Children’s Book Review: Miss Pinkeltink’s Purse By Patty Brozo
MISS PINKELTINK’S PURSE By: Patty Brozo Illustrated by: Ana Ochoa Published: December 4, 2018 Publisher: Tilbury House Publishers Fiction Everyone in town seems to know Miss Pinkeltink and her bulging purse. She takes it everywhere and it is so big, it tends to knock over people or things and even smashes things. People were…
Read More Book Review: In Dog We Trust By Beth Kendrick
IN DOG WE TRUST Black Dog Bay #5 By: Beth Kendrick Published: January 8, 2019 Publisher: Berkley Fiction/Contemporary Fiction The fifth book in the Black Dog Bay series set in the idyllic town of Black Dog Bay, Delaware is just as delightful as the others, if not more so. Kendrick brings back some of the…
Read More Quick Lit: Mini Reviews of Some Recent Reads – Jan 2019 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 Books that Came My Way in December 2018
This is my monthly roundup of books that were added to my shelves in the last month. I also share an update with you on other things going on in my life. Oh, December….you always fill my heart with joy but the days go by much too fast. There was so much to enjoy in…
Read More Favorite Books of 2018 – A Top Ten and Some Fun Reading Stats
I’m always amazed when I look over the list of books I read in a year. Every year the number seems to get bigger, the type of reading becomes more diverse, and a few favorites always stand out. In 2018, I read 132 books. That is the highest ever for me. But, I’ve also been…
Read More Book Review: The White Christmas Inn by Colleen Wright
THE WHITE CHRISTMAS INN By: Colleen Wright Published: October 23, 2018 Publisher: Howard Books Fiction If you are someone who counts down to Christmas by watching Hallmark Christmas movies, then curl up with this book! I always like to read a heartwarming story set during Christmas over the holidays. I was thrilled to…
Read More Quick Lit: Mini Reviews of Some Recent Reads – November/December 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…
Read More Book Review: The Water Diviner and Other Stories by Ruvanee Pietersz Vilhauer
THE WATER DIVINER AND OTHER STORIES By: Ruvanee Pietersz Vilhauer Published: October 15, 2018 Publisher: University of Iowa Press Fiction/Short Stories I was thrilled to have the opportunity to read another book published by the University of Iowa Press. I love sharing good things happening in our state and even though this author…
Read More Children’s Book Review: Operation Clean Up Day By Jason Tucker #12DaysofClinkStreet
I’m thrilled to participate in the 12 Days of Clink Street Blog tour today. There are so many wonderful blogs hosting all kind of books for adults and kids throughout these twelve days. Be sure to check them out all the stops on the tour through the links at the bottom of this post!…
Read More Children’s Book Review: Mrs. Claus Takes the Reins By Sue Fliess – Books as Gifts
Books make the best gifts. I may be a little biased, but I love giving books as gifts. I think they offer a personal connection. You are either saying, I loved this book and I think you will too. Or, I know you love cats, science, history, etc so I thought this would be a…
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