Children’s Book Review: If You Were Me and Lived In Scotland by Carole P Roman
IF YOU WERE ME AND LIVED IN…SCOTLAND A Child’s introduction to Cultures Around the World By: Carole P Roman Published: January 5, 2015 Publisher: CreateSpace Children’s Non-Fiction After reading a novel set in Scotland this week, I felt it was the perfect time to learn a bit about Scotland’s culture as well. Both authors did…
Read More Book Review: At the Water’s Edge By Sara Gruen
AT THE WATER’S EDGE By: Sara Gruen Published: March 31, 2015 Publisher: Spiegel & Grau – Random House Fiction/Historical Fiction When I read that Sara Gruen was coming out with a new novel and it was set during WWII, I jumped at the chance to review it. Her best-selling book WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is still…
Read More Mini Book Review: Defending Jacob By William Landay
DEFENDING JACOB: A Novel By: William Landay Published: January 31, 2012 Publisher: Delacorte Press Fiction/Crime Fiction I’m pretty sure I’m one of the last people to read DEFENDING JACOB. It has been recommended to me over and over again and I just rarely find or make time to read books “for fun”. When my cousin…
Read More Children’s Book Review and Giveaway: Pipsie Nature Detective By Rick DeDonato
PIPSIE, NATURE DETECTIVE The Disappearing Caterpillar By: Rick DeDonato Illustrated By: Tracy Bishop Published: March 31, 2015 Publisher: Two Lions I absolutely love books that teach children somcthing through the telling of a story. These were the kind of books I chose for our children when they were younger and the ones I go back…
Read More Book Review and Author Interview: Triumph Over Destiny By Peladija Woodson-Diers
TRIUMPH OVER DESTINY By: Peladija Woodson-Diers Published: December 2, 2014 Publisher: Peladija Woodson-Diers Non-Fiction/Biography Sunday my review and author interview of TRIUMPH OVER DESTINY were featured in the Cedar Rapids Gazette’s “Sunday Insights and Books” section. To see it there, click HERE. The following is my full review and interview with the author. She has…
Read More Books That Came My Way in March 2015
My mailbox was very busy this month and I have a lot of great reviews coming up for you. Before we know it the lazy days of summer will be here. I know I am looking forward to afternoons and weekends spent reading on my porch! I had a taste of it last month and…
Read More FRIBBET THE FROG AND THE TADPOLES – Winner
Using Random.org I have chosen a winner of FRIBBET THE FROG AND THE TADPOLES by Carole P Roman. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I will choose another winner. Thanks to everyone for entering! There was a great response for this giveaway. The winner is…………………………………………………………BECKY. Becky, be sure to check your email…
Read More Children’s Book Review and Author Interview: Stormin’ Norman: The Bark in the Park By Andy Allen
STORMIN’ NORMAN: THE BARK IN THE PARK By: Andy Allen Illustrated By: Brian Barber Published: March 2015 Publisher: Beaver’s Pond Press We first met Andy Allen when he wrote about his dog Norman in STORMIN’ NORMAN: THE SOGGY DOGGY. Check out my review of his first book, HERE. After attending a teacher’s conference, Allen saw…
Read More Children’s Book Review and Giveaway: Fribbet the Frog and the Tadpoles By Carole P Roman
FRIBBET THE FROG AND THE TADPOLES A Captain No Beard Story By: Carole P. Roman Published: January 7, 2015 Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing The group of friends on board The Flying Dragon are back to help each other out again in the next Captain No Beard Story. Fribbet the Frog has gone off to be…
Read More Book Review: Splinters of Light By Rachael Herron
SPLINTERS OF LIGHT By: Rachael Herron Published: March 3, 2015 Publisher: Penguin Random House NAL Fiction/Women’s Fiction Imagine you are a successful 44-year-old woman. You have overcome raising your daughter alone after your husband left you for a younger woman and started a new family. Your newspaper columns have become syndicated and you have authored…
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