Category Archives: Book Reviews

I had several great entries in the contest. The Winner is…Emily and Her Little Pink Notes. Emily quoted one of my favorite authors. Emily, if you’ll e-mail your address to mathmartin@tx.rr.com , I’ll snail mail your book! Thanks.

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Be still my Beatle-maniac heart, I’m in love with a book. The Lonely Hearts Club by Elizabeth Eulberg Why is this super fab new release? Let me count the ways… 1. The BEATLE-rific references. Hello, you know me, right? How … Continue reading

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You have to read YOU. I know it’s not out yet, but you’ve got snag an ARC or pre-order this book. Now. I’m not kidding or exaggerating. For real. People will be talking about this book for years. In YOU, … Continue reading

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I know the TLA convention is supposed to stand for Texas Library Association, but it really should stand for TOTALLY LIVE AWESOMENESS! What happens when you connect 7,000 librarians with publishers, vendors, and authors? A convention floor full of orthopedic … Continue reading

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Let’s define, “DIVINE,” shall we? 1. of or pertaining to a god, esp. the Supreme Being. DIVINE MISFORTUNE follows Teri and Phil a (not so) hapless couple trying to get by. Phil isn’t looking to win the lottery, he’d just … Continue reading

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I’m honored to have author Scott Selby answer a few questions about his fabulous new book, FLAWLESS, which investigates one of the greatest jewel heist in history. For more on the book and its authors,  visit the book’s website 1. … Continue reading

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Thank goodness @IrisBlasi sent me this book.  I’m devouring Flawless, Union Square Press’ sparkling new non-fiction title. Within the pages, authors Scott Andrew Selby and Greg Campbell (Blood Diamonds) detail the events surrounding the greatest diamond heist in history. Half a billion dollars in gems boosted from … Continue reading

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