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A Bookworms Lensography of Book Reviews and Authors

For as long as I can remember I have been a bit of a bookworm with my nose stuck in a book. I am also a bit addicted to writing lenses here at Squidoo as BevsPaper. It only seems natural that I would combine the two with writing articles about books that I have read and some of the authors that I enjoy.

My list of book reviews and author articles has begun to grow large enough that I thought it might be a good idea to have all of those articles in one easy to find place. That is where I got the idea to create a lensography of all of my book related articles.

I hope you enjoy your visit...

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Fiction or Nonfiction from the Bookworm

Personally, I prefer fiction novels over nonfiction books. It is just my own preference. Besides reading mysteries and fantasy fiction, I also really enjoy an historical novel a great deal. I've been known to crack open a Science Fiction book from time to time, too.

I love the escape into a great story and I do not ever limit myself to a specific genre in fiction. A good author knows how to churn out a tale that grabs your interest and keeps you reading until the end. So for me, it matters not what category the book has been placed in but the story written by the author.

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Fiction Literature is:

an invented story where the author uses their imagination to create the persons and places that make up the plot.

BevsPaper Writes About Authors And Series Of Fiction

I'm just as fascinated with the authors who wrote the books that I read as I am with the story they shared with me. I also like to let people know about authors who write in a specific genre of fiction.

Popular Authors of 1908
It is not difficult to find what last years Best Selling book was, but what about over 100 years ago? Who was the most popular author in 1908? Books and rea...

Popular Authors in 1909
Being an avid reader and a seller of antique and collectible books, I was curious as to who the most popular authors were in 1909. So, I did a little digging...

Jamie Sams - Author and Teacher
Jamie Sams is the author and co-author of books that both share and teach Native American Wisdom and spirituality. She is a member of the Wolf Clan Teaching ...

Paranormal Romance Novel Authors
Paranormal romance novels have become a very popular book choice for many readers in the last couple of years. Falling into the contemporary term of Urban Fa...

Mystery Book Reviews By BevsPaper

I love a good mystery and have read many over the years. Here are some articles that I've written here on Squidoo that have to do with the genre of mystery.

Female Sleuths in Mystery Novels
Do you love a great mystery novel? Books have always been an integral part of my life. There is little that I enjoy more than to sit down with a good book in...

Parker Novels - Mystery and Thrillers in one
Richard Stark, a pseudonym for Donald E. Westlake, began a series of novels in 1962 about a professional thief called only Parker. He is a unmerciful crimin...

Puss 'n Cahoots - A Book Review
I recently read this absolutely wonderful mystery by Rita Mae Brown and her cat Sneaky Pie Brown entitled Puss 'n Cahoots. Harry Haristeen and her cats M...

Bolt Action
Bolt Action is a contemporary mystery with a female sleuth that really captures your attention. She is rather brash, sometimes rude, and says things that we ...

Quilting Mystery Books
Do you love a good mystery series? Are you a fan of quilting? Did you know that there are quilting mystery books available for you to read and enjoy? I am a...

Coffeehouse Mystery Series
Alice Alfonsi and her husband Marc Cerasini work together to write the Coffeehouse Mysteries under the pen name of Cleo Coyle. Berkley Prime Crime has been p...

Mystery Books on my Wishlist

These mystery novels are on my long list of books that I want to read. Maybe you would like them, too.

Fantasy And Urban Fantasy Book Reviews

by the bookworm BevsPaper

I also enjoy reading fantasy fiction and the newer sub-genre of urban fantasy. Paranormal Romance usually fits into the fantasy genre of fiction, too. I enjoyed reading these books and also writing an article about them.

A Wrinkle In Time: A classic science fantasy written in 1962, A Wrinkle In Time is a favorite of mine to recommend to young adult readers. A story of time travel...
Empress Godspeaker Trilogy Book Review: I recently read book one in the Godspeaker Trilogy by Karen Miller. Empress was released in paperback by Orbit on April 1, 2008.
Kitty Norville - Werewolf Series: Carrie Vaughn has written a werewolf series with the main character being Kitty Norville who happens to be a werewolf and a radio talk show host.
Assassin's Apprentice: Robin Hobb wrote the Farseer Trilogy with the first book being Assassin's Apprentice which was first released in 1995.
Haunting Injustice: Haunting Injustice is a paranormal mystery novel written by new author Mickey Mills. His first work of fiction introduces us to a ghost hunter, Phoenix Worthy.
Skinwalker: Skinwalker is book one in the Jane Yellowrock series of paranormal romance novels by Faith Hunter. Jane is a Vampire Hunter of a different breed.
Heart Mate: Heart Mate is a paranormal romance novel written by author Robin D. Owens. It is the first book in the series now called Celta's Heartmates.

Book Reviews Of Action And Adventure Novels

A genre in fiction that this bookworm rarely picks up to read but sometimes a title will catch my eye and I read it anyway. A great author can wrap you into a good story no matter what it's genre!

Seven Deadly Wonders - Book Review: If you love an exciting action packed thriller, you must read Seven Deadly Wonders by Matthew Reilly. Here is a review.

Reader's Choice

Which do you prefer to curl up with?

Fiction, take me away to make believe places!

tandemonimom says:

Both, both, but for pure pleasure it is fiction!

KimGiancaterino says:

I read both, but love to get lost in a great novel.

Nonfiction, I want the facts ma'am...just the facts.

OhMe says:

Either one really. I am reading a true WWII survival story right now - Unbroken - and really enjoying it so I am going choose Nonfiction

kimmanleyort says:

I love fiction but probably read more non-fiction, i.e. Books about ideas, people, spirituality, etc.

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Historical Fiction Book Reviews

One of my very favorite genres is Historical Fiction. This bookworm is a bit of a history nut so reading a piece of fiction based on historical facts is a true joy for me.

Panther In The Sky: One of my favorite historical fiction books is Panther in the Sky by James Alexander Thom. The book is about the life of Tecumseh a Shawnee Chief.
Jean Auel Books In Order: I am listing the Jean Auel books in order of their publication as a recommendation for your reading pleasure this summer.

A Holiday Book Review

Reading and reviewing books about the holidays is also a favorite of this bookworm. I used to read this book to the children who visited the Library and it was also a tradition to read each year in our home. I have never tired of this wonderful book.

The Polar Express: The Polar Express has become one of my all time favorite books for the Christmas Holiday. Will it be yours too?

Western Genre Book Reviews

Recently started reading novels in the Western Genre of fiction, again. I forgot how much I love a good western!

Trail Of The Burned Man: A Black Horse Western, Trail Of The Burned Man, is the first piece of western fiction that I have read in a couple of decades. It got me hooked.
High Lonesome: We women just love a good romance and we get just that with High Lonesome by Stacey Coverstone.
A Hanuted Twist Of Fate: Reviewing the western romance novel with a paranormal twist, A Haunted Twist Of Fate by Stacey Coverstone.

Currently Reading Stephen KIng

The bestselling author, Stephen King, has a new novel out. This one just has me spellbound with the concept of traveling back into time. It is not the usual horror tale from King.

11/22/63: A Novel

by: Stephen King

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Digital Books

Although I still love to read from a printed book, most of the books I read now are in digital form. My favorite digital reader is the NOOKColor sold at Barnes and Noble. You can find most of the books that I have reviewed at Nookbooks.

Your Comments for the Bookworm...

Please feel free to leave a comment here for this little old bookworm by saying hello or that you stopped by today.

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OhMe Jun 28, 2011 @ 4:09 am | delete

I am working on my Niche Lensographies and really like the idea. Great Book Reviews directory!

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Ruthi Mar 15, 2011 @ 2:32 pm | delete

Great book lensography! Lensrolled!

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kimmanleyort Aug 15, 2010 @ 2:07 am | delete

From one bookworm to another, i'm impressed by the number of reviews you've done.

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Helena_Schrader Mar 27, 2010 @ 6:58 pm | delete

Nice lensography! You've got a great collection of lenses here on some very interesting books. I have a lens on historical fiction based in Ancient Greece and would love for you to stop by and say hello when you get the chance.

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jptanabe Jan 4, 2010 @ 2:24 pm | delete

Hi Bookworm from another bookworm! Just stopped by to find out which books you like - great collection! Lensrolled to my "Favorite Books to Reread" Now I want that tote bag for my books, and my daughter should have one too - she's an even greater bookworm than we are.

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nickupton Oct 26, 2009 @ 7:05 am | delete

Great lens. Lensrolled to some of my book lenses.

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tandemonimom Oct 2, 2009 @ 7:17 pm | delete

A wonderful collection of book reviews! Lensrolled to The Reader's Shop: T-shirts, Book Bags, Gifts for Book Lovers.