I'm Jo Ann Hakola, The Book Faerie, bookworm and bookseller. I have been selling books since January of 2000. It's a homebased business and I sell online only. Here is my website: http:www.bookfaerie.com I offer free shipping stateside. It's a one woman endeavor, and I love working for myself. I have over 6,000 books online now. I do book reviews from a reader's point-of-view and try to spread the magic of reading.
Friday, April 26, 2024
The Reinvented Detective by Cat Rambo and Jennifer Brozek
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Goliath and the Gang by David Whittet
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
The Jungle Crew by Emma Scott
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Black Magic Kitten by Sara Bourgeois
Monday, April 22, 2024
The Switch by Lily Samson
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Murder at the Spelling Bee by Lee Hollis
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Muffalettas and Murder by Jann Franklin
Friday, April 19, 2024
The Affair at the Victory Ball by Agatha Christie
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The Case of the Gilded Lies by Earl Staley Gardner
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Lioness of Punuab by Anita Jari Kharbanda
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
A Full Moon in August by Joseph H. Randolph
Monday, April 15, 2024
Threads That Bind by Kika Hatzopoulou
Sunday, April 14, 2024
To our Graves by Paul Nicholas Mason
Saturday, April 13, 2024
The Complete Lowe & Simpson Mysteries Book 1-6 by Roger Ormerod
Friday, April 12, 2024
Nightwoods by Charles Frazier
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Bear by Julia Phiiips
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Agony Hill by Sarah Steward Taylor
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Fireside and Shadow by K E O'Conner
Monday, April 8, 2024
Red River Road by Anna Downes
Murder Backstage by Jessica Fletcher & Terrie Farley Moran
Sunday, April 7, 2024
The Housemaid is Watching by Freida McFadden
Saturday, April 6, 2024
No Paw to Stand On by Laurie Cass
Friday, April 5, 2024
The Charity Shop Detective Agency by Peter Boland
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Double Sin and Other Stories by Agatha Christie
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Controversial Cover by Lorna Barrett
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Requiem for a Mouse by Miranda James
Monday, April 1, 2024
Amla Mater by Devi Menon
Sunday, March 31, 2024
No Dragons for Tea byJean E. Pendziwol
Saturday, March 30, 2024
I Am Kavi by Thushanthi Ponweera
Friday, March 29, 2024
Benjamin Impossible by Timothy Root
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Drag and Rex Forever Friends by Susan Lubner
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Bizard and the Big Bunny Bizness by Chrissie Krebs
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Little People, Big Dreams by Leo Messi
Monday, March 25, 2024
Panda's Child by Jackie Morris, Cathy Fisher
Sunday, March 24, 2024
Love and Other Disappointments by Heather Paul
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Traffic by Niki Danforth
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Fear, Wear, & Tear by Shawe Ruckus
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Hearts and Hope by Jesse Gussman
Monday, March 18, 2024
Good morning, my Deer! by Mel Amon, pictures by Sophie Beer
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Nonna Marie and the Case of the Lost Treasure by Lorenzo Carcaterra
Saturday, March 16, 2024
A Mystery at Lili Vilby by Arathi Menon
Friday, March 15, 2024
One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware
Thursday, March 14, 2024
That One Voice by Kai Storm
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Death by Kitchen Sink by P F Ford
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Quickly, While They Still Have Horses by Jan Carson
Monday, March 11, 2024
Traffic by Niki Danforth
Sunday, March 10, 2024
Detective Duck by Henry Winkler
Saturday, March 9, 2024
The LIfe and Times of Tokugawa Ieyasu: Japan's Greatest Ruler by A L Sadler
The Secret Language of Birds by Lynne Kelly
Friday, March 8, 2024
Real Siblings by Seamus Kirst
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Cookies Calamity by Cindy Stark
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Detective Tudor Manx Welsh Crime by Dylan H Jones
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Midsummer Mysteries by Agatha Christie
Monday, March 4, 2024
The Mystery of the Hunter's Lodge by Agatha Christie
Sunday, March 3, 2024
Hercule Poirot's Silent Night by Agatha Christie
Friday, March 1, 2024
A Birds of a Feather by Marty Wingate
Thursday, February 29, 2024
A Suspicious Breed byJackie Layton
Monday, February 26, 2024
Cats, Carats, and Killers by T C Templo
The cats save the lady. The men want to shoot the lady for the diamonds. He aleady shot one man.
They end up with cops and an FBI man. She didn't do anything but find the dead body.
It will keep you reading...
Sunday, February 25, 2024
The Adventures of the Christmas Pudding by Agatha Christie
An English country house at Christmas time should be the perfect place to get away from it all - but nothing is ever simple for Hercule Poirot, as he finds not one but five baffling cases to solve.
First comes a sinister warning on his pillow to avoid the plum pudding...then the discovery of a corpse in a chest...next, an overheard quarrel that leads to murder...the strange case of a dead man's eating habits...and the puzzle of a victim who dreams of his own suicide.
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Outlaw Girls by Emily Gale and Nova Weetman
Kate and Ruby live in the High Country in Victoria. They're both daring, quick-thinking and prepared to break the rules, and they're both brilliant horse riders—they'd probably be great friends. But they live in different times, more than 140 years apart.
While galloping through the mountains, Kate rides headlong into a thrilling experience that transports her from 1878 to the future, where she meets Ruby. Kate and Ruby return to 1878, where Kate is secretly taking supplies to her brother Ned and the rest of the Kelly Gang, who are in hiding from the police. Together the girls work to confuse the police and keep the gang from being found and arrested. But the looming disaster makes things less clear-cut for Ruby.
They're about to have the ride of their lives!
Friday, February 23, 2024
The Best Day Ever by K D McPhillips
In this enchanting tale perfect for young readers and parents exploring Kids Books, Chris grapples with the challenges of a new home and school, only to discover a world of talking animals and wise mentors like Joshua and Ruth.
As Chris navigates the complexities of fitting in, 'The Best Day Ever' seamlessly blends entertainment with inspiration, making it a must-read among Kindness Books for kids. This captivating story imparts essential values of self-discovery and compassion, offering parents a narrative that combines both enchantment and enlightenment.
Within the magical garden's embrace, Chris learns the significance of embracing individuality. 'The Best Day Ever' stands out in the realm of inspirational books for kids by incorporating timeless teachings of Jesus and the magic of unconditional love.
It beautifully conveys the message that acceptance and genuine kindness create lasting connections.
Thursday, February 22, 2024
The Kitten Next Door by Holly Webb
Sophia loves cats but her parents think she and her sister are too young to have one of their own. So when a tiny kitten creeps through the fence from next door’s garden, Sophia immediately falls in love with her.
Then Sophia hears that her neighbours are moving away. She won’t get to see Willow any more! To her surprise, though, the little kitten is left behind. Can Sophia convince Mum and Dad to give Willow a new home?
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Hummy's Little Treasures by Dr. Kasey-Ann Cornwall
The humming bird has 5 eggs. As they hatch, she teaches them to fly.
She loves them and they love her,
It's not a very long book and the babies are cute.
It will go over big with your little kids.
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
The Golden Quest by David Delisle
The Golden Quest is a graphic novel about a young boy who embarks on a Hero’s Journey with his dog Shelby to discover the Golden Rules of Money.
While on this adventure, he learns about spending, saving, investing, and giving.
He also discovers Money Mindfulness and being aware of what’s truly important to YOU...The Awesome Stuff.
The lessons are universal and will teach children of all ages the secret to a rich life.
Your journey awaits...
Monday, February 19, 2024
American Goth by Cyn Mackley
This was an intesting book. There are a lot of twists and turns.
It's a Goode-Grace mystery.
Suspecting foul play, Trinity teams up with a dashing deputy to pry the truth from the tight-lipped small-towners. But with a cult pulling the strings, vicious rumors of the past hurting her chance at a fresh start, and the bodies piling up… she may be risking her inheritance to solve the murder.
Can she find her grandparent’s killer before she’s dead and buried?
American Goth is the intriguing first story in the Goode-Grace cozy mystery series. If you like quirky characters, snappy dialogue, and clever twists, then you’ll love Cyn Mackley’s captivating adventure.
Sunday, February 18, 2024
Killer's Secrets by Kathleen Donnelly
This was an interesting book. The killer is a man and thinks of ways to kill people.
It was quite full of twists and turns.
It was good she had a dog that obeyed and followed scents.
The man who is the killer doesn't show up until the end.
Who did you think it was?
Saturday, February 17, 2024
The Guilty Man by Helen H. Durrant
In a declining town in the North of England, a man is tortured by a ruthless criminal. The victim’s severed hand is left on his wife’s doorstep.
Meanwhile, Detective Harry Lennox and DS Jess Wilde are involved in the case of a missing child. The little girl, presumed dead, turns up playing happily in a local park. The child’s mother who lives on a notorious estate doesn’t seem to care.
Detective Harry Lennox is battling his own demons, trying to bury a secret from his past with alcohol. He is staying in a rundown campervan on a friend’s driveway. Jess wants to know why he’s living like this, but he refuses to tell her anything.
How do the cases connect and who is trying to drive people out of their homes?
Friday, February 16, 2024
Mad as Helen by Susan McBride
Thursday, February 15, 2024
The Husband Killer by Sonya Bateman
The men who died were mean. They abused their wives, but the killer was unknown.
As they died, they thought it was a man.
It was good read.
The killer was a surprise to me. Do you think you can figure it out?
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The Big Four by Agatha Christie
This was another Agatha Christe story. It was good.
It started as a mystery. Then Poirot was dead. They had a big funeral for him.
As it turned out, Poirot was not dead.
His friend, Hastings, helped him.
The ending was good!
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Murder on the Brazo by Bruce Hammack
This was an inteesting read. They find a dead body.
It has twists and turns but the ending is good.
I like it. Try it yourself.
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Foul Weather by Claire Nance
It was foul weather and she is with the wrong man.
She defends herself. It just amazed me what she used as a weapon.
It was good read.
The Book of Wiitty Women by Helen Lederer
This was a book of short stories.
From tales of a narcoleptic biscuit lover, con artists with a twist, and the accidental death of a hamster; to consequences of accidental gluing, the imagined world of extreme shopping, and the delightfully surreal world of canine dating, these 15 boldly imaginative stories range across a multitude of genres and themes.
It was enjoyable to read.
Friday, February 9, 2024
The Magic Candy Ball by Shuixin Ye (Illustrator)
Yuanyuan is a very shy little girl. She always speaks in a soft voice. One day, an old man who specializes in sugar figure blowing appears on the street. The sugar figures that he blows are so vivid that the children love to gather around him. Yuanyuan, however, is too shy to go. It isn’ t until all the children go home that Yuanyuan dares to step forward and asks the old man to blow a little candy man. The old man agrees and blows a sugar ball for Yuanyuan, something magical happens ... The sugar ball becomes bigger and bigger, and it wraps around Yuanyuan, taking her flying higher and higher. Along the way, Yuanyuan encounters the exhausted birds, the hungry ants, and the cat who wants to go home but can’ t swim. uanyuan and the little animals? Where will the magic candy ball take Yuanyuan?
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Nonna Maria and the Case of the Lost Treasure by Lorenzo Carcaterra
Nonna Maria is an older lady. She wants to find the lost treasure. She knows it is in a cave but there are many caves.
You can get lost in them.
She manages to find the lost treasure but it's locked.
There is a fight between two men who are enemies.
It will keep you on your toes while you read this.
It was an interesting read.
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
In the Forest by Charles Bruckerhoff
She goes on a walk in the forest.
She meets animals, and when crow wants to get the chipmunk, she saves him.
It was an enjoyable story, you should read it.
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Grumpy Lost and Found in Naples by Susan Chapman
He liked to look around. But when he did it this time he found himself in the other side of the world.
The green parrot found him. He told Grumpy that they were on the other side of the world and it would take too long to go back.
They stuck together and adjusted to the new park.
Monday, February 5, 2024
No Dragons for Tea byJean E. Pendziwol
This was an interesting book to read.
The dragon sneezed and caught things in fire.
It's a good lesson for little ones...
Sunday, February 4, 2024
Love and Other Disappointments by Heather Paul
This was a bit of a disappointment to me. I read the stories but didn't like some of them.
I hope that anyone else who reads this book will like them.
Friday, February 2, 2024
Best Friends Are The Best by Gerdo Bean
It's 1944 and she is alone. The languages are foreign and she doesn't know them.
She has a boy that she is friends with. But his dad doesn't want him talking to her...
There are twists and turns in the story. Her Papa plays in the orchestra but he is missing.
It was good read and the ending is great.
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Out Comes the Evil by Stella Cameron
This is a mystery. They find a old lady dead and not done nicely.
They try to find the murderer. Questions asked are answered but no clues yet.
The Cotswolds murder goes on and then they find another body.
Who is the killer?
The worst part is that the killer is after them...
The Reinvented Detective by Cat Rambo and Jennifer Brozek
The evolution of crime, punishment, and justice in the future. What happens when time and technology change the definition of crime and pun...
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What better way to learn your numbers than to count with Snoopy and his pals? They are familiar characters, they have predictable behavio...
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I enjoy reading Amish stories and these short stories are set at Christmas time. It's an even sweeter time of year and goes well with...
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She's been on her own for a while now and is traveling past the farm when she hears an animal fight going on. It's a hen being at...