Book Review and Author Interview: Heart Land By Kimberly Stuart
HEART LAND By: Kimberly Stuart Published: July 17, 2018 Publisher: Howard Books – Simon & Schuster Fiction/Women’s Fiction * This article first appeared in The Cedar Rapids Gazette on Sunday, July 15, 2018. * Returning home to Iowa is not exactly what Grace Kleran had in mind. She never looked back after high…
Read More Quick Lit: Mini Reviews of Some Recent Reads – July 2018 Edition
I’m trying to read more books that I choose for my own reading enjoyment. Not for review, but because I’ve been wanting to read them or they caught my attention. Most of them have been talked about ad nauseam or have been on my to-read list for a long time so they don’t really need…
Read More Children’s Book Review: I Got A Chicken for My Birthday By: Laura Gehl
I GOT A CHICKEN FOR MY BIRTHDAY By: Laura Gehl Illustrated by: Sarah Horne Published: March 1, 2018 Publisher: Carolrhoda Books – Lerner Publishing Fiction Laura Gehl is the author of the popular PEEP AND EGG series. When I saw she had written about getting a chicken as a birthday present I knew I…
Read More Books that Came My Way in June 2018
This is my monthly roundup of books that arrived on my shelves in June. I also share a bit of what’s been going on in our family’s lives as well. I can’t believe we are in the month of July already. 2018 is half over and summer will be gone in a blink of…
Read More Book Review: Before and Again By Barbara Delinsky
BEFORE AND AGAIN By: Barbara Delinsky Published: June 26, 2018 Publisher: St. Martin’s Press Fiction Barbara Delinsky is the queen of family dramas. This is the fifth of her numerous novels that I have read, all usually dealing with some sort of family drama or secret. This one takes a current topic and plays it…
Read More Book Review: Dreams of Falling By Karen White
DREAMS OF FALLING By: Karen White Published: June 5, 2018 Publisher: Berkley Historical Fiction/Southern Fiction Three young women growing up in South Carolina in the 1950’s become the best of friends. Margaret has everything she will ever want or need and lives on a family plantation. Ceecee is a preacher’s daughter and had a strict upbringing.…
Read More Children’s Book Review: Pink is for Boys By Robb Pearlman – Summer Read-to-Learn Series
PINK IS FOR BOYS By: Robb Pearlman Illustrated by: Eda Kaban Published: June 5, 2016 Publisher: Running Press Kids Fiction Your gender doesn’t have to dictate what colors you like. Both of our sons enjoy wearing pink dress shirts or vibrant colored ties. Girls are allowed to choose any color as a favorite, but if…
Read More Books that Came in May 2018
This is my monthly roundup of books that arrived on my shelves in May. I also share a bit of what’s been going on in our family’s lives as well. I am beyond excited for summer and to read again as May was a bit busy for us. Holy moly! I never thought I would…
Read More Children’s Book Review: Mama’s Belly By Kate Hosford
MAMA’S BELLY By: Kate Hosford Illustrated by: Abigail Halpin Published: April 17, 2018 Publisher: Harry N Abrams Fiction Perfect for gifting and reading this Mother’s Day weekend, MAMA’S BELLY shares the curiosity, love, and apprehension of a young girl awaiting the birth of her baby sister. As the older sister hugs, talks, and sings to her…
Read More Book Review: Let Me Lie By Clare Mackintosh
LET ME LIE By: Clare Mackintosh Published: March 13, 2018 Publisher: Berkley Fiction/Suspense LET ME LIE is the third novel by Clare Mackintosh, a former UK detective who uses her background in police work to write thrilling novels. Her newest thriller will leave readers in disbelief as the twists are revealed. Anna is overwhelmed with…
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