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Hello Everyone, It's been quite a reading month for me - I read eight books this month - and at times it was a pretty tight squeeze! I managed to get one leisure read in - and the rest were review books.  So, favourites for the month...here I'm going to list two top favourites, and then some honorable mentions - as well as a book that I wasn't a huge fan of. - The Forever Night Stand by Bena Roberts - GoT: A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin Honorable Mentions: - Sojourn by Meghan McDonnell - Doomed Spy by J.R. Rogers - The Fallen Kind Vol. 1 by M. Almelk Not such a fan of: - The Deadliest Game by H.E. Joyce Monthly Reading Goals: Soooo...since I didn't get last month's reading done (shame on me!), I'm going to carry over the books I wanted to read last month to this month, so just a refresher - these are APRIL'S reading goals: Read either: A romance novel OR A YA Paranormal book All I'm going to say is t...

My Copy of the Book Year Published: 2015 Genre: Fantasy Blurb: A comet the color of blood and flame cuts across the sky. And from the ancient citadel of Dragonstone to the forbidding shores of Winterfell, chaos reigns. Six factions struggle for control of a divided land and the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms, preparing to stake their claims through tempest, turmoil, and war. It is a tale in which brother plots against brother and the dead rise to walk in the night. Here a princess masquerades as an orphan boy; a knight of the mind prepares a poison for a treacherous sorceress; and wild men descend from the Mountains of the Moon to ravage the countryside. Against a backdrop of incest and fratricide, alchemy and murder, victory may go to the men and women possessed of the coldest steel...and the coldest hearts. For when kings clash, the whole land trembles. About the Author: George R.R. Martin sold his first story in 1971 and has been writing professionally since ...

My Copy of the Book Year Published: 2013 Genre: Suspense; Spy Blurb: A psychological spy thriller set in 1960 in the quiet South American capital of Montevideo, Uruguay an unconventional distant posting at the height of the Cold War. The city is at first glance an unassuming battleground: the Rio de la Plata lapping at its shores, cobblestone streets lined with narrow buildings decorated with filigree ironwork, and overall a distinct colonial feel, but also with a palpable old European influence. At the center of the intrigue are two Cold War intelligence officers, a British MI6 officer, and the Soviet KGB Rezident. Both are seasoned operatives in the shadowy clandestine world of spies. Outwardly, the two are enemies but the Britisher is not what he seems. He has close secret ties to the Rezident who recruited him years ago in Belgium as a double agent. The intricate chilling details of the eventual betrayal of the MI6 officer as his life and work suddenly unravel ends c...

Hello Everyone, It appears as if I've had quite a productive week - I got one review done as well as two other blog posts - one of the blog posts was my  2 Year Blog Anniversary  and without further ado, here is the review that I did. Lucan by Christine Duts: Amazon:  Amazon Review - Lucan Goodreads:  Goodreads Review - Lucan Here is my blog review of the book:  Blog Review - Lucan On top of that; it seems like I've also been on a bit of a reading binge - but more about that below. Monthly Reading Goals: Sadly, I still haven't started this - I will hopefully get a gap next week to start this.  Last Word: Besides for seeming to fly through 'Lucan' by Christine Duts; I've been able to do get some other reading done - and a fair amount of it as well. I'm hoping to get a little bit ahead in my review reading, but we'll see how that goes.  At the moment - I'm currently reading 'Doomed Spy' by J.R. Rogers and am quite enjoying it....

Hello Everyone, Wow! I can't believe that it's been two years already!  It's wonderful how things have slowly evolved and changed - and it's been awesome how I've started my new self-employed journey and I intend on exploring new and exciting things this year. It also means that I have more time on my hands to read - which I am thrilled about!  Anyways - one thing I do want to say: Thank you to everyone who has followed my blogging journey so far - I really appreciate all the support that I get; and I hope that you will continue with me on the next leg of my journey.  Which brings me to the next topic. For those that have been following me; you have seen that I've been reading and reviewing a little bit more, as well as taking on more things like cover reveals and blog tours. There's some other bookish things that I'm going to be tackling this year; and I'm really excited for them! For those that are new - welcome! I've now g...

Hello Everyone, I've had quite a decent month; I managed to get eight books read.  But now; once again - to choose favourites... A lot of the books that I read this month I quite enjoyed; so here is the list in no particular order: - The Revolution of Marina M by Janet Fitch - Shadow of the Raven by Millie Thom - Lucky Score by Deborah Coonts - A Royal Affair by Amy Saunders - Black Annis by Aubrey Law and last but not least... - Blood & Water by Katie O'Rourke So as you can see; I had quite a good reading month.  Monthly Reading Goals: I'm in a particular mood this month; there's a certain genre and particular books that I have in mind to read this month, so here is MARCH'S reading goals: Read either: A romance novel OR A YA Paranormal book There's two particular books that I'm wanting to read for this; and I'm hoping that I'm going to be able to read both of these books for March...since my March schedule is qu...

My Copy of the Book Year Published: 2017 Genre: Historical Fiction; Political Blurb: St. Petersburg, New Year's Eve, 1916. Marina Makarova is a young woman of privilege who aches to break free of the constraints of her genteel life, a life about to be violently upended by the vast forces of history. Swept up on these tides, Marina will join the marches for workers' rights, fall in love with a radical young poet, and betray everything she holds dear, before being betrayed in turn. As her country goes through almost unimaginable upheaval, Marina's own coming-of-age unfolds, marked by deep passion and devastating loss, and the private heroism of an ordinary woman living through extraordinary times. This is the epic, mesmerizing story of one indomitable woman's journey through some of the most dramatic events of the last century. About the Author: Janet Fitch was born and raised in Los Angeles, a third generation Angelino. She attended Reed Colleg...

Hello Everyone, It's been a busy week of reading - I managed to get three reviews done as well as a cover reveal; so let's jump straight into the reviews. Black Annis: Demon Slayer by Aubrey Law: Amazon:  Amazon Review - Black Annis: Demon Slayer Goodreads:  Goodreads Review - Black Annis: Demon Slayer Here is my blog review of the book:  Blog Review - Black Annis: Demon Slayer Blood & Water by Katie O'Rourke: Amazon:  Amazon Review - Blood & Water Goodreads:  Goodreads Review - Blood & Water Genuine Jenn:  Genuine Jenn Review - Blood & Water Shadow of the Raven by Millie Thom: Amazon:  Amazon Review - Shadow of the Raven Goodreads:  Goodreads Review - Shadow of the Raven Here is my blog review of the book:  Blog Review - Shadow of the Raven Monthly Reading Goals:  And even though I'm done with my monthly reading goals...this section is still creeping in...but more news will be available next weeken...

Hello Everyone, I've had a bit of an inspiring week; and managed to get two reviews in. Seven Weeks for Eternity by Lindy Dale: Amazon:  Amazon Review - Seven Weeks for Eternity Goodreads:  Goodreads Review - Seven Days for Eternity Here is my blog review of the book:  Blog Review - Seven Days for Eternity Onward by Meghan McDonnell: Amazon:  Amazon Review - Onward Goodreads:  Goodreads Review - Onward Genuine Jenn:  Genuine Jenn Review - Onward Monthly Reading Goals:  Since I'm done with both of February's goals...not sure why I'm putting this here; but it's here anyways. Last word: I reached a point in the week where ideas just started flowing; and I will be sharing some of these ideas soon, I've just got to get them together and implemented.  At the moment; I'm busy reading 'Black Annis: Demon Slayer'; and I will most likely have two reviews out next week and then...maybe a cover reveal too!  I also recently poste...

Hello Everyone, Here's the first 'Highlights of the Month' for 2018! January was the first month of my self-employment; and quite an exciting month at that. I have made it through the first month of 2018, and I'm excited to see what the rest of the year is going to bring me! Anyways, onto bookish things... It appears as if I read an awesome 10 books for January.  And once again, I'm going to have difficulty in choosing which was a favourite; but let me give you my top three (in no particular order): - The Last Straw by Ed Duncan - Wicked Faith by Aaron Dawbot - The Black Notebook by Isabelle Snow And then I've got to add an honourable mention:  - Forever Since an Apple by Ken Welsch So technically that makes it four books...and not three. Monthly Reading Goals: For this month, I'm in a particular genre mood; so let me get on with the books that will make it on FEBRUARY'S reading goals: Read either: A Romance novel OR...

Cheers to 2018! I've decided to make a small list of books that I would like to read in 2018. As you can see from the pic above; I've got paperbacks of all of the books I'm about to mention down below. Some of these books have been sitting on my TBR for quite a while... 11.22.63 by Stephen King: I like reading Stephen King. And I haven't read any of his books in quite a while - which is why this one is in the pile (and the only one that I currently have that I haven't read yet!). All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr: I got this book because it was on special - and because I've heard so much about it. Unfathered by Disa Mogashana: I saw this book floating around on Instagram; and when I read the blurb - I knew that I had to add this book to my tbr. I paid a bit of a price for it - but I'm quite sure that it's going to be worth it! This book is by a South African author.  Sisterhood by Bobbie Houston: I've occasio...

Hello Everyone, It's been quite a productive week for me; so I'm going to jump straight into the reviews. Waiting Here for You by Louie Giglio: Here is my blog review of the book:  Blog Review - Waiting Here for You I chose to do only a blog review for this book rather than also do reviews on Goodreads and Amazon. Faithful by Meghan McDonnell: Amazon:  Amazon Review - Faithful Goodreads:  Goodreads Review - Faithful Genuine Jenn:  Genuine Jenn Review - Faithful And last but not least: Love, Secrets and Absolution by K.L. Loveley: Amazon:  Amazon Review - Love, Secrets and Absolution Goodreads:  Goodreads Review - Love, Secrets and Absolution Here is my blog review of the book:  Blog Review - Love, Secrets and Absolution Monthly Reading Goals: Alright; I have finished both my August and November's reading goals. I'll reveal December's one since I've done a review for the book: it was 'Waiting Here for You' by ...

Hello Everyone, Wow; I can't believe that it's December already - the last month of the year; as well as the last month that I will be working in a corporate job. November's been a bit of a busy month for me - and I have an idea that I will have an overall favourite this month. It appears as if I've read 10 books this month - can you believe it?! Although I will say, since I have read so many books for November; I did struggle a little bit.  Actually, now that I think about it - I will most likely have two favourites this month; and for those who have been keeping up to date - you will most likely know which ones they are. Wait; make that three!  As I'm sure you can tell; sometimes I have difficulty in choosing which are favourites, but all us bookworms can relate to that, right?  Anyways, onto the favourites (and in no particular order either): - Zenka by Alison Brodie - Foolish Bride by A.S. Fenichel - Splintered Reflections by Laura Kelly One other ...

Hello Everyone, It's been a bit of a busy month - I read seven books (I think I had a little bit of help along the way...which I will delve into a little further on) One series that I was thrilled to get back into; was the diaries of Meghan McDonnell. This month I started and finished the forth book in the series, and it is just pure nostalgia for me. Another series that I happily got back into was the third book in the Eva Thorne series by Lorel Clayton. Another book that I quite enjoyed this month, was Binge Until Tragedy by Ben D'Alessio. There's one book that I enjoyed simply because it had such a nice atmosphere and wonderful descriptions, and that book was 'Crawdad' by Lisa T. Cresswell. I would definitely love to read more books that have wonderful descriptions/atmospheres of places, so if you know of any, PLEASE put it in the comments down below, I would really appreciate it!  Having said all that, you can obviously tell that I don't have a par...

Hello Everyone, Somehow I managed to get three reviews done this month. So let's start. Mine by A.N. Senerella: Amazon:  Amazon Review - Mine Goodreads:  Goodreads Review - Mine Genuine Jenn:  Genuine Jenn Review - Mine Blood & Thorne by Lorel Clayton: Amazon:  Amazon Review - Blood & Thorne Goodreads:  Goodreads Review - Blood & Thorne Here is my blog review of the book:  Blog Review - Blood & Thorne Crawdad by Lisa T. Cresswell: Amazon:  Amazon Review - Crawdad Goodreads:  Goodreads Review - Crawdad Here is my blog review of the book:  Blog Review - Crawdad I managed to get some other reading done along the way, which leads me to... Monthly Reading Goals: I haven't quite finished my August reading goals, but I've definitely made headway and will most likely be starting my October reading goals if not today, then tomorrow - I'm hoping today rather than tomorrow.  Last Word: At the ...

Hello Everyone, It seems as if I had quite a successful reading week, even though technically I only did one review this week - I also managed to get other reading done as well (I'll talk more about this further on). So let get on with the review: Jennifer Brown's Journey by Angie Langley: Amazon:  Amazon Review - Jennifer Brown's Journey Goodreads:  Goodreads Review - Jennifer Brown's Journey Here is my blog review of the book:  Blog Review - Jennifer Brown's Journey I somehow managed to get this one out in time! Monthly Reading Goals: I have made a little bit of progress with this (I will enlighten you about this down below), so I will most likely start my October reading goals sometime this week (hopefully). Last Word: Now I'm going to tell you about the rest of my reading week. I participated in the Dewey's 24 Hour Read-a-thon this past weekend - and managed to get one book started and finished (of which a review will be do...