Children’s Book Recommendations – Life Lessons Books
From a young age, stories are how we learn about the world. When done right, the conflicts and resolutions that they present stick with the reader and open them up
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.
That The Dead May Rest by Karen A. Wyle Book Review and Author Interview
Some genres carry a certain expectation with them. Readers go in with preconceived notions about the rules and elements to expect in a particular type of story. One such genre
My Top 10 Books Read in 2025
Another year has gone by, and I’ve added dozens of new titles to my Goodreads list. I read less than I have in previous years, and my “did not finish
Children’s Indie Book Recommendations – Plant and Animal Books
Over the years, I’ve reviewed dozens of books and have been asked to review dozens more than I was able to. More often than not, the main characters of these
Bishop by Candace Nola Book Review
Fiction, particularly horror fiction, is all about hypothetical scenarios, and the characters are avatars for the readers who judge their decisions based on the decisions they think they’d make in
Class Action by Gail Ward Olmsted Book Review and Author Interview
It’s no secret that sequels are tough to pull off. Even harder is pivoting a sequel to focus on a minor character from a previous story and creating a conflict
Lava by EB Roshan Book Review and Author Interview
There’s a lot of distrust in today’s world. Maybe we have access to too much information, or maybe we’ve just heard too many horror stories to allow us to willingly
This is Where We Die by Cindy R.X. He Book Review
Teens and slashers are the peanut butter and jelly of the horror genre. Though it’s terrible to hear about real life teen murders, horror fans relish in watching young adults
The Mountain of Dempsey Molehill by Julie Stroebel Barichello Book Review and Author Interview
I’m fascinated by birth order. There is so much about the stereotypes of oldest, middle, youngest, and only children that’s true, especially in large families. The Molehill Family in Julie
At The Ragtag Hotel by Freya Novak Book Review and Author Interview
When I read with my niece and nephew, they often pick out books that contain a lot of repetition and a lot of characters. They think it’s funny when tension
Moon Pies and RC Cola at the Rexall by Kristene Fields Book Review and Author Interview
Growing up, while I did my share of playing, I was always scheming for ways to make money. Whether it was lemonade stands, yard work, or babysitting, I was always
North of Tomboy by Julie A. Swanson Book Review and Author Interview
Growing up, I was known as a “girlie girl,” not because I was particularly feminine or into boys or wearing dresses. It mostly had to do with my shyness, timidness,
Just Another Meat-Eating Dirtbag by Michael Anthony Book Review and Author Interview
Earlier this year, I had to go on a temporary special diet due to health reasons. Knowing it was temporary and that it would keep me out of pain until
No Veggies in Mummy’s Tummy By Kristin Blakely Book Review and Author Interview + Activity Pack Giveaway
When I was growing up, I was one of those kids who had no problem eating their vegetables. Cooked or raw, most vegetables tasted pretty good to me, and if
Mima’s Choices by Rob Clare Book Review and Author Interview
Some days it feels like you’re just going through the motions and everything is running on autopilot. Other days, every decision you make feels like it will not only make