About the author: NR Bates was born in London, grew up in Wales, and lived in Canada and Bermuda. He shares his life with his wife and his house with seven cats, one dog and the subtropical wildlife of lizards, wolf spiders and ant colonies that seek out a better life indoors. He is an… Read More Book Review: ‘At the Sharp End of Lightning’, by N. R. Bates
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! Recommended Book: ‘Don’t Vote for Me’ by Krista Van Dolzer Synopsis Veronica rules the school. David’s starting a revolution. It’s class president election… Read More Book Recommendation: ‘Don’t Vote for Me’ by Krista Van Dolzer
If I were to list my favourite books of 2014, Jennifer Niven’s All The Bright Places would definitely make it. Actually, it would probably be on my top ten books of 2014 (although it’s set to be published in January 2015). It took a lot of self-control not to post the original seven page review… Read More Author Spotlight: Jennifer Niven
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! Book Recommendation: ‘Illumine Her’, by Sieni A.M Review here. Purchase here. Author website here. Synopsis: After being away for three years and graduating… Read More Book Recommendation: ‘Illumine Her’, by Sieni A.M.
A writer is often an avid reader; sometimes I pick books that I want to read, sometimes I pick books that I should read. These are often books in the genre that I am myself working on at the moment. It will come as no surprise then that, as I work on the second volume… Read More Holiday Reading: Tween and Teen Book Review Round-Up
About the author: Betsy Schow is the Today Show featured author of the non-fiction book, Finished Being Fat; however she’s been mixing up real life and fantasy for as long as she can remember. If someone were to ask about her rundown truck, she’s 100% positive that mechanical gremlins muck up her engine. And the… Read More Book Review: ‘Spelled’, by Betsy Schow (YA Book)
When I first read Misplaced, I had been impressed with how Lee Murray managed to not fall into certain painful stereotypes when it came to the story of the disappearance of a teenager’s mom. I was most impressed with the way the author dealt with Adam and Skye’s relationship, as it could have easily fallen… Read More Author Spotlight: Lee Murray
About the author: Jane lives in Mount Airy, North Carolina. She is the author of the Madeline Maclin mysteries and the new Grace Street Mystery Series. You can find her at http://www.janetesh.com/ or email her at [email protected]. About the book: A fun, fresh, fascinating fantasy tale, Butterfly Waltz introduces protagonist Des Fairweather, a young musician whose… Read More Book Review: ‘Butterfly Waltz’, by Jane Tesh
Happy Sunday! As you ready yourself for another great week, are you wondering what to take along with you on your commute? Take a peek at this week’s recommended commute companion! ‘Scar of the Bamboo Leaf, by Sieni A.M. Review here. Purchase here. Synopsis: That boy is like the bamboo…foreign and unknown in this environment.… Read More Book Recommendation: ‘Scar of the Bamboo Leaf’, by Sieni A.M.
Happy Sunday! As you ready yourself for another great week, are you wondering what to take along with you on your commute? Take a peek at this week’s recommended commute companion! ‘All The Bright Places’, by Jennifer Niven Review: Here. Synopsis: “Theodore Finch is fascinated by death, and he constantly thinks of ways he might… Read More Book Recommendation: ‘All The Bright Places’, by Jennifer Niven