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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.
The Moon Child | LITERARY TITAN
One night, a baby is left outside a doorway. The parents kiss their child goodbye, leave a note, and say goodbye. The Moon takes great interest in the child and asks the Sun for help. She is watched over by the Sun and the Moon throughout her life and is connected to her birth parents…
FEBRUARY #PICBOOKBC QUESTIONS – Picture Book Book Club
Horray! It is nearly time for the first #picbookbc chat of 2023! I am so excited to welcome back the amazing Jackie French and to celebrate her new picture book 'Diary of a Rescued Wombat'. Celebrating the twentieth anniversary, this is the story of Mothball, one of the world's most famous wombats - and where…
Interview with Author Michael J. Stiehl | Author Anthony Avina's Blog
Tell us a little bit about yourself. How did you get into writing? When I was a kid I fell in love with writing through comic books. I loved stories by Peter David, Alan Moore, Frank Miller, Neil Gaiman and so many others - the 80’s were golden years for writing in comics. Later I…
Free Fiction Friday #285 | Author Unpublished
Hello, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Free Fiction Friday! For those of you who are new to this blog, or who may have missed out on the previous Free Fiction Fridays—every Friday I post an article containing 10 fiction e-books that are 100% FREE on Amazon at the time of posting and an additional…
“The Skeleton Key” by Erin Kelly – Book Review | Fictionophile
Nell Churcher is the protagonist of the story. She lives in London, on a narrowboat without a permanent mooring. She shares her humble abode with fifteen year old Billie, who is the daughter of Nell's former boyfriend. Despite her affluent family, Nell has chosen to distance herself from them and makes her living by selling…
Hello Spain, Goodbye Heart by LoLo Paige blitz with giveaway – Carries Book Reviews
**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.** Hello Spain, Goodbye HeartLoLo Paige(The Wandering Hearts Series, #1)Published…
‘Grand Days’ by Frank Moorhouse – Reading Matters
Fiction - paperback; Penguin Australia; 736 pages; 2018. Grand Days, by the late Australian writer Frank Moorhouse (1938-2022), is the first in a trilogy of (chunky) novels exploring the life and times of Edith Campbell Berry, a young Australian woman making her mark in diplomatic circles on the world stage. First published in 1993, but…
Who Knew? | LITERARY TITAN
Who Knew? is an eloquent collection of poems that capture the emotion of a person at a moment in time in New York City’s history. Each poem is short but impactful. I was astonished to find that each poem conveys a deep meaning with so few works. Each poem is evocative and captures the person’s…
BOOK REVIEW: Breaking All the Rules by Amy Andrews
Review: Breaking All the Rules was a charming, romantic small town romance that was so much fun! With an age gap, steamy scenes, heartfelt characters and all the pie, this book was so easy to devour! Breaking All the Rules was so adorable that I went and added the first book in the Credence, Colorad...
Coercion by Amelia Wilde blitz with giveaway – Carries Book Reviews
**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.** CoercionAmelia Wilde(Controlling Interest, #3)Published by: Dangerous PressPublication date: January…
“Ghost 19” by Simone St. James – Book Review @BerkleyPub #Ghost19 #BookReview | Fictionophile
I've read a few novels by Simone St. James so when I saw this novella on Amazon, I just had to buy it. Of the novels by this author that I have read, "The Broken Girls" is probably my favorite. Set in Upstate New York, the title would suggest it is a ghost story, and…
Northanger Abbey Discussion - The Enchanted Book Club
Hello friends! I always love when we read Jane Austen together and this month was of course, no exception! This was my first time reading the delightful Northanger Abbey which was so witty it had me laughing out loud. Find our discussion questions below and feel free to share your overall thoughts via the comment
The Road Renounced | LITERARY TITAN
The Road Renounced by Kaye D. Schmitz is a historical fiction story that follows the ugly effects of war, following people far from the battlefield. World War I was devasting, and while it's a fictional account, the story tugs at the heartstrings. The story begins with three characters at different places and times. In 2015,…
Book Review: Shadow Walker by Jina Bazzar – One Book More
About the Book: Title: Shadow War Author: Jina S. Bazzar Series: Shadow Walker #4 Publication Date: Jan. 27, 2023 Synopsis: The stakes have risen, and this time, Melaina doesn’t think she can pay the price. Not only is she wanted by every faction, but the Resistance is closer than ever to reaching their goal. Not.…
First Lines Friday! – Becky's Book Blog
First Lines Fridays is a weekly feature for book lovers hosted by Wandering Words. What if instead of judging a book by its cover, its author or its prestige, we judged it by its opening lines? Pick a book off your shelf (it could be your current read or on your TBR) and open to…
Regrets, Love, Sex and Life Lessons | LITERARY TITAN
Regrets, Love, Sex and Life Lessons by Melissa Owens will take you on an evocative and scandalous journey through a series of short stories about relationships and life choices that have expected and unexpected outcomes. This provocative compilation of narratives will be relatable to many and shocking to most. Should you keep quiet about inappropriate…
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