Even though I am not a teacher, nor have I ever really wanted to be one, I really enjoyed “Educating Esmé: Diary of a Teacher’s First Year, Expanded Edition.” The author, Esme Raji Codell (also wrote How to Get Your Child to Love Reading: For Ravenous and Reluctant Readers Alike), wrote this book to chronicle […]
Book Review & Giveaway: "Dancing with Ana" – 3 Winners! (Ends 9/24) – US/Canada
Whether you have a daughter or not, “Dancing With Ana” by Nicole Barker, is a must read. Beth Baxter is a 16 year old whose father has abandoned her a year ago. Now at 15 years old, a girl is young, impressionable, and still struggling to find herself, so Beth is having an extra hard […]
Book Review: "Fearless" by Max Lucado
I am honestly not a religious person, but insight into living as a better person both inside and out is something I am always interested in reading about. I mean I could use all the help I can get and I like to be open-minded and try out new things so even though Max Lucado’s […]
Book Review & Giveaway: "NurtureShock" – 5 Winners! (Ends 9/16) – US/Canada
So I admit it, parenting books do not interest me. I hate being told by others how to raise my children or listening to other un-solicited advice on parenting; however, we (us parents) could all use a little (or a lot) help now and then. I know I often feel like I am the only […]
Book Review: "Faces in the Fire" by T. L. Hines
My favorite genre of books is mystery and genre books, and one of my new found authors is “T. L. Hines.” Maybe you read it, or maybe you missed it, but I reviewed his last book “The Unseen.” (You can read that review here.) Anyways, his current book “ Faces in the Fire” was just […]
Book Review: "Predatoress" by Emma Gabor
I never got into vampire movies or books, I honestly thought it was stupid and not a genre I liked. Then with all the hype about Twilight, I decided to jump on the bandwagon and read it and from there I got hooked. Then I read all the Sookie Stackhouse books, which are the basis […]
Book Review: "Benny & Shrimp" by Katarina Mazetti
I am not much of a romance reader, but this book was just too funny! Called “an offbeat love story” the book “Benny & Shrimp” by Katarina Mazetti is truly an adorable tale of two middle-aged misfits. Let me explain more though, because you may be confused. So first we have Benny, a Swedish country […]
Book Review: "Shelter Me" by Juliette Fay
“Shelter Me” by Juliette Fay, I must admit is not a book I thought I would love. It is a women’s fiction book that is emotional, heartfelt, realistic, and interesting. This 448 page paperback was just released this past December and it is a quick read. The main reason I didn’t think I would like […]
"If Your Kid Eats This Book, Everything Will Still Be Okay" Book Giveaway – 5 Winners US/Canada (Ends 6/24)
The book “If Your Kid Eats This Book, Everything Will Still Be Okay” by Lara Zibners, MD is a great book to have around, that will surprise you how helpful and amusing it is. I received this book to check out before it comes out, and it is very interesting and helpful. With chapters on […]