Category Archives: Book Reviews

Book Review: a Series of Unfortunate Events 11: the Grim Grotto

Posted on April 10, 2016 by C.A. Jacobs

Friday morning’s gym book was a Series of Unfortunate Events 11: the Grim Grotto (Young Adult 323 pages) by Lemony Snicket. “Dear Reader, Unless you are a slug, a sea anemone, or mildew, you probably prefer not to be damp. You might … Continue reading →

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Book Review: a Series of Unfortunate Events 10: the Slippery Slope by Lemony Snicket

Posted on April 9, 2016 by C.A. Jacobs

Monday morning’s gym book was a Series of Unfortunate Events 10: the Slippery Slope (Young Adult 337 pages) by Lemony Snicket. “Dear Reader, Like handshakes, house pets, or raw carrots, many things are preferable when not slippery. Unfortunately, in this miserable volume, I … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler

Posted on April 3, 2016 by C.A. Jacobs

The next book I read for my Readings in the Genre: Mystery Classics class for Seton Hill University’s Master of Fine Arts in Writing Popular Fiction was The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler. The Big Sleep has been the most enjoyable … Continue reading →

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Book Review: a Series of Unfortunate Events 09: the Carnivorous Carnival by Lemony Snicket

Posted on April 1, 2016 by C.A. Jacobs

This morning’s gym book was a Series of Unfortunate Events 09: the Carnivorous Carnival (Young Adult 286 pages) by Lemony Snicket. “Dear Reader, The word ‘carnivorous,’ which appears in the title of this book, means ‘meat-eating,’ and once you have read such … Continue reading →

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Book Review: a Series of Unfortunate Events 08: the Hostile Hospital by Lemony Snicket

Posted on March 28, 2016 by C.A. Jacobs

This morning’s gym book was a Series of Unfortunate Events 08: the Hostile Hospital (Young Adult 255 pages) by Lemony Snicket. “Dear Reader, Before you throw this awful book to the ground and run as far away from it as possible, you should probably know … Continue reading →

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Book Review: the Glass Key by Dashiell Hammett

Posted on March 28, 2016 by C.A. Jacobs

The next book I read for my Readings in the Genre: Mystery Classics class for Seton Hill University’s Master of Fine Arts in Writing Popular Fiction was The Glass Key (mystery 147 pages) by Dashiell Hammett. I have to admit … Continue reading →

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Book Review: a Series of Unfortunate Events 07: the Vile Village by Lemony Snicket

Posted on March 27, 2016 by C.A. Jacobs

Yesterday morning’s gym book was a Series of Unfortunate Events 07: the Vile Village (Young Adult 256 pages) by Lemony Snicket. “Dear Reader, You have undoubtedly picked up this book by mistake, so please put it down. Nobody in their right mind would read this … Continue reading →

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Book Review: a Series of Unfortunate Events 06: the Ersatz Elevator by Lemony Snicket

Posted on March 21, 2016 by C.A. Jacobs

This morning’s gym book was a Series of Unfortunate Events 06: the Ersatz Elevator (Young Adult 259 pages) by Lemony Snicket. “Dear Reader, If you have just picked up this book, then it is not too late to put it back down. … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Series of Unfortunate Events 05: the Austere Academy by Lemony Snicket

Posted on March 20, 2016 by C.A. Jacobs

I have decided that a Series of Unfortunate Events are the perfect books for my morning cardio routine at the gym. Friday’s book was a Series of Unfortunate Events 05: the Austere Academy (Young Adult 221 pages) by Lemony Snicket. “Dear Reader, If … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Series of Unfortunate Events 04: the Miserable Mill by Lemony Snicket

Posted on March 17, 2016 by C.A. Jacobs

I have decided that a Series of Unfortunate Events are the perfect books for my morning cardio routine at the gym. Yesterday’s book was a Series of Unfortunate Events 04: the Miserable Mill (Young Adult 194 pages) by Lemony Snicket. “Dear Reader, I hope, … Continue reading →

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