The Book Lovers' Delight!
Spring has sprung! The world may be experiencing a down period but it is looking fab-u-lous. Perfect time to read books about nature, right? Goodreads Blurb Evelio's Garden by Sandra Homer In the enchanting world of the of Costa Rican highlands, the author begins a memoir, tracing the seasons and closely observing the natural riches … Continue reading Book Review: Evelio’s Garden by Sandra Homer
Life works in mysterious ways. Up one minute, and then down, but nearly always it goes up again. Just ask the characters in my latest book review. Blurb Distorted Days by Louise Worthington If she could speak to them, she would say they have exploded her heart, released firecrackers through her senses. She wishes she … Continue reading Book Review: Distorted Days by Louise Worthington
"Never underestimate the importance of having a book in your life that always makes you smile." - Quote by Unknown, Adapted by Me. Are you still looking for that book that makes you smile? I may have a solution for you. Goodreads Blurb The Curious Case of Maggie Macbeth by Stacey Murray After losing her … Continue reading Book Review: The Curious Case of Maggie Macbeth by Stacey Murray
The thing that bothers me about books set 150+ years ago is the representation of women. While I know women being considered as second-class citizens is true of the time, can it be that they all so subservient to men? This next book proves that this was not always necessarily the case. Goodreads Blurb The … Continue reading Book Review: The Will To Succeed by Christine Raafat
I set myself a goal to read more light-hearted books this year. While I'm finding it difficult to peel myself away from my usual thrillers, I am finding some gems out there. Goodreads Blurb Book Review: Roses of Marrakech by Rachel Clare Can you ever leave the past behind? Roses of Marrakech is a breathtaking romantic … Continue reading Book Review: Roses of Marrakech by Rachel Clare
How many of you are fans of Maeve Binchy's Chestnut Street? Or Dubliners from James Joyce? Well, I've another collection of community-based short stories that you might enjoy. Goodreads Blurb Book Review: Georgia Stories On My Mind by Jackie Rod Come visit Georgia through stories that reach beyond these turbulent times. Experience Southern tales shaped … Continue reading Book Review: Georgia Stories On My Mind by Jackie Rod
Now, I love a dark book and that's what attracted me to this next review. However, I was pleasantly surprised at how uplifting the story actually was. Let me tell you why. Goodreads Blurb Mile Marker 139 by Cynthia Hilston At mile marker 139 along the Ohio Turnpike, a mysterious woman named Shelley Parkinson arrives … Continue reading Book Review: Mile Marker 139 by Cynthia Hilston
2020. A new year full of hope. If you've been put off by the thoughts of an impending WWIII or the crisis state of climate change, this is a book that will help you realize that all is not lost in life. Goodreads Blurb Rocks and Flowers in a Box by Cynthia Hilston The wedding … Continue reading Book Review: Rocks and Flowers in a Box by Cynthia Hilston
Tired after an eventful Christmas and New Year? No problem. Today's review is as short and snappy as the book it's about. Goodreads Blurb Dreams of Lake Drukka & Exhumation (Short Sharp Shocks! #31) by Mike Thorn Dreams of Lake Drukka and Exhumation explore the unearthing of horrific, long-buried family secrets. Journeying into the darkest … Continue reading Book Review: Dreams of Lake Drukka & Exhumation by Mike Thorn
We are nearly at the end of another year. A year in which I read some really great books. I'm really happy to be rounding up 2019 with something different that caught me off-guard. Goodreads Blurb Refraction by Terry Geo Most stories start at the beginning; this one begins at the end. At least for … Continue reading Book Review: Refraction by Terry Geo
