Books are my passion!
Happy Birthday, Little Witch! by Lieve Baeten My rating: 5 of 5 stars Love it! I read this with my preschool-aged granddaughter, and she was smitten. She’d just told me books were “boring” -to which I said, “you’ve just not found the right one yet.” After a brief hunt in our local library, this was her choice, and it was
Read moreThe Bad Seed by Jory John My rating: 5 of 5 stars A Great Story of Coping & Hope This is a cute book to help kids deal with trauma. It helps illustrate healing with the growth of coping as a little seed progresses through natural stages of anger, hurt, isolation, and resentment to come out understanding how and why
Read moreGrigori Rasputin: A Life From Beginning to End by Hourly History My rating: 5 of 5 stars Fast but complete and interesting Rasputin and the Romanovs have always fascinated me. I believe Tzar Nicholas II and his family were truly good people, though misguided at times. However, I’m not certain about the mad monk, and this brief biography doesn’t help
Read moreOtterly into You by Erin Nicholas My rating: 5 of 5 stars Enjoyable Quick & Steamy Romance What a great way to introduce readers to Knox and Fiona. They are incredibly likeable, interesting, and attractive characters. I found them refreshing and original. This story was, clearly, set up to draw you into the heated story of these two protagonists. Just
Read moreClap Back by Nalo Hopkinson My rating: 4 of 5 stars Well written but heartbreaking There was a time when it was Neanderthal vs Cro-Magnon. Today, it sends for many, white vs black. Truth is, it’s always one vs another. The author writes: “Ain’t we people, too? she thought. Wouldn’t freeing us be a step toward freeing all humanity?”The answer
Read moreSunset Distortion: The Pyramid at the End of the World by Paul Bahou My rating: 4 of 5 stars Surprising Read I’m an avid reader, who doesn’t limit my genre. This book is a perfect example of why – it’s a bit of a gem. When I first picked it up, I had my doubts. I love aliens, but space
Read moreWe Travel the Spaceways by Victor LaValle My rating: 4 of 5 stars Original Storytelling With An Ancient Alien Twist What a unique story. I was intrigued by the blend of ancient alien mythology with a modern subculture of the overlooked homeless. This was not at all what I expected, but certainly an interesting read. What I liked was showing
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