Book Review: The Rent Collector by Cameron Wright
THE RENT COLLECTOR By: Cameron Wright Published: August 27, 2012 **** Survival for Ki Lim and Sang Ly is a daily battle at Stung Meanchey, the largest municipal waste dump in all of Cambodia. They make their living scavenging recyclables from the trash. Life would be hard enough without the worry for their chronically ill…
Read More Book Review: The Christmas Star by Ace Collins
THE CHRISTMAS STAR By: Ace Collins Published: October 1, 2012 **** Robert Reed gave his life for his country in the early days of World War II. His sacrifice was honored when his widow and son were presented with the Congressional Medal of Honor. Each Christmas the final decoration Madge Reed hangs on the family’s…
Read More Book Review: Mr. Breeze By Morrie Richfield
MR. BREEZE By: Morrie Richfield Published: May 25, 2011 *** What if we found out that everything we have ever thought about God and religion was wrong. The history of mankind we have come to accept as fact is also wrong. We are all about to find out the truth about ourselves, our religions, and…
Read More Book Review: Before the Scarlet Dawn By Rita Gerlach
BEFORE THE SCARLET DAWN Daughters of the Potomac #1 By: Rita Gerlach Published: February 1, 2012 **** In 1775, Hayward Morgan, a young gentleman destined to inherit his father’s estate in Derbyshire, England, captures the heart of the local vicar’s daughter, Eliza Bloome. Her dark beauty and spirited ways are not enough to win him,…
Read More Book Review: The Road to Mercy by Kathy Harris
I am featuring a new Christian Fiction novel. If you are struggling with your faith, how to get through some trials and challenges, or wondering if God is even hearing your prayers, this book is for you. Even though it is a fictional story, the message is real. THE ROAD TO MERCY By:…
Read More Book Review: Reflected in You by Sylvia Day
REFLECTED IN YOU A Cross Fire Novel By: Sylvia Day Published: October 2, 2012 *** Warning: The following review may not appeal to everyone who reads my blog. Gideon Cross. As beautiful and flawless on the outside as he was damaged and tormented on the inside. He was a bright, scorching flame that singed me…
Read More Book Spotlight: Better Than Chocolate by Sheila Roberts
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CHOCAHOLIC It’s mid-morning. Breakfast is over (a nice, nutritious one), and little Sheila is sitting at her computer, writing away. Where was I going with this scene? Do I need this scene? This needs to be better. I can’t think. I know what I need: some chocolate to…
Read More Book Review: Wonder By R.J. Palacio
WONDER By: R.J. Palacio Published: February 14, 2012 **** I won’t describe what I look like. Whatever you’re thinking, it’s probably worse.August (Auggie) Pullman was born with a facial deformity that prevented him from going to a mainstream school—until now. He’s about to start 5th grade at Beecher Prep, and if you’ve ever been the…
Read More Book Review: Home Front by Kristin Hannah
HOME FRONT By: Kristin Hannah Published January 31, 2012 ***** In her bestselling novels Kristin Hannah has plumbed the depths of friendship, the loyalty of sisters, and the secrets mothers keep. Now, in her most emotionally powerful story yet, she explores the intimate landscape of a troubled marriage with this provocative and timely portrait of…
Read More Story Time – If You Take A Mouse To School by Laura Numeroff
This morning I kicked off another year of Story Time at our local library. This is one of my favorite things to do and I am so glad I have the time to do it and the kids to offer it to. Today we had four kids from ages 1 1/2 – 4 years old…
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