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
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.
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
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