Book Reviews, contemporary, fantasy, guest blogger, romance, upper middle grade, young adult

BUTTERFLY INK: An UPPER MG/YA Book Review by Guest Blogger, Georgie Bartlett

Teen reviewer, Georgie Bartlett, gives a thumbs-up review to Lori Keating's, upper MG/YA novel, BUTTERFLY INK.

Uncategorized

WHISPERING THROUGH WATER: Two Reviews of Rebecca Wheeler's Debut Young Adult Novel

In this blog post, I'm trying something new. Teen reviewer Mara Scudder and I both read Rebecca Wheeler's book, Whispering Through Water (Monarch Educational Services, 2023) and we each wanted to share our thoughts about it. Today you get a teen's and a senior's take on a book that is obviously for all ages!MARA'S REVIEWWhispering Through… Continue reading WHISPERING THROUGH WATER: Two Reviews of Rebecca Wheeler's Debut Young Adult Novel

Uncategorized

TWO JAPANESE INTERNMENT GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEWS

 In my search for graphic novels to help me understand the genre, I came across these two books in my local library. Although totally different from each other, they both share the common element of Japanese internment camps during WWII.DISPLACEMENT by kiku hughesThe first page of this YA time travel novel provides a backstory to equip the… Continue reading TWO JAPANESE INTERNMENT GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEWS

Uncategorized

BEHIND THESE HANDS: A Review and Giveaway

I am blessed with amazing writer friends whose stories inspire my writing. This week I am pleased to share BEHIND THESE HANDS by my writing buddy, Linda Phillips. Some of you may remember the cover reveal and when I blogged about Linda's unique path to publication for this book, which is her second novel in verse. Now you can glimpse inside this… Continue reading BEHIND THESE HANDS: A Review and Giveaway

Uncategorized

PICTURING A NATION: A Book Review by Guest Blogger, Elliott Kurta

     A front-seat view of America during the Great Depression, Picturing a Nation by Martin Sandler (Candlewick Press, 2021) presents over one hundred and thirty photographs that give life to our past in a way that appeals to anyone, age notwithstanding . Using photos taken by the Historical Records department of the Farm Security Association, this photographical memoir… Continue reading PICTURING A NATION: A Book Review by Guest Blogger, Elliott Kurta

Uncategorized

THE AGING MACHINE: A Young Adult Book Review by Guest Blogger, Elliott Kurta, and a Giveaway

 Paul Schreyer’s second young adult novel, The Aging Machine, is a science fiction novel exploring the use of the eponymous Aging Machine. Elmore Fishbein, a greedy inventor, has just invented a machine that uses artificial radiation, which mimics the wear and tear of daily life to age its victims. In exchange for fame and a large… Continue reading THE AGING MACHINE: A Young Adult Book Review by Guest Blogger, Elliott Kurta, and a Giveaway

Uncategorized

LIST OF TEN: A YA Book Review and TWO Autographed Giveaways!

Congratulations to Connie Saunders who won THE LITTLE THIEVES audio book from last week's blog and to Rosi Hollinbeck who won DIVA DELORES AND THE OPERA HOUSE MOUSE.                                                                                 ***** Tourette (too-RET) syndrome: a disorder that involves repetitive movements or unwanted… Continue reading LIST OF TEN: A YA Book Review and TWO Autographed Giveaways!

Uncategorized

FREE LUNCH: An Audiobook Review

Congratulations to Connie Saunders for winning THROUGH THE WARDROBE from last week's blog. Here's a tip to win a book. Whenever Connie enters my giveaway, she ALWAYS shares it on social media. This earns her more chances to win a book--and it works! "This book is for every kid. Whether they pay for their lunch… Continue reading FREE LUNCH: An Audiobook Review

Uncategorized

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

Uncategorized

The Wizard's Daughter: A Book Review and Autographed Giveaway

Congratulations to Danielle H. for winning The Smallest Tadpole's War in the Land of Mysterious Waters. ******** If you, or a teenager you know, is a fan of clean science fiction/fantasy, then The Wizard’s Daughter by Jeff Minerd, is a book you should consider. Minerd sets his three-book series, The Sky-Riders of Etherium in a… Continue reading The Wizard's Daughter: A Book Review and Autographed Giveaway