Book Review: Small Great Things and Shine By Jodi Picoult
SMALL GREAT THINGS A Novel By: Jodi Picoult Published: October 11, 2016 Publisher: Fiction In 2012, best-selling author Jodi Picoult saw a news story about an African-American nurse who was asked be removed from the care of a certain baby due to a request by a white supremacist family. The nurse sued the hospital for discrimination…
Read More Children's Book Review: Sweet Pea & Friends The SheepOver By John &Jennifer Churchman
SWEET PEA & FRIENDS: The SheepOver By: John and Jennifer Churchman Photo Illustrations by: John Churchman Published: December 8, 2015 Publisher: Little Brown Books for Young Readers Fiction I have always been a fan of books about sheep. We raised sheep while I was growing up and my very first pet was Lambie, a sheep…
Read More Book Review and Author Interview: The Matchmakers of Minnow Bay by Kelly Harms
THE MATCHMAKERS OF MINNOW BAY: A Novel By: Kelly Harms Published: August 9, 2016 Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books Fiction/Contemporary Fiction Kelly Harms’ sophomore novel focuses on Lily, an artist, who has lived her life relying on others to clean up her life-messes. Her best friend, Renee, doesn’t seem to have much time for her in her…
Read More Books that Came My Way in September 2016
I can’t believe it’s October. It’s my favorite month of the year! I just turned 44 this week and my husband’s birthday is at the end of the month. I love fall and the changing of the seasons. I love the crispness in the air and watching the leaves change before my eyes. Unfortunately, it…
Read More Children’s Book Review: Ellie’s Fun Day at the Farm By Elle Fair and Marci Fair
ELLIE’S FUN DAY AT THE FARM The Amazing Adventures of Ellie the Elephant By: Elle Fair and Marci Fair Published: April 26, 2016 Publisher: Pacochel Press Fiction The newest addition to Ellie and Pudgy’s adventures takes them to the farm. I have previously shared their adventures to the beach and to school. Ellie the stuffed…
Read More Children’s Book Review: Emily the Astronaut: The Space Case By Colette Omans Nicoletta
EMILY THE ASTRONAUT The Space Case By: Colette Omans Nicoletta Published: February 27, 2014 Publisher: Beaver’s Pond Press Fictional Nonfiction This is one of those great children’s books that tells a fictional story while giving the reader nonfictional information about a topic. In this case, Emily dreams of being an astronaut and being the first…
Read More Books That Came My Way in August 2016
Where did August go? I feel like every night for the past month, I fell into bed and wondered where the day had gone. Most nights I went to bed feeling frustrated because I didn’t get the things done that I wanted to accomplish that day. These same thoughts go along with my reading as…
Read More Book Review: Falling By Jane Green
FALLING: A Love Story By: Jane Green Published: July 19, 2016 Publisher: Berkley Fiction/Romance Romance novels aren’t usually my first choice, but sometimes it is nice to work in a lighter read. After reading the premise of this one, I thought this one might be a bit different. It isn’t your typical love story. It’s…
Read More Books that Came My Way in July 2016
I’ve been catching up on my reading this month, reading four adult books and five children’s books just this month. Not bad since I also have most of my house under construction and am living in complete disarray. Just when I think I can set aside some time to read, something comes up and my…
Read More Children’s Book Review: Cave Kiddos – A Sunny Day By Eric Jay Cash
CAVE KIDDOS: A SUNNY DAY By: Eric Jay Cash Published: February 6, 2016 Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform Fiction As the father of two delayed speakers, Cash wrote this book specifically for children with speech and developmental delays. This book has very few words, but will make children excited about learning to read. The story…
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