Rogue Justice by Stacey Abrams

 

On June 1st, I went with a friend to see Stacey Abrams in conversation with Jake Tapper.  Not only is  Jake Tapper on CNN, but he actually has written a few fiction books...mystery fiction books. This event was all about two writers talking about the craft and their upcoming books. As part of the event, I got a copy of Rogue Justice that has a signed bookplate.  

Rogue Justice is the second book in Stacey Abrams' Avery Keene series. Avery Keene is a super smart Supreme Court clerk who finds herself in the crosshairs of some super bad people. Together with her smarts and her Scooby Doo band of eclectic friends she basically has to save the world from fascism.  Stacey Abrams writes intricate and interesting thrillers. Both books in this series are can't put down books so plan your time well before opening this book, and know as soon as this book ends you'll be ready for the next book.  If I recall correctly Stacey Abrams is working on that book now. Can't wait! 

5 stars!  

Where Does The Time Go?

 

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I swear the last few weeks have gone by in the blink of an eye and I really slacked off on posting here!  I have been reading, as always I'd like to read more, and since there are only so many hours in the day and I swear I spend at least three hours a day minimum on just laundry, dishes, and cooking--I'm working on getting back to listening to more books. Audiobooks are amazing and it helps me to keep up with what I want to read. 

I have decided this is our Midwestern Summer.  In May I traveled with friends to Wisconsin. In June Tom and I went to a wedding in Kohler, WI.  At the end of June we went  and stayed in Downtown, Chicago and during the 4th of July weekend we went on a day trip to Crown Point, IN.  In August we are going to Minnesota and then I think in September we are going to St. Louis.

The Midwest is awesome.  I highly recommend you make a plan to visit us here in the Midwest.  I am partial to Chicago since we live in the suburbs. Chicago has amazing food--so many restaurants. And loads of free activities. While w were downtown I went to a free concert in Millenium Park for example. 

Bookwise I have several books to blog about including:

The Sunday Post - School is Out For Summer

The Sunday Post is a blog news meme hosted here @ Caffeinated Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog and showcase books and things we have received. Share news about what is coming up on your blog for the week ahead. Join in weekly, bi-weekly, or for a monthly wrap-up. See rules here: Sunday Post Meme 

Happy summer my friends!  My last day at school was on Monday!  My plan is more reading--the last few weeks I was busy and wasn't finding the time to read. I did go to a book talk with Stacey Abrams interviewed by Jake Tapper.  I enjoyed her first book in this political thriller series While Justice Sleeps and this one takes place just a few months later.  Stacey Abrams is very good at that sense of urgency that make a good thriller and her plots are possible, not likely but not impossible where it takes you out of the story. 

And speaking of thrillers I recently finished reading Those Empty Eyes by Charlie Donlea, whose books I always enjoy; I'll post a review of that book this week. 

I finished watching Queenmaker on Netflix, it is a Korean political thriller and it's quite good. If you liek a thriller, check it out!  What have you been up to? How is your summer going?