Gugulu The Little Bear Dares by Srividhya Lakshmanan Book Review and Author Interview
I was always a pretty cautious and timid kid. But once I became of school age, I found myself craving a little independence. I wanted to cross the street by
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.
The Backpack Years by Stefanie and James Wilson Book Review and Author Interviews
Everyone makes big life plans or at least dreams about doing big things with their lives. But it can be tough to take that first step, and there are often
Gabby Loves Letters by Chris Elle Dove Book Review and Author Interview
My young nephew is obsessed with the alphabet. He loves saying the letters, playing with his alphabet toys, and learning how to write them with crayons or chalk. So, when
Cruz Finds His Way by Anne van Gessel Book Review and Author Interview
We all have our handicaps, those skills that plagued us in childhood that we still run and hide from because they’re ingrained in our histories as negative events. A lot
Rules of Falling by Leslie Tall Manning Book Review and Author Interview
Coming from a family that suffers from low blood pressure, I’m no stranger to feeling dizzy, blacking out, or fainting. Every member of my family has fainted, and I’ve even
A Mermaid’s Tale of Pearls by Jennifer Elizabeth Book Review and Author Interview
A really fun aspect about writing is that anything can be a character. From mythological creatures to inanimate objects, we can give personalities, backstories, and life to anything that we
FAT: The Other F Word by Dan Radlauer Book Review and Author Interview
Whether we want to or not, we all fit a “type.” We have a look or a shape or a demeanor that throws us into a particular category. No one
Jig Gets Lost by Julia Kneeland Book Review and Author Interview
I was always a cautious kid who stayed put and always kept a grownup in my sight. But one time, I wandered off in a department store under my grandfather’s
Power On by H.L. Burke Book Review and Author Interview
One of my favorite story tropes is the villain turned hero. It’s so satisfying to watch a character slowly change their mind into someone who wants to do the right
Breaking News by Frank Morelli Book Review and Author Interview
When I was a little kid, I wanted to work for The Daily Planet. What a letdown it was to find out that The Daily Planet was not a real
Sparrow by Brian Kindall Book Review and Author Interview
When we make decisions in our lives, our main concern is how those decisions will affect our futures. What we don’t realize is the effect those decisions will have even
All About Me! by Mel Brooks Book Review
Comedy is one of the most underestimated art forms. It has the power to demean evil, influence new ways of thinking, and cure sadness with a few well-crafted jokes. The
Breathe Deep and Swim by Jenna Marcus Book Review and Author Interview
Over the past year or so, I began to receive numerous book review requests for books that were written about the pandemic, both fiction and non-fiction. And my instinct was
Passing Through by Jenny Sundstedt Book Review and Author Interview
It’s inevitable that we’ll all die with unfinished business. It can be as trivial as dropping dead in the middle of a meal to as significant as mending an estranged
It’s Ok to be Happy by Ta’Shay Mason Book Review and Author Interview
We often relate funerals and memorials for our loved ones to closure and peace. But grief is rarely that quick and final, especially when you’re a kid with questions and