Xepherus Reads

  Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons,          The first quarter of 2026 was loaded with great reads. I was able to fit in 6 novels and 8 comics. Plus I read a few reference books as I researched information for my second thriller novel. Here is the break down (reviews are linked below). Comics:  The Huntress #1 by Joey Cavalieri and Joe Staton The Huntress #2 by Joey Cavalieri and Joe Staton  The Huntress #3 by Joey Cavalieri and Joe Staton The Huntress #4 by Joey Cavalieri and Joe Staton The Huntress #5 by Joey Cavalieri and Joe Staton The Huntress #6 by Joey Cavalieri and Joe Staton The Huntress #7 by Joey Cavalieri and Joe Staton The Huntress #8 by Joey Cavalieri and Joe Staton    Novels: Along Came a Spider by James Patterson (***) Bad Liar by Tami Hoag (****) It's Not Her by Mary Kubica (*****) Last Word by Taylor Adams (****) Not a Happy Family by Shari Lapena (****) With a Vengeance with Vengeance by Riley Sager (*****) Fa...

    Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons,          MY eBay Store is on sale with books at 60% off!    You are welcome to help me clear my book shelves to make room for some new reads.       Let me know  what you are reading  in the comments below. Follow me on social media by visiting my  Linktree . I am preparing my debut novel for publication. Check out the  official website  for clues, crowdfunding, and previews.  Enjoy shopping with me at my  eBay  store and visit my Print-on-Demand sites for t-shirts, mugs, and more!    I am a proud affiliate of  Book of the Month . Check out their amazing selection and save by clicking above.    Because there is always time to read,   Xepherus3   All written content Copyright  (c)  2026 by Thomas Bahr II All store and debut novel ads are designed and Copyright  (c)  by Xepherus Studios Day...

  Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons,      It is time to begin sharing my  2026 Xepherus Reads  Reading Challenge results.    The challenge dates are January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026  Book Challenge books read: 6/50) Books Read Not in a Category: (08) Total Books Read: (14)   Updated 04/11/2026   Xepherus Reads Challenge categories (in alphabetical order):                 A 2025 Goodreads Choice winner- A banned book- A biography of a celebrity- A book a Netflix show was based on- A book by a debut author- A book by your favorite author you have not read- Not a Happy Family by Shari Lapena (****) A book featuring your favorite character- A book from your childhood- A Book of the Month Club Book- A book over 500 pages- A book published during the 1970s- A book published in 2025- A book purchased at a book fair- A book purchased at a thrift store- A book recommend...

  Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons,          Along Came a Spider is written by James Patterson. It is published by Hatchet Book Group under their Little Brown & Company imprint. In it we are introduced to Homicide Detective Alex Cross. He has seen the worst of what society has to offer the world, including the murder of his wife. But when two cases collide, he is forced to choose. On one side of Washington, D.C. lay two murdered women and a baby. On the other side is the kidnapping of a diplomat's son and the daughter of a movie star.    His superiors want him to take the kidnapping case to utilize his hostage negotiating skills. He is paired with the Secret Service head, Jezzie Flanagan, and the two embark on a case that draws dangerously close to his other case. Will they escape the hands of a killer or be caught in the spider's web?   This novel was a mixed bag for me. I enjoyed the overall story and the characters were fun to...

                            Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons,          March was a busy month for me. I found myself traveling and writing. I was focused on reference books and magazines as I continued research for my second thriller novel. But that is okay, I learned a lot from my references.   In the middle of the month I realized I had a DNF that was sitting on my shelf. After checking my Goodreads activity, I realized it had been almost two years since I started and dropped Murder Road by Simone St. James . I added this to my TBR Jar . I cannot remember why I did not finish this book. From I remembered it was a spooky and fun book.   I hope to visit a few thrillers in April.  Some TBR Jar hopes include: Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewell Game of Lies by Clare Mackintosh Murder Road by Simone St. James Tell Me What You Did by Carter Wilson The Last Passenger by Wil...

Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons,          February was a busy birthday month for me. I was fortunate enough to spend several days in New York City. ABC Studios was my home for a few days as an audience member of Kelly & Mark and Tamron Hall's daytime talk shows. NBC Studios was my home for a day as a part of The Kelly Clarkson Show's studio audience. Great food, great friends, and a few trips to the bookstore made 54 a great age so far.   I was also lucky enough to pull one of my TBR Jar hopes. As with any busy month, reading was accomplished when I had free time. I may have only read two books in February; at least they were amazing.   I also began writing my second thriller novel. As ARCs of my debut novel reach hands, I move forward with book two.  In February I read (my review is linked below): Bad Liar by Tami Hoag (****) It's Not Her by Mary Kubica (*****)    My favorite book of the month:  TBR Jar hopes for Mar...