In this 85th episode, I review Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Listen to hear why even though this is a book I never thought I would have been interested in, it was one of the best most well written books I've ever had the pleasure to read. I'm glad an old friend recommended it to me. Play or download the .mp3 Buy "Purple Hibiscus" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Purple-Hibiscus-audiobook/dp/B004XUNVMM Check out the author's website: https://www.chimamanda.com/ Check out a couple of my novels: Haunted House Flipper: https://www.amazon.com/Haunted-House-Flipper-Dan-Absalonson-ebook/dp/B079K6MP28/ The Case of the Missing Snowman: https://www.amazon.com/Case-Missing-Snowman-Thackeray-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B07LHGPW61 Visit my website: www.DanDanTheArtMan.com FOLLOW ME: https://www.facebook.com/dandantheartman

In this 84th episode, I review Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger. Not only did I really enjoy this fun and easy to read urban fantasy, but my kids are HUGE fans of the series. I've spent most of my audible credits on the books in this series for them lately!Play or download the .mp3 Buy "Keeper of the Lost Cities" on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Keeper-Lost-Cities-Shannon-Messenger-ebook/dp/B005C776A8Check out a couple of my novels:Haunted House Flipper:https://www.amazon.com/Haunted-House-Flipper-Dan-Absalonson-ebook/dp/B079K6MP28/The Case of the Missing Snowman:https://www.amazon.com/Case-Missing-Snowman-Thackeray-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B07LHGPW61Visit my website: www.DanDanTheArtMan.comFOLLOW ME:https://www.facebook.com/dandantheartman

In this 83rd episode, I review My Name Is Asher Lev by Chaim Potok. This is one of the most well written books I have ever read. Have a listen to hear why the pose was so magical and the journey with the young artist Asher Lev was so fantastic. Play or download the .mp3 Buy "My Name Is Asher Lev" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Name-Asher-Lev-Chaim-Potok/dp/1400031044 Haunted House Flipper: https://www.amazon.com/Haunted-House-Flipper-Dan-Absalonson-ebook/dp/B079K6MP28/ The Case of the Missing Snowman: https://www.amazon.com/Case-Missing-Snowman-Thackeray-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B07LHGPW61 Visit my website: www.DanDanTheArtMan.com FOLLOW ME: https://www.facebook.com/dandantheartman

In this 82nd episode, I review The Wizard's Butler by Nathan Lowell. He's one of my favorite authors. Listen to hear why I loved this great departure for him into a modern tale set in a great low fantasy low steaks urban fantasy. If you like this, you'll also love his cozy Sci-Fi and Fantasy novels! Play or download the .mp3 Buy "The Wizard's Butler" on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Wizards-Butler-Nathan-Lowell-ebook/dp/B0865326GF Check out the author's website:https://nathanlowell.com/ Check out a couple of my novels: Haunted House Flipper:https://www.amazon.com/Haunted-House-Flipper-Dan-Absalonson-ebook/dp/B079K6MP28/ The Case of the Missing Snowman:https://www.amazon.com/Case-Missing-Snowman-Thackeray-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B07LHGPW61 Visit my website: www.DanDanTheArtMan.com FOLLOW ME:https://www.facebook.com/dandantheartman

In this 81st episode, I review The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie. Have a listen to hear why I liked this classic detective novel which kicks off the series and why the audiobook was so great! Play or download the .mp3 Buy "The Mysterious Affair at Styles" on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Mysterious-Affair-Styles-Hercule-Classics/dp/1734452595 Check out the author's website:https://www.agathachristie.com/ Check out a couple of my novels: Haunted House Flipper:https://www.amazon.com/Haunted-House-Flipper-Dan-Absalonson-ebook/dp/B079K6MP28/ The Case of the Missing Snowman:https://www.amazon.com/Case-Missing-Snowman-Thackeray-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B07LHGPW61 Visit my website: www.DanDanTheArtMan.com FOLLOW ME:https://www.facebook.com/dandantheartman

In this 80th episode, I review On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness by Andrew Peterson. Check this episode out to hear why I loved this book because of how it was so different from many other books. When a cool author with similar interests to me writes a book he would love to read, it works out really well for me too. Kids will also love this book! Play or download the .mp3 Buy "On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074CCW61R Check out the author's website: https://www.andrew-peterson.com/ Check out a couple of my novels: Haunted House Flipper: https://www.amazon.com/Haunted-House-Flipper-Dan-Absalonson-ebook/dp/B079K6MP28/ The Case of the Missing Snowman: https://www.amazon.com/Case-Missing-Snowman-Thackeray-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B07LHGPW61 Visit my website: www.DanDanTheArtMan.com FOLLOW ME: https://www.facebook.com/dandantheartman

In this 79th episode, I review The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Listen to hear why this book definitely held up to all the hype for me. Extremely well written, and a great choice by the author to go with the uncommon first person present tense format. A high quality read! Play or download the .mp3 Buy "The Hunger Games" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Hunger-Games-Trilogy-Book-ebook/dp/B002MQYOFW/ Check out the author's website: https://www.suzannecollinsbooks.com/ Check out a couple of my novels: Haunted House Flipper: https://www.amazon.com/Haunted-House-Flipper-Dan-Absalonson-ebook/dp/B079K6MP28/ The Case of the Missing Snowman: https://www.amazon.com/Case-Missing-Snowman-Thackeray-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B07LHGPW61 Visit my website: www.DanDanTheArtMan.com FOLLOW ME: https://www.facebook.com/dandantheartman

In this 78th episode, I review Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs. This book surprised me. Listen to hear why I loved the way it slowly revealed the magic in the world and why I'm excited to read the next book in the series. Play or download the .mp3 Buy "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Miss-Peregrines-Home-Peculiar-Children/dp/1594746036 Check out the author's website: https://www.ransomriggs.com/ Check out a couple of my novels: Haunted House Flipper: https://www.amazon.com/Haunted-House-Flipper-Dan-Absalonson-ebook/dp/B079K6MP28/ The Case of the Missing Snowman: https://www.amazon.com/Case-Missing-Snowman-Thackeray-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B07LHGPW61 Visit my website: www.DanDanTheArtMan.com FOLLOW ME: https://www.facebook.com/dandantheartman

In this 77th episode, I review The Catcher in the Ry by J. D. Salinger. Though not for everyone, and not the kind of book I would typically read, listen to hear why I loved this one! Play or download the .mp3 Buy "The Catcher in the Rye" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Catcher-Rye-J-D-Salinger/dp/0316769177 Check out a couple of my novels: Haunted House Flipper: https://www.amazon.com/Haunted-House-Flipper-Dan-Absalonson-ebook/dp/B079K6MP28/ The Case of the Missing Snowman: https://www.amazon.com/Case-Missing-Snowman-Thackeray-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B07LHGPW61 Visit my website: www.DanDanTheArtMan.com FOLLOW ME: https://www.facebook.com/dandantheartman

In this 76th episode, I review The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler. I read this book to check out one of the founding pulp detective novels. Though there are some things to beware of reading this book today, it was a great read and very well written. Listen to hear my thoughts on the book, and some other thoughts on reading older literature in general, reading the works that inspired your favorite authors, and reading things at different ages. Play or download the .mp3 Buy "The Big Sleep" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Sleep-Classic-bestseller-ebook/dp/B086QX4Q88 Check out the author's website: https://www.rcwlitagency.com/authors/chandler-raymond/ Check out my novels I mentioned in this podcast: Haunted House Flipper: https://www.amazon.com/Haunted-House-Flipper-Dan-Absalonson-ebook/dp/B079K6MP28/ The Case of the Missing Snowman: https://www.amazon.com/Case-Missing-Snowman-Thackeray-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B07LHGPW61 Visit my website: www.DanDanTheArtMan.com FOLLOW ME: https://www.facebook.com/dandantheartman