Tour Schedule   The Christmas Train In this children’s picture book, President Thomas S. Monson recounts a Christmas memory from his childhood. As a boy, he yearned for an electric train. To his delight, on Christmas morning he got exactly that a train that operated through the miracle of electricity. Then he noticed a second train that his mother had […]

Tour Schedule Kirby Puckernut and the Christmas Surprise Kirby Puckernut is Santa’s cleverest little elf. While dreaming up marvelous toys for good girls and boys, Kirby has his best idea yet – a real elf in every home, all through the holidays, spreading Christmas Magic Santa finds the perfect family and allows Kirby to serve as the test elf for […]

Through the Oracle’s Mist by Aedan Byrnes ~~~~~~~~~~~~~   BLURB:   In the blackest night, with the moon and stars to guide him, she would always be there waiting…   Cyrenna thought she died the day she watched Tynan and his brothers jump through the banishment portal in an act of solidarity with Rigor. Little did she know, it would […]

Inferno of Love (Hometown Heroes #2) by Allie Boniface       Quick Facts                                         Expected release Date: January 2014                   Genre: Contemporary Romance                              […]

I have two children’s book reviews for you today from the same talented author–Julia Dweck. Mr. McGranimals is no ordinary zookeeper and Zippity-Zoo is no ordinary zoo. A day at the zoo turns into a magical adventure for young Ryan when he finds out that the visitors can turn into any creature they choose. When Ryan wishes to become a […]

Finally getting caught up.  I am still reading.  I don’t have the exact count here, but I will by the end of the challenge. Today’s challenge is the Twitter Synopsis Challenge. You will pick any book that you read in 2013, and describe the book using only 166 characters. You may do this on any social site, but make sure you leave a […]

I am about a day behind but will get caught up today.  Today is the Seasonal Challenge.  Here’s what I need to do: Dec 14 Seasonal Challenge Recommend a book good for a snow day Recommend a book good for a rainy day Recommend a book good for a beach day Recommend a book good for a spooky night I […]

The December New Release Giveaway Hop is hosted by Book Twirps & Refracted Light Reviews.  This is your chance to check out new releases for December 2013 and pick yourself one! I’m going to do this one a little differently.  You will be surprised.  You can give me ideas about what book or books you might like, but I will […]

I’m playing catch up on these posts.  I forgot to do the one for the 13th, so here it is!  I did finish another book in my challenge:  The Reluctant Widow. Okay, this one was pretty easy.  What is my favorite movie based on a book?  I’m going to have to say Catching Fire.  But there are so many!  I […]

I have finally read another book for my 2013 Just For Fun Challenge. Stepping into the wrong carriage at a Sussex village, Elinor Rochdale is swept up in a thrilling and dangerous adventure. Overnight the would-be governess becomes mistress of a ruined estate and partner in a secret conspiracy to save a family’s name. By midnight she is a bride, […]