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 / Historical Fiction

• Saved by a Viscount by Joyce Alec
• West Texas Rider by G.L. Snodgrass
• Poppy Redfern and the Fatal Flyers by Tessa Arlen
• Beauty Among Ruins by J’nell Ciesielski
• Whispers of the Heart by Rose Pearson
• Fate Gave Me a Duke by Amanda Mariel
• The Seafaring Lady’s Guide to Love by Fenna Edgewood
• To Tame the Wild Rake by Jude Knight (another review rejected by Amazon. This was a decidedly negative review, but as always, I cannot figure out why precisely it was rejected.)
• A Bride for Weston by Kathleen Lawless
• Chased by the Highlander by Rebecca Preston
• Windswept by Annabelle McCormack

Contemporary Romance

• Mistletoe Kisses by Macie St. James
• Muster in the Dust by Mel A Rowe

Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers

• Her Name Is Knight by Yasmin Angoe

Speculative Fiction

• Star Mother by Charlie N. Holmberg
• Snow by Michelle M. Pillow
• Phoenix’s Phantom by CB Samet
• Below the Baubles by Skye MacKinnon, Laura Greenwood
• Rites and Knights by Laura Greenwood

Children’s Fiction

• Little Kitten Brother by Jenny M. Gold
• The Funny Ghost by François Walter
• Mr. Melon Bear: How Curiosity Cures All by Jennifer L. Trace
• Jojo’s Tiny Ear by Stefania Munzi-Logus
• Where Snow Angels Go by Maggie O’Farrell
• The Tooth Fairy and the Halloween Surprise by Melanie Salas

Nonfiction

General

• How to Forage for Mushrooms without Dying by Frank Hyman

Writing

• How to Self-Publish a Book in Ten Minutes a Day by Denice Simms
• The SPARK Method: How to Write a Book for Your Business Fast by Cori Wamsley
• Self-Publish & Succeed: The No Boring Books Way to Writing a Non-Fiction Book that Sells by Julie Broad
• How to Write a Series in Ten Minutes a Day by Denice Simms
• 100 Writing Prompts by Dawn Jones
• How To Write a Non-Fiction Book in 30 Days by Kevin Albert

Trading/Investing

• Start Trading Using Technical Analysis by Lina Soros
• Technical Analysis for the Trading Sharks by Lina Soros
• Investing 201 by Matthew Barnes
• Japanese Candlestick Charting Techniques 2: Tips, Tricks, and Strategies by Alexander Schmidt
• Japanese Candlestick Charting Techniques Part 3: Advanced Methods & Techniques by Alexander Schmidt
• Options Trading Workbook for Beginners by Kendrick Fernandez
• Penny Stock Investing Step-by-Step Guide by Small Footprint Press/Investors Press
• Penny Stock Investing & Algorithmic Trading: 2-in-1 Compilation by Small Footprint Press / Investors

Crafts & Hobbies

• America the Beautiful Cross Stitch by Becker

Activity Books for Adults

• Cryptograms Puzzle Book For Adults – 500 Large Print Cryptogram Puzzles To Challenge Your Brain by Stephen J. Ellis
• Creepy Chibi Coloring Book by Patricia Ampuero
• Cooking Crossword Puzzles For Adults by Outdoor Words Publications
• Creepy Kawaii Coloring Book by Penciol Press
• Wild Safari by Endless Entertainment
• Nurse Crossword Puzzles For Adults by Outdoor Words Publications
• Pastel Goth Coloring Book by Mint Sky Media
• Cryptoquotes Puzzles by Edgar Paxton Reese
• Summer Scenes Color By Number Coloring Book for Adults by Astoria Coloring
• Happy Halloween Color By Number Coloring Book for Adults by Astoria Coloring
• Country Christmas Color By Number Coloring Book for Adults by Astoria Coloring
• Bloom by Ultimate Super Publishing
• English Bulldog Coloring Book by Fluffy Boo Publishing
• Creepy Kawaii Pastel Goth Coloring Book by Patricia Ampuero
• Creepy Kawaii Paste Goth Coloring Book by Ultimate Super Publishing / Mecha Kawaii
• Travel Around the World Color by Number Coloring Book for Adults by Astoria Coloring

Self-Help and Motivational

• Every Day is a Fresh Start: A Daily Gratitude Journal by Brie Resilient

Cookbooks

• The Seattle Vegan Cookbook by Gillian Carr

Children’s Nonfiction and Workbooks

• ABC! Name My Food! by Unabashed Kids Media
• 123! What Can I Eat? by Unabashed Kids Media
• Tad Lincoln’s Restless Wriggle by Beth Anderson
• Name These Feelings by Jennifer L. Trace

Children’s Activity, Game, and Joke Books

• Colouring Book for Toddlers: Doodling Sketchbook for Boys and Girls, Pirates by Mrs. Peonies
• Road Trip Activities for Little Kids Ages 6-8 by Funlighter Hub
• Space Coloring and Activity Book for Kids Ages 8-12 by Jennifer L. Trace
• Dinosaur Coloring Book for Kids Ages 4-8 by Ginevra Entertainment
• Sudoku Books for Kids Ages 6-10 by Jennifer L. Trace
• Colouring Book for Toddlers: Doodling Sketchbook for Boys and Girls, Dragon and Knights by Mrs. Peonies
• Colouring Book for Toddlers: Doodling Sketchbook, Farm Themed by Mrs. Peonies
• 101 Brain Teasers & Riddles for Smart Kids by Jennifer L. Trace
• 101 Big Things Coloring Book for Kids Ages 3-5 by Jennifer L. Trace
• 101 Cute Animal Coloring Book For Toddlers by Jennifer L. Trace
• Word Search Puzzle Book for Ages 6-8 by Uncle Bob
• Phonics Workbook for Kids 4-6 by Jennifer L. Trace
• Dinosaur Color By Numbers by Endless Entertainment
• 101 Dot Markers Activity Book by Jennifer L. Trace
• Sudoku for Kids 8-12: 100 Easy 6×6 Sudoku Puzzles by Kelship Books

Halloween Activity Books

• Halloween Coloring Book for Kids Ages 4-8 (Simple, Large and Easy Coloring Pages) by Uncle Bob
• Preschool Halloween Coloring for Kids Ages 3-5 by KC Press
• Halloween Coloring Book for Kids by Happy Harper
• Halloween Activity Book for Kids Ages 4-6 by KC Press
• Halloween Color By Numbers by Jacob Mason
• Halloween Coloring Book for Kids Ages 4-8 by Uncle Bob
• Halloween Dot Marker Activity Book by Explore Coloring
• Halloween Coloring Book by Explore Coloring
• Halloween Coloring Book For Kids by Relaxing Coloring
• Halloween Coloring Book For Kids: Big Collection by Relaxing Coloring
• Halloween Cut and Paste Activity Book 3-5 by KC Press
• Halloween Color by Number for Kids by KC Press
• Halloween Dot Marker Activity Book for Kids by Little Hands Miracles
• Halloween Activity Book for Kids Ages 6-8 by KC Press
• Halloween Coloring Book for Kids Ages 4-8 by Ginevra Entertainment
• Halloween Coloring Book for Kids by Amanda Byrd
• Unicorn Halloween Coloring Book For Girls by Happy Harper
• Halloween Coloring Book for Kids ages 5-8 by Faron Sally
• Halloween Coloring Book for Kids Ages 4-8 by Happy School
• Halloween Activity Book for Kids Ages 8-10 by KC Press

Thanksgiving Activity Books

• Thanksgiving Coloring Book for Kids Ages 6-12 by Uncle Bob
• Thanksgiving Activity Book for Kids Ages 8-10 by KC Press
• Thanksgiving Coloring Book by Explore Coloring
• Thanksgiving Dot Marker Activity Book by Explore Coloring

No-So-Favorite Books This Month!