Jencey's Corner

As the eighth installment of the Anna Travis series, acclaimed author Lynda La Plante returns with Backlash .    Refer to the link in the title to check out other novels by Lynda La Plante .   Synopsis Henry Oates, is accused of killing a woman, after having sex with her in his van.   He saw her outside a bar.   It turns out, he is also responsible for the disappearance" of Fidelis Julia Flynn, a college student from Dublin, Ireland. Anna with Langton investigates clues that lead them to the case in the past.      Some of the clues found could possibly link the cases.   Could this old case be the key to what really happened all those years ago? My Thoughts: To be honest, I did not enjoy this novel. Unfortunately the story did not hold my interest. The story seemed similar to one of those crime shows you might watch on television.   While the author has written much about the main character Anna Travis there was not much that made her favorable.     The story

Prior to the revenge of the Devil; there was Last Night at Chateau Marmont by Lauren Weisberger.   Since finishing this one I am all caught up on her novels and ready to share it with you. Synopsis: Brooke has been working hard at her job as a nutritionist.   She is an intern at NYU hospital and works a couple days a week as a school nutritionist at a local private school.   Meanwhile her husband is Julian is an intern at Sony who has been working on his album and performing gigs all over town.   One day he hits it big with his song For the Lost.   Once success becomes normal for Julian, Brooke is left with how to cope?    Will her friends and family be supportive?   Will she keep her career on track? My Thoughts: I always look forward with much anticipation for one of Lauren’s novels.   I actually listened to this novel and Merritt Wever did a great job narrating the novel.    I also loved how Lauren brought us behind the scenes of what it is like for a musician

Mad About the Boy , is the latest installment of the Bridget Jones series by Helen Fielding.    I was happy to re-read about the characters I loved.   But is it the best sequel yet? Synopsis: Mad About the Boy takes place approximately ten plus years after the second installment of the Bridget Jones’s Series.     Watch as Bridget tries to navigate being newly single and a mother as well.   After being out of the dating world for so many years, she has a lot to learn.    She is still reading her self-help books and trying to master Twitter.   With the help of her wacky friends, Bridget will figure it out…eventually.    The biggest question is:   What has happened to Mark Darcy? My Thoughts: I was slightly disappointed that some of the character’s lives were basically at a standstill since we had last seen them.    I find as this series goes on Bridget becomes less funny.   When does being quirky and a little clueless turn into being weird and dumb?   I felt the ques

Dune Road was published in 2009 by Jane Green.   Jane has slowly become one of my favorite authors, and this novel is why.   She creates not only relatable characters but also a setting where the reader would love to live.   Synopsis: Recently divorced Kit has gone from being the wife of a financer in New York, to living in a modest home in Connecticut and raising her two children.   She is trying to find her way in the world by getting her first job, learning to date, and what it means to co-parent.   Kit watches as some of her close friends go try and tackle their own demons.    Her boss Robert   who has never made peace with his past.   Her best friend Charlie who is learning that “Keeping Up With the Jones” may not be the wisest decision. Tracy who is trying to recover from two failed marriages.      How will these friends band together when two strangers come to town?   My Thoughts: Often after reading her books, I have this desire to move to Connecticut.   

Since blogging has become an ever growing field.   Author’s need to know how to develop good relationships with book bloggers. Barb Drozowich and Gwyneth Smith came to together to share their tips and advice in how the author show work well with book bloggers.   If you would like to check out their suggestions click on this link Author’s Guide on how towork with Book Bloggers.