The Good Lie by A. R. Torre Book Review by The Book Lit
By: The Book Lit “Six teens murdered. A suspect behind bars. A desperate father. In a case this shadowy, the truth is easy to hide. Six teenagers dead. Finally, the
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.
101 Funny Writing Prompts and Ride + Write by Paulina Combow Book Reviews and Author Interview
Writer’s block tends to hit the hardest when we put too many expectations on ourselves. We intend to sit down and write out a fully formed, polished piece whenever inspiration
You Can’t Kiss a Bubble by Karen A. Wyle Book Review and Author Interview
Whenever my nephew is upset, I grab his giant tub of bubbles, pull out the wand, and surround him with floating orbs of soap. He calms down almost immediately, transfixed
Jail Journal by Nancie Wiseman Attwater Book Review and Author Interview
For three years I worked in corrections, though I never stepped foot in a jail or prison. Even from behind a computer screen, I could feel myself simultaneously judging and
Nurse Papa by David Metzger Book Review and Interview
I’ve gone to visit children in the hospital several times throughout my life. Sometimes it was a happy occasion, such as the birth of a new baby. Other times, it’s
Do They All Sleep? by Srividhya Lakshmanan Book Review and Author Interview
A good picture book is harder to write than it seems. You need to incorporate simple concepts in a unique way that stands out from the other picture books but
Big Chooch by Brian J. Kelley Book Review and Author Interview
There comes a time when you’re first learning to read when you can brag about having read a book with no pictures in it. Little did I know that I
Latcher by Mike Dineen Book Review and Author Interview
True horror fans understand that the genre is more than just a rush for adrenaline junkies who love a good scary story. Horror is an interesting way to explore the
Creature Feature: A Horrid Comedy Book Review
When I was in my early 20’s, one of my favorite things to watch late on a Saturday night was a local horror show on public access TV. The hosts
Desiree, The Music of My Soul by Peggy Race Book Review and Author Interview
I’m not a pet owner, and I never plan to be one to any pet that doesn’t live outside of water. But I know better than to never say never.
Fishing For More by Brett Bloemendaal Book Review and Author Interview
I can’t remember my first fishing trip in great detail, aside from the fact that it took several more visits to the lake before anyone caught a fish. But it
Signs We Don’t See by Carrie Beamer Book Review and Author Interview
When life gets chaotic, we tend to become hyper aware of our surroundings. We grit our teeth and await the inevitable train wreck. It keeps us from being caught off
Princess Lillian and Grandpa’s Goodbye Book Review and Author Interview
When I was very young, I remember asking my dad what happens when we die. He explained the standard Christian depiction of the afterlife, how when you die you go
Reflections of an Anxious African American Dad by Eric L. Heard Book Review and Author Interview
How do children grow into adulthood successfully or unsuccessfully? How much of our upbringing can account for our life’s trajectory? That’s an age-old question that seems to be a blend
My Name is Layla Book Review
It always surprises me how the YA genre has so many adult fans while the middle grade genre is relegated mostly to its target audience. Those upper elementary and middle