Summer’s Second by Jeff Billington Book Review and Author Interview
Adults look back on adolescence and see it as the beginning of their lives when you can be hopeful and make good decisions that can lead to a good life.
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.
Orange Kitty and the Mouse Parade Book Review and Author Interview
Some jokes are just universally funny at any age. One kind of joke that I love is when one character is doing something behind another character’s back without them noticing.
The Long-Lost Locket by David Gorman Book Review and Author Interview
I grew up going to two local amusement parks each summer. These parks were old with a mixture of both ancient and modern rides but with an old-fashioned charm that
Wind, Ocean, Grass by Karen A. Wyle Book Review and Author Interview
Picture book author Karen A. Wyle is an author whose books never disappoint. I love her ability to bring inanimate objects to life without turning them into cartoon characters. And
The House in the Middle of the Street by Jennifer Sklias-Gahan Story Review and Author Interview
We all walk a fine line between caution and paranoia. It’s always hard to guess if the person walking behind you on a dark street is following you or just
Isabel and the Invisible World by Rick Allen Book Review and Author Interview
Curiosity is one of those traits that come so naturally to children. When you have so much to learn, you want to learn everything. Isabel and the Invisible World by
Girls Can by Deb Preston Book Review and Author Interview
When society decides to make a change in their worldview, the pendulum tends to swing sharply in its new direction. We try to overwrite old philosophies by doing the opposite
Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult Book Review
I like to kick off the beginning of each year with a review of a non-indie book. So, I scoured the bookstores for a newish release to quickly read and
Watercolor with Me in the Forest Book Review
While perusing the shelves at Barnes and Noble one day, I came across a watercolor book that acts like one of those art tutorial reels on Instagram. The Watercolor with
Two Wins for Wiley Book Review and Author Interviews
Childhood is never easy, even in the best of circumstances. It can seem like life is easy for so many kids, but they may be struggling with things you don’t
Don’t Bring Rupert to the Beach By Christer Hagglund Book Review and Author Interview
A lot of books that you read in childhood are about visiting far away lands. But the main characters always want to find their way home if they don’t know
The English GI by Jonathan Sandler Page Book Review and Author Interview
Not everyone lives an extraordinary life, but everyone’s story is worth telling. The format we use to tell it is as personal as the story itself. Back in 1995, Bernard
Daisy and the Missing Mona Lisa by J.T. Allen Book Review and Author Interview
People tend to think that heroes are boring, and villains are interesting. As a result, flawed anti-heroes are more of the way to go in all genres of storytelling. But
The Zombie Protector by Mae Johnsson Book Review and Author Interview
Zombie stories are full of so many relatable themes and ideas that elevate them beyond simple horror tales. They explore ideas about humanity, society, relationships, and technology. We all ponder
Charlie and the Tire Swing by Diann Floyd Boehm Book Review and Author Interview
One summer, my parents hung a tire swing from the tree in our front yard. There’s something special about swinging from a tire swing versus a swing on your swing