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Book Blitz: Just A Hat by Shana Khubiar
Just A Hat by Shana Khubiar was just added to the top of my to-be-read pile – this YA coming of age story feels timely and heartwarming, and we’re featuring it on today’s book blitz with Lone Star Book Blog Tours! Read on to learn more about this debut novel and enter the giveaway for a chance to win your own copy! (They’re giving away three of them – yay!) JUST A HATBy SHANAH KHUBIAR Young Adult / Coming of Age / Jewish Fiction / Small-Town Texas / 1970sPublisher: Blackstone PublishingPage Count: 254Publication Date: July 18, 2023 Scroll down for giveaway! SYNOPSIS Action-packed, humorous, and bittersweet, this 1970s-era coming-of-age novel…
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Book Blitz: Magical Elements of the Periodic Table Presented Alphabetically by the Elemental Dragons
Today on the blog, I’m jumping onto the book blitz for this ADORABLE picture book by Sybrina Durant with a title as long as the dragons are cute AND clever! Magical Elements of the Periodic Table Presented Alphabetically by the Elemental Dragons is the perfect way to learn about elements from the periodic table and is fun for all ages! Read on to learn more about this picture book and enter the giveaway for a chance to win your own copy! MAGICAL ELEMENTS OF THE PERIODIC TABLEPRESENTED ALPHABETICALLYBY THE ELEMENTAL DRAGONSMagical Elements of the Periodic Table, Book 2By Sybrina Durant Children’s Picture Book / STEM / Chemistry Publisher: Sybrina PublishingPage Count:…
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Amethyst, The Shallows: Book Review & Blog Hop
Oh, lucky fans of MG/young adult novels, do I have a sweet book for you! Today I’m thrilled to be sharing a review of Kellye Abernathy’s delightful YA book, Amethyst, The Shallows. This story is a sequel to her magical book The Aquamarine Surfboard, which I read earlier this year and reviewed here. Read on to learn more about the story, get my thoughts on the book, and courtesy of Lone Star Book Blog Tours, enter into a drawing to get both books in the series! AMETHYST, THE SHALLOWSbyKellye Abernathy YA / Magical Realism / Coming of AgePublisher: Atmosphere PressPage Count: 296 pagesPublication Date: February 6, 2024 Scroll down for…
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Book review: THE DESK FROM HOBOKEN
I love a good mystery, and have been gravitating towards cozy mysteries lately. The Desk From Hoboken by ML Condike one doesn’t quite have the quirky, lightheartedness that would make me categorize it as a “cozy”, though. Instead, The Desk From Hoboken is a quiet, thoughtful mystery that offers excellent twists and turns and emotions – not at all what I expected, but so much more! Read on to learn more about the book and it’s author, and I’ll share my thoughts as well as a lovely giveaway, courtesy of Lone Star Book Blog Tours. THE DESK FROM HOBOKEN A Genealogy Mystery, #1byML Condike Mystery / Women Sleuths / Forensic…
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FROWNS AND GOWNS Book Blitz!
I’m so delighted to share Frowns and Gowns, a sweet and fun children’s chapter book with all of you – if you have a fairy lover in your life, this book is the FIFTH in her delightful Mischief Series. Read on to learn more about this adorable book and enter the giveaway for the full series! FROWNS AND GOWNS – The Mischief Series, Book 5By AMANDA M. THRASHER Children’s Chapter Book / Fantasy / Fairies Publisher: Progressive Rising Phoenix PressPage Count: 236Publication Date: September 12, 2023 FROWNS AND GOWNS SYNOPSIS Embark on a Magical Adventure with Lilly, Boris, and Jack! Get ready to join Lilly, Boris, and Jack on an unforgettable…
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Book Blitz & Giveaway: The Knotted Ring by Myra Hargrave McIlvain
THE KNOTTED RINGBY MYRA HARGRAVE MCILVAIN Historical Fiction / Family Saga / Historical RomancePublisher: Next ChapterPage Count: 412Publication Date: December 7, 2023 Scroll down for Giveaway! SYNOPSIS Susannah Mobley, expecting a baby by her lover, a slave owned by her family, submits to an arranged marriage to Hezekiah James who is headed to Texas to claim a Spanish land grant. Caught in a series of lies about the origin of a beautiful ring woven from her red hair and the circumstances of her pregnancy, Susannah embarks on the harsh trip to Texas, grieving for her lost love and determined to control her destiny. On the wagon train journey, Hezekiah is…
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New Release Book Blitz: Amethyst, The Shallows
Today I’m with Lone Star Book Blog Tours to celebrate Kellye Abernathy’s newest release, Amethyst the Shallows! I’ll be back next month with a full review, but today, enjoy a sneak peek at this delightful book. It’s the sequel to her Young Adult tale titled The Aquamarine Surfboard, which I absolutely fell in love with. (You can read my review of it HERE!) Read on to learn about this delightful novel with a touch of magical realism – one of my favorite genres for any age. AMETHYST, THE SHALLOWS The Companion Novel to The Aquamarine SurfboardBy KELLYE ABERNATHY Young Adult / Magical Realism / Coming of AgeAtmosphere Press296 pagesFebruary 6, 2024…
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Review: The Aquamarine Surfboard by Kellye Abernathy
I was looking for an engaging, easy read that was positive and bright. The Aquamarine Surfboard by Kellye Abernathy – a young adult magical realism/coming of age story – was just what I needed. Read on to learn more about this book! MY REVIEW OF THE AQUAMARINE SURFBOARD Where to start? As the quote reads, “Age never matters, these things are about bravery and heart” – and that extends to this book as it is a delightful read suitable for for older middle grade, young adult, AND adult readers. I have a deep appreciation for a book that can be enjoyed by multiple ages. Part of the reason for this…
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Spotlight Post! The Third Dawn: From Bethlehem to Golgotha by Thomas J. Nichols
It’s been a while, but I’m back with Lone Star Lit on a “Pop-Up Blog-Hop” featuring Thomas J. Nichols’ updated novel The Third Dawn: From Bethlehem to Golgotha. For fans of inspirational religious & historical fiction, this would make a lovely gift for the upcoming holiday. Read on to learn more about the book, enter in the giveaway, and check out more blogs on the tour! THE THIRD DAWN: From Bethlehem to GolgothaBy Thomas J. Nichols Inspirational Religious Fiction / Historical Fiction Publisher: Nicholson Books Page Count: 212 pages Publication Date: September 14, 2023 Updated version with new dialogue and more detailed descriptions Scroll down for a giveaway! SYNOPSIS Nichols…
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Book Review: The Kindred Spirits Supper Club by Amy E. Reichert
It’s release day for Amy E. Reichert’s latest novel, titled The Kindred Spirits Supper Club! One sign of a really good book is when you pick up the book to check a detail as you’re writing a full review and 45 minutes later you’re feet up on your desk, engrossed in the chapter you’ve found. This is just that kind of book! Read on! I received an advanced copy of the book from Berkley Publishing Group via NetGalley; all opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links that may earn me a commission if you purchase through them. SYNOPSIS MY THOUGHTS ABOUT THE KINDRED SPIRITS SUPPER CLUB I’ve become…
