Author Archives: bseat

Cop Town by Karin Slaughter

Posted on October 6, 2017 by bseat

According to Amazon I bought this book in July of 2014 but I didn’t read it until last week.  My only excuse is that sometimes my relationship and expectations of an author are complicated. I love Karin Slaughter! Her Will … Continue reading →

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When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

Posted on September 29, 2017 by bseat

Dr. Paul Kalanithi was on the verge of completing his residency to become the neurosurgeon he always dreamed of being, when he noticed that he was losing weight and a persistent back ache was making it hard to get through … Continue reading →

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Fear the Darkness by Becky Masterman

Posted on September 22, 2017 by bseat

Ex-FBI agent Brigid Quinn retired with her new husband, Carlo, to Tuscon, Arizona. She keeps busy by teaches a women’s self defense class and has a private investigator’s license so she can occasionally help the local police and sheriff’s department … Continue reading →

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Mississippi Blood by Greg Iles

Posted on September 15, 2017 by bseat

I don’t usually do this but this time it is necessary! Spoiler Alert: Do not read this review if you have not already read the previous books- Natchez Burning and The Bone Tree! Mississippi Blood is the final installment in … Continue reading →

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Meddling Kids by Edgar Cantero

Posted on September 8, 2017 by bseat

About a month ago my older daughter texted me saying, “Meddling Kids is hilarious. Nancy Drew and Scooby Doo flashbacks galore. With a lot more ass kicking!”  I think that just about sums it up. This book is a totally … Continue reading →

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Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

Posted on September 1, 2017 by bseat

I needed a feel good, uplifting, “everything will turn out fine” kind of book recently. Not surprising, given the events of the last few weeks.  I was looking through my “To Read” list and this book with its quirky title … Continue reading →

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The Girl In Green by Derek Miller

Posted on August 25, 2017 by bseat

Although this is a story about the war in Afghanistan, it is not easily categorized either as a war story, or an action thriller. Instead it is one of those books that slowly seeps into your consciousness and sits there, … Continue reading →

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Exposure by Helen Dunmore

Posted on August 18, 2017 by bseat

I think we have hit a new bar in evaluating books.  It used to be that if a book held my attention  it was a great book. But now with all the drama going on in the White House and … Continue reading →

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The Name of the Wind and The Wise Man’s Fear by Patrick Rothfuss

Posted on August 11, 2017 by bseat

My name is Kvothe.  I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. I burned down the town of Trebon. I have spent the night with Felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. I was expelled from … Continue reading →

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Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz

Posted on August 4, 2017 by bseat

I don’t know when I read my first Agatha Christie novel, but I remember it was life changing! I remember being thrilled that there were so many books to read and making a list so I could read them all. … Continue reading →

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