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Modern Sherlock Holmes Retellings

Ever wanted to try your hand at writing some Sherlock Holmes fanfic? Well, we have some good news for you. In 2014, Sherlock Holmes officially entered the public domain, meaning that anyone who feels like taking the fictional sleuth for a spin is legally free to do so. If you’d rather play armchair detective and solve someone else’s literary puzzles, these Sherlock Holmes retellings are some of our favorite modern-day takes on the brilliant, eccentric sleuth. The House of Silk: A Sherlock Holmes Novel Author: Anthony Horowitz Arthur Conan Doyle is a tough act to follow, but his estate selected [...]

Stephanie Perry2020-03-10T13:40:40-07:00July 23rd, 2018|Tags: book reviews|

2018’s Hottest New Rock Star Romances

Looking for a sizzling-hot read for these sultry summer nights? You can't beat a good rock star romance. Check out one of these brand-new rock star romances for sexy stories of bad-boy musicians and the irresistible women who make them want to be good. We recommend pouring yourself a cold beverage before you start reading, in case you need to take a break and ice yourself down! Turn the Page: Rock Star Romance Author: Sydney Logan Corbin James is completely over the hard-partying life of a rock star. After his second session in rehab, he goes home to Riverview, intending to [...]

Stephanie Perry2018-07-12T07:26:39-07:00July 12th, 2018|

Summer 2018 Book Preview

Some might say summer is a time for “getting outdoors” or “being active” rather than reading, but I must respectfully disagree! Anyone who has enjoyed a waterlogged romance novel at the pool, or fallen asleep in the sun with an open book on their face, knows that reading is an essential part of summer. Any book is summer reading if you want it to be, but we have a great list of summer 2018 books, packed with suspense, mystery, memoir, humor and more. And if you just can’t resist homework, don’t forget to download a Seattle Public Library Summer Book Bingo [...]

Stephanie Perry2018-07-23T22:03:55-07:00June 21st, 2018|Tags: book reviews, summer 2018|