It is my pleasure to be part of The Writes Reads blog tour for The Meeting Point by Olivia Lara. This was an unexpectedly fun book. Thank you to The Write Reads, Olivia Lara and NetGalley for the copy of this book and the opportunity to review it. I went into the story blind –… Continue reading Book Review – The Meeting Point by Olivia Lara
Category: Book Reviews
Book Review – The Last Bookshop in London
Last month in the Literary Escape Book Club, our destination was London. Our Book of the Month was The Last Bookshop in London by Madeline Martin. This was probably one of our favorite books that we’ve read this year. It seemed to be enjoyed by everyone. It was made even more a favorite after our… Continue reading Book Review – The Last Bookshop in London
Book Review – The Lore of Prometheus
Thank you to The Write Reads and the BBNYA 2020 for the opportunity to read and review this book. I was fortunate to be part of the BBNYA panel team in 2020, but this was not one of the books I read during the year. So, I was happy to be able to read and… Continue reading Book Review – The Lore of Prometheus
4.5 Stars for Real Men Knit by Kwana Jackson
In my quest to read more diversely this year, I came across Kwana Jackson’s books. More specifically, I came across Real Men Knit. What first appealed to me is the title. I’m a big fan of knitting and I typically enjoy books set in a knitting shop or that have something to do with knitting.… Continue reading 4.5 Stars for Real Men Knit by Kwana Jackson
Book Review – Lies Jane Austen Told Me by Julie Wright
I’m a big Jane Austen fan. So, when I find a book either by Jane Austen or about her, I tend to drop everything and read it! Lies Jane Austen Told Me by Julie Wright was just such a book! How could I not read it with a title like that?! So, here’s my book… Continue reading Book Review – Lies Jane Austen Told Me by Julie Wright
Time Travel Romance | A Different Time by Michael K. Hill
I’m a sucker for a good romance! This is my first “time travel romance” that I’ve read. I know that there are several time-travel romance novels that are very popular – Outlander and The Time Travellers Wife come to mind. And while it probably isn’t a traditional time travel romance book because they didn’t actually… Continue reading Time Travel Romance | A Different Time by Michael K. Hill
Cozy Mystery – Plaid and Plagiarism by Molly MacRae
If you are a fan of Scottish detective series or maybe a good cozy mystery then you’ll enjoy Plaid and Plagiarism by Molly MacRae. This is the first in The Highland Bookshop Mysteries series. Overview A murder in a garden turns the four new owners of Yon Bonnie Books into amateur detectives. This cozy mystery… Continue reading Cozy Mystery – Plaid and Plagiarism by Molly MacRae
Dystopian Fiction – Book Review of After the Green Withered
I am so excited to be part of the Ultimate Blog Tour for After the Green Withered by Kristin Ward. It is exciting to be part of something so awesome, but even better, I really enjoyed this book. So, it’s a pleasure to talk it up and share the story! If you’re a fan of… Continue reading Dystopian Fiction – Book Review of After the Green Withered
Jane Austen Retelling ~ Jane of Austin Book Review
Grab your cowboy boots, we’re heading to Texas! If you’re a fan of Jane Austen retellings, then you’ll enjoy Jane of Austin by Hillary Manton Lodge! Jane of Austin is a modern-day Jane Austen retelling of her novel Sense and Sensibility. I am a big fan of anything Jane Austen! Sense and Sensibility is my… Continue reading Jane Austen Retelling ~ Jane of Austin Book Review
Book Review – Brownies and Broomsticks by Bailey Cates
This month in my Book Lover’s Book Club, I introduced the group to a new (to me) book and author. One of our books for the month was Brownies and Broomsticks: A Magical Bakery Mystery by Bailey Cates. Each month our book club “visits” a new destination. And so, one of my main reason for… Continue reading Book Review – Brownies and Broomsticks by Bailey Cates
Book Review ~ The Day the World Came to Town by Jim DeFede
Here’s my book review for The Day the World Came to Town by Jim DeFede. I think like most of us, I remember where I was on September 11, 2001. I was hosting playgroup at our house. About 10 one-year olds and their moms were on their way over to our house. I remember we… Continue reading Book Review ~ The Day the World Came to Town by Jim DeFede
Book Review – We were on a break by Lindsey Kelk
Book Review ~ We Were on a Break by Lindsey Kelk If you are looking for a fun romantic comedy, this one will hit the spot! Reminiscent of that long ago famous line from Friends, “we were on a break“, come check out the fun that happens during this break! So, here’s my book review… Continue reading Book Review – We were on a break by Lindsey Kelk