Category Archives: book review

Reading Challenge 2021, Part Eleven

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Patricia Kiyono

It’s been another challenging month at our house, with two more trips to the ER and many more doctor visits. Good thing I’ve always got my phone and/or Ipad with me, so I’ve always got something to read. This month … Continue reading →

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An Absolute Favorite Book of Mine

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Tonette Joyce

When we discussed books that were introduced to because of our children and grandchildren, I had more than enough to mention, so I omitted one.Actually, I found it by myself because it had the seal of the Newberry Award on … Continue reading →

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Like a Kid Again

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Tonette Joyce

When I proposed this week’s topic “Tell us about books that you have introduced to by your children/grandchildren”, it was because we had already touched upon just about every angle related to books we loved as children, and I realized … Continue reading →

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Reading Challenge 2021, Part Ten

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Patricia Kiyono

It seems that the busier I am, the more I read. Perhaps it’s because it’s my way to de-stress at the end of a full day. Anyway, I’m getting closer toward my yearly goal of 50 books. Take a look … Continue reading →

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Leaf By Niggle

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Tonette Joyce

I thought that I had exhausted all of the Tolkien available, but while perusing audiobooks a short time ago  I ran across this story and it hit straight to my heart. It struck me so much that although I have … Continue reading →

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Reading Challenge 2021, Part Nine

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Patricia Kiyono

Things are still crazy busy around here, but I managed to read some awesome mysteries and a romance. It’s amazing to see the variety of stories out there! Temporarily Employed by Vicki BatmanHattie Cooks Mystery, Book 1Vicki Batman is a … Continue reading →

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Reviewing The Dogs of War

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Jeff Salter

A Novel by Frederick Forsyth Review by Jeff Salter Premise of the novel: “A British mining executive hires a group of mercenaries to overthrow the government of an African country so that he can install a puppet regime that will … Continue reading →

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Reading Challenge 2021, Part Six

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Patricia Kiyono

This month, I read three more cozy mysteries and one romance. Regular visitors to the blog will recognize these authors. The Cereal Murders by Diane Mott DavidsonGoldy Schultz Mystery, Book Three After her frightening experiences as a live-in chef in … Continue reading →

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Reviewing a Childhood Classic

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Jeff Salter

The Original Text of Boxcar Children By Jeff Salter On one of the FB groups (I belong to) where some of the “old-time” children’s series books are discussed, someone recently mentioned something about the original Boxcar Children series having been … Continue reading →

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Reading Challenge 2021, Part Five

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Patricia Kiyono

This has been a busy month, but I managed to read three great mysteries. I linked the book covers to their Amazon pages, in case you find one that interests you! Catering to Nobody by Diane Mott DavidsonGoldy Schultz Book … Continue reading →

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