*I know that some are adaptations and original movies, but that’s besides the point. Holy moley! I’m now approaching my 200th review. I’ve enjoyed posting these reviews for the last six years, and to meet that milestone means so much to me. I’m also glad that I’ve expanded what I evaluate. I plan on continuingContinue reading “199 Books* Ranked From Worst to Best”
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Cancer Moon: How I Survived the Best Years of My Life Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Books Forward in exchange for an honest review. It’s been a long time since I read stories that were written in an informal manner. The ones penned by John Marszalkowski were so good that I wanted to look at some more.Continue reading “Cancer Moon: How I Survived the Best Years of My Life Book Review”
Interview with Bari Beckett
Full disclosure: this interview was recorded at the Bloomfield Township Public Library in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and has been edited for clarification. Hello Everybody, We have something special on Book Reviews by a Chick Who Reads Everything today. Our guest is the author of the book Big Love. Please welcome, Bari Beckett. Bari: Hello! ThankContinue reading “Interview with Bari Beckett”
Big Love Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. In all my years of reviewing books, there’s one thing that I haven’t done before, and that’s crying while reading. I don’t get super emotional most of the time, but when I do,Continue reading “Big Love Book Review”
Reparenting Myself: A Memoir to My Daughters on Growing Up, Getting it Wrong, and Giving My Best Book Review
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”
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”
Interview with Suzette Mullen
Full disclosure: this interview has been edited for clarification. Hello Everyone, We got something special for you all on Book Reviews by a Chick Who Reads Everything today. We have a guest who is the author of the new memoir The Only Way Through is Out, a book coach, and who works with LGBTQ+ nonfictionContinue reading “Interview with Suzette Mullen”
The Only Way Through is Out Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Books Forward in exchange for an honest review. Ever since I read Late Bloomer: Finding My Authentic Self at Midlife by Melissa Giberson, I have been curious to read more LGBTQ+ related stories. What I didn’t realize is that there areContinue reading “The Only Way Through is Out Book Review”
Our History Has Always Been Contraband: In Defense of Black Studies Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a copy of this book from Coriolis Company in exchange for an honest review. Ever since I read White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo, I have been seeking out resources and stories regarding racism and the marginalized experience. I’ve alwaysContinue reading “Our History Has Always Been Contraband: In Defense of Black Studies Book Review”
Top 3 Best and Worst Books* of 2023
Hi Everybody!! While today is not quite the last Monday, the next two are Christmas and New Year’s Day. This means that I’ll be off for the next two weeks, so this will mark the last post of the year! Let’s celebrate it with the 4th annual year-end countdown of books* I reviewed in 2023!Continue reading “Top 3 Best and Worst Books* of 2023”
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