Laura's Books and Blogs

The Mountain of Dempsey Molehill by Julie Stroebel Barichello Book Review and Author Interview

Laura - Oct 6, 2025 0

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

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At The Ragtag Hotel by Freya Novak Book Review and Author Interview

Laura - Sep 29, 2025 0

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

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Moon Pies and RC Cola at the Rexall by Kristene Fields Book Review and Author Interview

Laura - Sep 22, 2025 0

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

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North of Tomboy by Julie A. Swanson Book Review and Author Interview

Laura - Sep 8, 2025 1

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,

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Just Another Meat-Eating Dirtbag by Michael Anthony Book Review and Author Interview

Laura - Aug 25, 2025 0

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

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No Veggies in Mummy’s Tummy By Kristin Blakely Book Review and Author Interview + Activity Pack Giveaway

Laura - Aug 18, 2025 0

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

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Mima’s Choices by Rob Clare Book Review and Author Interview

Laura - Jul 28, 2025 2

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

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Icy Secrets, Scandalous Lies by Sharon Kay Book Review and Author Interview

Laura - Jul 14, 2025 0

We all know someone who has trouble follow them wherever they go. When trouble is their bread and butter, though, they welcome it with open arms. Sharon Kay’s heroine, Michelle

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The Hidden Diary by Cassandra O’Sullivan Sachar Book Review and Author Interview

Laura - Jun 30, 2025 0

As a kid in the early 90s, I loved borrowing paperback chapter books from the local library and devouring them over the course of a few days. Kid mystery books

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Aroughcoune by Mark Berton Book Review and Author Interview

Laura - Jun 23, 2025 0

One summer when I was a kid, our neighborhood was terrorized by raccoons. It really wasn’t as dramatic as I’m making it sound, but they would often knock over our

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Saturn’s Favorite Music by Laura Lee Book Review and Author Interview

Laura - Jun 16, 2025 0

As a teen growing up in the late 90s, you could typically find me after school doing my homework parked in front of the couch watching MTV or up in

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How To Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin Book Review

Laura - May 26, 2025 4

It’s very easy to take someone’s premonitions to heart. Whether it’s an off-the-cuff comment that you hear about yourself growing up or a supernatural prediction that you either dream or

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Midnight Kiss by Farahilda Winters Book Review and Author Interview

Laura - May 19, 2025 0

A classic never dies, but vampires are back in a big way. It’s always a puzzle to figure out how to blend vampires and humans on this earth, particularly in

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The Promise of Unbroken Straw by Ken Steele Book Review and Author Interview

Laura - Apr 28, 2025 3

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

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Free by E.B. Roshan Graphic Novel Review and Author Interview

Laura - Mar 24, 2025 1

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,