Book Review: Inside the O’Briens By Lisa Genova
INSIDE THE O’BRIENS By: Lisa Genova Published: April 7, 2015 Publisher: Gallery Books Fiction Bestselling author, Lisa Genova, has written a book that raises awareness of Huntington’s Disease the way her book STILL ALICE brought attention to Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease. With comprehensive and meticulous research, Genova tells the story of a Boston family dealing…
Read More Book Review: Troika By Adam Pelzman
TROIKA By: Adam Pelzman Published: April 7, 2015 Publisher: Berkley Fiction/Romance When I was first approached by the publicist to read this book, my first reaction was to say no. This is not my typical type of read. But, then I noticed some of the reviews: “brilliant, astonishing modern love story”, “fascinating” and “unforgettable”. I…
Read More Book Spotlight: The Shell Seekers By Rosamunde Pilcher
THE SHELL SEEKERS By: Rosamunde Pilcher Published: Originally in 1987 Trade Paperback: May 12, 2015 Published: St. Martin’s Griffin Fiction THE SHELL SEEKERS has been around for nearly 30 years and is being republished in trade paperback. I have never read it,but have heard of it many times over the years. I’ll be sharing my…
Read More Children's Book Review: Nalah Goes to Mad Mouse City By AnneSawyer-Aitch
NALAH GOES TO MAD MOUSE CITY By: Anne Sawyer-Aitch Published: December 15, 2014 Publisher: Magic Lantern Press Fiction I’m participating in the PUMP UP YOUR BOOK Book Tour for NALAH GOES TO MAD MOUSE CITY. To see more information and visit other stops on the Book Tour, click HERE. I reviewed NALAH AND THE PINK…
Read More Books That Came My Way in April
I had a super busy mailbox this month. There are so many great books coming out in May as well as this summer, I don’t know how I am going to keep up with all of them. I am certainly looking forward to sitting on my porch and reading all these amazing books. As always,…
Read More My Reading in the First Third of 2015
We have completed four months in 2015. Can you believe it? Before I know it four more months will be gone and my kids will be back in school! I’m 1/3 of the way into the year, but my reading is way behind schedule. I’ve read 16 books plus 7 children’s books for a total…
Read More Book Review: Some Luck By Jane Smiley
SOME LUCK: A Novel Last Hundred Years: A Family Saga #1 By: Jane Smiley Published: October 7, 2014 Publisher: Knopf Fiction/Historical Fiction When I heard Jane Smiley had written a new book about an Iowa family covering several generations, I was anxious to read it. I had read her book A THOUSAND ACRES years ago…
Read More Book Review: The Money Trader By Jerry Anderson
THE MONEY TRADER By: Jerry Anderson Published: August 17, 2012 Publisher: Word & Image, LLC Fiction A friend of mine asked if I would read a book written by a friend of his. I was a little skeptical because the topic of “corporate greed” isn’t my usual choice in reading. But, I agreed to give…
Read More The Winner of PIPSIE, NATURE DETECTIVE
The winner of PIPSIE, NATURE DETECTIVE: The Disappearing Caterpillar by Rick DeDonato has been chosen. The winner has been emailed and has 48 hours to respond or I will choose a new winner. The winner is……………………………………..KRISTINA. If you weren’t chosen and want to purchase the book, click the photo below:
Read More Children’s Book Review: If You Were Me and Lived In Hungary By Carole P Roman
IF YOU WERE ME AND LIVED IN…HUNGARY A Child’s Introduction to Culture Around the World By: Carole P. Roman Published: November 17, 2014 Publisher: CreateSpace Children’s Non-Fiction I knew very little about the country of Hungary before reading this book. Parents can learn right along with their kids while reading this wonderful series of books…
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