Category: Books

— Book Review, Books, Non Fiction, Review, Self-Help —

Book Review: ‘Dream: Clarify and Create What You Want’, by Marcia Wieder

March 16, 2016
Book Reviews on Sahar's Blog

About the author: Dream University’s CEO, Marcia Wieder is a long established thought leader on visionary thinking. As Founder of The Meaning Institute, she teaches people to create and live fulfilling lives. She’s been a columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle, writes for Huffington Post and is the author of 14 books. She appeared often… Read More Book Review: ‘Dream: Clarify and Create What You Want’, by Marcia Wieder

— Book Review, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Middle Grade, Review, Young Adult —

Book Review: ‘Fairy Tale Reform School: Charmed’, by Jen Calonita

March 3, 2016
Book Reviews on Sahar's Blog

About the author: It’s no secret how Jen Calonita knows the inside scoop on Hollywood. A former entertainment editor at a teen magazine, Jen started out her career chronicling backstage life at concerts with Justin Timberlake and interviewing Zac Efron on film sets. It was her work in the entertainment world that inspired her first… Read More Book Review: ‘Fairy Tale Reform School: Charmed’, by Jen Calonita

— Book Review, Books, Fiction, Mystery, Review —

Book Review: ‘Isolation: A Faye Longchamp Mystery’, by Mary Anna Evans

February 11, 2016
Book Review on Sahar's Blog

About the author Mary Anna Evans has degrees in physics and engineering, but her heart is in the past. Her series character, Faye Longchamp, lives the exciting life of an archaeologist, and Mary Anna envies her a little. Mary Anna’s Faye Longchamp archaeological mysteries have earned recognition that includes the Mississippi Library Association’s Mississippi Author… Read More Book Review: ‘Isolation: A Faye Longchamp Mystery’, by Mary Anna Evans

— Book Review, Books, Comedy, Fantasy, Fiction, Mystery, Paranormal, Review, Thriller, Women's Fiction, Young Adult —

Winter Reading: Book Review Round-Up

January 30, 2016
Book Review on Sahar's Blog

Each Saturday of the month, this space is given to someone else whose content overlaps mine, be it Borna’s Monthly Book Review, Maeve’s Monthly Movie Review, or a X-Files review courtesy of The M0vie Blog or Apt. 42. But once in awhile a month comes by featuring a fifth Saturday, leaving me wondering what in… Read More Winter Reading: Book Review Round-Up

— Book Recommendation, Books, Comedy, Fiction, Women's Fiction —

Book Recommendation: ‘Leftovers’, by Stella Newman

December 13, 2015

Happy Sunday! As you ready yourself for another great week, are you wondering what book to take along with you on your commute? Take a peek at this week’s recommended commute companion! ‘Leftovers’, by Stella Newman Review here. Purchase here. Author website here. Synopsis: According to a magazine, Susie is a ‘Leftover’ – a post… Read More Book Recommendation: ‘Leftovers’, by Stella Newman

— Book Review, Books, Health, Non Fiction, Nutrition, Review, Self-Help —

Book Review: ‘Ditching the Drive-Thru’, by J. Natalie Winch

December 9, 2015

About the author: J. Natalie Winch lives in southern New Jersey, not far from where she grew up, with her husband, two children, and dogs. When she isn’t mothering, teaching, grading, or making lesson plans, Natalie runs the Hebrew School at her synagogue, coaches soccer, teaches lacto-fermentation classes, writes the occasional entry for her blog… Read More Book Review: ‘Ditching the Drive-Thru’, by J. Natalie Winch

— Books —

Confessions of a Bookaholic: How To Find a Good Read

November 24, 2015
Sahar's Blog 2015 06 11 How to Find a Good Read

A as lifelong bookaholic, I quickly learned how to get my fix. Navigating libraries, bookstores, and the internet in search of a good book comes very easily to me, so easily, in fact, that I took it for granted. I realise now that I owe this skill to my wonderful parents and the amazing librarians… Read More Confessions of a Bookaholic: How To Find a Good Read

— Arts & Culture, Blog Review, Books, Lifestyle, Writing —

Blog Review: ‘Lovely & Literary’ by Aleah

November 20, 2015

Name: Aleah Blog: Lovely & Literary Her favorite post: http://www.lovelyliterary.com/on-self-worth-and-writing/ It could be argued that I love this blog because it has to do with one of my biggest passions, writing. It could also be argued that I love it because it discusses another one of my passions: living a spiritual life and contributing to… Read More Blog Review: ‘Lovely & Literary’ by Aleah