Buried Book | 
pickJasper, a 9-year-old, is abandoned by his mom on his uncle‘s farm. He works hard to learn the farm life (he‘s from Detroit) and find his mom. The story is full of suspense and illustrates the strength of family bonds. Jasper is such a great character; determined and tough. 4 1/2 🌟
A little Audio walking this cool morn!
I haven't used my Kindle in quite some time, but found some good ones in Prime, and some in the under $3.99 category 📚 Ready to get back into it!
#bookish #bookdragon #ReadAnywhereEverywhere
Sunday morning coffee and a new book. None of my in-process books were keeping my attention today.
so-soAnother one of those rather pointless books I won't remember having read in a week and that could perhaps have been an OK movie for television. Not worth spending time on.
Audible got some more of my money with today's Daily Deal... but only a little bit! 😳🤣
so-soI'm guilty, on long road trips or during particularly busy periods of my life, of assuaging my insatiable need to read with Kindle books that are popular but outside my usual choice- this way I'm not drawn so deeply into a book that I neglect my adult duties. This was one of those books. The plot seemed unnecessarily vague and meandering, a bit redundant and sometimes reaching; the ending felt haphazard, as if rushed to tidy up and close out. 😩
It‘s 1952, and Jasper isn‘t allowed to ask questions or make a fuss. He‘s lucky to even have a home and must keep his mouth shut and his ears open to stay in his uncle‘s good graces. No one knows where his mother went or whether she‘s coming back.
As he‘s drawn deeper into an adult world of corruption, scandal, and murder, Jasper uncovers the shocking past still chasing his mother—and now it‘s chasing him too.
#TBR 😱📚
Looks like a perfect read for the dark weather we are having in usually Sunny California.
September was a well read month for me. This is probably the most I have read in one month, which I know is a direct result of all your wonderful suggestions Littens! #blameitonlitsy #septemberreads
pickNine year old Jasper's mom, Althea, leaves him at his uncle's farm and then she disappears. It is 1953 and life on the farm is hard. Jasper tries to solve the mystery of his missing mom by reading the buried book, which is her journal from when she was a girl. Some awful things happen to Jasper along the way, which make it tough to read in places. The story and characters will stay with you long after you are finished reading.Spoilers in comments
pickI had to put this one down several times because some of what nine-year-old Jasper went through to find out what happened to his mother was dark & very hard to read. But, that being said, this is a strong historical mystery set in 1952 Michigan, told mostly from the POV of a wonderful, smart & stubborn boy who won't stop until he learns the truth. Paired on my blog review with (vegan) chocolate ice cream. Link to review/recipe in comments. 📚🍴
pickSo happy to have found this gem on Netgalley! This book has a lot to offer - bootlegging, murder, drug smuggling, fugitives - set against the background of 1950s farm life. It was exciting. I tore through it!
pickThis book was so good. Could not put it down, it's been a while since I read a 400+page book within a 24 hour period.
Saw this book on ad on my kindle. Grabbed it up as my free book for August(AmazonPrime). I can't put it down. Have no clue how this one is going to end and I love that fact.
#Day27 #AugustPhotoChallenge #currentlyreading I usually have at least 4-5 books going at once-paper, e-book, cookbook, etc. but I'm feeling 'book moody' & have these 7 started right now + Jane Steele in audio. Gaiman is ongoing (an essay or so a night), two for book tours, one from a blogger for review, Soup Swap for a blogging event. I keep falling asleep w/ The Girls (need to read it in more awake times) so started Ellison last night. #bookadhd
"Add broth and stir frequently" No problem! I'll just read AND make risotto. Why stare at rice when I can stare at my Kindle?
pick1952: 9 year old Jasper gets dropped of by is mum at his uncles and aunts in rural Michigan with the words: I‘ll be back soon. Jasper starts to find clues on his mums disappearance and has to face a lot of situations to find the truth. This is a great read. The story itself got me hooked and I read the book in 3 sittings. a book to my liking!
I received a free copy of this book from #NetGalley for review consideration.
A moment to put the book down and take this in. So true!! "life is a story of many voices and the truth lies between them " #netgalley
