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
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.
My Top 10 Books of 2021
In 2021, I set a Goodreads goal to read 65 books, intentionally lowballing my aim. Despite having a lot less time on my hands, I still managed to read more
When It’s Winter by Karen A. Wyle Book Review and Author Interview
As someone who lives in a cold and dreary climate, I dread winter. It’s a harsh and gloomy season that stretches on for way too long, traps you inside, dries
That’s Coola, Tallulah! Book Review
When you’re young, play is everything. It’s so important that you’ll even “forget” to follow the rules in order to make your game the best that it can be. And
Gertie Saves the Day Book Review and Author Interview
As a lifelong Pennsylvanian, I’ve lived through some long, harsh winters. The worst of it comes in January and February when it’s cold and gray, and you’re looking for some
When Love Sticks Around by Danielle Dayney Book Review and Author Interview
Some people have great stories. Others are good at telling stories. When the two are combined, it’s the perfect recipe for a great memoir. Danielle Dayney is one of those
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
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