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I Need A Starbucks Name
While it’s a bit of a joke how Starbucks tends to butcher people’s names, it happened to me once again. I’m fairly certain I enunciated “JENN” rather clearly in expectation of the possibility, which is worse when you are in a crowded coffee shop. As I chuckled about how Jenn ended up being “Karen”, I contemplated again whether I should give myself a “starbucks name” – something unique yet simple so it could not be misunderstood. After all, I have gone by many names. My given name is Jennifer, but when I was younger, my family called me by “Jenny”. In fact, I was “Jenny” until high school, where in…
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Bonnie and Clyde: Radioactive Book Review & Giveaway
It’s here! Radioactive is the third installment in the Bonnie and Clyde series by Clark Hays and Katherine McFall. You can catch my reviews of the first book Resurrection Road, here and Dam Nation, their second book, here. Thanks to the authors for providing me with an advance copy of the book for review purposes! RADIOACTIVEBonnie and Clyde #3byCLARK HAYS AND KATHLEEN McFALL Genre: Historical / Alternative History / Romance Publisher: Pumpjack Press on FacebookDate of Publication: March 23, 2019Number of Pages: 332 Scroll down for the giveaway! Bonnie and Clyde: Defending the working class from a river of greed. It’s January 1945, the height of World War Two. As the bloody conflict drags…
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Wooing Cadie McCaffrey – Book Review & Giveaway!
WOOING CADIE McCAFFREYbyBETHANY TURNER Genre: Christian Romance / HumorPublisher: Revell a division of Baker Publishing GroupDate of Publication: May 21, 2019Number of Pages: 352 Scroll down for giveaway! After four years with her boyfriend, Cadie McCaffrey is thinking of ending things. Convinced Will doesn’t love her in the “forever” way she loves him, Cadie believes it’s time for her to let him go before life passes her by. When a misunderstanding leads to a mistake, leaving her hurt, disappointed, and full of regret, she finally sends him packing. But for Will, the end of their relationship is only the beginning of his quest to figure out how to be the man Cadie wanted…
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On Wings Of Silence – Book Tour & Guest Post
I love author guest posts, and today’s guest post from Dede Fox, author of On Wings of Silence: Mexico ’68 does not disappoint. In it, she shares her advice for emerging writers. Big fun! Learn more about her book, written beautifully in verse and based on/inspired by the 1968 Tlatelolco Massacre, and enter our giveaway to win a copy of the book and more! Thanks to Lone Star Book Blog Tours and the author for letting me join in this tour; this post may contain affiliate links as well. ON WINGS OF SILENCE:Mexico ’68byDEDE FOX Genre: Historical / Novel in Verse / Literary FictionPublisher: Lamar University Literary PressDate of Publication:…
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The Little Teashop On Main – Book Blog Tour & Review
THE LITTLE TEASHOP ON MAINbyJodi Thomas Genre: Contemporary Literary Fiction / Coming of AgePublisher: HQNPublication Date: May 7, 2019Number of Pages: 336 pages Scroll down for the giveaway! A rainy-day ritual—a tea party between three little girls—becomes the framework of not only their friendship, but their lives. Blonde, curly-haired Zoe is openhearted, kind and free-spirited, and dreams of becoming a famous actor in New York City. Shy Emily struggles with mental health but has the heart and soul of a writer. And Shannon—tall, athletic, strong—has a deep sense of loyalty that will serve her well when she heads off to military college. As Zoe, Emily, and Shannon grow into women—forging…
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Cookbook Review: 20 Recipes Kids Should Know
I must confess, while I’m always happy to see book mail, my equally bookish daughter is tickled when books aimed at her demographic land at my front door. When I received my copy of 20 Recipes Kids Should Know from the authors’ publicists for review*, she quickly snatched it up and was marking recipes she’d like us to try together. *As always, all opinions are my own; this post also includes affiliate links. More on 20 Recipes Kids Should Know The Review 20 Recipes Kids Should Know is a large format cookbook laden with pretty, full-color photos, colorful headings and clear, easy-to-follow steps. 12-year-old author/chef Esme Washburn has broken down…
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Book Review: Silent Lee and the Adventure of the Side Door Key
Today I’m reviwing Silent Lee and the Adventure of the Side Door Key. It is an interesting middle-grade fantasy book with a quirky heroine and equally quirky sidekick. Many thanks to Alex Hiam and Smith Publicity, who provided a copy of the book for review purposes. This post also contains affiliate links. Silent Lee and the Adventure of the Side Door Key is the first entry in author Alex Hiam’s new Silent Lee series. This is a delightful novel with a spunky, resourceful, strong-willed heroine that I believe fans of Harry Potter (and in particular, Hermione Granger) will enjoy. We meet Silent Lee in the attic of her Great Aunt…
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Blog Tour and Review: The Shadow Writer by Eliza Maxwell
To my friends who love a good psychological thriller, pull up a chair while I tell you about author Eliza Maxwell’s newest novel, The Shadow Writer. This story had me on the edge of my seat and definitely had my head spinning, so read on – and be sure to enter the giveaway, too. I was thrilled to get an advance copy from the author and NetGalley for review purposes, and as always, this post contains affiliate links. THE SHADOW WRITERbyELIZA MAXWELL Genre: Psychological Suspense / Domestic ThrillerPublisher: Lake Union PressDate of Publication: May 1, 2019Number of Pages: 348 Scroll down for the giveaway! Every writer has a story. Some…
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Two Great Historical Fiction Novels for Dual-Timeline Fans
I’ve been on a historical fiction kick and I have been seeing out those that have a dual-timeline. Set in different eras of war, The Light Over London and Bellewether are two such books that NetGalley kindly provided me for review AND that I couldn’t put down. Please note, this post contains affiliate links. The Light Over London by Julia Kelly ticked all the boxes for me: World War II fiction, romance, compelling characters – AND I learned something new with the Gunner Girl storyline. There are many parallels between the two women. They share a similarity in that they take on challenges to overcome or escape something. Cara is…
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Kiss & Tell by Luke Murphy
If you enjoy sharp police procedurals and psychological thrillers, you’ll want to pick up a copy of Kiss & Tell by author Luke Murphy, who was kind enough to give me a copy of his book for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions are my own, and this review contains affiliate links. Luke Murphy’s novel Kiss & Tell is perfect for fans of Harlen Coben and Jonathan Kellerman. I really enjoyed the main character, Charlene. She’s a bit of a mess, a feisty rookie cop coping with personal demons and dealing with a bit of an alcohol problem AND the recent murder of her father. Her tough cop persona is balanced…
