I chose this book to end my weekend of cleansing my palate and solely reading Non-Fiction. This is not a review of an Indie Author. However I have read the other two books by this author and while I did not love them, I did learn from them and they led to several wonderful conversations … Continue reading 21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari
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Who Is Mother Neff and why is she a state park? By Allan C. Kimball
Many years ago I traveled to Mother Neff State Park to watch my kids in a cross country event. I was curious about the park and its names so I did a little research. Come to find out Mother Neff is the Mother of all State Parks in Texas. In 1916 this mom of Governor … Continue reading Who Is Mother Neff and why is she a state park? By Allan C. Kimball
The Doctor’s Wife by Myra Hargrave McIlvain
I first got a glimpse of this author at the Texas Book Festival and picked up her non-fiction book Texas Tales. When I saw her again at the Wimberley Book Fest, I knew I needed another and picked up this book. Myra is an incredible storyteller. Her Historical Fiction read as a nice blend of … Continue reading The Doctor’s Wife by Myra Hargrave McIlvain
Midnight Marauder by Roy Clinton
This is the first book in a series and the good news is there are already 3 available to get you started! The book starts with a murder and then jumps back in time to give the reader the story leading up to the murder. There was a lot to like in this book and … Continue reading Midnight Marauder by Roy Clinton
A u 7 9 by Anita Dickason
This book features those people in our world who just seem to have a little something extra. The ability to put people at ease, or know what is going on behind the façade we put up. Those abilities and a strong thriller/suspense plot made this book a great read. When I first saw this book … Continue reading A u 7 9 by Anita Dickason
Eat Cake. Be Brave. by Melissa Radke
A couple weeks ago I was attending the Agent & Editors conference in Austin. The speaker on Saturday evening was this author. I was tired after a full day and thinking of skipping this last event but they said there would be cake – so of course I went. There was cake (and it was … Continue reading Eat Cake. Be Brave. by Melissa Radke
The Unicorn Hunter by Del Henderson
This is a very unique perspective on what most see as a sweet, mythological creature, the unicorn. This is a brief book and the start of a new series. I’ll be honest; this one is tough for me to rate. There is a lot of good – unique story, tragic main character, great back story … Continue reading The Unicorn Hunter by Del Henderson
The Fibonacci Murders (#1 Howard County Murder Mystery) by Dale E Lehman
Thanks to my math geek husband who uses the Fibonacci series on a daily basis (he even has a t-shirt and a clock!), I know a little about it. However this well played out scenario took my knowledge to a whole new level. The local police are a little out of their depth as they … Continue reading The Fibonacci Murders (#1 Howard County Murder Mystery) by Dale E Lehman
Trainsurfer by Kate S. Richards
This author has not only created a wonderful story she has also filled a void in children’s literature. Talking about tough subjects with the younger people in our population is a daily struggle for parents, librarians and teachers. This book not only helps fill that gap but also gives the reader a poignant story. This … Continue reading Trainsurfer by Kate S. Richards
The Fixer: The Naked Man & The Killing Kind by Jill Amy Rosenblatt
The Fixer: The Naked Man - A Katerina Mills Novella This novella is an introduction to the Katerina Mills Series. What a way to start! Katerina is a 23 year old currently living in New York and attending college. When her parent’s financial help is cut off she is in desperate need of a source … Continue reading The Fixer: The Naked Man & The Killing Kind by Jill Amy Rosenblatt