Xepherus Reads

  Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons,    When I began this year I knew my reading would be regulated to research for my debut novel . But I managed to read a few fun novels and a comic book. Final 2022 tally: Batgirl: Burnside by Cameron Stewart & Babs Tarr The Black Phone by Joe Hill Hideout by Louisa Luna The Omen by Brian Seltzer One Step Too Far by Lisa Gardner     Have fun reading this week. Let me know in the comments below what you are reading.         Also please follow me on my  social media platforms  and enjoy shopping with me at eBay and Mercari.      SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS ATLINKTREE     Because there is always time to read,   Xepherus3   All written content (c) Copyright 2023 by Thomas Bahr II Top logo designed by Xepherus Studios The book cover is Copyright by the publisher  

  Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons,    My turn! I look forward to reading some awesome new books in 2023. Since beginning my author journey, I have read less fiction. I look forward to reading as many books as I can. In the past my numbers have been: 2015- 17 books 2016- 50 books 2017- 30 books 2018- 101 books 2019- 104 books 2020- 53 books 2021- 9 books 2022- 5 books As I finish reading my choices, I will highlight them in bold print.        Updated 03/04/2023 Book Challenge books read: (4/50)   Books Read Not in a Category: (00)   Total Books Read: (04)    Xepherus Reads Challenge categories (in alphabetical order):                                      A 2022 Goodreads Choice winner- A banned book- A biography of a celebrity- A book a Netflix show was based on- A book borrowed from your local library- A book by an African American author- A book by an LGBTQ author- A book by a favorite author not read- A book featuring a bounty hunter- A book featuring a lake- A book featuri

  Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons,    Welcome to the 2023 Xepherus Reads Reading Challenge!  It is time to share  this year's Reading Challenge. Last year I spent most of my time researching material for my debut novel. This year, I want to return to reading and reviewing.     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 your choices. Maybe you will encourage your friends to read more.      The challenge dates are January 1, 2023, to   December 31, 2023   Book Challenge books read: (0/50)   Books Read Not in a Category: (00)   Total Books Read: (00)   Updated 00/00/202

  Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons,    What books have you had for a long time and have you wanted to read? I have many however, I have decided to make a list of 23 for 2023.  Bitter Falls by Rachel Caine Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix The Girl from Widow Hills by Megan Miranda The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen Heartbreak Bay by Rachel Caine The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager The Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz Murder at an Irish Christmas by Carlene O'Connor Murder in an Irish Bookshop by Carlene O'Connor Murder on an Irish Farm by Carlene O'Connor The Next Accident by Lisa Gardner The Only One Left by Riley Sager The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley The Poseidon Adventure by Paul Gallico The Recovery Agent by Janet Evanovich Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six by Lisa Unger The Skin Collector by Jeffrey Deaver The Stillwater Girls by Mika Kent Survive the Night by

     Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons,      What are your Top 5 Fictional Characters that you would invite to a New Year's Eve Party? Here are my choices: Ellen Ripley from Alien: Into the Shadows-  Inviting Ripley to your party would be a wise move. She would be awesome security. Rubeus Hagrid from Harry Potter-  Lovable Hagrid would be fun to have around for New Year's. Just have enough food.  Lucky Santagelo from the Chances Series-  Keep an eye on your man with Lucky around. She may be happily married, but some men do not care about that fact. Besides, Lucky would be a blast to ring in the new year with!  Tony Stark from Iron Man-  Self-absorbed, yes. Rich, definitely. But having this billionaire around would definitely be wise, especially if he pays for most of the party. Avengers assemble to party all night! Selina Kyle from Batman-  This cuddly cat burglar knows how to party. But just watch your valuables. They may end up going home with this Catwoman.     Have

  Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons,     Feel the beat of the bass. Feel the pavement under your feet as you raise your hands above your head and jump to the music. A concert experience is a visceral event in the lives of music fans. And no matter what concert you attend, everyone there is experiencing the rhythms in their own unique way. What is the true story behind the musicians on the stage? What leads to the very song that you are now singing at the top of your lungs? The rock documentary and the rock biography have given us an inside view behind  the  scenes. But what happens if an author decides to create a rock documentary in novel form about a  fictitious  band. Would that be as exciting as the real thing? The answer is a resounding... YES.    Daisy  Jones  & the Six is written by Taylor Jenkins Reid. It is published by Ballantine Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House. In it, we are introduced to Daisy Jones, a tall, red-haired beauty that lives by her own rule

  Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons,     The Hollywood Biography. A place where the rich and famous settle down near the end of their career and write a tell-all to the public. I have read memoirs and biographies of legends such as Carol Burnett and Carrie Fisher in the past couple of years and I have to say I loved the books immensely. To settle down and read about a celebrity's life and immerse me in their lifestyle is eye-opening and often some stories resonate with me. But to read a biography of a fake celebrity intrigues me all the more.        The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is written by Taylor Jenkins Reid. It is published by Atria Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster. In this star-studded biography, we meet Evelyn Hugo, a star of the silver screen in the golden age of Hollywood. Infamously known for marrying seven times, she is loved worldwide for her often daring and controversial work and glamorous lifestyle. Hugo, now almost eighty years old, is ready to

     Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons,    What to expect from this blog is the unexpected. I am an aspiring author with a full-time job and lots of responsibilities. But I am determined to get this blog back to what it once was. Here are some features of my blog: Author Showcase- a list of all of my reviews for my favorite authors with links. Book Reviews- reviews of books I recently have read. Book Review Rewinds- I take old reviews and rewrite them to better reflect my current writing. Nostalgia Base- Sci-Fi character bios and fun stories of geekdom. Thrifty Book Buyer- get it cheap or free with my tips on acquiring as many books as possible.     Have fun reading this week. Let me know in the comments below what you are reading.         Also please follow me on my  social media platforms  and enjoy shopping with me at eBay and Mercari.      SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS ATLINKTREE     Because there is always time to read,   Xepherus3   All written content (c) Copyright 2023 by Thomas B