The author states that this is a clean, wholesome contemporary romance, and that is a perfect description. It is a sweet story of two characters who each have experienced relationships they would rather have skipped but by maturing and growing, they take a chance on each other. With Jane Austen and her books playing a … Continue reading Love At The Library by Amanda Kai
Month: December 2020
Hippie Hollow: Murder on a Nude Beach: A B.B. Rivers Mystery, Book One by Denniger Bolton
As you know, I get a lot of books. I pick them up all over the place, authors and publicists send them to me, friends refer, other bloggers share. I am not sure where I picked this one up, but it has been sitting on the to-read shelf for a while (maybe 2 years). It … Continue reading Hippie Hollow: Murder on a Nude Beach: A B.B. Rivers Mystery, Book One by Denniger Bolton
Forensics: The Science Behind the Deaths of Famous People by Harry A. Milman, PhD
If you have been following my blog for a while, you know that when I get my hands on a non-fiction book, it’s like candy! Having read and enjoyed fiction works by this author, I was curious to see what he had compiled. Given his background mentioned in his bio, I expected to be impressed. … Continue reading Forensics: The Science Behind the Deaths of Famous People by Harry A. Milman, PhD
Operation Varsity Blues (A Kahale and Claude Mystery Book 3) by Timothy Baldwin
This is a great mystery series for middle and high schoolers. And frankly, I have also enjoyed it. The author is a teacher who has vast experience with middle school and high school, so he is spot on when it comes to exactly knowing what this reader will enjoy. The series involves four friends who … Continue reading Operation Varsity Blues (A Kahale and Claude Mystery Book 3) by Timothy Baldwin
Awakening: The Inevitable Door by Jenny Jeffrey
This book is another wonderful Finalist from the Book Talk Radio Club. This is not so much a story but a transcript of a journey. The author states clearly that she approached this project with an expanded consciousness and an open questioning mind. I highly suggest that you do the same when reading it. If … Continue reading Awakening: The Inevitable Door by Jenny Jeffrey
A Sew Deadly Cruise by Lois Winston
This is a book from the Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery Series. While I had not read any of the others in this series, I happily followed this one. I won this book in an author giveaway and what a treat it turned out to be. I do love a good cozy and this book checked … Continue reading A Sew Deadly Cruise by Lois Winston
Cleo Can Tie a Bow – by Sybrina Durant
Category: Children's Activity Book / Picture Book Date of Publication: September 25, 2020 Number of Pages: 39 pages Scroll down for Giveaway! AUTHOR INTERVIEW What cultural value do you see in books? Books (written words) are the backbone of civilized cultures everywhere. I don’t necessarily mean printed books although I personally prefer them over … Continue reading Cleo Can Tie a Bow – by Sybrina Durant
A Long Way Home by Myra Hargrave McIlvain
I am a fan of this author, and when I saw she had written a contemporary story, I was intrigued. I know Myra as a Texas History expert and her books of Historical Fiction (always strong on the history, light on the fiction!) entertain and educate. She brought all those skills into this current book. … Continue reading A Long Way Home by Myra Hargrave McIlvain
Blind Turn by Cara Sue Achterberg
This story deftly deals with a devasting accident and the ripple effect it has on a community. Each character is isolated in their own bubble of emotions yet affected by all the others. I think this book would be a great Book Club pick as there are so many discussions and conversations that arise while … Continue reading Blind Turn by Cara Sue Achterberg
Underground Adventure (Below the Green, Book 1) by A. R. Hetherington
Finalist Book Talk Radio Club 2020 As I was reading this book, it was easy to see how it became a finalist. Also the reviews from the experts (those under the age of 12) are precious and spot on. This adventure happens in many layers. A simple ring that leads to a portal starts the … Continue reading Underground Adventure (Below the Green, Book 1) by A. R. Hetherington