October's independent bookstore showcase is focusing on Viewpoint Books located in Columbus Indiana. Founded in 1973, Viewpoint has been a staple independent book seller in Indiana ever since. touted as Indiana's second oldest full service bookstore, they carry everything from the newest titles to titles that are out of stock. If they don't have the … Continue reading Bookstore Showcase: Viewpoint Books
Long from the days of his Comedy Central sketch comedy, Jordan Peele has made a name in Hollywood by creating banger horror or psychological thriller movies that not only terrify you but pull up the uncomfortable fear that lurks deep down. "You done messed up Aaron!" copyright 2012 Monkeypaw Productions He has moved from movies … Continue reading Welcome the first horror anthology of the season!
The end of August is right around the corner. Like right around the corner, some Americans are getting ready for a three-day holiday.For me, it's time to play catch up. Outside assignments that need to be finished. Books to be read. Other books that need reviews written up because I forgot about them. So again, … Continue reading Catch up.
The year of the pandemic is notable for other reason than, well, the pandemic. Love it or hate it, the social media app Tik Tok blew up. Mostly because people were trapped at home and this was a way for individuals to connect with each other. And while there were silly dances and thirst traps … Continue reading For Whom the Belle Tolls
The year is 1865. Slavery has been revoked. The Civil War has just ended. And President Lincoln has just been assassinated. In Boston, two daughters of the Massachusetts Supreme Court Justice William Stevenson and fighting for women’s reform. They are also huge fans of novelist Jane Austen, dead these 48 years, and have been writing … Continue reading From Boston to England: For the love of Jane
"I am lost without my Boswell" - Sherlock Holmes A Scandal in Bohemia Boswell- noun: A person who records in detail the life of a usually famous contemporary. As a fan of Sherlock Holmes, finding an independent bookstore name Boswell Book Company both delighted and tickled me. Located in Milwaukee Wisconsin, this three story building … Continue reading Boswell Book Company
I swear, it takes me a bit to pick up a TJ Klune book but every time I do, it’s a fast pace, gut punch of adventure and feelings that takes a day or two to recover from.His latest release, The Bones Beneath my Skin, is no different. I’m actually angry I didn’t read this during … Continue reading Found Family and the X-Files
That's a quote from the 10th Doctor. And one that still stays with me. Most times you hear about the movie or TV series that is based on a popular book. The wildly popular Game of Thrones or Bridgerton series were based on books before they became the infamous series everyone talks about.It’s rare when … Continue reading Books are the best weapon in the world.
I remember raving about Mary Calmes’ first book, Raven in the Woods so when I found out she wrote a second, I went out and picked it up.Demon and the Raven picked up some time after the first book. Xander Corey is happy. He’s engaged to Lorne MacBain, the Chief of Police and love of … Continue reading Return to Ospry
As you've probably noticed, we are still at the same site, same area, same everything. Moving over to the other site didn't go as expected. But! It's a work in progress and eventually we'll figure out what, if anything, we want to do with this blog page. Outside of me reviewing books and talk about … Continue reading Happy July! Yep, we’re still here.
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