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Hello! Today I have a book of which I've never come across the likes before: a dystopian love story that focuses on mental health. I loved it and hope you will too. Goodreads Blurb Nightmare Scenario* by Hazel Clark introduces us to eighteen-year-old Grace Thrace who has a secret. Four months ago she started to … Continue reading Book Review: Nightmare Scenario by Hazel Clark
I have an amazing book for you today. Not just for the story itself, but for its harrowing account of a period during the 80s. If you want a book that will touch your soul, this is certainly one. Blurb Carved in Bone by Michael Nava is set in November 1984. It introduces us to criminal … Continue reading Book Review: Carved in Bone by Michael Nava
Any budding authors out there? Probably. Don't we all start out as book lovers? Anyway, if you're ready to take the first step into writing, I have the perfect beginners guide for you. Blurb Writing Fiction - a user-friendly guide by James Essinger draws on the author’s more than thirty years of experience as a … Continue reading Book Review: Writing Fiction – a user-friendly guide by James Essinger
Mental health is a topic very close to my heart and it is always a pleasure reviewing books that deal with the topic. Today I bring you such a book and it is one of the most beautiful I have read in a while. Review Finding Blossoms in the Darkness is a wonderful book by … Continue reading Book Review: Finding Blossoms in the Darkness by Simin Sarikhani
Not that you should need an excuse to read about witchcraft, Halloween is coming soon and something dark would be a perfect choice. And I'm going to tell you exactly what. Blurb In Copper Pennies by Carrie D. Miller, Magda stands in the moonlit cemetery waiting for the spell to work, for her lover to … Continue reading Book Review: Copper Pennies by Carrie D. Miller
If you don't like dogs, I'm not sure we can be friends anymore. But if you do, you are in for a real treat with today's review. Enjoy! Blurb Henry's Tale* by David Pipe introduces the reader to Henry Ford, the cutest Border terrier puppy. Henry lives with his papa Alan and mama Jenny. Alan … Continue reading Book Review: Henry’s Tale by David Pipe
How many of you out there dream of becoming a published author? I know I do. And so does Flora. Today we are going to explore her story. Blurb Flora Air by Janice Cairns introduces us to Flora, who is passionate about writing. She dreams of becoming an author, but she's in a fog with her mundane day … Continue reading Book Review: Flora Air by Janice Cairns
I'm on a role with the non-fiction books lately! Today I'm bringing you a review of a book offering some intelligent insights into being happy. Enjoy! Review Always and Never: 20 Truths for a Happy Heart by Lisa Shumate shares an incredible resource for twenty-somethings, walking them through 20 truths that they should always and never incorporate … Continue reading Book Review: Always and Never: 20 Truths for a Happy Heart by Lisa Shumate
It's not often that I review non-fiction here on Joyful Antidotes. That's because, in all honesty, it is hard for me to find a non-fiction book that I really enjoy. But when I do find one, I love to share it everywhere. Like today's review. Blurb She's Back: Your Guide to Returning to Work by Lisa Unwin … Continue reading Book Review: She’s Back: Your Guide to Returning to Work by Lisa Unwin and Deb Khan
Hey all! Thanks for stopping by. Today I have a book review that combines suspense, love, and erotica. Does such a mix work? Read on to find out! Review Slated by Alexis Sands introduces us to Sloane Slate, a young woman who was diagnosed as a highly functioning borderline. Twice. She knows exactly what the … Continue reading Book Review: Slated by Alexis Sands
