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LSBBT: The Encouragement Letters by Shanna Spence
I’m always on the lookout for positive, inspiring reads for children/young middle grade readers, and The Encouragement Letters by author Shanna Spence is one such book. Read on to learn more about this historical fiction set during the Industrial Revolution in England, and enter the giveaway below for a chance to win a copy of the book and an Amazon gift card! THE ENCOURAGEMENT LETTERS by SHANNA SPENCE Sub-genre: Middle Grade / Historical Fiction Publisher: Book Liftoff Date of Publication: November 22, 2017 Number of Pages: 180 Scroll down for the giveaway! WILLIAM CROMWELL, at age eleven, knew what it w as like living with new changes. In 1865, Manchester, England…
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Book Review: Old Buildings in North Texas by Jen Waldo
I’m back with another book on a Lone Star Book Blog Tour, and this one is delightfully different. Old Buildings In North Texas by Jen Waldo is a blend of drama and humor, and introduces a truly unique character who will captivate you as she might frustrate you. It’s a story that flows with Waldo’s exceptional prose, so read on for my review and then scroll down to enter in our giveaway. OLD BUILDINGS IN NORTH TEXAS by JEN WALDO Sub-genre: Literary Fiction / Dramedy Publisher: Arcadia Books Date of Publication: April 1, 2018 Number of Pages: 213 Scroll down for the giveaway! After rehab, Olivia, a 32-year-old cocaine addict,…
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You Do You (and Go Buy This Book)
Have I mentioned this? I am in a book. A BOOK. And not only am I in a book, but my daughter Maddie is in the SAME book. (Ok, I’m trying to tamp down my rampant jealousy that she was officially published at 12 when it took me until none-of-your-damn-business years to get published in PRINT.) But that’s okay because I AM IN A BOOK. And it is amazing. And so what we need for our girls right now. Did I mention that it is amazing and I am excited? NO? I didn’t mention I was excited? I AM. If you didn’t deduct it from the big sparkly book…
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Blog Tour and Review: Cowboy Charm School by Margaret Brownley
Today I am bringing you a delightful historical romantic western from Margaret Brownley: Cowboy Charm School is the first in her new series, titled The Haywire Brides. I think you’ll fall in love with Texas Ranger Brett Tucker – I know I’m crushing a little bit. So read on, and be sure to enter our giveaway for a chance at your own copy and a $10 Amazon gift card! COWBOY CHARM SCHOOL HAYWIRE BRIDES, #1 by MARGARET BROWNLEY Sub-genre: Western / Clean Romance Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca Date of Publication: September 4, 2018 Number of Pages: 384 Scroll down for Giveaway! When Texas Ranger Brett Tucker accidentally derails a wedding, he’s…
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Banning Books Silences Stories – Banned Books Week 2018
Banned Book Week 2018 runs September 23 – 29. The 2018 theme, “Banning Books Silences Stories,” is a reminder that everyone needs to speak out against the tide of censorship. Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in schools, bookstores and libraries. Typically held during the last week of September, it highlights the value of free and open access to information. Banned Books Week brings together the entire book community – librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types – in shared support…
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Book Review: The Storm Runner by J.C. Cervantes
Today I’m talking about the just-released middle grade adventure tale The Storm Runner by author J.C. Cervantes. I absolutely LOVED this story – which is the first installation in The Storm Runner series – so I’m happy to know there is more to come, even if I’m already impatient for the next book in the series. I think this is a book that will flying off library shelves as it ticks off a lot of boxes: action and adventure, mythology, fantasy, and it has a pretty great protagonist, too. Review If you are looking for a fantastic, funny, crazy adventure for your middle grade reader, J.C. Cervantes’ novel The…
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Lone Star Book Blog Tour (and Giveaway): The Theory of Happily Ever After
I’m back after a hiatus from writing book reviews (I’ve been reading, reading, reading) and I’m very excited that I get to join up with Lone Star Lit and bring you Kristin Billerbeck’s latest book, The Theory of Happily Ever After. Just the cover makes me happy! I loved this book, so read on to find out what kept me from putting it down (while trying to read more slowly so it wouldn’t end) and then enter the giveaway for a chance to win your own copy, and more! THE THEORY OF HAPPILY EVER AFTER by KRISTIN BILLERBECK Genre: Contemporary Romance Publisher: Revell Date of Publication: May 1, 2018 Number…
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Lone Star Book Blog Tour: Tangible Spirits by Becki Willis
Today I’m joining up once again with Lone Star Book Blog Tours to bring you a great paranormal thriller, Tangible Spirits, by author Becki Willis. We have plenty of fun things planned for this tour (including author videos and a great giveaway) so check out part one of our author video here and be sure to visit other stops on tour for great reviews and to learn more about this book! TANGIBLE SPIRITS by BECKI WILLIS Genre: Paranormal / Thriller / Suspense Publisher: Clear Creek Publishing Date of Publication: May 13, 2017 Number of Pages: 316 Scroll down for giveaway! Reporter Gera Stapleton has a difficult choice to make: write…
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Lone Star Book Blog Tour: Wickwythe Hall by Judithe Little
Why yes, it’s another book blog tour, and one my little historical-fiction-loving heart is a pitter-patter over: Wickwythe Hall, by Judithe Little. Set primarily in 1940 England as Hitler invades France, it presents a view of the war from the perspective of the moneyed – one I’m not as familiar with – as well as a bit of English military history that I was both unfamiliar with and left speechless by. Does that pique your interest? Read on for more (and check out the giveaway!) WICKWYTHE HALL by Judithe Little Genre: Historical Fiction / WWII Publisher: Black Opal Books Date of Publication: September 30, 2017 Number of Pages: 324 *Foreword…
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Bonnie and Clyde Dam Nation Book Release Blitz
Previously on this blog I shared a review of the wonderful novel Bonnie and Clyde: Resurrection Road which offered an imaginative tale of what-if — what if Bonnie and Clyde weren’t actually killed, but instead their deaths were faked and they were asked to assist the government? Sounds wild? The storyline was well thought out and creative, and I was sucked right in…and then left wanting more. Well, my wait is over as the next installment of Clark Hays and Kathleen McFall’s Bonnie and Clyde adventure is here – it is the release weekend for Bonnie and Clyde Dam Nation! Read on for more and follow along on my social media…
