Xepherus Reads

  Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons!    January 2021 has arrived and with it a mystery: Where did some of my reviews go? It's a simple answer, really. I had a bad case of writer's block. Thankfully the writer's block and reading did not happen at the same time.   Since I am writing again, I figured I would do some short reviews to catch up with all of my readers on some of the books that missed a formal reaction. Enjoy! Eleven on Top by Janet Evanovich- **** / I don't gag on my coffee, but with the hilarious dialogue in this Stephanie Plum novel, I was surprised I did not have coffee coming out of my nose. Evanovich introduces Mama Macaroni, the matriarch owner of the cleaners that Stephanie has the unfortunate experience of working at. This character had me laughing so hard. Lula is a delight. And a crazy man from Stephanie's past gives this a page-turning four stars that had me smiling from ear to ear. Finger-Lickin' Fifteen by Janet Evanovich- ****/ A

  Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons!   I love doing these year-end surveys found on  the Per petual Page Turner's  blog. It is a fun way to take stock of your reading year. 2020 READING STATS Number of Books You Read: 52 Number of Re-Reads: 4 Genre You Read the Most From: Thriller Best in Books- 1. Best Book You Read In 2020? The Outsider by StephenKing was my favorite. The mix of crime thriller and horror had me excited to see what each chapter would bring. One of King’s best. Holly Gibney from the Mr. Mercedes series returns to help Detective Ralph Anderson track down a psychotic killer that can be anyone it wishes. With a distinct three-act set-up, this book is very cinematic in its delivery. All culminating in a showdown finale that is straight out of your nightmares. 2. Book You Were Excited About & Thought You Were Going to Love More But Did Not ? Malorie by Josh Malerman was a huge disappointment for me. The beginning was solid and was exciting. But a

      Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons,      Welcome to the 2021 Xepherus Reads Reading Challenge!  I wish you all a fantastic year for reading! Have fun choosing your books and enjoy reading in 2021!    Rules:   ·           Choose a book for each category. No need to go in numeric order; take each challenge in any order that you wish. ·           Once read, add the book to your list. You may also read books, not in a category. There is a place below to add them. A running total is displayed at the beginning of the reading challenge.  ·          Share your challenge on social media, and let your friends know just how much fun you are having reading. Maybe you will encourage your friends to read more.       Challenge dates are January 1, 2021 to   December 31, 2021   Book Challenge books read: (0/50)   Books Read Not in a Category: (00)   Total Books Read: (00)   Updated 00/00/0000  Xepherus Reads Challenge categories (in alpha