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Hello Book Lovers! I'm Yaritza from NY. I'm an avid reader who loves books and traveling to book events to meet authors. I find reading a great escape from reality and a way to expand my mind. Books mean so much to me that I will forever have an unlimited TBR list. Eight years ago, I opened a Facebook group where I could share my love of books with other readers, and I have made wonderful friends for life. The book community is so loving, charming, and caring. Books are a huge part of our lives and have a profound impact on each of us. My favorite genres are Mystery, Thriller, Romance, and Young Adult. My mission is to spread the love of books to all ages. ​Let's turn the page together!

Check out this Cyberpunk Book, No Life But Immortality by Liudmila Brus

Book Blurb

After global blackout hits Earth, four Martian astronauts seek to disarm an immortal serial killer who manipulates people and tech to reboot human history.

In a world where humanity grapples with the consequences of technological advancement and moral ambiguity, the convicted criminal Geryon Lindon becomes the first human to have his personality transferred to virtual space. Escaping from the lab, he continues his existence online, takes over his family’s corporation and launches a Solar Path project to speed up space navigation. However, his actual goals are far from noble and will result in a global blackout on Earth. As the tech-dependent Earth society rapidly goes to wreck, Geryon seeks to establish his power globally, using the pervasive cult known as Moon Cross. His influence secretly extends to the young civilization of Mars.

Decades after the Blackout, a small Martian crew led by the pilot Winston Winter lands on the Moon and explores an abandoned industrial facility, attempting to learn more about the missing scout spaceship Fermion and its crew. The astronauts are accompanied by the unruly hacker Violet, who suspects that the lunar base may be linked to his father’s death. Soon it turns out to be Geryon’s lair. Guided by another digital life form that calls itself Wilhelmina, the Martians attempt to neutralize him before he causes more deaths and destruction.

Set against the backdrop of dystopian Earth and thriving Martian settlements, No Life but Immortality weaves a tapestry of intrigue, betrayal, and sacrifice. This novel appeals to fans of thought-provoking science fiction, such as Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir, The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robertson and Chimera by Alice Thompson. The primary target audience of this work is adults starting from 25 years old, especially fans of Cyberpunk 2077 and Fallout video games.

I live in Estonian capital Tallinn together with my family and rescue cat. My earlier literary works include the award-winning short story Fury (mystery, 2008) and the novella Three Days with Light Off (erotica, 2012). I am a heavy music fan and a LARP geek. I’ve got extensive experience in journalism, and her professional interests embrace environmental issues and green initiatives worldwide.

Author Biography

Liudmila lives in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, with her small family and her adopted cat. She is currently a video game writer at Ghost Workshop, working on the game Marsbound.

Under the influence of her grandparents, Liudmila fell in love with reading at an early age and developed a passion for writing. She began collaborating with a city newspaper at the age of 15. At 16, she entered the Moscow State Institute of International Relations to study journalism. She also participated in a student exchange program with Sciences Po, one of the leading universities of France.

Her earlier literary works include the short story Fury (mystery, 2008) and the novella Three Days with Light Off (erotica, 2012), both published in St. Petersburg. Liudmila has extensive experience in journalism, with professional interests in environmental issues and green initiatives worldwide. Although climate change is not directly addressed in her novels, it has shaped the world of Geryon’s Code, leading to such dire social and moral consequences that the Martian colonies declared independence, starting a new civilization and aiming to be free from the evils of the past.

She is also a fan of heavy music and a LARP (Live Action Role-Playing) enthusiast. In 2012, she co-founded the “After Us” post-apocalyptic LARP club in Moscow and organized several themed parties and festivals.

Her sci-fi book cycle Geryon’s Code consists of three novels: No Life but Immortality, The Orphaned Earth, and From The Abyss, To The Abyss (currently in progress).

Some illustrations by Lana Cardi and R. Dioneth.

Link to purchase on Amazon:  http://No Life but Immortality: Book 1 of Geryon’s Code Cycle https://a.co/d/35qUFok

Upcoming Book Event: The Witch of NY by Alex Hortis

About this Event

There have been plenty of cases that captured the American media, but if ever there was a first, it was the case of Polly Bodine. This may well be the origin story of the true crime sensation that still has its hold on the media today.

Join us in welcoming author Alex Hortis for a discussion about The Witch of New York from 1PM-2PM and a signing from 2PM-4PM

Special Instructions

Books must have a Barnes and Noble receipt for entry into the event

Sunday, December 08, 2024 1:00 PM ET

Staten Island Mall
2655 Richmond Avenue Suite 1590
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 355-6033

This was an informative book event that explained the real events of a murder trial that happened in Staten Island. This murder case shocked everyone when, on Christmas Day, a mother and child were found murdered. The event I attended took place in the court house where the third trial took place in Newburgh, NY. Unfortunately,  the location no longer looks the same as it did, but it was a great experience standing in the same spot the final trial was decided. I’m glad the building still stands today.

Review: When Digz the Dog Met Zurl the Squirrel: A Short Tale About a Short Tail by Chris Pine

Goodreads Blurb

From blockbuster movie-star actor Chris Pine comes his very first children’s book about a delightful duo destined to become a classic.Digz the Dog is certain that he is the king of Ms. Pincher’s garden. There’s just one problem . . . Zurl the Squirrel is positive that she is the queen of Ms. Pincher’s Garden. As a dog and a squirrel, the two are natural enemies.But there’s more to Digz and Zurl than meets the eye. Digz was once a lonely dog left at the pound. And Zurl has her fair share of insecurities too. When the two come face-to-face in a showdown, they realize. . . they might not be so different.Beloved actor Chris Pine has penned a beautiful picture book about love and accepting one another despite our differences. With gorgeous and timeless illustrations from Chuck Groenink, When Digz the Dog Met Zurl the Squirrel is sure to become a classic read for years to come.

My Review: Rated 3 out of 5 stars

A dog named Digz was lonely in a pound and found his forever home with Ms. Pincher. He felt right at home, the king of the house. An adorable squirrel named Zurl, along with other siblings, lives right outside, and she is insecure because she has a shorter tail than her siblings. Even with her insecurities, she feels like the queen of the yard. They both have a territory they protect, so they are not looking to be friends. When Zurl called Digz names, and he came after her, she got scared. Digz remembered the time he was in the pound, lonely and afraid. He felt terrible, and they realized how similar they both were. A king and queen can rule together. It is an adorable book about friendship. I loved the illustrations.

Author Biography

Christopher Whitelaw Pine is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as James T. Kirk in the Star Trek reboot film series (2009–2016) and Steve Trevor in the DC Extended Universe films Wonder Woman (2017) and Wonder Woman 1984.
Pine first rose to prominence for his roles in the romantic comedies The Princess Diaries 2 (2004) and Just My Luck (2006). His roles also include Bo Barrett in Bottle Shock (2008) Cinderella’s Prince in Into the Woods (2014); Jack Ryan in Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014); Bernie Webber in The Finest Hours (2016); and Robert the Bruce in Outlaw King (2018). He has also starred in Unstoppable (2010), Rise of the Guardians (2012), Hell or High Water (2016), Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023), and Wish (2023). Pine made his directorial debut with Poolman (2023).

Review: Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues by Kimberly and James Dean

Goodreads Blurb

Pete the Cat and his friends are having so much fun playing and surfing in the sun, they don’t want the day to end. Pete has an idea–how about a sleepover? Groovy!

As the night gets later, it’s time for bed. This cool cat needs to catch some ZZZs, but Pete’s friends aren’t ready to go to sleep just yet. Then Pete has another idea…but will it work?

My Review: Rated 4 out of 5 stars

When sleepovers just need a bedtime story to sleep and relax. Pete had fun at the beach with his friends. He decided to take the fun back home with a sleepover. When it was time to sleep, each of his friends wanted to keep the party alive. Pete is smart and reads his favorite book to his friends. They slept in harmony.

Upcoming Event: Authors in Conversation: Lynda Cohen Loigman and Heather Webb Speak About Two New Historical Fiction Novels

Event Details
Please join us for a special author conversation between two historical fiction/romance writers – Lynda Cohen Loigman and Heather Webb – on Thursday, November 7, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. For those of you who love to get lost inside the world of a book, come prepared with questions to learn how these tales are woven.

Lynda’s book, The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern, is set in a dual timeline, travelling between 1920’s Brooklyn and 1980’s Boca Raton, FL. It’s not just a page-turner, but a remedy for the soul, sprinkled with a touch of magic, a dash of heartbreak, and plenty of laughter; a must-read for anyone who believes in the enduring magic of second chances and a bit of mystery.

Heather has joined forces once again with her writing partner, Hazel Gaynor, for a fourth collaboration, Christmas with the Queen, which invites readers to spend the festive season with Queen Elizabeth II as she delivers her traditional Christmas message during the first five years of her reign, and traces a tumultuous relationship between a young woman working as a royal correspondent, and a chef in the Queen’s household.

Lynda Cohen Loigman graduated from Harvard College and Columbia Law School. Her debut novel, The Two-Family House, was a USA Today best seller and a nominee for the Goodreads 2016 Choice Awards in Historical Fiction. Her second novel, The Wartime Sisters, was selected as a Woman’s World Book Club pick and a Best Book of 2019 by Real Simple Magazine. The Matchmaker’s Gift was named a Best New Book by People Magazine and a Best Book of Fall by the New York Post, Parade Magazine, Buzzfeed, and Good Morning America.com. The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern is her fourth novel and will be published by St. Martin’s Press on October 8, 2024.

Heather Webb is the award-winning, USA Today and international bestselling author of ten historical novels, including her most recent The Next Ship Home, Queens of London, and Strangers in the Night. To date, her books have been translated to eighteen languages.                                       

Hazel and Heather’s co-written historical novels have all been published to critical acclaim. The USA Today and international bestseller, Last Christmas in Paris, won the 2018 Women’s Fiction Writers Association Star Award, Meet Me in Monaco was shortlisted for the 2020 Romantic Novelists’ Association Historical Novel award, and Three Words for Goodbye was selected by Prima Magazine as a Best Novel of 2021. Christmas With The Queen is their fourth collaboration.

Elm Street Books will be selling copies of both books, which the authors will sign after the program. A portion of the proceeds goes to Wilton Library.

The media sponsor of our author talk is GOOD Morning Wilton.

Registration is requested. Link to register https://wilton.librarycalendar.com/event/hold-author-talk-2801

Book Mail: The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins

Goodreads Blurb

Welcome to Eris: an island with only one house, one inhabitant, one way out. Unreachable from the Scottish mainland for twelve hours each day.

Once home to Vanessa: A famous artist whose notoriously unfaithful husband disappeared twenty years ago.

Now home to Grace: A solitary creature of the tides, content in her own isolation.

But when a shocking discovery is made in an art gallery far away in London, a visitor comes calling.

And the secrets of Eris threaten to emerge….

A masterful novel that is as page-turning as it is unsettling, The Blue Hour recalls the sophisticated suspense of Shirley Jackson and Patricia Highsmith and cements Hawkins’s place among the very best of our most nuanced and stylish storytellers.

Author Biography

Paula Hawkins is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Girl on the Train, which was made into a major motion picture. Her new novel of psychological suspense, Into The Water, is coming May 2.

Review: The Women in the Walls by Amy Lukavics

Goodreads Blurb

Lucy Acosta’s mother died when she was three. Growing up in a Victorian mansion in the middle of the woods with her cold, distant father, she explored the dark hallways of the estate with her cousin, Margaret. They’re inseparable—a family. 

When her aunt Penelope, the only mother she’s ever known, tragically disappears while walking in the woods surrounding their estate, Lucy finds herself devastated and alone. Margaret has been spending a lot of time in the attic. She claims she can hear her dead mother’s voice whispering from the walls. Emotionally shut out by her father, Lucy watches helplessly as her cousin’s sanity slowly unravels. But when she begins hearing voices herself, Lucy finds herself confronting an ancient and deadly legacy that has marked the women in her family for generations.

My Review: Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Look no further if you are looking for a horror book with vivid, frightening scenes. This is the first time I’ve read a book by Amy, and the gore is real. You know, when you live through a terrifying nightmare and you remember everything, well, you won’t forget what you read. I cannot unsee the vomiting of teeth and everything that makes us human inside.

It was great that the story took place in a Victorian mansion; it gave off those spooky vibes that would drive this story to the frightening scenes. It begins with a death and a disappearance, which leads to the unknown. Amy isn’t afraid to kill her characters; I think she enjoys it. The gruesome deaths are those that should only be kept in nightmares and not real life. The reader’s discretion is advised as this novel also has scenes of self-harm. Two characters will end their life, and Lucy Acosta causes self-harm by making cuts on her skin. This book has many emotions that, as a reader, you will feel. The story revolves around revenge. The character, Mother, manipulates people into doing her bidding. When the evil witch is released, the others will pay. In the end, you will be shocked by the disgusting gore and the fact that the story will not end happily ever after.
If you start hearing voices through the walls and scratches, I recommend you ignore them and leave that location ASAP!!!

Author Biography

Ever since she was little, Amy was especially intrigued by horror books and movies. Raised in a small mountain town in Arizona, she sustained herself on a steady diet of Goosebumps, Fear Street, and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark books before discovering Stephen King in her mother’s bookshelf.

Amy lives with her husband, their two precious squidlings, and an old gentleman cat by the name of Frodo. When she isn’t writing, she enjoys cooking, crafting, and playing games across many platforms.