Review: Bloody Mary by J.A. Konrath

Shannon C.'s review of Bloody Mary: Jacqueline Daniels Mysteries, Book 2 by J.A. Konrath
Mystery fiction released by Hyperion 16 Jun 05

Even though I'm still not a big mystery fan, I really enjoy J.A. Konrath's Jack Daniels books. They are by turns funny and dark, and even though if I think about the books too long I am left feeling depressed, I still keep reading because tough-as-nails police lieutenant Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels is a character I've come to really root for. Read more

Tags: 2008, Bloody Mary, Grade B, Hyperion, JA Konrath, Jacqueline Daniels mysteries, June 2005, Mystery Fiction, Review, ShannonC

Review: The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things by Carolyn Mackler

Shannon C.'s review of The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things by Carolyn Mackler
Young adult fiction released by Candlewick Press 1 Jun 05

You know those stereotypes about bloggers being nerds who have nothing better to do than sit there and make fun of people on the Internets instead of, y'know, getting out there and having a life? That's me, except I don't live in my parents' basement and I am perfectly capable of carrying on a normal conversation outside the Internets. Read more

Tags: 2008, Candlewick Press, Carolyn Mackler, Fiction, Grade A, June 2005, Review, ShannonC, The Earth My Butt and Other Big Round Things, young adult

Long story short….

The Marriage Bed was bad. Not horrid. Not throw against the wall.... never read this book... put garlic around your neck to keep it away bad. But not good, it could have been so much better.

I shall blog about it tonight.

Tags: June 2005, The Marriage Bed