Category Archives: book reviews

3 Sentence Review : x 2

Posted on September 19, 2022 by Mary Fran Says

Once again, I find myself having read two books back to back that are ridiculously similar. And yet, so very different. Book 1 : The Other 1. The Other was written in 1971, takes place in 1935, yet is very … Continue reading →

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Red Pen Critique

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Mary Fran Says

I am admittedly milking my review of the pair of books that were recommended to me. The more I think about them, the more I recognize the need to share. For the sake of a 3 Sentence Review, I kept … Continue reading →

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1 Review, 2 Books, 3 Sentences

Posted on June 20, 2022 by Mary Fran Says

Book 1: The Locked Door by Freida McFaddenBook 2: The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose 3 Sentence Review:1. Both of these novels came as rave recommendations from readers I trust so I was really looking forward to reading them, but … Continue reading →

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3 Sentence Review: The Girl Beneath the Sea

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Mary Fran Says

The Girl Beneath the Sea is an action/thriller, not one of the supernatural/sci-fi stories that I usually read, and it took me a while to stop waiting for something mystical to happen. This Sloan McPherson chick can hold her breath … Continue reading →

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3 Sentence Review: Hail Mary

Posted on April 25, 2022 by Mary Fran Says

This novel is hard on the science, heavy on the fiction, so don’t get too caught up in the specifics, okay, and if you choose to read it, do so on audio–you will be glad you did. It was not … Continue reading →

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Calories and Pages

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Mary Fran Says

I had a couple of readers ask me why I bothered to finish The Burnt House if I disliked it so much. Seems like a fair question. I have a multi-part response: First, I don’t read like I used to. … Continue reading →

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3 Sentence Reviews

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Mary Fran Says

I want to share my thoughts on the books, television series, and movies that I read and watch, but I realize you’re probably bombarded with reviews already. I mean, everybody is binging in one form or another. And everybody has … Continue reading →

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A Book Review

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Mary Fran Says

I am constantly searching for a good read. For inspiration, instruction, or just to pass the time. I appreciate recommendations in general. But I REALLY love a recommendation that comes with an, “I loved this book and I think you’ll … Continue reading →

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Dating Game

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Mary Fran Says

Dating Myself: For some reason, Colorforms popped into my head the other day. Do you remember Colorforms? This is not my photo, but I did have this set! I had several sets. Because I loved them. I remember playing for … Continue reading →

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Reviews

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Mary Fran Says

Word of mouth is best, but since I’m only up to the letter R in The Writer’s Alphabet, today we’re going to focus on REVIEWS. I just released my latest novel, A Stranger’s Child, and the feedback I have received … Continue reading →

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