I thoroughly enjoyed this book- a great summer read. A unique story with a bunch of fun characters you could both enjoy and actually like, this made a fantastic combination for that beach book or something to read on the plane. It had an interesting storyline that was easily followed, and likability is a big deal for me. It had everything you would want in a summer read- Murder, mystery, magic, family drama and intrigue. The Southern setting was so well written I felt as if I could have been there as well, sipping on sweet tea and feeling the breezes that swayed the trees. The story was sweet, charming, and had layers that went back generations and needed to be wrapped up by our heroine, BitsyWyn, and her niece Byrd.
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The Witch of Belladonna Bay by Suzanne Palmieri
August 2, 2014 by 1 Comment
My Last Kiss by Bethany Neal
August 2, 2014 by 2 Comments
If you are looking for a quick summer read, let me suggest “My Last Kiss” by Bethany Neal. This is a one-sitting kind of read, perfect for those vacation days by the pool or lounging on the beach. I read it on a series of train rides while traveling throughout Norway, and it was great because it was easy to pick up and put down without losing momentum or getting aggravated about “what was next”. Fun, easy reading with no heavy brain work required, this is exactly what the doctor ordered.
A young girl dies, but is not able to move on. Only her boyfriend, who she was on the fritz with when she passed away, can see her. She is flooded with memories, sometimes literally, that carry her away. She can see everything and everyone, but they can’t see or hear her. She can’t remember what or who exactly caused her death, but she and her friends are going to try to figure it out.
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After I Do- Relatable Book About Marriage
August 2, 2014 by 2 Comments
We all know that marriage is a marathon, not a sprint. It has it’s good days, and it’s bad days. What do you do when your marriage hits one of those spots, that will either end in divorce or madness? This is the decision the characters in the book “After I Do” face- what now? I think those of us who have been married a while all know the feeling and have been there. Do I stay or do I go? How will we ever get over this? And do I really want to with this person. Marriage is hard. People often forget that. Choosing to fight is not always the best decision, but it is usually the harder one. What would you do- fight harder? Or let it go when you feel you have nothing left to give? This couple chooses to go to the mat in an odd way- one full year of absolutely no communication. What happens at the end, and they journey they both walk during that year, is pretty intense. Lots of soul searching, and the little things that you love, hate, and might not even think about come to the surface and make them think about what they really want to do with their marriage.
The book is touching, sometimes tearful and gut wrenching, and makes you think about what matters to you and how far you would go.
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Following Featherbottom Kids’ Book
July 22, 2014 by 1 Comment
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I am a huge fan of books. I read more books to my children each week then a lot of people do in a month. My children love to read books to me as well as listen to books. I get so very excited when I find a great book that can be personalized for my children. I was very excited to try out Following Featherbottom.
About MarbleSpark:
Marble Spark’s Plan consists of 3 steps:
- Make Awesome Books
- Do Good.
- Repeat
In 2005, the owner and his wife were expecting their first child. On a whim, he wrote and illustrated a crude storybook. He loved the idea of giving their future kids a one-of-a-kind gift. The book was awful. But that humble start eventually led to Following Featherbottom.
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Play-Doh Book Series
July 16, 2014 by 2 Comments
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I’m pretty sure that there is not a kid out there that doesn’t absolutely love Play-Doh. I know that my siblings and I did when we were little and that my girls do as well. I even teach,and I guarantee that my students always get excited when I bring out the play-doh. I am so excited to share with you the Play-Doh Hands on Learning Series.
About Play-Doh Hands on Learning Series:
You now can explore the pages of these entertaining books with your trusty animal guides as they share their knowledge. This exciting, new series provides youngsters with interesting facts about their favorite things. Each of the 10-page, full-color book includes five tutorials and four cans of Play-Doh compound, so young scultpors can create their own imitations of the Play-Doh illustrations as well as add finishing as well as add finishing touches to each scene in the book.
Play-Doh Hands On Learning: In The Jungle: This awesome book features the adventures of a little lion who makes five new friends as he explores the jungle – a cheeky monkey, a happy hippo, a friendly frog, a sneaky snake, and a spotted giraffe.
Win Chicken Soup Book Home Sweet Home
July 13, 2014 by 11 Comments
Disclosure: Chicken Soup for the Soul: Home Sweet Home book was provided for me in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information.
I absolutely love summer and even more than that I love to read. Being as I have summers off, I love to spend time reading and playing with my girls. The majority of their nap times you can find me curled up with a great book. My new Chicken Soup for the Soul book: Home Sweet Home did not disappoint.
About Chicken Soup:
Chicken Soup for the Soul has been publishing the famous Chicken Soup for the Soul series of books for over 20 years. These books have allowed people just like you to share extraordinary stories that can chance someone’s life, or even the world. In addition to offering books, they also have decided to offer a new line of comfort foods that are as nurturing as our books. They also make wholesome and balanced food for dogs and cats.
Specially Designed ‘Aesop’s Fables’ Stories For Kids
July 2, 2014 by 5 Comments
In Anna Award’s specially designed Aesop‘s Fables series, young readers build confidence in reading skills while learning valuable life lessons.
We read with my son every day, oftentimes more then one book a day. I think it’s important to read kids the classics, not just what’s trendy or fun character books. They have their place as well, but the classics are so for a reason, and not something I want my son to grow up not knowing. More and more kids don’t know any of the old stories or legends or folktales anymore, and I find that sad. Series like this, tailor made for children, make it easy to introduce your children to these fun and interesting tales, and the price is right, too.
Keep summer brain drain at bay, even for little ones! Read to them, interact with them, and keep their minds active and thinking. These large print books are great for early readers, or those learning to read as well.
The Aesop‘s Fables series specially designed by Anna Award is certain to please young readers and their parents with stimulating illustrations by Val Biro and an enjoyable opportunity to improve reading comprehension. Award’s retellings are designed to build reading confidence and comprehension in early readers, and the books in this series feature large, clear, simple text that is reinforced by illustrations. Perfectly suited for new readers, ages four and up, the updated classics are sure to be a hit. Each book is $6.95.
In the first installment, Aesop‘s Fables: The Bear and the Travellers with the Ducks and the Tortoise, readers are taught valuable lessons about friendship and life. These lessons are broken down into easy-to-understand words for young readers. Through “The Bear and the Travellers”, young readers learn about the importance of loyalty. In “The Ducks and the Tortoise”, readers explore how the grass is not always greener on the other side.
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WIN: Chicken Soup for the Soul: Multitasking Mom’s Guide
June 29, 2014 by 1 Comment
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I absolutely love reading books. I have been a fan of the Chicken Soup books since I was little. I am so excited to be able to offer 1 lucky reader a chance to win this great book!
About Chicken Soup:
Chicken Soup for the Soul has been publishing the famous Chicken Soup for the Soul series of books for over 20 years. These books have allowed people just like you to share extraordinary stories that can chance someone’s life, or even the world. In addition to offering books, they also have decided to offer a new line of comfort foods that are as nurturing as our books. They also make wholesome and balanced food for dogs and cats.
Their mission is to share happiness, inspiration, and wellness through everything that they do. So, whatever you are doing, wherever you are, Chicken Soup for the Soul is “always there for you.”
