Category: Book Reviews

The Pyjama Boy by Steven Murphy | Memoir of Resilience & Survival

The Pyjama Boy by Steven Murphy | Memoir of Resilience & Survival

Discover The Pyjama Boy by Steven Murphy—an emotional memoir of childhood neglect, survival, and transformation. Set in Sydney's Redfern, this true story reveals how one abandoned boy overcame abuse and poverty to inspire others. Includes an excerpt and $10 Amazon/BN gift card giveaway.

BBNYA 2024 Finalist Tour: Madame Eldridge's Wayward Home for Unruly Boys by Benjamin Ryan

BBNYA 2024 Finalist Tour: Madame Eldridge's Wayward Home for Unruly Boys by..

A BBNYA 2024 finalist, Madame Eldridge's Wayward Home for Unruly Boys is a dark, magical YA fantasy about troubled teens, time travel, and secrets that refuse to stay buried. Perfect for fans of coming-of-age stories, found family, and eerie mysteries with a twist of magical realism.

Friday Finds | July 11, 2025 (The Fashionably Late Edition!)

Friday Finds | July 11, 2025 (The Fashionably Late Edition!)

This week's Friday Finds is fashionably late—but packed with bookish fun! Discover indie author spotlights, summer reads, YA thrillers, and can't-miss giveaways. You'll also find a refreshing "clear-the-fridge" pasta salad recipe, unique pin loom weaving crafts, and a lighthearted Fun Time question to join in. It's the perfect Saturday scroll for readers, crafters, and weekend dreamers alike. 📚✨

The Price of Truth, A Chasing Peace Novel, by Michele Clarizio

The Price of Truth, A Chasing Peace Novel, by Michele Clarizio

Seventeen-year-old Karis Russo wakes up bruised and confused—no memory, no answers. In Michele Clarizio's gripping YA thriller, The Price of Truth, secrets unravel, romance sparks, and the cost of uncovering the truth may be more than Karis can bear. Includes a giveaway!

Guest Post from Harold Phifer, Author of My Bully, My Aunt, & Her Final Gift

Guest Post from Harold Phifer, Author of My Bully, My Aunt, & Her Fina..

Author Harold Phifer shares the twisted legacy of Aunt Kathy in My Bully, My Aunt, & Her Final Gift—a wickedly funny memoir about family trauma, hard-earned healing, and one unforgettable funeral. Bonus: his no-filter guest post gives readers a peek at what he's writing next.

Beyond the Light of the Willow Tree by Daniel E. Chambrello

Beyond the Light of the Willow Tree by Daniel E. Chambrello

One soul, two timelines, and a destiny that echoes through centuries. A poetic, time-bending fantasy filled with heart, loss, and redemption.