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Lady Jane’s Book Tag
Following in the footsteps (and blogposts) of Kiersten over at, Once Upon A Spine, I’m doing The Lady Janies Book Tag created by…
In The Spotlight: Karen Brooks
I’ve decided to do a series called Author Spotlight, to highlight, well, obviously, some of my favourite authors—new and old—and to share some…
What’s in a Genre?
Alex on reading out of her comfort zone … So, how does this work? You have to pick one genre that you frequently…
Top Ten Tuesday: Animals in Books
Good morning everyone, today’s Top Ten Tuesday choice of topic from Jana at That Artsy Reader Girl is Animals in Books. And oh boy, I…
Secrets of State by Matthew Palmer
SECRETS OF STATE Author: Matthew Palmer Publisher: Putnam Genre: Thriller BACK COVER BLURB A former top expert at the State Department, Sam Trainor…
The Cutaway by Christina Kovac
THE CUTAWAY Author: Christina Kovac Publisher: Atria/37 INK Genre: Murder-Mystery BACK COVER BLURB When brilliant TV news producer Virginia Knightly receives a disturbing “MISSING”…
The Stockholm Octavo by Karen Engelmann
THE STOCKHOLM OCTAVO Author: Karen Engelmann Publisher: Ecco, 2012 Genre: Historical Fiction BACK COVER BLURB Life is close to perfect for Emil Larsson,…
Top Ten Tuesday: Colourful Book Covers
Today’s Top Ten Tuesday choice of topic from Jana at That Artsy Reader Girl is Colourful Book Covers, and who doesn’t love a colourful cover?…
Inside Out by Barry Eisler
BACK COVER BLURB Torture. Ghost detainees. And a massive cover-up that continues even today. Marooned in a Manila jail after a bar fight…
Captain Moxley and the Embers of the Empire by Dan Hanks
Book Summary In post-war 1952, the good guys are supposed to have won. But not everything is as it seems when ex-Spitfire pilot…
My Latest Book Haul
If one book counts as a book haul, great, then this morning I got a book haul … though, I should add, I…
About Alexandra
Alex lives in Québec City, Canada, with her long-time partner, a large collection of books, and way too many toys. She loves to read, watch old movies, and scribbles her own stories.
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The Stockholm Octavo by Karen Engelmann
THE STOCKHOLM OCTAVO Author: Karen Engelmann Publisher: Ecco, 2012 Genre: Historical Fiction BACK COVER BLURB Life is close to perfect for Emil Larsson,…
The Silence of Bones by June Hur
Book Summary 1800, Joseon (Korea). Homesick and orphaned sixteen-year-old Seol is living out the ancient curse: “May you live in interesting times.” Indentured…
The Locksmith’s Daughter by Karen Brooks
Book Summary Mallory Bright is the only daughter of London’s master locksmith. For her there is no lock too elaborate, no secret too…
The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles
Book Summary Paris, 1939: Young and ambitious Odile Souchet has it all: her handsome police officer beau and a dream job at the…