Verdict: 3 Stars I expected a lot from Haunted Empire, and I did get a lot of information. It just wasn't the stuff I thought I would read about. Where was the controversy? Where was the speculation about Apple's downfall? Basically, where was the information that CEO Tim Cook took issue with? There was a lot of background information, and I will say that the beginning of … [Read more...] about eBook Review: Haunted Empire by Yukari Iwatani Kane
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eBook Review: Little Girl Lost by Brian McGilloway
Verdict: 4 Stars Mystery writers have a whole new audience to write for considering the number of crossover fans who are picking up thriller titles today. McGilloway doesn't disappoint, considering this title has elements of literary fiction, family relationships, current thematic elements, and even travelogue. D.S. Lucy Black is investigating a missing girl case for the … [Read more...] about eBook Review: Little Girl Lost by Brian McGilloway
Renewed Focus on Books from BBC
The high interest in comparing print and digital book sales has led to a renewed interest in looking at the reading habits of consumers around the world. While one recent survey found that 25% of US consumers reported not having read a single book in 2013, digital publishing--specifically with an emphasis on the ability to read on mobile phones and tablets--has been credited … [Read more...] about Renewed Focus on Books from BBC
eBook Review: The Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay
Verdict: 4 Stars The Sea of Tranquility (Atria) has everything I don't look for in a book. Chapter-by-chapter point of view switches, mysterious story lines that don't become clear until the last page, and characters so full of raw and deep-seated hurts that you feel like an intruder just for reading about them. So it was surprising to even me that this book was a … [Read more...] about eBook Review: The Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay
eBook Review: The Serpent’s Shadow (Book Three, The Kane Chronicles)
Verdict: 4 Stars I really wish Rick Riordan had been my history teacher. I would have paid a lot more attention to the side plots and back story of so many of the well-known stories from ancient civilizations if my teachers had made history as exciting as Riordan does. The author who introduced middle grade and young adult readers to the Percy Jackson adventures through … [Read more...] about eBook Review: The Serpent’s Shadow (Book Three, The Kane Chronicles)