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From the Bookshelves: Pretend I'm Dead

Every once in a while, a book comes along that grabs me by the throat and won’t let go. Pretend I’m Dead by Jen Beagin is one of these....

From the Bookshelves: Gordo

Gordo is California author and artist Jaime Cortez’ debut short story collection, set in and around the Watsonville area (full...

From the Bookshelves: Burn Fortune

You know when you get to the last page in a book, finish reading, then turn immediately back to page one and start again? That’s the...

From the Bookshelves: The Mapwalker Trilogy

Delightfully dark, fast-paced fantasy thrillers! I’ve read this J.F. Penn's nonfiction and most of her other fiction (Arkane series,...

From the Bookshelves: Crypt of Bone (Book 2 in the ARKANE series)

I read Stone of Fire, Book 1 in the ARKANE series some time ago and enjoyed it as a quick action thriller. The premise of the series by...

From the Bookshelves: Book Reviews and Reading Update

Happy Wednesday! The middle of the week can feel slow - at least to me! To help me power through, I often turn to books. There's...

A Visit to Heaven... with a Quick Side Trip to Hell

Fiction Review: Fall from Grace Note: I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. My review is detailed, so if you...