Some Favorite Books This Week!
DoliI’ve been having a tough time keeping up with both the reading AND posting here. While I get it all sorted out, I thought I could at least post the review links to Amazon here, so you can read them there!
By the way, the first book on the top line above is my own cookbook with recipes for side dishes you can make ahead for the holidays. I actually wrote this book and tested the recipes when I worked nightshift at a local hospital. If I can find time to cook ahead as a busy nurse, you can, too! Check out the book if you’d like to enjoy the holidays with your friends and family…and not be so stuck in the kitchen when everyone else is having fun!
Note: I am listing reviews as I do them each day. Sometimes, Amazon takes days or even a week or more to approve these reviews, so you will see a lag between when I list reviews and when a link is available. The longest I had to wait was 3.5 weeks!
Note about Goodreads and BookBub Reviews Linked Below
Sometimes, you’ll see me link to my review at Goodreads or BookBub. That’s usually because I’m having some sort of issue with Amazon: they’re taking waaaaay too long to post the review or they’ve rejected the review because they say it isn’t up to “community standards.” They are never specific… and just ask me to review the community standards page. I wish they would be specific… so I can avoid whatever it is they don’t like. Most “rejected” reviews are rather tame; some are even 5 stars. I’ve noted that some words seem to trigger it, like boring or transitioning. Hey, sometimes things just ARE boring, and it is much more succinct to say that than “visually unappealing” when talking backgrounds in children’s activity books! Others completely leave me scratching my head about what might be “wrong” with the review.
Hope that life becomes a little more sane so I can post my full reviews here soon!
Fiction
Historical Romance
- The Footman by L. M. LaVoilette
Christmas Romance
- Almost Home for the Holidays by Carla Rossi
- Cozy Casita Christmas by T. E. Sheridan
- Boots & Mistletoe by Edith MacKenzie
- The Mechanics of Mistletoe by Liz Isaacson
- An Unexpected Christmas by J. M. Davies
- Love in Cardwell by Mark F. Geatches (written as if a teenage boy’s idea of what a romance novel is)
- Christmas Candee by Annie Curtis (Judi Thompson & Charlene Tess)
- Harper’s Corner Holiday Series Books 1-3 by Christina George
- Christmas at the Easy Breezy by Nora LeDuc (wonderful!)
- On a Midnight Clear by Sandra Sookoo
Contemporary Romance
- Designs on Forever by Susan Carlisle
- Stealing Candy by Krista Wolf
- Falling for You by Katie Carver
Speculative Fiction
- Unidentified Flying Hottie by Kim Hartfield
- Dragon Protectors (multi-series box set) by Lola Gabriel
- A Halloween Angel for Hazel by Chloe Alice Balkin
Children’s Fiction
- Where is My Little Dragon? by Ingo Bloom (bilingual French/English)
- Don’t Be Scared! by Ingo Bloom (bilingual German/English)
- The Flying Tree by Ingo Bloom (bilingual German/English)
- Riverboat: Ghosts of the Forest by Ingo Bloom (bilingual German/English)
Nonfiction
General
- The Tao te Ching 101 by Matthew Barnes
- Summary of Blitz by Intensive Life Publishing
Gardening
- Backyard Gardening by Peter Shepperd
- Raised Bed Gardening Bundle for Beginners and Experienced Gardeners by Peter Greenfield
- Permaculture Gardening by Katelyn Power
- Advanced Raised Bed Gardening by Peter Greenfield
- Hydroponics by Isaac Green
Game Books for Adults
- Hot Air Balloon Connect the Dots Book for Adults by Modern Dots Publications
- Autumn Coloring Book by Ava Browne
- Country Autumn Coloring Book for Adults by Jacob Mason
- 960 Sudoku Puzzles for Adults by Blair Feliz
- Lovely France by French Hacking
Health, Wellness, & Medicine
- Fit & Fabulous by Maya Mondesi
Self-Help & Spiritual
- Stop People Pleasing by Chase Hill
Business, Money, & Investing
- Leadership 2.0 by Peter Allen
Children’s Activity & Joke Books
- Garbage Truck Coloring Book for Kids by Pamparam Press
- Caticorn Coloring Book for Kids by Pamparam Press
- My Super Spooky and Creepy Halloween Activity Book by Crazy Bananas
- Trace Letters Alphabet Handwriting Practice Workbook for Kids Age 3+ by Zeeshan Ali
- Thanksgiving Coloring Book for Toddlers by Jacob Mason
- I Spy Thanksgiving Book for Kids Ages 2-5 by Jacob Mason
- 12 Days of Christmas by Grace Lockhaven
- Dragons Coloring Book for Kids by Pamparam Press
- Animals that Have to Pee Coloring Book by Pamparam Press
- Spooky Kawaii Coloring Book by Khalila Black
- Halloween Joke Book for Kids by Dolibooks
- Would You Rather Halloween Book for Kids by Dolibooks
- Trick or Treat: Silly Halloween Jokes for Kids by Konnectd Supply
No-So-Favorite Books This Week!
