Bloganuary: Books I Want to Read

Today’s Bloganuary post is based on the prompt: “What books do you want to read?” Read on for my response.

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Is An Annual Kindle Unlimited Membership Worth It In 2023?

In an increasingly digital world, our reading habits have adapted to match. Kindle Unlimited, Amazon’s subscription-based service, offers an expansive library of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more, making it a popular choice for readers. However, the recent increase in the monthly cost to $11.99 has led many to question the value of an annual Kindle Unlimited membership in 2023.

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Book Review — Murder, She Wrote: Death on the Emerald Isle

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Murder, She Wrote author Terrie Farley Moran. Her latest novel starring Jessica Fletcher is Murder, She Wrote: Death on the Emerald Isle. Below is my review of this book.

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Murder, She Wrote Author Interview: Terrie Farley Moran

Terrie Farley Moran is the co-writer, with Jessica Fletcher, of the fabulous Murder, She Wrote mystery novels based on the long-running television series. Her newest book is Murder, She Wrote: Death on the Emerald Isle. I had the pleasure of interviewing Terrie, and during our discussion, she revealed big news: the title of the next Murder, She Wrote book! Watch the entire video interview below to find out what the title is. During our discussion, Terrie shared insights on how she got this incredible gig, her thoughts on Angela Lansbury, her creative process, and much more. Enjoy!

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Scribd: The World’s Largest Digital Library

Scribd is the world’s largest digital library. Audiobooks, eBooks, podcasts, magazines, and more — all in one subscription. Even better, you can read for free for 30 days by taking advantage of the free trial offer afforded to new subscribers. I subscribe to Scribd, and I use it all the time, devouring a wide array of audiobooks. You might be asking, “What’s the difference between Scribd, Audible, and Kindle Unlimited?” Read on for more details, and make sure to take advantage of the free trial that Scribd offers to see the differences for yourself.

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HALO: Ghosts of Onyx

The Halo live-action series debuted on Paramount+ today! You can watch the first episode of this long-awaited series right now. I look forward to checking it out myself. To get you in the mood, read on for my thoughts on the fourth book in the Halo novel series: Ghosts of Onyx.

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Audiobook Review — Halo: First Strike

Today, while taking part in an Xbox Ambassadors playdate, where I was participating in Halo: Infinite multiplayer matches with a group of gamers from around the world, one of them asked, “Have any of you read the Halo novels?” I chimed in saying, “Actually, I’m reading all of them, and I just finished the third book in the series.” That book is First Strike by Eric Nylund. I listened to the audiobook, narrated by Todd McLaren, using the Downpour app. Read on for my thoughts on this third foray into the world of Halo.
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Audible Review: Waking Nightmare

The best video games excel at worldbuilding, which means they create an environment for the play that is consistent, rich, and unified. The Elder Scrolls, The Witcher, Resident Evil, and Super Mario Bros. are perfect examples of this. The video game franchises that take this a step further do so by allowing that world to exist in multiple mediums, such as books. One that has explored the literary space exceptionally well is Hello Neighbor, and I recently finished the second book in this popular young adult novel series entitled Waking Nightmare.

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Spring Reading List: Three Books Worth Checking Out

My to-read list is never ending. However, there are three books that are near the top of the list and I think you should check them out.

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Working With James Patterson: BookShots Authors Tell All

IMG_7188In June James Patterson launched his BookShots imprint, and since then more than one million copies of these bite-sized thrillers have been sold. I recently spoke with two of the authors who’ve written books for this imprint: Brendan DuBois and Erin Knightley.

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