Before I get into reviewing this book, I feel like I need to give a brief clarification. This book is a novelization of the French TV series Les Revenants or The Returned, which aired on the Sundance channel several months ago (and which can be seen on Netflix now). A&E is currently airing an American adaptation… Continue reading CJ’s Bookshelf: The Returned by Seth Patrick
Earlier this week ABC Family announced they were moving forward with a drama series based on Cassandra Clare's The Mortal Instruments series. This possibility had been rumored for quite some time, and given the popularity of the books, but lackluster showing the feature film made at the box office, it's not a surprise the powers that… Continue reading Talking The Mortal Instruments and Shadowhunters Dream Casting
March is "Folklore" month in my reading challenge, so you may notice a common theme amongst a few of my reading selections this month (and it may lean more toward "Faerie tale" then folktale). See if you can pick out which novels that applies to. I am also in the process of reading a book of reimagined… Continue reading CJ’s Bookshelf: March Reads
This book has been getting so much attention and is so often compared to Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl that I had to check it out. I have to be honest, it doesn't live up to the hype. The Girl on the Train is the story of Rachel, an alcoholic still struggling with her divorce and losing… Continue reading CJ’s Bookshelf: The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
Winter is a great time to read. I hate the bitter cold, and I'm not a big fan of snow, so I'm perfectly content to curl up inside where it's nice and warm and just read. I did a lot of reading this past month; I already reviewed Touch by Claire North, Shadow Study by… Continue reading CJ’s Bookshelf: February Reads
Not Another Dumb Blonde 