Do you like Carl Hiaasen or Christopher Moore's books? Or maybe you read and loved Good Omens? Well, then this is a book for you! With all of the quirky characters, the fun setting, interesting names, and wit Winkle provides the reader with a terrifically fun read that takes you outside the box. Cleopatra, who … Continue reading Boogie Beach by Winnie Winkle
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The Baker’s Patio written by Ron Kinscherf and illustrated by Holly Brogaard
I am not sure if I have mentioned that I love children’s books and that I taught Preschool for years. I still buy children’s books that I think are great and love sending them as gifts, so when I come across a children’s author, I think it is important to share! Kinscherf is a grandfather … Continue reading The Baker’s Patio written by Ron Kinscherf and illustrated by Holly Brogaard
The Hydra Effect: Revelations and Betrayal in Mexico CIty by Ana Manwaring
In the most recent release by Manwaring, we find JadeAnne and Pepper hanging around Mexico, trying to do some processing after the death of her friend Lura. Feeling compelled to attend the funeral, she runs into Anibal and reluctantly accepts his invitation to stay with him while in Mexico City. It doesn’t take long for … Continue reading The Hydra Effect: Revelations and Betrayal in Mexico CIty by Ana Manwaring
Killian the Assassin: The Legends of Everclearing Book Oneby Wendy L Anderson
If you have followed my blog for very long you know that I am a huge fan of Wendy Anderson’s books. The series she wrote on the Kingdom of Jior was my introduction to fantasy novels and I have been hooked ever since. In her latest novel Killian the Assassin, Anderson continues to provide readers … Continue reading Killian the Assassin: The Legends of Everclearing Book Oneby Wendy L Anderson
Death at Dusbar College: A Story of Antyfas by Laura DiNovis Berry
This is a very fun fantasy chapter book for older elementary/middle school kids. The story is about 11-year-old Cristiano who has been invited to visit his Aunt at Dusbar College. Cristiano is so excited about the visit because he has been studying on his own for a long time and is ready to learn everything … Continue reading Death at Dusbar College: A Story of Antyfas by Laura DiNovis Berry
The Muse of Kill Devil Hills: A Historical Fantasy by Mary K Kaiser
What a delightful book! Kaiser has taken the historical events of Wilbur and Orville Wright and infused them with mythology from Mount Olympus. Before you stop reading this review, I want to point out that you do not know what or who inspired the Wright Brothers so cast aside your first reaction because this book … Continue reading The Muse of Kill Devil Hills: A Historical Fantasy by Mary K Kaiser
Virtual Privacy by Jeffrey Warren
I am so thankful that Jeffrey Warren has a sequel out! I absolutely loved his book Justifiable Homicide and gave it 5 stars. Boy, is it worth the read! This is the second in the series about Jon Reynolds and Katie Ruiz. Both are brilliant in their own fields and both take on the drug … Continue reading Virtual Privacy by Jeffrey Warren
Football Superstar by Yetta Yvette
I bet that you are surprised that a woman wrote a book titled Football Superstar. I was! I shouldn’t have been! Yvette certainly understands the drive it takes to become successful in the world of football. Kater Stephens decides early in life that he will be a great football player. This decision is behind everything … Continue reading Football Superstar by Yetta Yvette
The Bones of Amoret by Arthur Herbert
THE BONES OF AMORET by ARTHUR HERBERT Genre: Mystery /Suspense Publisher: Stitched Smile Publications Date of Publication: April 1, 2022 Number of Pages: 323 pages Scroll down for Giveaway! In this enigmatic follow up to his critically acclaimed debut novel The Cuts that Cure, Arthur Herbert returns to the Texas-Mexico border with this saga of … Continue reading The Bones of Amoret by Arthur Herbert
Plus Size: A Memoir of Pop Culture, Fatphobia, and Social Change by Mekdela
Memoirs chronicle a person’s truth and never more so than in this detailed book about what it is like to be plus-size in the United States. Vulnerable, honest, and wholehearted Mekdela has written a very realistic look at the way our society shames the overweight. Every bit of the book is absolute truth. I applaud … Continue reading Plus Size: A Memoir of Pop Culture, Fatphobia, and Social Change by Mekdela
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