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
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.
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
Icy Secrets, Scandalous Lies by Sharon Kay Book Review and Author Interview
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
The Hidden Diary by Cassandra O’Sullivan Sachar Book Review and Author Interview
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
Aroughcoune by Mark Berton Book Review and Author Interview
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
Saturn’s Favorite Music by Laura Lee Book Review and Author Interview
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
How To Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin Book Review
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
Midnight Kiss by Farahilda Winters Book Review and Author Interview
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
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
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