I was provided with a complimentary sample of the product for review purposes. Prevagen (pronounced “prev-uh-gen”) is a brain health supplement that was developed by Quincy Bioscience.  It’s purpose is to help improve memory and promote clear thinking. Prevagen’s main ingredient is a new use for a well-known protein called “apoaequorin” which was originally found in a certain species of jellyfish. […]

The Shadow of Atlantis by Wendy Leighton-Porter My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was an absolutely delightful young adult fantasy novel, and throughout most of the book, all I found myself thinking was how much my daughter would relish this book. But amazingly, I enjoyed it, too. As far as I am concerned, that gives even more credence to […]

Making Toast: A Family Story by Roger Rosenblatt My rating: 2 of 5 stars Well, this book was a bit of a disappointment to me. I actually chose it for my “fun read,” and I regretted that choice once I began reading it. I am so glad I was not ever asked to review this. The author may be a […]

Read more about the book here. Blackmoore: A Proper Romance by Julianne Donaldson My rating: 5 of 5 stars If you follow my reviews regularly, you will know my penchant for historical fiction. Add romance, an English (Regency setting), and you have the ingredients for a book that may truly resonate with me. All too often, however, these books are […]

Read more about the book (including the first chapter). Read the author’s interview. Read the guest post by the author. An Amish Country Christmas by Charlotte Hubbard My rating: 5 of 5 stars Have I mentioned that Charlotte Hubbard/Naomi King is my favorite Amish author? If you haven’t heard me say it before, this book just clinched it! While I […]

Again, I have a couple more reviews to share with my readers concerning the Lucy the Dinosaur series.  For more information on the tour, please click here. Lucy the Dinosaur: Learns Opposites by Joey Ahlbum My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is another winning book in this children’s series. Opposites can be a hard concept for children to grasp, […]

After decades of exile, the prophesies are coming true–King Cyrus has declared the Jews may return to Jerusalem. Iddo, a priest, is sure this is a sign of God’s renewed favor. For too long they’ve remained in Babylon, and many, including Iddo’s sons, are losing the faith that sets them apart. And so only a few choose to leave everything […]

I am back again with another installment of Lucy the Dinosaur! Moms and dads looking for the best kids books about summer will love Frederator Books’ newest read out loud children’s ebooks! Inspired by the Olympics, Lucy and her friends have their own summer games. Lucy and her friends choose their favorite wheels—skateboards, scooters, and roller-skates, and race to the […]

About the Author: Joey Ahlbum is an animator and illustrator who has worked on classic shows Clifford’s Puppy Days and Elmo’s World, a Sesame Street production. He has been featured on Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Frederator, and PBS. He lives in Manhattan with his wife and daughter. Visit his website at www.joeyahlbum.com. Connect & Socialize with Joey! GOODREADS   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~   About […]

About the book: The story of “Mary Elizabeth The Spotless Cow” takes us on the journey she travels to figure out how to get the cows at a new farm to like and accept her. While she hopes to find friendship at her new home, instead she learns what it means to be different from everyone else. (Spotless!) Mary Elizabeth […]