A cantankerous owner of a small town newspaper named Dearie Darling who has a pet chicken – what more do you need? I loved this character! And all the others that populate this story. I could hear the Texas twang in the dialogue, taste the grape jelly beans, feel the rumble of the frequent train, … Continue reading The Watermelon Pump by Gretchen Rix
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The Nature of Small Birds – LSBBT
THE NATURE OF SMALL BIRDS BY SUSIE FINKBEINER Publisher: Revell Pub Date: July 6, 2021 Pages: 368 pages Categories: Fiction / Christian / General Scroll for Giveaway! In 1975, three thousand children were airlifted out of Saigon to be adopted into Western homes. When Mindy, one of those children, announces her plans to return to … Continue reading The Nature of Small Birds – LSBBT
Not So Common People by T. Gamache
Do you know someone obsessed with music and it’s in all aspects of their life. They can’t wait to get back to it when life takes them away from it – that is Nathan, the main character in this book. At first, Nathan appears as a man-child. But as the story develops, his family and … Continue reading Not So Common People by T. Gamache
Inclined Elders – LSBBT!
INCLINED ELDERS BY RAMONA OLIVER Publisher: BookBaby Publication Date: July 24, 2020 Pages: 246 Pages Categories: Nonfiction / Positive Aging Scroll for Giveaway! THIS BOOK WILL BE INVALUABLE IF YOU: · Have a desire to continue living a purposeful life, no matter what your age. · Are interested in learning how to maintain a positive … Continue reading Inclined Elders – LSBBT!
Weasel Words (Bernard and Melody Caper) By Dale E. Lehman
If you have been reading my blogs for even just a short while you will know that I am a fan of snarky, tongue-in-cheek phrases, wise guys and puns. This book had it all. At one point I was laughing just as hard as the characters, Melody & Felicity, about of all things – technological … Continue reading Weasel Words (Bernard and Melody Caper) By Dale E. Lehman
Darkness & Grace by Kathryn Schleich
About a year ago I read another book by this author and even though I knew the first time not to start reading a bedtime, I ignored my knowledge and started this book at – you guessed it – bedtime. Well I made it until after midnight and then my eyes would not cooperate any … Continue reading Darkness & Grace by Kathryn Schleich
Geckos & Guns: The Pakistan Years by Sharon Bazant
Do you have a high schooler? Think about moving them out of their home during this time – and not just that but to an entirely different country. That’s exactly what this author and her husband did, and the family survived! The book is definitely a story of resilience and perseverance. The author gave the … Continue reading Geckos & Guns: The Pakistan Years by Sharon Bazant
King of the Wicked (The Banished Series, Book 1) by T. R. Hamby
This is the first book in a series that already has the next two books available, so a big plus for those of us who like to know we don’t have to wait to keep reading! There is the average amount of set up for the reader to get into the worlds of the characters. … Continue reading King of the Wicked (The Banished Series, Book 1) by T. R. Hamby
Boogie Beach: The Record, Book 1 by Winnie Winkle
Every once in a while I read something that is so unique that it makes me want to make everyone stop and read! This author is regularly pushing the bar (just an intended pun but you have to read the book to get it!) into unique. She blew me away with her last book and … Continue reading Boogie Beach: The Record, Book 1 by Winnie Winkle
These Violent Nights by Rebecca Crunden
This author knows how to build a world. At times I have gotten so lost in the world-building of fantasy it is hard to connect with the characters. However this author, while detailed, sprinkles it into the narrative so it blends with the story instead of being a separate entity. I have read other books … Continue reading These Violent Nights by Rebecca Crunden
