Some Favorite Books This Month So Far
I’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 reviews here to Amazon, so you can read them there!
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 doesn’t adhere 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 Governess by Dana Mitchell
- The Widow and the Highlander by Martha Keyes
- His Duchess by Charlotte Russell (amazing Regency rom-com!)
- Garden of Temptation by Daphne Bloom
- Of Love and Vengeance by Louise Lyndon
- Surrender the Heart by Nina Beaumont
- The Mystic by Elizabeth A. Lance
- Barely Betrothed to Mr. Darcy by Valerie Lennox
- The New Duke of Mayfair’s Lady by Charlotte Fitzwilliam
- Seeking Patience by Josie Riviera
- Tapestry of Dreams by Nina Beaumont
- Catch Me If You Can by Saskia Walker
Contemporary Romance
- Four Brothers: The Full Four-Book Holiday Collection by Mazzy King
- If You Hold Me by Ciara Knight
- Fair Trade by Sienna Waters
- Remembering Ryan: a charity anthology honoring the life of Marine veteran Ryan Kinch by Courtney Lynn Rose
Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers
- Lies We Bury by Elle Marr
Speculative Fiction
- Untold Tales: Books 1-3 by Laura Greenwood
- Untold Tales: Books 4-6 by Laura Greenwood
Chick Lit / Women’s Literature / Literary Fiction
- The Light Through the Leaves by Glendy Vanderah
- Adulting by Liz Talley
Children’s Fiction
- Shall I Share Little Teddy Too? by Ronita Saidian
- Germ Buster by Shauna Dunkley
- The Angry Bull by Charlotte Dane
Nonfiction
General
- I’m in Seattle, Where Are You? by by Mortada Gzar
- Learn Dutch For Beginners Easily & In Your Car! Phrases Edition, Level 1 by Immersion Language Audiobooks
- Summary of Rage: by Bob Woodward by Go BOOKS
- The Simplified Guide To Dream Interpretation – Expanded Edition by Damian Blair
Writing
- 150 Ways to Market Your Book for Free by Bess Cellars
- Daily Journaling: A Simple, Straightforward Guide to Journal Consistently in 10 Minutes a Day by Emily Calabresi
- 7 Minutes to Freedom by Natalya Androsova
- The Infographic Guide to Grammar by Jara Kern
Activity Books for Adults
- Let’s Learn How to Draw Unicorns and Other Magical Friends by Smiling Family Publications (works for adults, teens, and kids who like drawing using the grid method)
- Easter Egg Coloring Book by Loveable Creations (nice for adults & kids alike)
- Medieval Lady: Easy and Relaxing Coloring Book for Adults by Lia Manea
Health, Wellness, and Medicine
- Plant Based Diet by Maddie Cook
- FODMAP Diet: The Beginners Guide to Managing Digestive Disorders by Jan Ellenberger
- Mediterranean Sirtfood Fusion Diet by Jack Bolick
- Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Beginners by Phillip Slane
- F-Factor Diet by Christy Swan
- The Basics of Feeding Tubes: Information for Parents and Caregivers by Joy Vines
Self-Help and Motivational
- Highly Sensitive People by Mari Silva
- Daily Journaling: A Simple, Straightforward Guide to Journal Consistently in 10 Minutes a Day by Emily Calabresi
- 7 Minutes to Freedom by Natalya Androsova
- The Simplified Guide to Dream Interpretation by Damian Blair
Spiritual and Metaphysical
Business, Money, and Investing
- How Not to Kill Your Business in 10 Steps by Gaston Gilbert
Cookbooks
- The No Recipe Cookbook by Samantha Pillay
- Mediterranean Diet for Weight Loss by Olivia Mason
Children’s Nonfiction
- Attending Virtual School: A Book About Learning Online by Linh Nguyen-Ng
Children’s Activity, Game, and Joke Books
- Let’s Learn How to Draw Unicorns and Other Magical Friends by Smiling Family Publications (good for kids and adults!)
- The Laugh Challenge Joke Book – St Patrick’s Day Edition by Riddleland
- Easter Egg Coloring Book by Loveable Creations (also good for kids and adults)
- Easter Coloring Book for Kids by Rainbow Press
- Dinosaurs ABC Dot Markers Activity Book by Busy Kid Press
- Trucks, Planes, and Cars Coloring Book by Dreamland Press
- Superhero Color By Numbers for Kids Ages 4-8 by Dreamland Press
- Mazes For Kids Ages 4-8 by Dreamland Press (actually hard mazes for kiddie aficionados!)
- Color by Numbers For Kids Ages 4-8: Dinosaur, Sea Life, Animals, Butterfly, and Much More by Dreamland Press
Not-So-Favorite Books From the List Above
