book review
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A Vote Is A Powerful Thing by Catherine Stier – Book Blitz & Giveaway
There couldn’t be a more perfect time for this picture book and it’s sweet, colorful illustrations. A Vote Is A Powerful Thing is the latest release from author Catherine Stier, whose other delightful and inspiring picture books include If I Were President and If I Ran for President. Learn more about the book and enter the giveaway for a fun bundle of Catherine Stier picture books, gift card, patriotic socks, and more! A VOTE IS A POWERFUL THINGBy CATHERINE STIERIllustrated by Courtney Dawson Children’s Picture Book / American Historical Fiction / Elections and Voting Ages 4-7 Publisher: Albert Whitman and CompanyDate of Publication: September 1, 2020Number of Pages: 32 Scroll down for the giveaway! Callie…
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Missing Travel? 4 Books To Soothe Your Wanderlust
I love to travel because I think you learn as much about yourself as you do the place you visit. I’m longing to travel but not quite ready to venture too far with the ‘rona lurking. Instead of packing my bags, I’ve been pouring myself a glass of wine and settling into a comfy chair in a shaded part of my patio, living vicariously through characters in books. Today I’m sharing four books where the main characters venture abroad, and in the process, push themselves out of their comfort zones! The Little Bookshop on the Seine, Paris Is Always A Good Idea, 13 Little Blue Envelopes, and Eighty Days to…
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Airborne by DiAnn Mills – Book Blog Tour Review & Giveaway
Today I’m back with Lone Star Lit and another fast-paced Christian thriller from DiAnn Mills. Airborne is a gripping tale about a deadly virus that is released on an airplane. I was provided an advance copy of the book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own. AIRBORNEbyDiANN MILLS Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense Publisher: Tyndale House PublishersDate of Publication: September 8, 2020Number of Pages: 400 Scroll down for the giveaway! Heather Lawrence’s long-awaited vacation to Salzburg wasn’t supposed to go like this. Mere hours into the transatlantic flight, the Houston FBI agent is awakened when passengers begin exhibiting horrific symptoms of an unknown infection. As the virus quickly spreads and…
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Past Due Book Review: Wilder Girls by Rory Power
When I wrote my review of Rory Power’s second novel Burn Our Bodies Down, I made a disappointing discovery. I hadn’t finished my review for her debut novel Wilder Girls here on the blog! In spite of how I shouted my love of it to the world on social media, I hadn’t finished the review here. Obviously, I’m rectifying this right now, because holy crap, this was a great book! Under the heading of better late than never, here’s my review, and if you haven’t read it yet, you should. Disclosure: This post contain some affiliate links that may earn me a commission if you purchase through them. The Book:…
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The Secret of You And Me by Melissa Lenhardt – Book Blog Tour and Giveaway
I’m back with Lone Star Book Blog Tours and another engrossing tale by Melissa Lenhardt. The Secret of You and Me was nothing like I expected and entirely engrossing. Read on to learn more about author Lenhardt’s first venture into the women’s contemporary fiction category and enter the giveaway! I was provided a copy of the book via NetGalley; all opinions are my own. THE SECRET OF YOU AND MEbyMELISSA LENHARDT Genre: Women’s Fiction / Romance Publisher: Graydon House (Harlequin)Date of Publication: August 4, 2020Number of Pages: 352 Scroll down for the giveaway! True love never fades—and old secrets never die . . . Nora hasn’t looked back. Not since she fled Texas…
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Book Review: Vanessa Yu’s Magical Paris Teashop by Roselle Lim
I love a book with a good story, an engaging main character, and a touch of magic. Roselle Lim’s debut novel Natalie Tan’s Book of Luck and Fortune was a delight, and her sophomore effort – Vanessa Yu’s Magical Paris Teashop – did not disappoint. I received an advance copy of the book from Berkley Publishing Group via NetGalley in exchange for an unbiased review. All opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate links. Synopsis: My Review: As I mentioned above, I adored Roselle Lim’s debut book, and this book ticked all the boxes as well! This is a light, magical book about finding your own way (despite…
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Book Review: Burn our Bodies Down by Rory Power
I was so blown away by Rory Power’s debut book Wilder Girls that I jumped at the chance to read an advance copy of her second novel, Burn Our Bodies Down. While they both have VERY different feels, the author’s skill at world building and creating atmosphere is evident in both – and like her first novel, this one left me a little speechless and off-kilter. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing a copy of the book; all opinions are entirely my own. This post contain some affiliate links that may earn me a commission if you purchase through them. Synopsis My Thoughts on BURN OUR BODIES DOWN…
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Review: A Delightful Little Book on Aging by Stephanie Raffelock
A DELIGHTFUL LITTLE BOOK ON AGINGbyStephanie Raffelock Confession time: I wasn’t sure whether I should be flattered or insulted when asked to review a book on aging, but after reading Stephanie Raffelock’s little book, I will admit that A Delightful Little Book On Aging lives precisely up to its name! Read on to learn more about this tiny tome and enter the giveaway to for a chance to win your own copy. My copy was provided by the author via Lone Star Book Blog Tours; all opinions are my own. A DELIGHTFUL LITTLE BOOK ON AGINGbyStephanie Raffelock Genre: Inspirational / Spiritual / Essays / Self-HelpPublisher: She Writes PressPublication Date: April 28,…
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Book Review: Grown-Up Pose by Sonya Lalli
I really enjoyed Sonya Lalli’s first book, The Matchmaker’s List, and so I have been looking forward to reading Grown-Up Pose. I think I enjoyed Grown-Up Pose even more! This is a story of one woman’s journey of self-discovery. Let’s get this out of the way: the blurb for Grown-Up Pose is a little misleading. From the blurb, you might think this is about a woman who owns a yoga studio, but the studio itself doesn’t much come into play until the last bit of the plot. It’s everything that happens with Anu before and after the studio purchase that really makes the story. So Anu is a woman who…
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Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe by Heather Webber
I absolutely fell in love with Heather Webber’s recent novel Midnight at the Blackbird Café. It’s magical, layered, whimsical, and moving, with fabulous characters and a well-imagined setting. Read on to find out WHY this book has captured my heart. Many thanks to NetGalley for providing me with a digital ARC of the book; all opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links. That means if you click on my link and buy something, I might earn a small commission from the advertiser at no additional cost to you. My Thoughts on Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe Midnight at the Blackbird Café is a magical book (and not just…
