Sophie Washington: Lemonade Day by Tonya Duncan Ellis | Middle-Grade Book Review – Excerpt – $25 Giveaway
A delightful middle-grade tale in the Sophie Washington series that teaches many valuable lessons while entertaining younger and older readers.
OM for the HOME: A Holistic Approach to Interior Design for Your Overall Wellbeing, Body, Mind, and Spirit by Carrie Leskowitz
Author, interior designer, and life coach, Carrie Leskowitz presents an educational look at finding peace in your home. @cleskowitz @CatDKennedy #HomeDecor #PeacefulHome #BookTwitter #OmfortheHome #ZenDecorating #HolisticDecorating
Landscape of a Marriage: Central Park Was Only the Beginning by Gail Ward Olmsted
A marriage of convenience leads to a life of passion and purpose. A shared vision transforms the American landscape forever.
New York, 1858: Mary, a young widow with three children, agrees to marry her brother-in-law Frederick Law Olmsted, who is acting on his late brother’s deathbed plea to “not let Mary suffer.” But she craves more than a marriage of convenience and sets out to win her husband’s love. Beginning with Central Park in New York City, Mary joins Fred on his quest to create a ‘beating green heart’ in the center of every urban space.
Keepers of the Gate (Twilight Ends Book 1) by E. Denise Billups | Review
Historical fiction, time-slip, Native-American mysticism, and family all add up to a great story. Please read more in my review of this amazing book from E. Denise Billups. I can’t wait for book 2!
Arthur Visits the Zoo by Gene Lipen (Young Explorers #7)
Arthur Visits the Zoo is the seventh book in the clever Kids Books for Young Explorers series for ages three to nine. If you and your child like cheerful children’s stories and lively learning, then you’ll love Gene Lipen’s romp through nature.
Colouring Outside the Lines by Amanda Paull | Review & Excerpt
If you like British humour and a flawed protagonist on an emotional journey, you’ll enjoy reading Amanda Paull’s latest novel, Colouring Outside the Lines – a heart-warming tale of shattered dreams, self-discovery and finding true love where you least expect it.
Haunted Ends 3-Disco Inferno by Elizabeth Price | Review – Interview – $25 Amazon or B&N Giveaway
The crew of the hit cable paranormal investigations television show “Haunted Ends” teams up to investigate the legendary and mysterious Galaxy Disco. While shooting the show at the disco, their investigation takes a turn for the worse when the crew is transported back in time to the late 1970s. The stars of the show, along with their ghostly co-host Sam, must solve the mystery of the Galaxy Disco
A Summer of Surprises by Rosie Green (Little Duck Pond Cafe #16) | Review
Although this is book 16 in the series, it makes a wonderful cozy mystery stand-alone tale. Meet the new detective duo of Holmes and Watkiss as they solve the mysteries surrounding the delightful Little Duck Pond Cafe and its local residents. A perfect quick story for a summer (or winter) evening.
The Concrete Vineyard by Cam Lang | Review | A Powerful 5-Star Mystery
The Concrete Vineyard is an excellent read and well worth the investment of time and money to be this highly entertained. History buffs to fans of “whodunits” will adore this tale. I can’t say enough about how much I enjoyed this murder-mystery thriller.
I Miss School by Ryan Reaves | Review – Author Interview – Giveaway
I Miss School, written by 6-year-old Ryan Reaves, sums up the past year in the eyes of most young school children. A tale of sharing feelings.