For more information on the book, click here. Broken Bridges by Roy Kindelberger My rating: 4 of 5 stars I am pleased to be able to tell you about a new, clean young adult book that is written by another great Pacific Northwest author. The book is short, easy to read, and completely appropriate (no profanity and no sex)for the […]

There have been a number of controversial Nobel Peace Prize winners, but this one was pretty intriguing.  On this date in 1986, author and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel won this prestigious prize.  It is quite fitting since he has devoted his life to there not being a repeat of this horrific time in our history. For more information: http://www.pbs.org/eliewiesel/nobel/citation.html http://worldhistoryproject.org/1986/12/10/elie-wiesel-is-awarded-the-nobel-peace-prize […]

Title: Broken Bridges Author: Roy Kindelberger Genre: Children’s middle-grade Publisher: Black Rose Writing (August 21, 2013)   Synopsis:   Twelve-year-old Rey is sent to an old rundown steel town near Pittsburgh, where he has to deal with his aging grandparents, isolated dad, missing mom, bullies, broken bridges, and horseradish sauce. While Rey sits on an airplane bound for Pittsburgh, he […]

The Eggstone Murders by Herbert L. Smith   Book Details: The Eggstone Murders: A Starfire Mystery Genre: Cozy Mystery 1st in Series Published by: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform Release Date: July 13, 2013 Number of Pages: 218 Synopsis A thick-headed sheriff, a young, unsure, wannabe detective, and a savvy older criminal-turned- investigator, are only the beginning of the cast of […]

Synopsis: Life imitating art? That’s Finn Sherlock’s first bizarre thought when she stumbles across a dead body within the Civil War era hiding place inside Sherlock’s Home Mystery Bookstore. Thinking that it’s her gnome-like Uncle Oz costumed to play the part of a fortunetelling druid for ‘All Hallows’ Eve,’ she is relieved when she learns that the hooded figure is […]

Tour Dates:      Oct. 7 – 31st Book Title:       The Romney Family Table: Sharing Home-Cooked Recipes and Favorite Traditions Author:            Ann Romney About the Book Home is where good things happen–and for the Romney family, the heart of the home is the kitchen. In The Romney Family Table, Ann Romney, wife of former Massachusetts governor and presidential candidate Mitt Romney, reflects on […]

  Welcome to the fourth annual Spooktacular Giveaway hop hosted by I Am a Reader, Not a Writer.  She is on amazing book blogger, and I value her leadership in the areas of book giveaway hops, book tours, book reviews, and so much more.  This is a massive hop, and I am going to be giving away something “spooktacular.”  Because […]

I am so very delighted to be a part of the October New Release Giveaway Hop organized by Book Twirps.  I will be giving away a book that has been (or will be) released in the month of October.  I will admit that I struggle with knowing some of the books that are being released this month, but I may […]

Read more about the book and enter the giveaway here. The Princelings of the East by Jemima Pett My rating: 4 of 5 stars First of all, as I was reading this book, I had to keep my daughter in mind. In fact, this would be her preferred genre more than mine, but she was too busy with school to […]

Read more about the book  here. Strangled by Silk: A Poppy Cove Mystery by Barbara Jean Coast My rating: 5 of 5 stars Indeed I couldn’t be happier with this lovely cozy mystery! The setting is perfect. The mystery is fascinating. And if you love fashion, this will be a delectable treat for you. Especially vintage fashion! I never would […]