Wednesday, July 10, 2024

[Review] — R.L. Stine's "SHARK NIGHT" is a Fast-Paced Joyride

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[Review] — R.L. Stine's "SHARK NIGHT" is a Fast-Paced Joyride
Buy Shark Night on Amazon.com. 

I'm a lifelong R.L. Stine fan, so naturally, I bought his newest book, Shark Night (published by Black Stone Publishing), and I had to buy it online because the department stores in my neck of the woods don't carry many new children's book releases. Now, I set my mind on reading Shark Night for "Shark Week." I could have sworn "Shark Week" was the first week in August, but it turns out that I'm wrong—this week is "Shark Week." So, I sat down on Monday morning, sipped on a cup of strong coffee, and read Shark Night from beginning to end.  
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Sunday, July 7, 2024

{Sunday Post} — The Fate of the Phoenix, Shark Night, and The Rise & Fall of ECW

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{Sunday Post} — The Fate of the Phoenix, Shark Night, and The Rise & Fall of ECW

7/5/24 - I can't sleep—the cup of coffee I'm drinking isn't helping the problem—and I'm listening to Iron Maiden at nearly 2 a.m. on Friday. Instead of working on reviews—I've started two—or setting up today's Book Blogger Hop, I'm writing my Sunday Post early. 

Song of the Week


What Am I Reading? 


I finished The House That Horror Built on Wednesday. I took a reading break yesterday, the 4th of July, and plan on starting Douglas Preston's Extinction sometime today. Then I'll probably move on to Craig Johnson's First Frost. 

What's New in the Mailbox? 


Yes, two books are in the above photo, but only one came in the mail—R.L. Stine's Shark Night. I'll probably read it sooner than later; maybe I'll post a review for it during the upcoming "Shark Week." 

I picked up Iris Johansen's The Survivor the other day at Walmart. 

What's New on the Bookshelf?


I might've stated a few times on this blog that I don't care much for audiobooks. So, it might be a shock that I bought a slew of 99-cent audiobooks at the thrift store. If I counted correctly, there were 25 total. Yes, I feel a bit crazy getting these. 

Eighteen of the titles are William J. Johnstone's Westerns: Eagles: Blood of Eagles, Eagles: Eyes of Eagles, Eagles: Dreams of Eagles, Eagles: Talons of Eagles, Eagles: Scream of Eagles, Eagles: Crusade of Eagles, Eagles: Pride of Eagles, Eagles: Revenge of Eagles, Eagles: Destiny of Eagles, The Last Gunfighter: No Man's Land, The Last Gunfighter: Rescue, The First Mountain Man: Absaroka Ambush, The First Mountain Man: Preacher's Pursuit, The First Mountain Man: Preacher's Showdown, The First Mountain Man: Preacher's Fortune, The First Mountain Man: Preacher's Justice, The First Mountain Man: Preacher's Peace, and Hell's Half Acre: Cold-Blooded (written by William's niece, J.A. Johnstone).

The other audiobooks include Dean Koontz's Seize the Night, Preston & Child's Two Graves, Preston & Child's Cemetery Dance, Iris Johansen's Stalemate, Iris Johansen's Quicksand, and Iris Johansen's Countdown.


While at the thrift store, I bought one 25-cent hardcover, The Last Patriot by Brad Thor; four Iris Johansen paperbacks—Dark Summer, Blood Game, And Then You Die, and Deadlock; and three other paperbacks: Star Trek: The Fate of the Phoenix by Sondra Marshak and Myrna Culbreath, and Cold Fire by Dean Koontz.


Dollar Tree put out a bunch of books this week. I picked up The Annihilation Protocol by Michael Laurence, The Sin in the Steel by Ryan Van Loan, High Treason by Sean McFate, and Titan's Day by Dan Stout.


New titles on my Kindle are Star Wars: The Force Awakens by Alan Dean Foster; Star Trek: The Rings of Time by Greg Cox; Star Trek: The Disinherited by Peter David, Michael Jan Friedman, and Robert Greenberger; and The Rise & Fall of ECW by Tom Loverro.



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Saturday, July 6, 2024

[Giveaway] — $10 Amazon Gift Card

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[Giveaway] — $10 Amazon Gift Card



Check out Mike Rowe’s new film, Something to Stand For, in limited theaters until July 11th. Join America’s favorite storyteller on an epic journey to the heart of Washington, DC. Drawing from his blockbuster podcast “The Way I Heard It,” this cinematic tour de force will take viewers to the frontlines of the American Revolution, World War II, the Civil Rights movement, and more. 




This blog is teaming up with TBN and Momentum Influencer Network to bring you a $10 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway! 

The rules are simple: 
 
the giveaway is "only" for USA residents 
1 winner
must be 18 to enter 
giveaway ends July 7th, 2024


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Friday, July 5, 2024

{Book Blogger Hop} — An Inspiring Read

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{Book Blogger Hop} — An Inspiring Read



Welcome to the Book Blogger Hop!


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Can you suggest a book that you think is inspiring and that examines concepts like freedom, liberty, or individual independence?

Submitted by Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer.


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Sunday, June 30, 2024

{Sunday Post} — Blind Alley, Never Lie, and Thunderball

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{Sunday Post} — Blind Alley, Never Lie, and Thunderball

Weekly Tidbits 


  • I'll attempt to play catch-up on reviews this week. 
  • The KC Royals won back-to-back series but are still seven games behind. 

Song of the Week 



What Am I Reading? 


What am I reading? That is a good question. Hmm. I'm thinking. I'll probably be reading The House That Horror Built by Christina Henry, a library loan I recently checked out with two other books, First Frost by Craig Johnson and The Path to Paradise by Sam Wasson. It's a Gothic horror tale; its premise is intriguing, so it won't take long to read. Then, I'll move on to one of the three ARCs, to one of the library loans, and vice versa.

What's New on the Bookshelf?


I'm starting to realize that I might have a bit of a bookish problem with buying new books I already own. For example, this past week, I bought Brad Taylor's The Devil's Ransom in paperback. I checked the copyright first and concluded that I didn't own it. While I'm not 100% positive, I might've gotten the hardback for free a while back at the library, along with other titles by the author. Also, I might've mistaken Brad Taylor for Brad Thor. Nevertheless, I now have The Devil's Ransom on paperback. 

I bought The Camp by Nancy Bush after reading the blurb, which reminded me of Friday the 13th, though instead of Camp Cyrstal Lake, it's Camp Luf-Shawk (nicknamed Camp Love Shack and later renamed Camp Fog Lake). 

Additionally, I picked up Never Lie by Freida McFadden.


Dollar Tree got in a bunch of former Walmart $5.97 hardbacks. I got Preston & Child's Old Bones, Tom Clancy's Power and Empire by Marc Cameron, Tom Clancy's Line of Sight by Mike Madden, and Tom Clancy's Oath of Office by Marc Cameron. Yes, I'm double-dipping here, but on purpose because I wasn't sure if I had two books, Oath of Office and Old Bones, and the store only had one copy of each title. It turns out that I already have the Oath of Office, but the second copy is in much better shape than the first, so I'll be donating the old one. I'm pretty sure I already have Old Bones, but I haven't gone through my books to find out yet. 


On my second visit to Dollar tree, I picked up All the Broken People by Leah Konen and The Hush by John Hart.


In the "free" section at the library, I found a 1951 hardback of Three by Heinlein: The Puppet Masters, Waldo, and Magic, Inc. by Robert A. Heinlein.


Why am all of a sudden am I finding Star Trek books in my area? I found two 25-cent Star Trek books at the thrift store last week: TNG: Reunion by Michael Jan Friedman and The Nitpickers Guide for Next Generation Trekkers by Phil Farrand. Additionally, I grabbed Star Wars: The Mighty Chewbacca in the Forest of Fear! by Tom Angleberger. 


For ten cents apiece, I got three old Ian Fleming's 007 paperbacks: Thunderball, Dr. No, and From Russia with Love.


I also got three Dean Koontz paperbacks: Whispers, Shattered, and The House of Thunder. The latter is replacing a battered copy that I'll donate or trash.


I picked up two 25-cent Robin Cook hardbacks: Death Benefit and Chromosome 6.


Lastly, I got three Iris Johansen books: Quicksand, Eight Days to Live, and Blind Alley.

What's New on Billy's Kindle?


New titles on my Kindle are: Up Until Now by William Shatner and David Fisher, The View from the Bridge by Nicholas Meyer, Do Not Disturb by Freida McFadden, and The Perfect Son by Freida McFadden.













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Friday, June 28, 2024

[Review] — SOMETHING TO STAND FOR

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[Review] — SOMETHING TO STAND FOR

Just in time to celebrate July 4th is Mike Rowe's SOMETHING TO STAND FOR, a 99-minute film written by Rowe himself. Take a grand tour of Washington, DC, with America's favorite storyteller. This cinematic tour de force transports viewers to the front lines of the American Revolution, World War II, the Civil Rights movement, and more, drawing on his popular podcast "The Way I Heard It." 

Go see SOMETHING TO STAND FOR in theaters starting June 27th. Tickets can be purchased at www.fathomevents.com/events/something-to-stand-for-with-mike-rowe/.
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{Book Blogger Hop} — Fireworks or Reading?

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{Book Blogger Hop} — Fireworks or Reading?



Welcome to the Book Blogger Hop!


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Which do you enjoy doing more on the 4th of July: watching fireworks light up the sky or reading an inviting book?

Submitted by Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer.


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Sunday, June 23, 2024

{Sunday Post} — The Birthday Girl, Getaway World, and Vampire's Love

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{Sunday Post} — The Birthday Girl, Getaway World, and Vampire's Love

Weekly Tidbits 


  • I've been sick for the past few weeks with a summer cold. 
  • The KC Royals have went back to their old ways. No Bats + Horrible Pitching = Losses 

Song of the Week 



What Am I Reading? 


I just finished reading The Housemaid's Secret. I'm taking a little break from Freida McFadden; instead of moving on to the third Housemaid book, I will finally read Mark Geaney's The Chaos Agent.

What's New in the Mailbox?


The only thing review-wise as of late are three graphic novels: The Nasty, Unnatural Order, and Denizen. 

What's New on the Bookshelf?


As for new releases go, I picked up Middle of the Night by Riley Sager, The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley, and The Birthday Girl by Sarah Ward this past week.


Other new pick ups include are Michael Crichton's Eruption by James Patterson, The Housemaid is Watching by Freida McFadden, and How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix.


I hadn't planned on shopping this past Friday but got talked into going "antiquing" my mother. Of course, when I go to antique flea markets, I never buy actual antiques—only books. We went to two stores—nearly side-by-side—and I bought several books, some of which I probably spent too much on.   

First—as you can already tell by the above photo—are the Star Trek books: TNG: INVASION!: The Soldiers of Fear by Dean Wesley Smith and Kristine Kathryn Ruch, TOS: Shadows on the Sun by Michael Jan Friedman, TOS: Probe by Margaret Wander Bonanno, and TOS: Best Destiny by Diane Carey. The paperback was $2, and the hardbacks were $5 each.


I found a hardback of V.C. Andrews' My Sweet Audrina for $4. The jacket is a little rough, but it's a first-print edition. 


I got Blowback by Brad Thor, SSN by Tom Clancy, and Tom Clancy's Power Plays: Zero Hour by Jerome Preisler for $1 each. For $2 each, I got The Law of Innocence by Michael Connelly, Vampire's Love: Blood Curse by Janice Harrell, and Vampire Twins: Bloodlines by Janice Harrell.


I probably overspend on these four David Baldacci hardbacks: The Forgotten, The Escape, Zero Day, and No Man's Land. The bundle was $15 and is in good condition. I did hesitate about getting them because I already had The Forgotten and Zero Day in paperbacks, but my mother—yes, my mother—talked me into buying them. So, those two paperbacks went into my donation box. 


Here are my recent Dollar Tree finds: The Secrets We Share by Edwin Hill,  Flowers of Darkness by Tatiana De Rosna, Finding Dorothy by Elizabeth Letts, and We Are the Ashes, We Are the Fire by Joy McCullough.


The thrift store has been mostly a dud for books for the past month. Still, I did pick the following within the last two weeks: Fatal Tide by Iris Johansen, Gateway World by E.E. "Doc" Smith, Thinner by Stephen King, and another Dean Koontz Omnibus (Cold Fire, The Key to Midnight, and Hideaway).

What's New on Billy's Kindle?


New titles on my Kindle are: Video Nasties by Dustin Ralston, The Chase by Clive Cussler, Meddling Kids by Edgar Cantreo, Goosebumps: My Best Friend is Invisible by R.L. Stine, The Guide to Writing Fantasy and Science Fiction by Phillip Athans and R. A. Salvatore, Teacher's Pet by Andrew Neiderman, Sight Unseen by Andrew Neiderman, Gods of Green Mountain by V.C. Andrews, Teeth of the Sea by Tim Waggoner, Star Trek: Prometheus: The Root of All Rage by Christian Humberg and Bernd Perplies, The Dark Chronicles: The Gallery by Barbara Steiner, The Fifty-Year Mission: The Next 25 Years by Mark A. Altman and Edward Gross, Leonard: My Fifty-Years Friendship with a Remarkable Man by William Shatner with David Fisher, Crab Monsters, Teenage Cavemen, and Candy Stripe Nurses (Roger Corman: King of the B Movie) by Chris Nashawaty.









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Friday, June 21, 2024

{Book Blogger Hop} — Lack of Readers in the Future?

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{Book Blogger Hop} — Lack of Readers in the Future?



Welcome to the Book Blogger Hop!


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Will society suffer in the future as a result of the younger generations' lack of reading?

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Wednesday, June 19, 2024

New Comics Are Coming From Ghost Machine

New Comics Are Coming From Ghost Machine


While there are a lot of great comics out there, many people are continually on the hunt for new ones. It's easier than ever to experience with options such as Geiger, Red Coat, and Rook. These are increasingly popular and sell out quickly, to the point that they need additional production runs and printings. The captivating storylines and quality characters go a long way toward a great experience for readers.


People Love Adventure Comics

There are all kinds of comics available, and a lot of them deal with strong adventure themes. That makes them popular with many readers who want to see their heroes doing exciting things. That's a great reason to check out Geiger and others, too, because there's always something going on in their world for readers to check out and get involved in. With so much adventure in their experiences, it's easy to get lost in the world of comics.


Quality Characters and an Interesting World

Ghost Machine brings quality characters and interesting worldbuilding to everyone who reads their stories. Red Coat, Rook, and others are all focused on the value they bring to readers as they move through their experiences. That's a big reason why these comics sell out and need additional print runs, because fans love them and more people are always getting interested in them and what they bring to readers.


The Joy of New Experiences

Geoff Johns and others who work on the series are committed to making sure readers get plenty of joy and have good experiences with the books in the series. There are plans for more, too, so fans can look forward to more comics coming out. The sell-outs of the first books clearly showed a lot more interest than the initial creators were expecting, and now there are plans for larger runs and more books to keep fans as interested as possible for the long term.


Getting the Right Comics for Your Interests

Finding the right comics for your specific interests is important, and there are so many options available that it's easy to find something that speaks to you and the kind of characters you want to read about. Whether you like romance, adventure, sci-fi, or anything else, you can find great stories and quality characters. With new comics coming to these series, there will be ongoing experiences and adventures you can continue to explore.


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