Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. Some books come along at a time when I need them the most. Today’s subject Reparenting Myself: A Memoir to My Daughters on Growing Up, Getting it Wrong, and Giving My Best byContinue reading “Reparenting Myself: A Memoir to My Daughters on Growing Up, Getting it Wrong, and Giving My Best Book Review”
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Sunny Side Up Book Review
Children’s books can easily be dismissed as being simple and easy to read. It’s as if adult readers think that every one of them is about lollipops and rainbows (and throw in some aliens, dinosaurs, and horses for good measure). However, not every juvenile title is intended to be that way. Some deal with heavyContinue reading “Sunny Side Up Book Review”
The Riders Book Review
There are some books that I’ve read in which I had a feeling of where it was going, but then, it went in a different direction. Today’s subject, the 1994 novel The Riders by Tim Winton, did just that. At first, I thought it was going to be Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?Continue reading “The Riders Book Review”
The Poisonwood Bible Book Review
Content warning: this review contains a major spoiler alert. Since I started this website, many people have recommended various books that I should read. The one that got the most recommendations from those I’ve known was none other than the 1998 novel The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver. Now that I’ve finally read it, IContinue reading “The Poisonwood Bible Book Review”
Adapt Me Podcast – The Poisonwood Bible
Hi Everybody! Grab your Bible errata and take a trip to the Congo because guest Amy Thomasson from the Women InSession podcast and I talk about how we would adapt The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver on the latest episode of the Adapt Me Podcast! Check it out at this link! My review of The Poisonwood Bible will come outContinue reading “Adapt Me Podcast – The Poisonwood Bible”
Childless Mother: A Search for Son and Self Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Books Forward in exchange for an honest review. Adoption stories have always been compelling to me. Even though I’ve never experienced that myself, I’ve found it fascinating that plenty of people have had a different family from the one that theyContinue reading “Childless Mother: A Search for Son and Self Book Review”
LOY and Beyond Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given an ARC of this book from Stress Free Book Marketing in exchange for an honest review. I have read a handful of books that were the second or latter titles in their series without reading the first one. Some of these like Richville, Another Tale of Travail and Treachery byContinue reading “LOY and Beyond Book Review”
Fiona’s Fury Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given an ARC of this book from Stress Free Book Marketing in exchange for an honest review. Content Warning: this review discusses stalking and abuse. When I read a book, it might take me a while to get into it. Something has to happen to make me invested in the story.Continue reading “Fiona’s Fury Book Review”
The Raven Boys Book Review
I’ve talked about intriguing titles before, but when I came across The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater, I had three thoughts. 1. Who were the Raven Boys? 2. How does one become a Raven Boy? 3. Will they pester me like Bart does with Homer in the first Treehouse of Horror episode from The Simpsons?Continue reading “The Raven Boys Book Review”
Adapt Me Podcast – The Raven Boys
Hi Everybody! Grab your raven and get your psychic readings because returning guest Amanda Garrison from the Fictional Hangover podcast and I talk about how we would adapt The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater and “The Raven Cycle” as a whole on the latest episode of the Adapt Me Podcast! Check it out at this link!Continue reading “Adapt Me Podcast – The Raven Boys”
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