Books, Yarn, Ink and Other Pursuits

May 19, 2011

Review: Turning Point by Lara Zielinsky

Note: This was originally posted on April 28 at The Lesbrary, a lesbian book blog where I am now a monthly reviewer! Many thanks to Danika at The Lesbrary for letting me join the team.


The Book:

Hollywood has its stars: as one begins to fall, another is there to shine. Cassidy Hyland has gotten the cold shoulder from her co-star on the hit sci-fi show Time Trails, Brenna Lanigan, for long enough. Hoping that her son's birthday party will find a way to spark a connection between them, Cassidy has no idea that she will find herself longing for much more than a friendship with Brenna. From the warmth of an surprise hug to the heat on a sunlit mountain top, learning about each other brings Brenna and Cassidy closer to a truth - and a love - they never expected to find.

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May 18, 2011

Review: The Neon Graveyard by Vicki Pettersson

Note: Some spoilers for previous books in the series.


The Book:

Joanna Archer has lost her sister, her powers, her troop. Determined to end the reign of the Tupla in Las Vegas, she battles to not only end its hold on the city, but to find a way back into Midheaven and save her lover, Hunter. Hunted by both the Shadow and the Light, Joanna's only hope is a bunch of rouge agents, her mortal skills and her destined role as Kairos. All she has to lose is her soul, her life, her love - and her unborn baby.

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May 11, 2011

Review: Sheepish by Catherine Friend

The Book:

Catherine Friend has gotten tired after fifteen years of sheep farming. Her writing muse has disappeared; her relationship with her partner is steady but quiet. The numbers of sheep farms has declined, while the sale of wool doesn't seem to have much of a market. Yet when all seems to point towards throwing in the towel, this is when Friend takes a good look at what she is in the middle of, and discovers what sheep are really worth.

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May 4, 2011

Review: The Backyard Homestead Guide to Raising Farm Animals

The Book:

What if you could find all your sources for milk, meat, eggs, cheese and honey right in your own backyard? You don't need acre after acre of land to provide for your household. From honey bees to ducks to sheep to  cattle, The Backyard Homestead Guide to Raising Farm Animals demonstrates that you can have a hand in your own food security.

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