Some Favorite Books This Month!

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 Tantalizing of a Scandalous Rake by Samantha Holt
Rules of Rebellion by Jen Yates
To Covet a Highland Criminal by Lori Ann Bailey
Who is Madalene? by Elizabeth Borae
Romance and Brides: Historical Regency Romance Collection by Caroline Johnson
The Lady Tamed by Heather Boyd
The Stafford Sisters by G.L. Snodgrass
Seduction on the Alpine Express by Kirsten S. Blacketer

Contemporary Romance

All That Love Stuff: A Collection of 24 Romantic Short Stories by Patsy Collins

Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers

Beneath Devil’s Bridge by Loreth Anne White

Speculative Fiction

Frosts and Fears (Grimm Academy #6) by Laura Greenwood

Chick Lit / Women’s Literature / Literary Fiction

Like Wind Against Rock by Nancy Kim
These Tangled Vines by Julianne MacLean
The Girls in the Attic by Marius Gabriel
The Checklist by Addie Woolridge
Perfect Timing: A Collection of 25 Short Stories by Patsy Collins

Children’s Fiction

Lil Bub and Friends Presents The Missing Sun by C. Hagerman
Wash, Wash, Wash Your Hands! by Amanda Hembrow
Always Let A Unicorn Play Dress Up by Felicia Morrow

Nonfiction

General

You Know You’re Old When by Riley Mayd
Foraging for Beginners by Craig Jones
Motivational Interviewing by Lin Belvins
How to Draw Human Figures by Amy Wood
Abraham Lincoln Was A Badass: Crazy But True Stories About The United States’ 16th President by Bill O’Neill
The Sandalmaking Workshop by Rachel Corry
Weather by Robert J. Ford

Planners, Notebooks, and Journals (and the like)

Parent Teacher Daily Communication Notebook by Chikku Publishing
Order Log Book by Chikku Publishing
Mom I Want To Hear Your Story Journal by Happy NZG Family Publisher
YouTube Content Planner by Chikku Publishing

Activity Books for Adults

Shakespeare Word Search: Comedies by Lemon Bookery
Mother’s Day Adult Coloring Book With Quotes : I Love You Mom 55 Anti-Stress Floral Patterns by Medle Hunts
United States of America Word Search Puzzles by Smiling Family Publications
Europe Word Searches for Adults: European Countries Cities & Towns Word Search Puzzles by Smiling Family Publications
Braintastik Sudoku Puzzles: 1000 Impossible Puzzles for Adults by Braintastik
Bible Verses Colouring Book 2 – my favourite Psalms: With beautiful intricate patterns from nature by Kim Mandel
Gardening Crossword Puzzles For Adults by Outdoor Words Publications
Mothers Day Adult Coloring Book by Qester Press

Health, Wellness, and Medicine

You Can’t Fix Them–Because They’re Not Broken: A Sustainability Guide for Tired Helpers and Healers by Jo Eckler

Self-Help and Motivational

108 Best Questions Couple Should Ask Each Other by Chikku Publishing
Greatest Inspirational Quotes: 100 Days to More Success and Peace of Mind by Chinedum Azuh
The Ikigai Secret: How To Be Happy, Find Meaning, and Live Longer The Japanese Way by R.K.Diaz
365 Days of Positive Affirmation by Nicole Lockhart
You Were Strong All Along by Jemma Roedel

Spiritual and Metaphysical

The Secret to Attracting Luck by Richard Webster (about so much more than the title suggests!)
Psychic Development by Mari Silva
Paganism by Mari Silva
Alchemy by Mari Silva
Sefer Ha-Bahir by Mari Silva
Divination by Mari Silva
Living Magic by Frater U.:D.:; Axel Budenbender; Harry Eilenstein; Josef Knecht
7 Day Chakras by Shai Tubali