Book Spotlight: Flight of the Sparrow By Amy Belding Brown
FLIGHT OF THE SPARROW A Novel of Early America By: Amy Belding Brown Published: July 1, 2014 Publisher: NAL Trade – Penguin Group Fiction/Historical Fiction Sadly, I can’t get to every single book I want to read. But, there are some books that sound so intriguing that I want to tell you about them right…
Read More My Favorite Books from the First Half of 2014
I have read 45 books so far this year and I well on my way to my goal of reading 75 books in 2014. I have been blessed to receive some excellent books from authors and publishers. I have had amazing discussions about books with friends and at book club. Unfortunately, I’ve also read some…
Read More Cookbook Review: My Mom’s a Good Cooker By Gabbie Krivonak
MY MOM’S A GOOD COOKER A Working Mom’s Guide to Family Dinner By: Gabbie Krivonak Published: April 10, 2014 Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing Gabbie Krivonak believes that moms can have a career and provide delicious and nutritious meals for their children. She believes in family dinners and finds they are an opportunity to for families…
Read More Books That Came My Way in June 2014
My mailbox has slowed down a bit this month because it is summer and I am taking on less reviews. I am not accepting any during July and August. I am planning to use that time to catch up on books reviews I am way behind on and with books that I want to read…
Read More Vacation Snack Idea
Are you looking for an easy snack to make up for your next road trip or summer vacation? These are simple to make up and get you about 20 bags of snacks to take along. They are perfect for hiking, long car rides, a day at the pool, play dates, summer camps, and sporting events.…
Read More Children’s Book Review: The Crew Goes Coconuts By Carole P Roman
THE CREW GOES COCONUTS A Captain No Beard Story Volume 6 By: Carole P Roman Published: May 15, 2014 Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform This is my first Captain No Beard story and I am “Hooked”. These are highly engaging, funny, and well-written stories featuring a wonderful child’s imagination. Each story has a message and…
Read More Orange You Glad It’s Summer Gift Idea
Orange You Glad It’s Summer For the last day of school, we gave Reagan’s 3rd grader teacher this fun gift. You could change this to fit most anything like: Orange You Glad It’s Your Birthday? Orange You Glad It’s Spring/Fall? Orange You Glad I Love You? Orange You Glad We’re Friends? I had so…
Read More Book Review: Don’t Go By Lisa Scottoline
DON’T GO By: Lisa Scottoline Published: April 1, 2013 Publisher: St. Martin’s Press Fiction Dr. Mike Scanlon, an orthopedist, is overseas serving his country in Afghanistan. Back home his wife, Chloe, and seven-month-old daughter, Emily, are trying to survive without him. In just a month, his tour will be over and he will be home…
Read More Book Review: Grand Central – Original Stories of Post War Love and Reunion
GRAND CENTRAL Original Stories of Postwar Love and Reunion By: Melanie Benjamin, Jenna Blum, Amanda Hodgkinson, Pam Jenoff, Sarah Jio, Sarah McCoy, Kristina McMorris, Alyson Richman, Erika Robuck, and Karen White Published: July 1, 2014 Publisher: Berkley Trade – Penguin Group Fiction/Short Stories/Historical Fiction Last year Grand Central Station turned 100 years old. This drew…
Read More Children’s Book Review: If You Were Me… Books by Carole P Roman
I have a great Book Blogger/Author relationship with Carole Roman. She is so generous in sending me her books and items to go along with them. I have since donated all these books to our local library so that as many kids as possible can access these wonderful, educational and fun books. Be sure to…
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