Book Spotlight and Giveaway: The Chronicle of Secret Riven By Ronlyn Domingue
THE CHRONICLE OF SECRET RIVEN Keeper of Tales Trilogy By: Ronlyn Domingue Published: May 20, 2014 Publisher: Atria Books – Simon & Schuster Inc. Fiction This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered. Nearly a year ago, I featured the first in this series, THE MAPMAKER’S WAR. See that post, HERE. Now I…
Read More Children’s Book Review: When I Grow Up I want To Be….in the U.S. Navy
WHEN I GROW UP I WANT TO BE…in the U.S. Navy Noah Tours An Aircraft Carrier Published By: Wigu Publishing Published: April 10, 2014 I absolutely love this series from Wigu Publishing. I have reviewed several of their other books in the series including U.S. Army, Teacher, and Firefighter. In this book, Noah, his sister…
Read More Book Spotlight: Cure for the Common Breakup By Beth Kendrick
CURE FOR THE COMMON BREAKUP By: Beth Kendrick Published: May 6, 2014 Fiction I’m part of a Book Blog Tour for CURE FOR THE COMMON BREAKUP. I have to admit, today was supposed to be a review post, but the days have gotten away from me and I’m not finished with the book yet. So,…
Read More Children’s Book Review: Bitsy Bear By Anne M Jenks
BITSY BEAR A Great Children’s Story and Essential Parenting Tool By: Anne M Jenks Illustrated By: Laura Liberatore Published: April 28, 2014 If there is only one book you read with your child, this one would be it. The dangers of the world can creep into even the most protected communities and families. The best…
Read More Six Ways to Get More Reading in Your Day
Never trust anyone who hasn’t brought a book with them. Lemony Snicket in HORSERADISH I am often asked by friends and family, “How do you read so many books?” I am a busy gal. We have three very active children. Our nights are often spent running to an activity or two. I substitute teach at…
Read More Book Spotlight and Giveaway: The 3-Day Reset By Pooja Mottl
THE 3-DAY RESET Restore Your Cravings for Healthy Foods in Three Easy, Empowering Days By: Pooja Mottl Published: April 15, 2014 This giveaway is no closed. Thanks to all who entered. As part of the TLC Book Tours, today I’m featuring a book to empower you and give you the tools to reset your tastebuds.…
Read More Books That Came My Way in April 2014
I’ve had another busy mailbox this month with a bunch more great books coming my way. I have become very picky with the books I agree to review become my time is limited. So, you can be assured that if a book has arrived in my mailbox, I felt it was going to be worth…
Read More Book Review and Giveaway – The Island of Doves By Kelly O’Connor McNees
THE ISLAND OF DOVES By: Kelly O’Connor McNees Published: April 1, 2014 Fiction This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered . THE ISLAND OF DOVES has already received praise from author Kristina Riggle who states it was “unforgettable” and author Susan Gregg Gilmore states, “It was simply gorgeous.” I will have to…
Read More Book Review: The Other Typist By Suzanne Rindell
THE OTHER TYPIST A Novel By: Suzanne Rindell Published: May 7, 2013 Fiction Rose is a typist in the local police precinct. It is 1923, and Rose records testimonies that no women should have to hear. With Rose’s background as a orphan, being raised by nuns, and having to work hard for everything she has,…
Read More Children’s Book Review: Ten Busy Brownies By Talia Haven
TEN BUSY BROWNIES By: Talia Haven Illustrated By: Sytiva Sheehan Published: November 6, 2013 Talia Haven has gathered ideas from the fairy tale books of my childhood and created a children’s book that teaches counting in a unique way. Through TEN BUSY BROWNIES, we get to see what happens (or as a mom, what I…
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