Books that Came My Way in February 2016
I spent a little time last month reading some books from my own bookshelf as well as ones waiting to be reviewed. I participated in the #5books7dayschallenge with @lottelikesbooks on Instagram and even though I didn’t accomplish my goal, I finished a book I had started before the challenge, finished one complete book from the…
Read More Children’s Book Review: Ellie’s Best Beach Vacation Ever By Elle and Marci Fair
ELLIE’S BEST BEACH VACATION EVER The Amazing Adventures of Ellie the Elephant #4 By: Elle Fair and Marci Fair Published: November 16, 2015 Publisher: Pacochel Press Elle Fair and her mother have created another fun story to add to THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF ELLIE THE ELEPHANT series. I previously reviewed ELLIE GOES BACK TO SCHOOL,…
Read More Children’s Book Review: The Knowing Book By Rebecca Kai Dotlich
THE KNOWING BOOK By: Rebecca Kai Dotlich Illustrated by: Matthew Cordell Published: February 23, 2016 Publisher: Boyds Mills Press Non-Fiction In this inspirational book, a young rabbit is looking for wisdom from the world around him. He learns that following paths will take you anywhere, but it is up to you which path you choose.…
Read More Book Review: The Widow By Fiona Barton
THE WIDOW: A Novel By: Fiona Baron Published: February 16, 2016 Publisher: Berkley NAL Fiction/Mystery/Suspense Jean Taylor is the widow. She was the wife of Glen Taylor who happened to step off the curb right into a bus and was killed instantly. But that isn’t the story. The story is who Glen Taylor was before…
Read More Children’s Book Review: When I Grow Up I Want to Be…a Good Person By Wigu Publishing
WHEN I GROW UP I WANT TO BE…A GOOD PERSON Publisher: Wigu Publishing Published: December 22, 2015 Fiction with a Lesson “Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” Desmond Tutu I immediately knew I was going to love this book based…
Read More Book Review: The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend By Katarina Bivald
THE READERS OF BROKEN WHEEL RECOMMEND A Novel By: Katarina Bivald Published: January 19, 2016 Publisher: Sourcebooks Fiction Readers love to read books about books.This book is written by a booklover for booklovers. Reading it will rekindle a love of reading, remind you of the community that books can create, and give you a whole…
Read More Book Review: Dinner Solved! By Katie Workman
DINNER SOLVED! 100 Ingenious Recipes that Make the Whole Family Happy, Including You By: Katie Workman Published: August 18, 2015 Publisher: Workman Publishing Cookbook Fans of THE MOM 100 Cookbook will be thrilled that Katie Workman has delivered another top-notch family cookbook. She has this cookbook chock full of fantastic recipes for everyone in your…
Read More Books that Came My Way in January 2016
I’m back into a reading flow after finishing some great books during our Christmas getaway. I’ve done a lot better using spare minutes to read rather than waste time on my phone. I also have some books I’m really anxious to read which gives me a push to finish the ones I’m currently reading. I…
Read More Book Review: Welcome Home, Bernard Socks By Paul Magrs
WELCOME HOME, BERNARD SOCKS By: Paul Magrs Published: December 23, 2015 Publisher: Obverse Books Memoir In December of 2014, I introduced you to THE STORY OF FESTER CAT. See my review, HERE. Paul Magrs wrote of how Fester Cat came into his and his partner, Jeremy’s lives. He shared of the uncanny way that Fester…
Read More Children’s Book Review: If You Were Me and Lived in…Italy By Carole P Roman
IF YOU WERE ME AND LIVED IN…ITALY A Child’s Introduction to Culture Around the World By: Carole P. Roman Illustrated By: Kelsea Wierenga Published: November 24, 2015 Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform Non-Fiction I have read several books set…
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