Wednesday, May 31, 2023

THE NORFOLK BEACH MURDERS an absolutely gripping crime thriller (Detective Sara Hirst Book 5) by JUDI DAYKIN


This was an enticing book.

Amazon Kindle let me read it for review (thank you).  It has been published ad you can get a copy now.

There are several deaths to solve.  Sara works on it.

They have drugs, men captives, pregnant women, and more.

If Sara doesn't watch it she will be in jail.

It amazed me who directed the killing.  Do you think you can figure it out?

It keeps you occupied and and it isn't until near the end of the book that you find out who is guilty!

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

The Bookshop Murder: An absolutely gripping cozy mystery (A Flora Steele Mystery Book 1) Kindle Edition by Merryn Allingham (Author)


Two men died.  One in her bookshop.  Flora wants to find the killer.

Unfortunately, the coroner said they died of heart attacks,  Flora doesn't believe that.

Kindle let me read this book for review (thank you).  It has been published and you can get a copy now.

She keeps looking and is getting closer to the truth when she is trapped in a priest hole.

Her friend, Jack, discovers the priest hole from a young boy and manages to get her out.

The treasure they were looking for is just paste 400 years later.

The bad boys go to jail.

Flora is recovering and thinks a lot of Jack.

It takes a lot of questions and the cops agree to take the men in.

It wasn't the most exciting but it was a good read.

Monday, May 29, 2023

BLUE MURDER a gripping crime thriller filled with twists (Detective Janine Lewis Mysteries Book 1) Kindle Edition by Cathy Staincliffe


This was a busy book.  It was her first murder case and her supervisor is about to take her off the case.

Amazon Kindle let me read this book for review (thank you).   It has been published and you can get a copy now.

She asks lots of questions and many people lie to her.  She finally gets on the right track.

It's not clear who killed the man because there are so many suspects.

At the end she finally finds the killer. I think it will surprise you!

Sunday, May 28, 2023

Unbroken by J S Rosen


This is a collection of short stories that were a bit odd.  I read them but was not impressed.

It was published a while ago so you can get a copy now.

Some of the stories were good.  I read them all. 

They are not long and depending on your taste, you may enjoy them.  Read them and let me know what you think?

Saturday, May 27, 2023

Only in Texas by Heather Alexander


This was an interesting book.  I've been to Texas and visited many of the places mentioned.

It's a Wide Eyes Edition and it is very educational.  It has been published and you can get a copy now.

This is non-fiction and tells you all about the state, it's animals, it's flowers and more.

I found it interesting and a good way to help little ones understand.

It has lots of sentences all over the page with info about Texas.

I think little ones will enjoy reading this, even if it takes more than one day....

Friday, May 26, 2023

The Year of the Cat by Phuong Chi Nguyen, Daniel Rettig, Mae Linh Rettig


The Emperor said that whoever gets to him first will have a year dedicated to him or her.

The cat is determined to get a year and heads off those who are trying to get there, too.  

This has been published and you can get a copy now.

It is in English and Vietnamese languages.

At the finish line the cat and the rabbit are in a dead heat.  Who will win?


Thursday, May 25, 2023

The Stubborn Lawyer: Six Legal Thriller Short Stories by Dan Decker


This was an easy read.  The stories aren't long and the prosecutor is good.

Kindle allowed me to read it for review (thank you).  It has been published and you can get it now.

The stories are good.  He manages to get at the truth in court.

I enjoyed it.  You might, too!

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

River and the Amazing Yellow Wellie Adventure by Emily Dreeling


Wellies are boots.  River is a little girl.  She puts on a pair and then goes adventuring with them.

She has a good time but the wellies worry about her.  When they get to where they are going, there are all kinds of wellies there.

One of those there gives them some mud and tells them to put on her and she'll forget about this night.  

They do...

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

The Lives of Lemurs by Andrea Antinori


This is an educational book.  It tells the story of lemurs and they haven't had an easy life.

Tra Publishing let me read this book (thank you).

At first they were in Africa but the monkeys bred well and they were outnumbered.  So they escaped to an island and ate the fruit there.  But that, too, became dangerous.

If you head south, keep your eyes out for lemurs.  They hide...

Monday, May 22, 2023

Sweet People are Everywhere by Alice Walker


This book takes you around the world.  You meet nice people everywhere.

Tra Publishing let me read this book for review (thank you).  It has been published and you can get a copy now.

No matter which country you are in, you meet sweet people.  Not all of them are that way but there's always some.

You learn about counties and the people in them,  What could be more fun?

Sunday, May 21, 2023

His Dark Materials: Once Upon a Time in the North, Gift Edition by Philip Pullman


This was an exciting read.

Knopf Books for Young Readers and Net Galley let me read this book for review (thank you).  It will be published November 14th.

Lee is determined to set sail with cargo.  But two factions don't want him to.

There are gunshots, bears, and more happening here.

It will keep you gripped while you read about his adventures.

I enjoyed reading it.  I bet your children will, too.

Saturday, May 20, 2023

Dogtown by Katherine Applegate; Gennifer Choldenko


Dogtown is a place for stray dogs,,,

MacMillan's Children's Publishing Group and Net Galley let me read this book for review (thank you).  It will be published on 19th of September.

This is a story of one dog with three legs.  He makes friends with a mouse and a robodog.

He has many adventures.  He's in Dogtown because of the dogsitters turned him in.

He wants to go home but he doesn't know how far away it is.

He finds a book that one of the other dogs love and takes it with him.

Will he make it home?


Friday, May 19, 2023

Heart Print: How Not to Foozle Mom's Gift by Carrie L Sharkey Asner


She wants to give her mother a gift for her birthday.  But everything she tries doesn't work.  The dog eats her first mess.

This was written by the author and has been published.  You can get a copy now.

Her mother saves her.  She sees a handprint and tells her that is enough.  The daughter put hand prints on everything and she and her Mom do feet marks in the sand.

Her mother is happy and the daughter is, too!

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Teddy's MIdnight Adventure by Yoko Mori


She has a teddy bear that she loves.  When his eye pops off, she starts searching.

She didn't find it so they go to bed.

Pushkin Children's Books let me read this book for review (thank you)..It will be published June 6th.

When she wakes up at night, she is small and can look through the grass for his eye.  She asks the cat and the crow if they have seen it- NO!

She continues searching and finally finds it.

When she wakes up in the morning she's normal sized and her teddy has both eyes!

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

The Water Tower by Amy Young


This was a mystery that took a lot of reading to figure out who did it.

Level Best Book let me read this book (thank you).  It will be published on June 20th.

First a young girl dies from the water tower.  Then Tony dies.  How and who is doing this?

The lady that wants to find out is dating Jake and loves him.

The young girl was pregnant.  Tony got killed because he wouldn't back down.

When she figures out who the killer is she is shocked!

Who do you think did it?

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Colorful Tales The Memoirs of Buz the Bear by Don Hansen


This was an interesting read.  We meet Buz when he is a cub and watch him learn things.  He doesn't do so well in the beginning but he learns and soon has friends.

MK author marketing services and Net Galley let me read this book for review (thankyou).  It has been published and you can get a copy now.

God speaks to Buz, as does his mother.  

He gets lost in the woods, learns that flurrterbys die easy, learns about skunks,  porcupines, and even little girls.

As he grows he learns to let things learn about him, too.

Children will enjoy reading about Buz.

Monday, May 15, 2023

Happy Makes Me Happy by MR B's Books


This is a story about a puppy that makes his girl happy.

MK Author Marketing and Net Galley let me read this book for review (thank you). It  has been published and you can get a copy now.

The dog loves his little girl and when he gets tired he sleeps on her lap.

As time goes on, The girl learns to be happy, too.

It's not a long book but your child will enjoy reading it!

Sunday, May 14, 2023

Nimbus by Jan Eldredge


Nimbus is an unusual cat.  She got a rough start but learned how to protect herself.

Blazer & Bray let me read this book (thank you).  It will be published September 5th.

She had a boy that was her friend but his aunt took her in a box to the dump.  There she made friends with a rat.

She could dream walk, and she wanted him to know she would be returning.  Of course she has to finish off the demons first.

This is a fantasy book that is good to read.

You don't know if she will win or if the demons will...

Saturday, May 13, 2023

Coyote Queen by Jessica Vitalis


This was an interesting book.

Harper Collins Publishers let me read this for review (thank you).  It will be published October 10th.

She listens to the coyotes sing and soon she is finding a part of her resembling the coyote.  Did you have a tail?

Her stepdad has temper and he hits her mother.

She decides to participate in a contest that only takes 30 contestants.

She has one girl she doesn't like.  The one she does suddenly won't speak to her.

It's amazing how everything works out...

Friday, May 12, 2023

Stella the Stinky Cat by Hayley Rose


Stella has the farts and stinks up wherever she is. 

The book has been published and you can get now.

Stella doesn't mean to make a stink but she does.  Wonder what they give her to eat?

She's a pretty kitty and it's cute story.

Thursday, May 11, 2023

My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante , Ann Goldstein (Translator)


This was an interesting book.  It is a graphic novel and has been published.

Penguin/Random House let me read it (thank you).

Two girls are friends and they go through a lot together.  

One even managed to marry.

The neighborhood changes and so do the girls.

It is a fascinating book.

Fox Rules by Melissa Winn


This was a fun book to read.  The fox shows all the things he knows.

Kindle let me read me read this as well as the author.  It was published in April so you can get a copy now.

He tells you to sleep well, eat breakfast, exercise and more.  It's easy to read and has good lessons.

Children will love it!

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Liar's Beach by Katie Cotugno


This is a mystery about a boy who was found in the pool unconscious.  Someone hit him.

Delacorte Press and Kindle let me read this book (thank you).  It was published May 2nd.

These are kids that have gone to school together for a long time.  A few of them want to find out who hurt the boy.  They ask questions, try not to fight, and the boy in in the hospital died.

Who could have hurt him?

I never found the  killer until the end of the book.  Can you find them sooner?

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Bradley and the Dinosaur by Julian Hilton and Jacqueline East


This was fun book to read.  He was picking flowers for his mom when all of sudden they were gone.

This book has been published and you ca get a copy now.

What took his flowers was a dinosaur.  A BIG dinosaur. 

He jumps on his tail and they go into a tunnel where even more dinosaurs live.  He has a good time until he realizes how late it is.  Then he heads for home...

His mom was looking for him and they are reunited.

Little ones will enjoy the dinosaurs.

Monday, May 8, 2023

Long Goes to Dragon School by Helen H Wu


This was a fun book to read.
  All the dragons have have fire but one...

Helen Wu let me read this book and I'm doing a review on it.  It was published already.

Long has water, not fire in his body.  At Dragon School, he watches the others use their fire.  When his teacher notices him he confesses he's not a fire dragon.  She gives him a pumpkin and he tries to cook it with steam.  He succeeds.  He can do dessert!

The illustrations are great and it is a nice story.  

Your little one will love it!

Sunday, May 7, 2023

Children of the Forest by Elsa Beskow


These children live in the forest with their Mom and Dad.  They learn about seasons, who is dangerous, and how to harvest the forest goods,

Floris Books let me read this book for review (thank you).  It has been published and you can get a copy now.

The children wear round hats that red and white so they can be mushrooms if danger comes.

I played in the woods when I was a kid and what these children learn, I learned, too.

Little ones will like this book!

Saturday, May 6, 2023

Come Back to Me by R H Sin


This is a story of a little fox that is quite cute.

Andrew McMeel Publishing let me read this book for review (thank you).  It will be published May 30th.

This is a bedtime story.  After he sleeps, he goes home.

It's good read for a younger child.  I enjoyed it!


Friday, May 5, 2023

Jane on her Own by Ursula K LeQuin


Have you ever seen a cat that has wings and can fly? I haven't/

Atheneum Books for Young Readers and Edelweiss let me read thi book for review (thank you).  It will be published on October 24th.

Jane loves to fly.  She does loops, visits other areas, and eventually wants to find her mom.

Her mother lives in a poor section of town, but she finds her.  She also finds an old lady that thinks she's wonderful.  She leaves the window open for her and they live happily together.


Thursday, May 4, 2023

The Last Rose by Leah Cypess


If you like fantasy, you'll like this book.

Delacorte Press and Net Galley let me read this book for review (thank you).  It will be published on December 5th.

The woods are dangerous.  The Beast turns people into hounds.  But Mera and her older sister go wandering and take care.

Mera is a hound part of the time and her sister falls in love with the Beast.

The Beast is part hound and part human.  Toward the end of the book, the Beast dies.

Can they make him come back to life?

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

The Song of the Swan by Karah Sutton , Pauliina Hannuniemi (Illustrator)


This was an interesting story.  There is magic and Olga is a thief because they have no money...

Knopf Books for Young Readers and Kindle let me review it (Thank you).  It will be published on October 24th.

Olga is on her own (her mother died and her father went away).  She's trying to learn spells, has a spider for a companion (it speaks), and hides from people so she doesn't she doesn't go to jail.

She has an older brother that helps her.

Her magic doesn't always do what she wants.  But she is learning.

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

The Wild Journey of Juniper Berry by Chad Morris; Shelly Brown


Juniper Berry likes living in the woods.  But her brother is ill, so they move to town.

Shadow Mountain and Net Galley let me read this book for review (thank you).  It has been published and you can get a copy now.

Juniper doesn't like living in town.  The kids don't want to be friends and she has to go to school.  But Hawk is very sick and in the hospital.  It is hard for her.

She goes in the woods and gets him yarrow for his upset tummy.  Then the woman that owns the woods finds her.  She's old but Juniper tries to say why she took some flowers.

Her friend she had won't speak to her and tells her to stay away.  Town is hard to adjust to.

Will Hawk survive?

Monday, May 1, 2023

Killer Cupcakes (Lexy Baker Cozy Mystery Series Book 1) by Leighann Dobbs


Lexy has a bakeshop she runs with her friend.  Everything is fine until her old boyfriend died from eating one of her cupcakes.

Kindle let me read this book for review (thank you).  It has been published and you can get a copy now.

Her next door neighbor is a cop and he questions her about Kevin's death.  She knows nothing.

Luckily her grandmother and the three other ladies like to solve crimes. 

Lexy gets threatened.  She has a book that is in code.  Kevin sent it to her.  Someone bashes her head and then searches the house.  It's a good thing she hid it well.

The grandma ladies help her find the killer.  The cop next door takes the killer in.

The killer is not who I thought it was.  Can you figure it out?

Goliath and the Gang by David Whittet

Aaron was just five years old when they took his mother away … Raised by his aunt after losing his mother, he’s bullied by his uncle and to...