Doctor Frank Enstein by C.A. King My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the second book in the Doctors of Eastport General series. It is written by a different author than the first book as each one is written by a different writer. I like that idea because you get a view from the […]
Streets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was written by a new author to me, so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from her. What I found is another great author I will be looking to read more of. This is an adventurous young adult story that takes […]
Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions by Kimberly Mullins My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the fifth book in this fantastic series by this author. Just as with the previous books, I loved this one as well. Another book I could not put down. I love how the author continues to weave the historical facts […]
Manipulator’s War by Elise Carlson My rating: 4 of 5 stars A new author to me I was not sure what to expect from this young adult book. What I got was a realistic book I could not put down. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It is very inclusive and not did not exclude anyone based […]
A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small My rating: 5 of 5 stars Written by a new author to me I was not sure what to expect when I picked this book up to read. Let me just say that I was not disappointed. This is an enchanting story about a magical […]
The Veil of Corruption by C.B. Lyall My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the second book in this magical young wizard sequel, and I loved this book as much as the first one. I love how the author makes these stories her own and they are so different than other YA wizard book […]
What I Wish I’d Known: For Writers: 100 Authors Reveal What They Wish They’d Told Their Younger Selves by H. D. Thomson My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a book written for writers and readers aspiring to become writers. I have always thought about writing an autobiography so I thought this would be […]
Loretta’s Caterpillar by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the third book in the wonderful science series by this author that I have read. Just as the previous two books were, this was just as educational and filled with facts and details about caterpillars. I love how she incorporates the tiniest […]
True Colors by Krysten Lindsay Hager My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book is the first in a series by one of my favorite young adult authors. Wow did this book bring back some old school memories. In fact, I would highly recommend adults read this book because you will laugh and cry at […]
The Muffin Shop Murder: A Delilah Crumbworthy Mystery by Holly Tierney My rating: 4 of 5 stars What a wonderful cozy little mystery surrounding a muffin shop written by a new author to me. Not sure what to expect I picked this book because of the cover. It did not disappoint. I found it to […]
Amaleigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is another great story in the Amaleigha series. She is such a dreamer and inspirer and this time she’s helping inspire nature to her community. Once again, the writer did such a great job of not only telling a story […]
Grace Under Fire by Jennifer Raines My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is book number two in The Anderson Sisters series, and it was just as perfect as the predecessor. The protagonist makes you root for her to win. She has been through so much heartache and pain that I found myself an emotional […]
Caspian’s Unbirthday by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the third book in the wonderful children’s series of the Invisible Magic Wand. Once again, the writer has done an amazing job telling the story of the next birthday gift given to Caspian by his grandfather. This one involved a pair of […]
A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was written by a new writer to me, so I was not sure what to expect. A friend recommended it after she read it and I am so glad that she mentioned it to me. It was highly enjoyable […]
Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is an adorable children’s story about a returning to school. And like most kids, she is excited but scared at the same time. I love that the main character an animal with a great imagination of being a pirate. […]
My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats My rating: 5 of 5 stars I loved this book from the first chapter and could not put it down. The author truly pulled at all my emotions with this story. I was mad, sad, confused, annoyed, and eventually satisfied with the ending. I got a very “The Wedding […]
Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars What a wonderful, entertaining, and educational story this is. I have never been a fan of bees because I have been stung many times, but this book did provide me with knowledge to help appreciate bees and what they do for our […]
Things are Shaking by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the next book in the “Invisible Magic Wand” story, and I found it to be just as cute as the other stories have been. I love that this gives children the opportunity to use their imagination to figure out how to […]
Whispers in the Waters by Sarah Chislon My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book was written by a new author to me, so I was not sure what to expect. I picked it up because I though the cover was beautiful and had a cat on it. What I found inside was a remarkable […]
Delicious Death by Byrd Nash My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is book number two in the wonderful Chalamet Ghost Mysteries series and after reading the first book I could not wait to get my hands on this one. Oh, my goodness, IT WAS BETTER THAN THE FIRST BOOK! I could not believe it. […]
Super Enemies by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a story detailing your typical brother/sister relationship at an early age. I loved it and I laughed the entire time. This reminded me of myself honestly. As the oldest child I was always the one that sabotaged anything my siblings did. And […]
Freedom Rings: Book Three of The Circle by Brenda Hardwick My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is book three in the fantasy series by this author. I have fallen in love with this series and could not wait to get my hands on this book. While these can be read as stand-alone stories, I […]
Married Blind: A Marriage of Convenience Hollywood Romance by Morgana Bevan My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the second book in this series from an author I am quite familiar with as I try to read all her books. Since I started reading her books I have found that I cannot put them […]
Falling Home by Libby Kay My rating: 5 of 5 stars I loved this book from the beginning to the end. I cannot wait to read more of this story. This story is filled with love and laughter and pulled on my heartstrings so much. I could totally relate to leaving your hometown and returning […]
Murder on oak street by I. M. Foster My rating: 5 of 5 stars As a fan of murder mysteries, I had to give this book a read when I saw it at the local library. I am so glad that I did. Wow was this a whodunit book. There were so many plot twists […]
Kamana Wanalaya for the Holidays: A Grinchy/Sunshine Holiday Romance by Susan Renee My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was a book from a new author to me, so I was not sure what to expect. However, I loved the title and cover of the book because it made me think of the “Mele Kalikimaka” […]
Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? : Fun pirate story that encourages imaginative and creative thinking. Ages 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade. by Kim Ann My rating: 5 of 5 stars Another lovely children’s story that is filled with rhymes and illustrations about pirates. I loved it. While I have never considered where […]
Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt My rating: 5 of 5 stars What an adorable story! I loved everything about this book. Not only did it teach kids, and adults, a lesson regarding how to get book boxes set up in your neighborhoods, but I loved that it also included other ethnicities as […]
The Sneaky Kitten: Invisible Magic Wand Book Four by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars As a cat lover, or should I say crazy cat lady, I am always looking for books about cats. Especially children’s books that I can give as gifts. This was no exception when I saw the cover. Initially […]
Malayeka by Brooke May My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the third book in this series and just as the previous two, I was in love by the end of the first chapter. The author did an excellent job keeping you from wanting to put this book down. She did a phenomenal job […]
