Jencey's Corner

One of Jennifer Weiner’s earlier novels In Her Shoes explores the roles in a sister’s relationship.   For example which sister is successful and which is not?   How do families play a role in this relationship? Synopsis: Maggie has always struggled to live up to her sister Rose the lawyer.   We first meet Maggie at a bar where her sister Rose has to come again to rescue her.     Someone in Maggie’s family comes to her rescue often, either Rose or their father.   Rose tries to deliver to her dad’s house, but is turned away.   Maggie comes to live with Rose.   Will things ever be the same?    One night Rose comes home from work and finds Maggie with her boyfriend in bed.    Rose throws everyone out and starts on a new direction for her life.   What will happen to Maggie?   What will Roses new direction reveal about her life? My Thoughts: This is my second time reading this novel.   I listene...

The final leg of the journey in the Zion series takes us to ancient Jerusalem.   Jerusalem Hope is the final book in the Zion Chronicles series:   Synopsis: Moshe is sent to study some scrolls in the ancient temple in Jerusalem.    The scroll contains a story about ancient Jerusalem during the reign of Rome.   Pontius Pilate is governor of the area and has sent Marcus the centurion   to oversee the water aqueduct that is being built for Jerusalem’s benefit.    The people in Jerusalem are against this aqueduct because of use of the Korban money (used to support the temple in Jerusalem).    Nakdamion is on the Sanhedrin council but was asked to research the claims of Yeshua and whether they are true or not?   He meets three orphans Emet, Avel, and H-or Tov who are sent to Zadok.    They have a special message for him.    Will the events that are about to occur keep them from giving Zadok the message? ...

It is time to do a little spring cleaning at Writer’s Corner.    I am offering three books with some author swag.   The prizes are Paris in Love by Eloisa James, The Chaperone by Laura Morairty, and Crystal Gardens by Amanda Quick. Here is a little about each book: Crystal Gardens:   Evangeline Ames came to Little Dixby for rest and relaxation so she could focus on her writing career.    She is taking a break from her regular job as a paid companion working for the Lantern Street Agency. Little did she know that her life would be in danger from a previous case?   Lucas Sebastian has also come to Little Dixby on a different matter to investigate the death of his uncle Chester.   They become involved in an investigation in a case of murder and attempted murder.    Will Lucas accept the help of Ms. Ames and her associates?   There is also this garden that has supernatural energy that hides many secrets.   Can Lucas ...

Thank you Emily Colin and Librarything for sending me a copy of this novel The Memory Thief.   Emily is a debut author with a wonderful novel! Synopsis: Maddie warns her husband Aidan that he shouldn’t go on this latest climb.    There might be severe consequences.    Aidan chooses to go on the climb anyway.   While on the climb something happens.   Over in another part of the country Nicholas is recovering from a car accident, but does not remember anything.   Nicholas wakes up   with someone else’s memories.    Maddie and Nicholas both have premonitions about what happened to Aidan.    Are there any attachments between Nick and Maddie?    Will Maddie survive her latest trial? My Thoughts: I enjoyed this novel!    I thought the characters are very life like.   I also felt the sadness that Maddie, Gabe, and JC experienced.    The story had so many twists and turns t...