Full disclosure: I was given an ARC of this book from SparkPoint Studio in exchange for an honest review. During the daytime, I’m an archivist. I help people find research material for their projects, especially about their ancestors. There are some people who have discovered so much about their families that they have written genealogyContinue reading “Anneke Jans in the New World Book Review”
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Top 3 Best and Worst Books* of 2025
Hi Everybody!! Today is the last Monday of the year! You know what that means? It’s the 6th annual year-end countdown of books* I reviewed in 2025! *This also includes movies. For those who don’t know. I’ll pick 6 titles for this list – 3 for the best and 3 for the worst! Now, IContinue reading “Top 3 Best and Worst Books* of 2025”
Interview with VoyageMichigan Magazine Part 2
Hi Everybody, I wanted to let you all know that I was interviewed for VoyageMichigan Magazine recently for a second time! For those who don’t know, they focus on promoting small businesses, independent artists and entrepreneurs, and local institutions in Michigan. It was an amazing experience sharing my personal story along with what I thinkContinue reading “Interview with VoyageMichigan Magazine Part 2”
Defector in Paradise Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Author Marketing Experts in exchange for an honest review. When people think of political action thrillers, they usually bring up Brad Thor. He has a great blend of suspense and political intrigue due to his experience in the Department of HomelandContinue reading “Defector in Paradise Book Review”
The Stonekeeper Book Review
When I became a Children’s Librarian, I was more exposed to juvenile books than ever before. Some were happy, some were sad, and some could be scary. It’s perfectly alright to have the latter kinds of books for kids as long as they know what they’re getting into. In fact, I found a graphic novelContinue reading “The Stonekeeper Book Review”
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket Book Review
There are plenty of books that have been cited as an influence to other works. However, what people don’t realize is that any material can inspire other stories, regardless of how good or bad it is. An example of this is Edgar Allan Poe’s only novel The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket publishedContinue reading “The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket Book Review”
249 Books* Ranked From Worst to Best
*I know that some are adaptations and original movies, but that’s besides the point. Wow! I’m now approaching my 250th review. I’ve been grateful to have this website and to review books and movies of many kinds. I plan on continuing to post reviews as long as possible. Just like before, I will rate eachContinue reading “249 Books* Ranked From Worst to Best”
Interview with Patricia Leavy
Hello Everyone, We have something special for you all on Book Reviews by a Chick Who Reads Everything today. We have award-winning author Patricia Leavy on today. She is the author of the new book Cinematic Destinies. You can see my interview with her down below. Emily: What inspired the “Red Carpet Romance” series? Patricia: ItContinue reading “Interview with Patricia Leavy”
Cinematic Destinies Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given an advance reader’s copy of this book from SparkPoint Studio in exchange for an honest review. Romance novels can be predictable. I’ve talked about this in my review of I Owe You One by Sophie Kinsella. However, it’s not inherently a bad thing. Sometimes, readers want feel-good stories to balanceContinue reading “Cinematic Destinies Book Review”
What’s Yours is Mine Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given an advance reader’s copy of this book from SparkPoint Studio in exchange for an honest review. I spent six years taking dance classes while growing up. I took two years of ballet, jazz, and hip-hop. It was a lot of fun, and I enjoyed every second of it. I didn’tContinue reading “What’s Yours is Mine Book Review”