? 

#monday #bookstagram #thebookexperiment #reading #writingcommunity #writersofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #author #authorslife #authorsofig
Are you the organize type? Sticky notes, planners, Are you the organize type? Sticky notes, planners, phone reminders  and such? I fall somewhere in between. 

I especially love my new planner and I’m happy to report I’ve been keeping up with my daily goals 📝

How do you keep on track? 

#thebookexperiment #bookstagram #books #organize #planner #selfmotovation #organized #deadline
If you’re a procrastinator or a last minute enth If you’re a procrastinator or a last minute enthusiast like me 🤦‍♀️than you’re rushing around buying your sweetheart a gift 🎁 

FYI Gray Man Series are all under $10 and you can load their e-reader with books they’d actually love. 

Do you go all out in Valentines Day? 

#valentinesday2021 #graymanseries #action #bookstagram #deals #amazonfinds #kindlebooks #books #booklover #thebookexperiment
Happy Galantine Day 💐Ladies Today is to remin Happy Galantine Day 💐Ladies 

Today is to remind ourselves to love yourself a little extra, sit back relax or not if that’s not your thing but don’t forget to be kind to yourself. Everything can wait till tomorrow or Monday 🤪 for me. 

I’m gonna have that dance party with the kids I’ve been promising them brb 

#galentinesday #love #selflove #selfie #girlpower #thebookexperiment
There are some new booksta friends on here and I w There are some new booksta friends on here and I wanted to introduce myself and say Hello and thank you for following me! I love the bookstagram community. it has been so kind to me especially last year with COVID and everything else. 

•I’m a writer and I published my first novel ‘Going Dark’ in 2020, a month before COVID 
•I’m an introvert and I’m happiest surrounded by books and my people 
•I’m lucky to be married to my best friend and the sweetest hubby 
•I have three precious babies 
• I love summer. I swear I was born to live somewhere tropical. I don’t. 
• I was a ballroom dancer and I still dance when no ones watching 
 • I read crime, mystery, true crime, espionage and non fiction, mostly. 
• I don’t own a single romance novel (what’s that all about?) 
• I’m a life long runner 
• I’ve struggled with dyslexia but I’ve come along way and overcome a lot (hello I’m a writer) if you suffer from #dyslexia you aren’t alone 
• I’m an amateur podcaster (the book experiment) - my 2021 goal is to post more episodes for you.
• I’ve always wanted to be a painter but I only know how to draw stick figures. 
• Healthy cooking is my passion. Baking too! A little butter can’t hurt us, right? 
• I interned for CBS Evening News, the foreign desk and I was a journalist for 10+ years. 
• I quit on a whim and started to write full time, best professional decision I’ve ever made. 

I’m happy we’re part of the same book sharing community. Now it’s your turn — wave 👋, I’d love to know you. 

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I’ve longed after The Book of Longings for too l I’ve longed after The Book of Longings for too long. Don’t even know what it took me so long to add this book to my library but I can already tell we’re going to be best friends 🤞🏻 

Is there a book you know you gonna love before you even started reading it? Tell me which one? 

@suemonkkidd #thebookoflongings #favorite #mondaymood #monday #bookstagram #thebookexperiment #novel #readersofinstagram #bookstagrammer #bookish #bookishlove
My book wish list usually in winter is extra long My book wish list usually in winter is extra long and this winter is no different probably more so. 

And currently I’m looking at these three books to add to my library. 

They shall be mine 🙉 I can’t be stopped 🙊

Who else is with me? 🙋‍♀️ 

#bookstagram #book #bookbuy #wishlist #mostwishedfor #booklover #mystery #thriller #military #fiction #tbr #tbrpile
I can’t walk out of my front door today we are t I can’t walk out of my front door today we are that snowed in. But that’s okay snow days are for catching up on my ever growing and evolving TBR pile. 

I’m starting February with The Four Winds by kristin hannah. 

Fun fact kind da - this is my first kristin hannah and I can’t be more excited to dive in. 

Are you snowed in too? What do you like to do on snow days? 

#snowedin #snowstorm2021 #tbr #thefourwinds #kristinhannah #thebookexperiment #bookstagram #book #booklover #february #newbook #readingtime #bookofthemonth
A year ago I published my first novel Going Dark a A year ago I published my first novel Going Dark and my hear was full. Then COVID changed everything for all of us. But we’re getting through it together because we’re 💪

I need your help! I wanna celebrate with a giveaway and I want to give you something that you’d love. 

On my stories today I posted a poll by taking it you’d help me figure out what is that you love to get! 

You can also tell me in the comments if you prefer it that way. 

#giveaway #poll #bookstagram #books #booklover #booknerd #goingdark #thebookexperiment #firstnovel #fiction #writersofinstagram #writer #writerscommunity
One of my all time favorite passed away on Decembe One of my all time favorite passed away on December 12th.
 
John Le Carre wrote some of the most memorable and beloved spy novels and his talent will be dearly missed. 

Who else is a #jonhlecarré fan? 🙋‍♀️

#spy #spynovel #thinkertaylorsoldierspy #thespywhocameinfromthecold #novel #bookstagram #books #blog #rip #writersofinstagram #writers
It was an excellent year for books. I got my TBR a It was an excellent year for books. I got my TBR a lot shorter at least for a little bit🤷‍♀️ and it’s back to being a complete mess but oh well! 

I fell in love with the books on my best of 2020 list and I am a happier person for reading them. 

How’s your TBR looking? 

#tbr #bestof2020 #bookstagram #thebookexperiment #fiction #bookstagrammer #blogger #read #readersofinstagram
I’m so behind this holiday season but I’m wrap I’m so behind this holiday season but I’m wrapping up my Best of 2020. I read some pretty good nonfiction books this year. These are my top six. Which nonfiction made an impression with you in 2020 since we all had extra time on our hands 😜

#nonfictionbooks #nonfiction #bookstagram #books #bestof2020 #recomendations #thebookexperiment #bookstagram #blogger
GOING DARK is on sale for Black Friday. You can ge GOING DARK is on sale for Black Friday. You can get a hardcover for under $10 from anywhere you buy books. 

It’s been such a crazy year publishing my debut novel a month before the pandemic hit and closed down the country. 

Despite the challenges, it has been a beautiful ride to see my book in stores and on the shelves next to big time authors. 

Your support has been tremendous and the many positive reviews has been overwhelming. 

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