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Seven Fantasies That Feature Travel

2 weeks ago | booksbonesbuffy.com | Tammy Sparks

I’m linking up with Top Ten Tuesday, which was created by The Broke and the Bookish and is now hosted by Jana at That Artsy Reader Girl. Check out upcoming Top Ten themes on Jana’s blog,Today’s Top Ten Tuesday works perfectly with Wyrd & Wonder: stories that feature travel.
Fourteen Books With Flowery Covers - But Make It Creepy

2 months ago | booksbonesbuffy.com | Tammy Sparks

I’m linking up with Top Ten Tuesday, which was created by The Broke and the Bookish and is now hosted by Jana at That Artsy Reader Girl. Check out upcoming Top Ten themes on Jana’s blog,I love flowery covers, but you know what I love even more? CREEPY flowery covers. And surprise surprise, I’ve found quite a few of them.
WHERE THE BONES LIE by Nick Kolakowski - Review

2 months ago | booksbonesbuffy.com | Nick Kolakowski |Tammy Sparks

I received this book for free from the Author in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Where the Bones Lie by Nick Kolakowski Published by Datura on March 11 2025 Genres: Adult, Crime, Mystery Pages: 304 Format: eARC Source: Author Buy on Amazon Goodreads The nitty-gritty: The detective story meets the gritty streets of Los Angeles in this thrilling, fast-paced and laugh-out-loud story.
Ten Books With Serial Killers

2 months ago | booksbonesbuffy.com | Tammy Sparks

I’m linking up with Top Ten Tuesday, which was created by The Broke and the Bookish and is now hosted by Jana at That Artsy Reader Girl. Check out upcoming Top Ten themes on Jana’s blog,Today’s theme is “books with ___ as a plot device,” and I’m sort of tweaking the theme and going with books that have serial killer plots. I’ve found eight books I’ve read and loved, and two upcoming releases I’m excited to read. My reviews are linked for the books I’ve read.
AT THE BOTTOM OF THE GARDEN by Camilla Bruce - Review

Jan 27, 2025 | booksbonesbuffy.com | Camilla Bruce |Tammy Sparks

I received this book for free from the in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. At the Bottom of the Garden by Camilla Bruce Published by Del Rey on January 28 2025 Genres: Adult, Paranormal Pages: 368 Format: eARC Buy on Amazon Goodreads The nitty-gritty: A trio of ghosts seek their revenge in this atmospheric but uneven story. At the Bottom of the Garden was just OK for me.
Buffy’s Corner 1/26/25 - Looking at the Week Ahead

Jan 26, 2025 | booksbonesbuffy.com | Molly O’Neill |Tammy Sparks

Welcome to Buffy’s Corner, where I take a look at what’s coming up this week on the blog! I’m linking up with The Sunday Post over at Kimberly’s blog, The Caffeinated Reviewer:-DFires and snow. That sums up my week. More fires broke out in the Los Angeles area this past week, and we have a snow storm coming this evening (although who knows, we might only get a few inches). I’d say I’m ready for January to be over, for lots of reasons.
Over-Booked [203] - January Book Haul

Jan 25, 2025 | booksbonesbuffy.com | Tammy Sparks

Welcome to Over-Booked, where I share my latest and greatest book acquisitions! There is a new blog hosting Stacking the Shelves, so do check out Reading Reality for more information!It’s the last Saturday of the month, so it’s time for my January book haul.
BEAUTIFUL UGLY by Alice Feeney - Review

Jan 24, 2025 | booksbonesbuffy.com | Alice Feeney |Tammy Sparks

Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney Published by Flatiron Books on January 14 2025 Genres: Adult, Mystery, Psychological thriller Pages: 320 Format: Finished hardcover Source: Purchased Buy on Amazon Goodreads The nitty-gritty: A thoroughly entertaining—if not perfect—Alice Feeney thriller, full of her trademark twists and quirky characters.
GREENTEETH by Molly O’Neill - Review

Jan 23, 2025 | booksbonesbuffy.com | Molly O'Neill |Tammy Sparks

I received this book for free from the Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Greenteeth by Molly O'Neill Published by Orbit on February 25 2025 Genres: Adult, Fantasy Pages: 320 Format: ARC Source: Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads The nitty-gritty: A delightfully unique fantasy tale, Greenteeth combines richly developed folkloric world-building with lovable, flawed characters.
Future Fiction #315 - Cover Reveals & Newly Discovered SFF Books

Jan 22, 2025 | booksbonesbuffy.com | Tammy Sparks

Welcome to Future Fiction, my reimagining of the Waiting on Wednesday meme! There are so many amazing new books coming out, that I can no longer pick just one. My goal with Future Fiction is to share at least three new books each week, a combination of recent cover reveals and books that I’ve recently added to my TBR pile.