I finally got around to reading the second book in Kotaro Isaka’s Assassins series. I stumbled upon this series by accident when browsing the good ol’ Barnes and Noble. When I read the back cover of Three Assassins and I knew I had to read it. After I started, I learned there were more books…
Tag: suspense
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Doctor Sleep Book Review
Are you looking for a thrilling book to read right before Halloween? Have you read The Shining by Stephen King? Many consider it one of his most haunting books. Doctor Sleep by Stephen King asks the question, what happened to little Danny after the events of The Shining. This book makes a fantastic sequel or…
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Halloween Stories for the Whole Family
As much as I love a spooky, Halloween read, I know there are some little readers who want the thrill with less of the fright. Working in schools of all age groups, I’ve seen a few good Halloween themed books. I thought it might be helpful for parents, teachers, or families, to list some of…
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Ten Amazing Thriller Reads for Halloween
Are you looking for an exciting book to read this Halloween season, but horror isn’t your favorite genre? Want something different from your average blood, guts, and spooky monsters? Sometimes variation in reading different genres is a nice change of pace. Here, we have gathered some of our favorite thriller books for you to check…
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The Maid Book Review
I have always had a heart for the underdog. When I watch movies or read books, I’m always rooting for the oddballs and outsiders to come out on top. The Maid by Nita Prose, has me rooting for the same. I picked this book up because I loved the idea of reading a book narrated…