But I Don’t Want to Say Goodbye Book Review and Author Interview
There are so many picture books about grief, ranging from a small pet to a beloved parent or grandparent. These books are more about learning than entertaining, and when done
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.
Victory Lap by K.A. Mielke and Riley Alexis Wood Book Review and Author Interviews
No matter what your experience, high school never really leaves you. As part of that inescapability, I’m still drawn to high school stories. It’s always interesting to see how the
A Series of Fun Mistakes Series by Dubya-Ay P. The 3rd Book Review and Author Interview
Why would kids rather play video games than read? One reason could be that video games allow them to make choices. They have to make decisions, face the consequences, and
Take the Long Way by Christopher Tait Book Review and Author Interview
As much as we’d like to blame life, chance, or other people about the opportunities we don’t get and the risks we don’t take, ultimately, we tend to get in
The Jolly Bupbup by Ann P. Borrmann Book Review and Author Interview
So many picture book authors I know are inspired to write their stories from real life. They often have a young relative who serves as inspiration for the story, and
The Night Sender Book Review and Author Interview
Why are women drawn to such dark stories? Dark stories show us that our fears, experiences, and oppression is historical, universal, and valid. But they can also be empowering, educational,
Stable Weight by Lisa Whalen Book Review and Author Interview
No one is harder on us than we are on ourselves. We can also be the most unforgiving. Sometimes this is a good thing. It drives us towards success, but
Who’s Jerry? by T.M. Jackson Book Review
From an early age, stories are the way that we take in information. They teach us about worlds, lifestyles, and situations that we may not encounter in our daily
Probably Someday Cancer Book Review and Author Interview
Cancer is a terrifying word. Whether it’s an easily removable mole on your forehead or a terminal diagnosis, you want to avoid it at all costs. Today’s scientific breakthroughs have
5 Takeaways from Reading No Time Like the Future by Michael J. Fox
Celebrity memoirs are usually popular reads because we get to learn about a celebrity’s life and career from their own mouth. But readers pick up actor Michael J. Fox’s books
Book Review: Writing and Madness in a Time of Terror by Afarin Majidi
By: Cathy Bertrand Not your typical #MeToo memoir. Writing and Madness in a Time of Terror is not what I expected it to be. I thought it would be an
Book Review: Making March by Hayley Walsh
Have you ever been through a time when life was coming at you with one crazy event after another and you thought, “this could be a book?” Making March by
Book Review: Little Lindy is Kidnapped by Thomas Doherty
True crime has had a surge in popularity in recent years. But it has always captured intense public interest. It’s shocking to hear about a horrific crime. It’s even more
Killer Blonde Book Review and Author Interview
Do you remember when serial killer stories were all the rage? You could throw a rock and hit a reader holding a paperback copy of the latest detective thriller. That
Book Review: Becoming Beautiful by Tarang Rawat
When children look for picture books to read, their standards tend to focus on the illustrations and the characters rather than the moral messages that are embedded in the story.