This is a rare review from a traditional publisher. It was my turn to pick for my Book Club, and I cheated – headed to my to be read shelf and picked something I have wanted to read for a while. In 2018 I attended the Texas Library Conference and ducked into a session on … Continue reading Ginny Moon by Benjamin Ludwig
Fiction
The Ordinary Life by Mario Kiefer
Is anyone ordinary? While this book says it follows the lives of three ordinary people, I believe that ordinary is like normal – it all depends on your perspective. Normal is a state of mind, and the same could be said for ordinary. Having read the second book by this author Ordinary Doll and been … Continue reading The Ordinary Life by Mario Kiefer
Memoirs of a Guardian Angel by Graham Downs
This perceptive, novella is a sweet and simplistic tale that gives the reader an insiders’ view to life as a Guardian Angel. I did not realize that even they have bosses! This spiritual rather than religious view gives all readers a chance to examine and contemplate the idea of guardian angels. The main character, Adam … Continue reading Memoirs of a Guardian Angel by Graham Downs
The Flip by Michael Phillip Cash
This cover and the multiple awards for this book intrigued me. The thought of house flipping has crossed my mind as something I would consider doing. Plus the fact that the house I grew up in was rumored by the town to be haunted, had me leaping into this read. I'll be honest, I am … Continue reading The Flip by Michael Phillip Cash
The Husband Hour by Jamie Brenner
This brand new release had some glowing reviews and a Promotional tour that provided me with an Advanced Reader Copy. I had not read this author before but she had a lot of great reviews from previous works. After all that I am sorry to say I was let down by this book. It is … Continue reading The Husband Hour by Jamie Brenner
The Dependents by Katharine Dion
This is a book to slow down and relish. Which I did, and as I slowed down I enjoyed it even more. The main character, Gene, a recent widower explores his life from a different perspective after the unexpected death of his wife of 49 years. The author uses lyrical phrase to help describe the … Continue reading The Dependents by Katharine Dion
Three-Fingered Jack Davis by D. J. Swykert
This is a story of drugs, dealers, users and the world that surrounds them. While I expected a gritty, dark and dreary story this book has some positive light elements going through it. The main character Jesse is a washed up 30 year old going nowhere fast. However when he meets Jack Davis (recently having … Continue reading Three-Fingered Jack Davis by D. J. Swykert
The Far Empty by J. Todd Scott
This was a 5 Star gem hiding on my "to be read" shelf. Way back in April of 2016, I was attending the Texas Library Association Conference and heard a panel of speakers who then gave the audience a copy of their books. The copy I have is an Advanced Reader and has the cover … Continue reading The Far Empty by J. Todd Scott
Fading Grace by Christine Roney
This novella led me to a lot of thought. I read the blurb a while ago and was intrigued with the story of an older woman feeling and then becoming invisible. How many of us over 50 have felt this? The shop door that is not held for you, the waiter at the restaurant who … Continue reading Fading Grace by Christine Roney
Into Spring: The Next Generation by Larry Landgraf
While wandering through the Texas Book Festival, I had the pleasure of meeting this author. I was not shopping for books but rather for information. I wanted to know if paying for a booth at the Festival was worth it for Indie Authors. Larry was very helpful with information and provided me with his latest … Continue reading Into Spring: The Next Generation by Larry Landgraf
