The Promise of Unbroken Straw by Ken Steele Book Review and Author Interview
I’ve always been drawn to novels with country settings. Despite their remoteness, there are a ton of elements to play with and a lot of intensity that can arise from
Category: Book Reviews
Book reviews from indie authors who send me a copy in exchange for honest reviews. Also, reviews of best sellers or new releases. There are also posts linking to books I’ve reviewed for LitPick.
Free by E.B. Roshan Graphic Novel Review and Author Interview
I have a difficult time reading stories about made up worlds. It’s hard for me to visualize the author’s descriptions of its settings and characters, no matter how detailed. However,
Alexander Hamilton’s Wish for Battlefield Glory by C. Behrens Book Review and Author Interview
I’ve always had an interest in history, particularly U.S. History. It’s a very messy and complicated timeline of events that is still, and probably always will be, revised as new
I Know What UFO Did Last Summer by Kevin Garone Book Review and Author Interview
I’ve never been much of a science nerd, but I love space. Even better, I love space from the comfort of planet Earth. So, if I’m presented with a story
When Leaf Let Go by Angie Marie Carlson Book Review and Author Interview
I was one of those kids who grew up afraid of everything. I especially had a hard time with change. Change meant that scary things could be around every corner,
Madame Sorel’s Lodger by Tracy Wise Book Review and Author Interview
When life gets tough, our initial instinct is to want to run away. A change of scenery and a new focus will cure what’s ailing us. But the truth is,
GOOSH by Seth McLane Book Review and Author Interview
I think that people tend to think of readers as nerdy types who don’t want anything to do with physical activity, particularly sports. However, when I was a kid and
Noah Zark by Susan Polk Van Dusen Book Review and Author Interview
Growing up, I had a hard time with change. Even something as simple as my family getting rid of an old car or throwing away old toys could be devastating
Miranda Fights by Gail Ward Olmsted Book Review and Author Interview
As a children’s author and reviewer, I read a lot of picture books and chapter books aimed at readers who are decades younger than I am. And I love every
My Top 10 Books Read in 2024
The end of the year means another roundup of the books I’ve read this year. I got the chance to reread some books on my shelf, review loads of underappreciated
Sophia and Sinclair Get Lost by Colleen Olle Book Review and Author Interview
Conflict can be a tricky element to write in children’s books. You don’t want a conflict to become too scary or intense, but you also need it in order to
The Cat Who Chased Ghosts by Nic Minnella Book Review and Author Interview
A great ghost story needs the perfect mixture of a great setting, great backstory, and clear worldbuilding in order to make it stand out from the countless other ghost stories
WECU Inc. by Rick Stevens Book Review and Author Interview
Some of the best stories in children’s literature are friendship-based, and it’s always interesting to see how those friendships unfold and how the friends work together to solve a conflict.
Home Is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose Book Review
Whenever I review indie books, I find myself being extra gentle in my critiques. Maybe it’s knowing that they don’t have a large team of people to help edit, design,
The Decision/A Novel of Germany by Karen A. Wyle Book Review and Author Interview
There’s a scene in Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans in which his main character, Sammy, is caught crashing his toy trains over and over again, fueled by the fear of having