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November 2018 Book Haul + My new kindle

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1. Astronomy by Ian Ridpath The book traces the history of astronomy, from the earliest human civilizations to the present day, plus a description of what the interested person can see in the night sky 2. Haunted Mansion by Joshua Williamson Welcome, foolish mortals, to the Haunted Mansion - enter if you dare! You might think that no one lives in this elegant house on the hill...but then where's that creepy organ music coming from? Are its iron gates meant to keep people out...or keep something in? Get ready to meet the 999 spooks of the Haunted Mansion. But be warned, they're looking for the 1000th! Legendary ghouls like Madame Leota, the Hatbox ghost, Constance the Bride and the Hitchhiking Ghosts lie in wait and could appear at any moment. But poor Danny is trapped inside and just wants to escape the foreboding abode - is there anyone he can trust to help him? Marvel brings the chilling fan-favorite Haunted Mansion attraction to (after) life in the latest spine-...

*ARC* Book Review: Attorney at Paw (A Chrissy the Shih Tzu Mystery) by Diane Wing

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Only Chrissy, a cute little Shih Tzu, can unlock this mystery!  Autumn Clarke survived the car crash that killed her parents. To help her cope with PTSD, she adopts Chrissy, a Shih Tzu with a remarkable secret. Chrissy is also the only witness to the mysterious death of her pet parent. Autumn vows to find the truth behind his death with the help of Chrissy, the neighbors and an attractive detective. Can Autumn unravel the clues while trying to heal Chrissy's trauma and overcome her own devastating emotional wounds in the midst of a dangerous murder investigation? Available to buy from.... Amazon.com     Amazon.co.uk      Barnes and Noble     Paperback     Hardback From Modern History Press  www.ModernHistoryPress.com Review:  Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book in exchange for an HONEST review. This book is so good. I love the characters, the story, and how the relationship between ...

Book Tag: This or That

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It has been a while since I did a book tag so I decided to this fun book tag created by  ayundabhuwana’s blog.  Check out her amazing blog and send her some love!  Now moving on to the tag: 1. Reading in bed or on the couch? Bed because it is more comfortable.  2. Male main character or female main character?  Female main character 3. Trilogies or quartets?  Trilogy  4. First person POV or third person POV? First person POV   4. Sweet snacks or salty snacks? Salty Snacks  5. Reading at day or night?  Reading at night  6. Libraries or bookstores? Bookstores because we don't have a public library where I live.    7. Books that make you laugh or cry?  Laugh  8. Black books covers or white book covers?  Black book covers  9. Character driven or plot driven?  Character driven.  Tagging everyone to do this and send ...

Book Review: Legendary (Caraval #2) by Stephanie Garber

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Title: Legendary  Authors:  Stephanie Garber Publisher:  Flatiron Books  Release Date:  May 29, 2018 PLOT: A heart to protect. A debt to repay. A game to win. After being swept up in the magical world of Caraval, Donatella Dragna has finally escaped her father and saved her sister, Scarlett, from a disastrous arranged marriage. The girls should be celebrating, but Tella isn’t yet free. She made a desperate bargain with a mysterious criminal, and what Tella owes him no one has ever been able to deliver: Caraval Master Legend’s true name. The only chance of uncovering Legend’s identity is to win Caraval, so Tella throws herself into the legendary competition once more—and into the path of the murderous heir to the throne, a doomed love story, and a web of secrets…including her sister's. Caraval has always demanded bravery, cunning, and sacrifice, but now the game is asking for more. If Tella can’t fulfill her bargain and deliver Legend’s na...

*ARC* Book Review: Wicked Whiskey Love (The Whiskeys #4) by Melissa Foster

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NEW RELEASE........ A new, emotionally riveting, sexy standalone romance by New York Times bestselling author Melissa Foster.  Fall in love with Bones Whiskey in WICKED WHISKEY LOVE, an emotionally riveting, sexy new standalone romance by New York Times bestselling author Melissa Foster. A magnificent love story for those who enjoy fiercely loyal and insanely sexy alpha heroes, smart, sassy heroines, families, bikers, babies, and more! In WICKED WHISKEY LOVE... After escaping abusive parents and, later, an abusive relationship, Sarah Beckley has spent a lifetime watching snakes shed their skin. With two small children to care for and another on the way, she's finally found a home in Peaceful Harbor with the brother she hasn't seen in more than a decade. She's still searching for her sister, but life is good. If only she could stop thinking about the sinfully sexy doctor/biker who has taken to her children like a loving uncle--and to her like a hungry man. Trust...

October 2018 Book Haul

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I did not go crazy this month with the book buying. Technically, I did not purchased any book this month, since all of them were given to me. So here are the books that I got in the month of October. 1. Angels and Demons (Robert Langdon #1) by Dan Brown My high school friend gave this book to me as a late birthday present when we met for lunch at the beginning of the month.. so thank you Claire! I have been meaning to read the Robert Langdon series for a while but I waited until I was matured enough and my Faith is very much established before I read the books. PLOT:  An ancient secret brotherhood. A devastating new weapon of destruction. An unthinkable target... When world-renowned Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is summoned to a Swiss research facility to analyze a mysterious symbol -- seared into the chest of a murdered physicist -- he discovers evidence of the unimaginable: the resurgence of an ancient secret brotherhood known as the Illuminati... the most power...