Category: Books
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Book Review: In The Lonely Hours by Shannon Morgan
Once Upon A Book Club offers a unique subscription box combining books with wrapped gifts that enhance the reading experience. The “Castle of Shadows” box, featuring “In The Lonely Hours” by Shannon Morgan, explores complex family dynamics and ghostly interactions in a haunted castle. The story intertwines horror, mystery, and heritage, earning a 5-star rating.
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September Reading Wrap-Up
As October begins, the author reflects on a hectic September filled with reading and commitments. They express gratitude for a slower pace and aim to catch up while being more selective with future commitments. The post highlights their top three book picks for September, inviting readers to share their experiences.
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Now Available: Specters in the Glass House by Jaime Jo Wright
In 1921, Marian Arnold, heir to a brewing fortune, confronts a series of murders and haunting visions in her family’s butterfly house amid Prohibition. In the present, researcher Remy Shaw seeks to unravel Marian’s dark legacy with her great-great-grandson. Together, they face the sinister forces connected to an infamous killer.
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Book Review & Tour: Of Gold and Shadows by Michelle Griep
Lydia and Lucas, the protagonists of this regency romance, navigate societal expectations and secrets while finding love and support in each other’s philanthropic efforts. Written by Karen Thornell, the novel delves into societal disparities and the challenges of pursuing a better life. As their hearts lead them, they become entangled in a dangerous scheme that…
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Book Review: Sleep Tight by J. H. Markert
The Madness is a 5-star horror novel that captivates with Welsh folklore and true supernatural elements. Psychiatrist Mina returns to her hometown, uncovering a web of secrets, missing girls, and confronting an ancient evil. Author Dawn Kurtagich is known for psychologically sinister YA fiction, drawing from her upbringing in Africa.
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Spooky Season Reads: Top 5 Spooky Season Recs
As spooky season approaches, the author shares five top reads featuring elements of fear and the supernatural. Recommendations include “The Madness” about a haunting illness and “Sleep Tight,” focusing on a detective confronting her father’s legacy. Other titles explore tragic histories and mysterious legacies, blending suspense with haunting tales.
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Book Review Tour: The Velvet Hammer by Chief Judge Belvin Perry, JR. and Amy Mitchell
Belvin Perry Jr.’s memoir, “The Velvet Hammer,” offers an insightful account of his experiences as the chief judge in high-profile criminal cases, including the notorious Casey Anthony trial. Reflecting on his life as an African American in the South and his judicial career, he shares candid observations on the justice system and the death penalty.
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Interview With Eri Leigh – Fantasy Writer and Cosplayer
Yvette, a passionate writer and artist, has always loved literature, cinematography, and music. She published her first book about her favorite actor, Keanu Reeves, emphasizing his versatility across artistic disciplines. Yvette’s journey includes studying journalism, meeting Reeves, and pursuing creative interests while enjoying nature and cooking in her free time.
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Interview With Yvette Kulik
Yvette, a passionate writer and artist, has always loved literature, cinematography, and music. She published her first book about her favorite actor, Keanu Reeves, emphasizing his versatility across artistic disciplines. Yvette’s journey includes studying journalism, meeting Reeves, and pursuing creative interests while enjoying nature and cooking in her free time.
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Interview With Holly Sheidenberger
Holly Sheidenberger, a former theatre actress, draws inspiration from her stage experience to create captivating characters. She resides in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona with her husband and four daughters. Her psychological thriller “Related By Blood” reflects her journey into writing. As a skilled seamstress and avid reader, she recommends Robert Greene’s “48 Laws of…
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