Dee Reads

  I am a huge FAN of Robert Dugoni !  I am always enthralled by his work; his series (Tracy Crosswhite, David Sloane, Charles Jenkins and Keera Duggan) and his stand-out stand-alone novels.  He is an exceptionally talented author with such a wide-ranging talent and skillset it defies my reality.  For anyone, like me, who wishes they could write, Robert is the gold standard.  This month's review is Hold Strong written with co-authors, Jeff Langholz and Chris Crabtree .  To my thinking, Robert and his partners have more than reached that gold standard bar. This book is such an exceptional work, I find myself in the same position as with Robert's book, The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell , I'm recommending it to every reader I know, posting it on social media, and talking about it until my friends and family are beyond tired of  hearing me gab on and on . . .  Nevertheless, I'm going to drone on a bit more in this review of what may make my Best of 2...

Never let it be said I don't follow through.  As promised, this is the first blog with new, but still book-related content.  Jumping off the new year, I contacted and was graciously granted an interview with Kimberly Darneille, the adult programming librarian at my library, Harris County Public Library, Atascocita Branch .  To say Kimberly is a librarian seems far too simple and narrow a description, she's much more.  In her own words, her job encompasses,  "helping people in so many different ways, whether it's guiding someone to the perfect book, teaching a new skill, or solving a tricky question, every interaction feels like an opportunity to make a difference."  Contrary to what is thought of as the typical route (a Master's Degree in library science) to becoming a librarian, Kimberly took a different path. She got her degree from the "school of hard knocks".  She's worked in libraries for 18 years, beginning in 2006 as a shelver and circulat...

Happy New Year - 2025! from  Dee Reads    I hope you all had a joy-filled holiday season and are ready to take on 2025 with renewed vigor and reading enthusiasm.  I know I am! I've got some exciting things already bubbling on the stovetop for you, readers. as we plunge into January.   My tech support husband is hard at work on updates to our site, which will make it easier for new friends to find Dee Reads.  I'm also working on exciting new content - interviews with authors, indie bookstore visits, and chats with library staff.  Now, don't worry, I'm not leaving all the goodies you've become accustomed to behind, simply sprinkling some spice into the soup.  I'm sure you'll enjoy our new recipe.  One more quick note, I'm changing to a bi-weekly format for 2025.  So on or about January 11th, I'll be posting a new blog for your reading enjoyment.   A small sampling of my TBR.  Just the hardbacks!  There are many mor...