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Books and literature provide us with a way to escape from the everyday world and into different realms of imagination. They transport us to different times and places, and allow us to explore different cultures and worlds. They also provide insights into the human condition, and can be a source of inspiration and comfort. Books and literature have always been a part of my life. I can remember curled up with a good book on many occasions, whether it was during a rainy day or when I needed a break from reality. I am so grateful for the ability that books have to whisk us away to another time or place, and to teach us something new about the world around us.
**This post contains Amazon affiliate links which will allow me as an associate to earn a small commission on any purchase made through the link of the products I share. This commission in no way changes the pricing of any items for the buyer.** Darkness FallsA.E. Faulkner(Nature’s Fury, #1)Publication date: March 31st 2019Genres:…
An Apparently Normal Person by Bonnie R. Armstrong is a strikingly candid and powerful memoir, delving deep into the author's journey through medical mystery and personal discovery. This exploration begins as Armstrong, a career-focused child advocate, faces a series of baffling physical ailments. Her quest for answers uncovers a shocking childhood trauma, revealing the roots…
Title: The FuryAuthor: Alex MichaelidesGenre: Fiction, Psychological ThrillerPublisher: Michael Joseph Rating: 3.5/5 Hello, dear reader. Alex Michaelides is back with his new thriller, The Fury. Although I had it preordered and delivered at the time of release, it was only now that I could finish reading it hence the delayed review post. Those of you who…
Review: Sweetheart was a fake dating, young adult romance that was smile inducing and will warm your heart. The characters were so easy to love, and the story-line had me finishing this book in less than 24 hours! If you love books that have a fun and flirty vibe, are beyond adorable, and radiat...
Title: Stories of Resilience and Courage: Women Coaches from a Global Community Author: Sheila Hurtig Robertson Genre: Non-fiction / Sports Twenty women coaches from different backgrounds met at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia. The meeting was the first gathering of the Women Coach Internship Programme (“WCIP”), the brainchild of Bruce Robertson, Vice-President…
Author: Georgia Rose Published: March 2024 by Three Shires Publishing Category: Domestic Thriller, Psychological ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A woman abandoned. Her ex now married. How long will she wait to exact her revenge? Betrayal, birth, and bereavement. Dora Smith had faced it all by the age of twenty. Alone, she tracks down her former lover planning to…
In Starting Over, a Father by Choice by Ann Heap, readers are drawn into the lives of Wanda and Randy, a couple whose longstanding relationship since their teenage years faces its toughest test. Heap intricately explores the dynamics of love and commitment through the lens of this pivotal incident that promises to either solidify or…
Title: A Place of Timeless Harmony Author: Curt Eriksen Genre: Literary Fiction A Place of Timeless Harmony is about a couple, Richard and Sofie, who go on a romantic vacation to the African safari. But they are carrying secrets that are weighing heavily on their hearts, and the two realize that no matter how much they hide from each…
In The Invisible Ones, Jaime Grookett delves into a lesser-known chapter of American history, weaving a narrative that exposes the eugenic treatment of women in the 20th century. Although fictional, the novel serves as a poignant reminder of these obscured historical truths. The protagonist, seventeen-year-old Anna Wilson, shoulders the burden of caring for her three…
About Love at First Knight • Avon (May 7, 2024) • Paperback: 384 pages She’s no damsel in distress, and he’s certainly not wearing shining armour. But one knight can change everything… Daisy Hastings has always thought she was born in the wrong era. So when she bags a summer job at the Tower of London helping to run their
Fiction - paperback; Daunt Books; 201 pages; 2021. I have long wanted to read something by Barbara Comyns (1907-1992), an English novelist widely respected and often championed by book bloggers but her work is hard to come by in Australia — unless you want to place a special order. So when I saw Who Was…
Today it's over to Mandie again for her review of A Game of Lies, book two in the Ffion Morgan series by Clare Mackintosh. I've been thoroughly enjoying this series and you can read my review here. Here's what it's all about: Source: Advance Reader CopyRelease Date: 20 July 2023Publisher: Sphere About the Book THE…
Today in the garden I was reading Joyce Cary's The Horse's Mouth and musing on books that have influenced my thinking over the years. Below I have attempted to define the decades of my life by choosing one or two books that characterize the mood and tenor of those times for me personally. Summer in…
In Of Friction, the first installment of S. J. Lee's Altered Earth Series, readers are introduced to protagonist Sam "Valkyrie" Ryan right from the outset. The narrative dives into her complex world as she grapples with her brother's abrupt departure from the military, a budding romance with Miriam, the team's medic, and startling revelations about…
**This post contains Amazon affiliate links which will allow me as an associate to earn a small commission on any purchase made through the link of the products I share. This commission in no way changes the pricing of any items for the buyer.** SweetheartCookie O’GormanPublication date: April 25th 2024Genres: Romance, Young Adult…
Alan Brenham Author Interview When Things Fall Apart follows a Native American woman who is a new homicide detective and encounters antagonistic coworkers leading to her working a murder case on her own. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story? My sister lives in Oklahoma and related an incident to me about…
REVIEWED BY ELIZABETH, 11, NSW Maddy McAllister: Shipwreck Detective (Aussie STEM stars series), story told by Deb Fitzpatrick, Wild Dingo Press, ISBN 9781925893823 Elizabeth received a review copy of this book. Six-year-old Maddy McAllister, a shipwreck detective, started her adventure in Wangi Falls – her favourite place to cool down. But then her parents took…
Gracious Nature by Robert J. Tiess is a thoughtful and evocative exploration of the natural world and its interplay with human experience. Tiess's collection serves as a canvas where nature's grandeur and the human condition are painted with a rich palette of emotions and observations. His verses traverse a diverse landscape, from the microcosms of…
Hello readers! This weeks LTB topic is a juicy one. We are talking about whether an author's behavior decides whether I will read their book. Before we go any further, know these are only my opinions. Please do not attack me if you do not agree with what I have to say. Let’s Talk Bookish…
Steve Waddell Author Interview Valuepreneurs: The New Rules for Building Products, Growing Your Business, and Achieving Your Entrepreneurial Dream gives readers a clear step-by-step plan on how to turn their ideas into a successful venture. Why was this an important book for you to write? Valuepreneurs is a pivotal work, born from my extensive journey…
Book Synopsis “Where is My House?” - A Delightful Journey of Discovery for Kids! Embark on an enchanting journey with Harry, a curious lit...
"In Lypynski's vision, all of the inhabitants of this common land would unite in the land's interests, irrespective of their ancestry, language, faith, or occupation. Oddly enough, this simple and clear-cut plan for surmounting enmity in the multi-ethnic and socially stratified Ukrainian territories engendered even greater enmity." Forgottenness, by Tanja Maljartschuk (translated by Zenia Tompkins)…
Scout's Honor presents a gripping tale of Eddie Kawadsky, who later transforms into Richard Austen, navigating a tumultuous life marked by crime and an urgent quest for redemption. The story opens with a perilous drug smuggling venture in Tijuana, setting the stage for a narrative that is rich in betrayal, ambition, and survival. As Eddie's…
Along Came a Radioactive Spider: Strange Steve Ditko and the Creation of Spider-Man by Annie Hunter Eriksen , Lee Gatlin (Illustrator) DETAILS: Publisher: Page Street Kids Publication Date: August 1, 2023 Format: Hardcover Length: 32 pg. Read Date: April 20, 2024 What's Along Came a Radioactive Spider About? It's right there in the title—subtitle, really,
Title: The City of Stardust Author: Georgia Simmers Page Length: 352 Publication Date: January 30, 2024 Publisher: Redhook Synopsis: A young woman descends into a seductive magical underworld of power-hungry scholars, fickle gods and monsters bent on revenge to break her family’s curse in this spellbinding contemporary fantasy debut. For centuries, generations of Everlys have … Continue reading Book Review: The City of Stardust by Georgia Summers
The Buddies headed up north for their most recent book, into the woods… the North Woods by Daniel Mason. This Pulitzer Prize finalist novel had the Buddies fighting for their lives as their 8th grade reading abilities were really put to the test. It had them chatting about their love of apples, if they believe in ghosts, and Buddy love letters. So, strap in for this one, get your dictionary out, and your trusty ax, as we chop it up with the North Woods.