Congratulations to Barbara Younger who won Little Sock Makes A Friend from last week's blog.I recently listened to a middle-grade audio book that will delight and entertain both girls and boys. The Good Thieves, by Katherine Rundell is an adventure story with a compelling main character and loyal, believable side-kicks.REVIEWVita Marlowe arrives in prohibition-era New York City with her… Continue reading THE GOOD THIEVES: An Audio Book Review and Giveaway
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The Other Madisons: An Audio Book Review
For those of you who know me and my journey with Half-Truths, you will appreciate that when I heard of Bettye Kearse's book, The Other Madisons: The Lost History of a President's Black Family, I knew I had to read it. Since I am way behind on my to-be-read books, I was fortunate to receive a review… Continue reading The Other Madisons: An Audio Book Review
The Korean War by Bruce Cummings: An Audio Book Review and Giveaway
Congratulations to Danielle Hammelef who shared Stompin' at the Savoy in three places on social media--and won my copy of the book. ****It's been awhile since I've reviewed an audio book… Continue reading The Korean War by Bruce Cummings: An Audio Book Review and Giveaway
American Road Trip: A YA Audio Book Review and Giveaway
Congratulations to Danielle Hammelef who won BREAD FOR WORDS from last week's blog. A word to all of those who also want to win books. Sometimes I run "specials." If you share my post on social media, you'll earn extra chances. That's why Danielle's library is growing. Look for these specials so yours can too!… Continue reading American Road Trip: A YA Audio Book Review and Giveaway
We are All That's Left: A Review and a Great Audio CD for You
Congratulations to Danielle Hammelef who won BLACK GIRLS LIKE ME from last week's blog. ******** I always enjoy sharing amazing books and a young adult author who I'm unfamiliar with. That's what you'll find if you read, or listen to, Carrie Arcos' book, We Are All That's Left (Philomel, 2018). Both narrators, Laura Knight Keating and Elisabeth Rodgers, perform… Continue reading We are All That's Left: A Review and a Great Audio CD for You
The End of the World and Beyond by Avi: A Review and Audiobook Giveaway
Congratulations to Susan Rice who won One Red Sock on last week's blog. REVIEW I'm a pretty big Avi fan, so when I found The End of the World and Beyond in the Recorded Books catalog, I knew it was a book I'd want to pass along. (I heard Avi speak at the SC Reading Association conference… Continue reading The End of the World and Beyond by Avi: A Review and Audiobook Giveaway