The Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language (4.5/5 stars, currently priced at $13.71 / 1 Audible credit for Audible members, $16.95 for non-members) is the book for you if you’ve ever wondered how certain English expressions and words came to be. From Amazon: Do you know why… …a mortgage … Read more
Bookish tweens who love puzzles, a good mystery, a little magic or Disney villains are sure to find something in this selection that will captivate. The Island of Dr. Libris (4.5/5 stars, currently priced at $7.99) Celebrate the power of imagination with this action-packed New York Times bestseller that shows that sometimes the real story … Read more
When FBI analyst Kassidy Bishop investigates a series of sadistic murders, she must face the terrifying possibility that the key to the killer’s identity is buried in Kassidy’s own past.
Lisa Regan’s chilling psychological thriller Aberration: A Serial Killer Novel
Aberration: A Serial Killer Novel by Lisa Regan 4.6 stars – 204 Reviews Kindle Price: 99 cents On Sale! Everyday price: $3.99 Text-to-Speech and Lending: Enabled Don’t have a Kindle? Get yours here. Here’s the set-up: FBI analyst Kassidy Bishop is assigned to the “For You” killer’s task force after a series of sadistic murders … Read more
Guillermo Del Toro is the driving force behind many critically-acclaimed, cerebral horror and ghost story movies. Del Toro’s mastery of terror and the macabre, and his ability to invest even the most frightening stories and monsters with an undercurrent of poignancy, are unmatched. Descriptions below are from IMDB. The Devil’s Backbone (R, 4.5/5 stars) It … Read more
Newbery honorees are books that kids love because they’re so involving, but librarians and educators have also singled them out as exceptionally high quality literature for young readers. Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures by Kate DiCamillo–Winner (4.5/5 stars, ages 8 and up, currently priced at $7.01) Winner of the 2014 Newbery Medal! Holy unanticipated … Read more
An inspirational and practical approach to coping with cancer:
The Upside of Cancer: How a Terrifying Illness Can Lead You to a New Life by Christopher Foster
“This uplifting look at one man’s journey with cancer offers a spark of hope to so many others.”–Larry Krantz, MD The Upside of Cancer: How a Terrifying Illness Can Lead You to a New Life by Christopher Foster 4.8 stars – 27 Reviews Kindle Price: 99 cents On Sale! Everyday price: $4.99 Text-to-Speech and Lending: … Read more
A new disease is turning people into sadistic, laughing killers…
It’s soldiers versus the infected in The Retreat #1: Pandemic by Craig DiLouie, Stephen Knight, Joe McKinney
The Retreat #1: Pandemic by Craig DiLouie, Stephen Knight, Joe McKinney 4.5 stars – 112 Reviews Kindle Price: 99 cents Or currently FREE for Amazon Prime Members Or FREE with – Learn More Text-to-Speech and Lending: Enabled Don’t have a Kindle? Get yours here. Available on Audible Here’s the set-up: The first episode in the … Read more
There’s nothing quite like the experience of a live theater performance, but not all of us are lucky enough to live near Broadway—or can afford the ticket prices! Luckily, Amazon Video’s got you covered with digital video versions of some of The Great White Way’s biggest hits. STOMP Live (4.5/5 stars) Eight performers take the … Read more