Reading Fanatic Reviews
Books to Add to Your TBR list... or Not!Hey, ya’ll! I’m VERY behind getting my reviews up on the website! I’ve increased the reading and reviewing, leaving less of my leisure time available to update this website. I’ll do weekly posts with links to my reviews at Amazon; you can also check out my Amazon and Goodreads profiles.
By the way, I’m now a top 50 Amazon.com reviewer (#12 currently) and the top 8 US reviewer of all time on Goodreads (and top 9 in the world)… and the #6 US reviewer and #8 in the world in the past year. Cool stuff!
I hope to make updates to this site soon!
My Reviews at Amazon Early May 2021
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
Cookbooks
- Tequila Cocktails: Contemporary Drinks Beyond the Margarita by Cheri Loughlin
- Mexican Vegan Diet for Beginners by Sam Kuma
- The Smoker and Grill Bible by Eleanor Fields, PhD
- Delicious Slow Cooker Vegan Recipes for Vegetarians and Raw Vegans by Sam Kuma
Children’s Nonfiction
- The Singer and the Scientist by Lisa Rose
- I Love You, Mom! by Pamparam Press
- Coding for Kids Ages 10 and Up: Coding for Kids and Beginners using HTML, CSS and JavaScript by Bob Mather
- How to Tap a Maple by Stephanie Mulligan
Children’s Activity, Game, and Joke Books
- Farm Life A Toddler Coloring Book by Winter Rabbit
- ABC Forest Wild Life Friends Coloring Book For Kids by Chikku Publishing
- Safari Coloring Book For Kids by Chikku Publishing
- Gymnastics Coloring & Activity Book for Girls Ages 4 – 10 by Little Pumpkin Activity
- Kindergarten Writing Paper with Dotted Lines for Kids by Kelly Grace
- ABC Handwriting & Colouring Book: For Preschool by Nojis Books
- Classy and Sassy Word Search for Girls ages 8-13 by Crazy Bananas
- My First Space Activity Book & Coloring Book by Qester Press
- Ready for Preschool Cut and Paste Letters Numbers Shapes: Scissor Skills Activity Workbook by Busy Kid Press
- Camping Fun Cut and Paste Workbook for Preschool by Busy Kid Press
- Beach Fun Cut and Paste Workbook for Preschool by Busy Kid Press
- Eid Activity Book for Kids by Curveball Velocity Books
No-So-Favorite Books This Month!
My Reviews at Amazon Late April 2021
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 Mistress Match by Anna Macy
- Daring Declarations, Book 3 Mistress in the Making by Larissa Lyons
- Instinct: A Prehistoric Romance by Allison Blackwood
- Trusted By The Highlander by Rebecca Preston
- Like the Down of a Thistle by Sarah Swan
- Under His Protection by Stacy Von Haegert
- The Truth about Princesses and Dukes by Bianca Blythe
- To Mend the Broken Hearted: The Healer and the Hermit by Jude Knight
- Nothing But a Rakehell by Deb Marlowe
- Loving Her Highland Enemy by Samantha Holt
- Viking Glory Complete Collection by Celeste Barclay
- Highlander Entangled by Jayne Castel
- If You Wannabe My Marquess by Merry Farmer
Contemporary Romance
- Blends: The Prequel Crescent Lake Winery Series by Lucinda Race
- If You Kiss Me by Ciara Knight
- His Heart’s Promise by Dawn Baca
- Good Enough to Eat: A Happy Holidays Romance by Lucy Hudson
- Harmony of the Soul by Jennifer Monroe
Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers
- Olive Bright, Pigeoneer by Stephanie Graves (historical homefront mystery set in England during WWII)
- Wedding Whack by Paula Lester
Speculative Fiction
- Fantasy and Fairytales Short Story Anthology by Michelle Francik
- Shifter Dating App: A BBW Shifter Romance Series Bundle by Erin Havoc
- Bear Bosses of Samhain Shifter Box Set by Lisa Daniels
- Warlocks of the Black Oak Boxset #2 by Marie-Claude Bourque
Children’s Fiction
- Ivan and the Silver Seeds by Ivy Lin and Walter Sattazahn
- Everyone’s Sleepy but the Baby by Tracy C. Gold
- Baby Llama Loves her Mama by Funskill Brew
- Tiny Polly by Jinan Samman
Nonfiction
Origami
- Origami Book For Newbies by InterWorld Entertainment
- Origami Book For Newbies 2 by InterWorld Entertainment
- Origami Book For Newbies 3 by InterWorld Entertainment
Writing and Language
- How to Take Your Novel from Manuscript to Marketplace by N. P. Cooper
- How to Write Page-Turning Fiction by Helen Cox
- The 7 Day Authors Guide To Facebook Ads by Matthew J Holmes
- Easy Spanish Phrase Book by Fluency Faster
Journals, Notebooks, & Planners
- Mandala Calendar by Sasha Winters
- Things My Mom Taught Me Notebook by Chikku Publishing
- My Grateful AM and PM Journal by Chikku Publishing
- Food Sensitivity Journal: 3-Month Food Diary and Symptom Tracker by Well-Planned Bee
- Daily Gratitude Journal for Kids – Unicorns and Cats by Crazy Bananas
- Magical Unicorn Planner 2021 by Crazy Bananas
- Practicing Stoicism by Jason Hemlock
- Beekeeping Journal and Logbook by Chikku Publishing
- Human Anatomy Coloring Book by Chikku Publishing
- My Family Tree by Chikku Publishing
Activity Books for Adults
- Corgi Mosaic Coloring Book by Mallcom Spencer
- The Funky Sloth Coloring Book by Mallcom Spencer
- World Flags: Color By Number For Adults by B.C. Lester Books
- Car Emblem Coloring Book by The King of Colors
- 90’s Coloring Book by Little Pumpkin Activity
- 250+ Large Print Word Search Puzzles for Adults by Smasimo
- Sugar Skull Coloring Book: Día de los Muertos Coloring Book by Make Art
- Vikings Coloring Book by Little Pumpkin Activity
- Tiny Cartoons Coloring Book by CA J
- Sloth Coloring Book by Funny Day
- Owl Coloring Book by Funny Day
Spiritual and Metaphysical
- Chakras for Beginners by Mari Silva
- Druidry by Mari Silva
- Reincarnation by Mari Silva
- Mediumship by Mari Silva
Business, Money, and Investing
- Intuition at Work by Melanie Barnum (Link to Goodreads review, as this was rejected by Amazon; slightly altered approved version)
- SimpleCents Guide to Credit Repair by SimpleCents
Cookbooks
- The Super Easy Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Beginners by Lisa Calimeris
- Copycat Recipes by Dr. John Tortora
- Vegan Nutrition by Dr, John Tortora
- Pegan Diet for People in a Hurry by Dr. Archibald Johansson
Children’s Nonfiction
- Daily Affirmations For Kids by ParkerThePuppy Publishing
- 10 Hidden Heroes by Mark K. Shriver
- Science for Kids: Scrappy’s Space Journey by Pablo Rojas
- Weird & Wacky Endangered Creatures by K.B. Carr
Children’s Activity, Game, and Joke Books
- Monster Activity for Kids by Pablo Rojas
- Crossword Puzzles for Kids Ages 9 to 12: Part 2 by Blair Feliz
- Doug the Digger Goes to Construction School by NCBUSA Publications
- DOTS My Favorite Monster Dot Marker Activity Book by Kelly Porter
- Ocean Animals Activity Book For Kids Ages 4-8 by Dreamland Press
- Dot To Dot Book For Kids Ages 8-12 by Dreamland Press
- The Laugh Challenge Joke Book – Earth Day Edition by Riddleland
- Riddles and Brain Teasers for Kids Aged 6, 7, 8 and 9 year olds by Jacky Bloom
- Sudoku For Kids Ages 4-8: 350 Brain-Teasing Exercises From Easy To Hard by Activity Books
- My Best Toddler Alphabet Coloring Book (Kids coloring activity books) by Activity Books
- High Frequency Words for Kindergarten by Activity Books
- Space Coloring and Activity Book for Kids by Dreamland Press
- Car Emblem Coloring Book by The King of Colors
- Daily Gratitude Journal for Kids – Unicorns and Cats by Crazy Bananas
- Word Search Puzzle Book for Kids by Smasimo
- I Spy Halloween Book For Kids by Dolibooks
- Mazes for Kids ages 4-8 by Happy Koala Publishing
- Dot to Dot Books for kids ages 8-12 by Happy Koala Publishing
- Mazes for Kids: Maze Activity Book for Ages 4 – 8 | 8-12, 6-8 by Smasimo
- Mother’s Day Dot Markers Activity Book for Toddlers by Kiddie Activity Press
- Earth Day Activity Book for Kids Age 4-6 by Winter Rabbit
- Spot the Difference Book for Kids by Happy Koala Publishing
- Connect the Dots for Kids ages 4-8 by Happy Koala Publishing
- Connect the Dots for Kids ages 4-8 by Happy Koala Publishing (a different one)
- Vehicle Dot Marker Coloring Book by Kidxellence Print House
- Mazes for Kids Activity Book by Kelly Grace
- LULU the Tiger & Friends Exploring Space by Ann Lee
No-So-Favorite Books This Month!
My Reviews at Amazon Early April 2021
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
- A Second Chance at Love by Sherry Ewing
- Love Finds an Outlaw by Diana Lesire Brandmeyer
- Seductive Silence (Book 1, Making of a Mistress) by Larissa Lyons
- Lusty Letters, Book 2 Mistress in the Making by Larissa Lyons
- Loving the Scarred Soldier by Rose Pearson
- If You Choose Me by Ciara Knight
- The Duke is Wicked by Tracy Sumner
Contemporary Romance
- Starting Over in Maple Bay by Brittney Joy
- Her Guarded Heart by Dawn Baca
Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers
- The Next Wife by Kaira Rouda
- The Watcher Girl by Minka Kent
- Caribbean Cruise Cozy Mystery Boxed Set by Susan Harper
Speculative Fiction
- Jenny’s Justice by CB Samet
Chick Lit / Women’s Literature / Literary Fiction
- I Thought You Said This Would Work by Ann Garvin
- The Secret Talker by Geling Yan
Children’s Fiction
- The Garden Gnomes of Grantham Manor “Paddy Pants Down” by Maxine Katori
- Slow Moe Gets A Tasty Treat by Rebecca Rae Williams
- Stories of Mythological Women for Legendary Girls by Eliana Salvi
- Help Hungry Henry Win the Kindness Competition by Esther Pia Cordova
- LULU the Tiger Special Birthday by Ann Lee
- Calma Llama by Emily Hayes
Nonfiction
General
- Secret Hollywood: Crazy and Interesting Stories about the Rich and Famous by Bill O’Neill
- Summary of So You Want to Talk About Race: by Ijeoma Oluo by Go BOOKS
- Daily To-Do-List Organizer Notebook by BBP Publishing
Foreign Language
- Learn French with Short Stories: Fifteen Beginner Stories With Parallel French & English Text by French Hacking
- Spanish Short Stories for Beginners by FluencyFaster
Activity Books for Adults
- Sudoku for Adults by Lemon Bookery
- Yoga Coloring Book by Dreamstorm Publications
- Brain Games for Stroke Survivors by Anatomy Academy/ Brain Game Academy
- Celtic Mandala, Coloring Book for adults. Mythological Animals by Aislinn Cano
Self-Help and Motivational
- What Love Is Not by Cassidy and Daniela Parlane
- Taking Your Griefcase to Work: Returning to Work After the Loss of a Loved One by R. Glenn Kelly
- Communicating Through Change by Alicia Sedgwick
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness: 2 in 1 Bundle by Olivia Telford
Spiritual and Metaphysical
- Seven Simple Card Spreads to Unlock Your Creative Flow by Mariëlle S. Smith
- Angels & Archangels Part 2: Jophiel, Ariel, Azrael by Adesh Silva
Business, Money, and Investing
- Let Me Lead Your Way by Elvin Coaches
Children’s Nonfiction
- 1st Grade Math Workbook by Jungle Publishing U.S.
- Chess Basics for Kids: Learn to Win the Fun Way by BeeCurious
Children’s Activity, Game, and Joke Books
- Corgi and Friends by Mallcom Spencer
- Ready for Preschool Dot Markers Activity Book: Pre-K Letters and Numbers Workbook For Kids Age 3-4 by Busy Kid Press
- Dinosaurs Activity Book For Kids by Dreamland Press
- How To Draw Monsters by Dreamland Press
- Easter Dot Marker Activity Book by Hollywell Publishing
- I Spy Thanksgiving Book For Kids by Happy Harper
- I Spy Halloween Book For Kids by Dolibooks
- Dinosaur Coloring Book for Kids: Triassic Period (Book 1) by Grace Lockhaven
- Princess Coloring Books for Girls 5 year old by Funny Day
- Unicorn Color by Numbers by Tziu Pisiricchi
- Earth Day Dot Markers Activity Book for Toddlers by Kiddie Activity Press
- Mother’s Day Coloring Book For Kids Ages 2+ by Little Hands Miracles
- Animals at Night! Dot Marker Coloring Book by Busy Kid Press
No-So-Favorite Books This Month!
My Reviews at Amazon Late March 2021
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
- Embellished in Mauve by Sandra Sookoo
- Smitten with a Scarred Duke by Sally Forbes
- Fearless Women Historical Romance: Sapphire Magic & Promises to Keep by Nina Beaumont
- Her Runaway Earl by Robecca Austin
- Highlander’s Desire by Mariah Stone
- One Night of Passion by Erica Ridley
- Hazelanne by Linda Carroll-Bradd
- Game of Spies by Pamela Mingle
Contemporary Romance
- Healing Two Hearts by Kadee McDonald
- The Love Spa Boxset by Melody Nelson
- Love Over Pizza by Jen Lowry
- Old Pine Cove: The Complete Collection by Sophie-Leigh Robbins
- Saving Heart & Home by Denise Jaden
- Between Bitter & Sweet by K.M. Taylor
- Finally a Bride by Colleen Charles
- My Killarney King by Ava Pearl
- Brunswick Bay Harbor Gems (Books 4 – 6): Shadowed Rubies, Shocking Sapphires, and Shaded Amethysts by Ann Omasta
Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers
- Festival Felony by Ami Diane
Speculative Fiction
- Heart of the Goddess (The Queen Of Gods #3) by Laura Greenwood
- Kingdom of Exiles by Maxym Martineau
Chick Lit / Women’s Literature / Literary Fiction
- The Printed Letter Bookshop by Katherine Reay
Nonfiction
General
- From Albariño to Torrontés: Flavors, Pairings, and Personalities of the World’s Most Underrated Wines by Shea Sanderson
- Franklin’s Palindromedary by Ray Franklin
Crafts and Hobbies
- Freshwater Aquarium Planner & Logbook: A Little Planner to Help You Maintain Your Freshwater Aquarium by Walter James
- A Modern Guide to Textured Crochet by Lee Sartori
- Learn to Carve Gnomes, Trolls and Mythical Creatures by Sara Barraclough (review rejected by Amazon… for no reason I can figure out)
- Animal Embroidery Workbook by Jessica Long
Activity Books for Adults
- Flowers Coloring Book: Adult Beautiful Flower Designs for Stress Relief, Relaxation, and Creativity by Ultimate Super Publishing
- US National Parks Word Search For Adults by Outdoor Words Publications
- Super Simple Origami Book by Fun with Smasimo
- Shih Tzu Coloring Book by Fluffy Boo Publishing
- Cryptogram Puzzles For Adults And Seniors. Decode 365 Events That Happened In History by PuzzleNest Publishing
Health, Wellness, and Medicine
- FODMAP Diet The Ultimate Guide For Relieving IBS And All Digestive Disorders by Jan Ellenberger
- Plant Paradox: Plant-Based Diet for Beginners, Athletes, and Ideal Weight Loss by Maddie Cook
Spiritual and Metaphysical
- Chakras: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners by Esther Stone
- Urban Faery Magick by Tara Sanchez
- Wisdom of the Natural World by Granddaughter Crow
- Tarot Deciphered by T. Susan Chang; M. M. Meleen
Cookbooks
- Wood Pellet Smoker and Grill Cookbook 2020 by John Paul Smith
- YES – Let’s Go Vegan by Mandy Hunt
Children’s Nonfiction
- Pockets Full of Rocks: Daddy Talks About Depression by Yair Engelberg, American Psychological Association
- Whiteout by Alexander Lowe
- Red, Blue, Stripes Too! by Rebecca Rae Williams
Children’s Activity, Game, and Joke Books
- Connect The Dots Book For Kids Ages 4-8: Fun Connect The Dots Books for Kids Age 6 to 10 by Dreamland Press
- Dot To Dot Books For Kids Ages 4-8: 100 Fun Connect The Dots Books for Kids Age 3 to 8 by Dreamland Press
- Easter Color by Number For Kids Ages 4 to 8 by Funkey Books
- Happy Easter Activity Book for Kids Ages 4+ by Little Hands Miracles
- Dinosaur Color By Numbers: Coloring Book for Kids Ages 4-8 by Dreamland Press
- Easter Dot Markers Activity Book by Explore Coloring
- Easter Dot Markers Activity Book for Toddlers by Kiddie Activity Press
- I Spy St. Patrick’s Day Book for Kids Ages 2-5 by Happy Harper
- I Spy St. Patrick’s Day Book for Kids Ages 4-6 by Happy Harper
- Colour the Cars, Trains, Trucks & Planes – A Fun Colouring Book For 2-6 Year Olds by NCBUSA Publications
- Super Silly Jokes for Kids by Vicki Whiting
- Easter Coloring Book by Explore Coloring
- Ready for Preschool Dot Markers Activity Book: Pre-K Lines and Shapes Workbook For Kids Age 3-4 by Busy Kid Press
- Cursive Handwriting Workbook for Boys by Ender Mikovson
- Llamas Make Me Happy Llama Coloring Book for Teens by Global Peach
- Easter Activity Book for Kids ages 4-8 by Winter Rabbit
- Dot Markers Animals Activity Book For Toddlers and Kids by Slinky Sloth
- Dot Markers Easter Activity Book For Toddlers and Kids by Slinky Sloth
- Animals Color By Number Dot Marker Activity Book for Kids by Busy Kid Press
No-So-Favorite Books This Month!
My Reviews at Amazon Early March 2021
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
My Reviews at Amazon Week of February 21, 2021
Some Favorite Books This Week!
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 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
- Heirs of London: Historical Regency Romance & Cozy Mystery Collection by Joyce Alec
- An Expectation of Love by Rose Pearson
- Highlander’s Christmas by Mariah Stone (Sigh… yet another rejected review at Amazon for no real reason I can figure out. Perhaps it was because I said hadn’t closely read the book description at Booksprout… and the dumb Amazon review bot only read part of it, only seeing that I stated I “had not the read the book,” missing the all-important word following it… “description.” Kind of like the difference between “lightning” and “lightning bug.” Double sigh. Link goes to the review at Goodreads.)
- Rescuing Lord Roxwaithe by Cassandra Dean
- Bewitched by the Bluestocking by Jillian Eaton
- One Night of Scandal by Darcy Burke
Contemporary Romance
- Romantic Stories (Book 1-5): 5 Full-Length Novels by Dina Rask
- Music From My Heart by A. M. Vivienne
Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers
- The Magdalene Deception by Gary McAvoy
- The Disappearance of Alistair Ainsworth by Leonard Goldberg
- The Darwin Affair by Tim Mason
Speculative Fiction
- Duty by Rachel Rossano
- A Warlock’s Storm by Marie-Claude Bourque
Children’s Fiction
- LULU the Tiger & The Treasure Hunt by Ann Lee
- Roman Needs a Bath: Blended Siblings Series, Book 1 by S.K. Pu’u
- Charlie the Mouse and the Valentine’s Day Taffy by Maggie Lynn Heron-Heidel
- Don’t Mess with the Mouse by Vaidehi Publication
- The Old Dog and Her Boy by Alex Adams
- Ella Arrives in Australia by Sheree Chambers
- Where Is My Little Crocodile? – Dov’è il mio piccolo coccodrillo? by Ingo Blum
- Where’s My Joey? by Wendy Monica Winter
- The Twins Take Over! by Papa Paws
- The Selfish Tree by Vaidehi Publication
Nonfiction
General
- Chess For Beginners by Grandmaster Chess/Golden Knights
- Garden Journal Planner and Log Book by Rolling Blue Publishing
- The Bobb-Alexander Guide to Wine by Tafarie Bobb-Alexander
Writing
- Early Readers Catch the Worms: How Alpha, Beta, & ARC Readers Can Help You Publish a Better Novel by Carol Beth Anderson
- Scrappy Rough Draft by Donna Barker
- Lead Me to Success in Publishing by Melissa G Wilson
Activity Books for Adults
- 300 Large Print Word Search Puzzles by Grace Lockhaven
Health, Wellness, and Medicine
- Speech Therapy For 0-5-Year Olds by Helen Oakmoor
- Better Sleep for the Overachiever by Anne D. Bartolucci
- Gluten Free Diet for Beginners: Create Your Gluten-Free Lifestyle for Vibrant Health, Wellness and Weight Loss by Kira Novac
Self-Help and Motivational
- Rituals of Release: How to Make Room for Your New Life by Rachel S. Heslin
- 15 Ways to Think More Positive You Were Not Aware Of: How to Start to Think More Positively with Simple Exercise in Less Than 10 Minute a Day! by Emma Campbell
- Simple Small Talk: An Everyday Social Skills Guidebook for Introverts on How to Lose Fear and Talk to New People. Including Hacks, Questions and Topics to Instantly Connect, Impress and Network by Gerard Shaw
- Wake Up Grateful by Kristi Nelson
Spiritual and Metaphysical
- Numerology: Reveal the Secret Power of Numbers and Discover How Numerological Divination is Connected to Astrology, Tarot, and Ayurveda by Mari Silva
- Aries by Mari Silva
- Tarot Journal: Tarot Diary Recording & Interpreting, Track Your 3 Card Draw, Question, Interpretation and Notes by Icarus Books
- Nakshatras: The Ultimate Guide to the 27 Lunar Mansions of Vedic Astrology by Mari Silva
- Moon Signs: The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Your Sign, Different Sun-Moon Astrology Combinations, and Compatibility by Mari Silva
Cookbooks
- Vegan Gluten-Free Baking by Kira Novac
- Gluten-Free Vegan Cookbook by Kira Novac
Children’s Nonfiction
- Manage My Emotions for Kids by Kenneth Martz
- 250 World War 1 Facts For Kids by Scott Matthews
Children’s Activity & Joke Books
- The Kids Laugh Challenge – Would You Rather? St Patrick’s Day Edition by Riddleland
- How to Draw for Kids: How to Draw 101 Cute Things for Kids Ages 5+ by Jennifer L. Trace
- Word Search for Kids Ages 8-12 by Jennifer L. Trace
- Colour The Dumper Trucks, Diggers & Tractors by NCBUSA Publications
- Easter Unicorn Coloring Book for Kids: For Kids Ages 4-8 by Dreamland Press
- St. Patrick’s Day Coloring Book For Kids by Happy Harper
- St. Patrick’s Day Activity Book for Kids by Pamparam Press
- Logic Puzzles for Kids Ages 6-8 by Jennifer L. Trace
No-So-Favorite Books This Week!
My Reviews at Amazon Week of February 14, 2021
Some Favorite Books This Week!
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 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
- Darcy’s Runaway Bride by Abbey North
- Making a Match for the Marquess by Georgia Griffan
Contemporary Romance
- FIRST: A Collection of Series Starters by Carly Keene
- The Mom Collection by Kim Hartfield
- One Hundred Mistakes by Kelly Collins
- Big, Sexy, Alphas of Wildwood County (Books 1-4 BOX SET) by Khloe Summers
- His Special Angel by Lynn Marshal
Speculative Fiction
- To Spark a Fae War by Tessonja Odette
Children’s Fiction
- Daddy’s Little Wordlings by Linh Nguyen-Ng
- Mommy’s Little Wordlings by Linh Nguyen-Ng
Nonfiction
General
- Pregnancy Planner and Organizer Book by Creative Books
- Our Family Bucket List by Mango Design Lab
- Jumbo Word Search Puzzles for Seniors: 101 Extra Large Print Word Searches for Elderly Adults by Blair Feliz
- Valentine’s Day Word Search For Adults by Outdoor Words Publications (review rejected by Amazon for a reason I cannot figure out; book not at Goodreads, but I will put it in soon so I can put my review up)
- Learn How To Speak Spanish In 30 Days: Common Spanish Phrases For Everyday Scenarios by Laz Viera (recently renamed “Learn Spanish for Adult Beginners by Explore ToWin”)
Writing
- Inkslinger — 99-Day Guided Writing Experience by Kimberly M. Cooper Griffin
- The 7 Day Authors Guide To Book Advertising by Matthew J. Holmes
- How To Write Great Palindromes by Ray N. Franklin
- Novel Writing Prep: A 30-Day Planner that Prepares You to Write 50,000 Words in One Month by Monica Leonelle
- Character Development for Fiction Writers by Just Writerly Things
- 500 Romance Writing Prompts by Erica Blumenthal
Self-Help & Spiritual
- Sermon Notes Journal for Women: A Christian Women’s Journal for Church Sermon and Bible Study Notes by LL&B Publishing
Cookbooks
- Air Fryer Convection Oven Cookbook by Jill McDougall
- Sirtfood Diet: The Official Sirtfood Diet Recipe Book for Beginners by Jack Bolick
- Traeger Grill & Smoker Cookbook by Derek Jordan
Children’s Nonfiction
- Spanish Sight Words, No. 2 by Sara Ingles
Children’s Activity & Joke Books
- Dinosaurs Coloring Book, Volume II, for Kids age 8 – 12 by MagikKids Books
- Valentine’s Day Coloring Book For Kids: Animals In Love by Kids Rule
- Happy Easter Cut and Paste Workbook for Preschool by Busy Kid Press
- Funny Jokes for 12 Year Old Kids by Cooper The Pooper
- How to Draw Princesses and Fairies for Girls 6-9 by MagikKids Books
- Happy Easter Dot Markers Activity Book Ages 2+ by Busy Kid Press
- Little Kids Big Book of Toddler Coloring by KonnectdKids Publishing
- The Laugh Challenge Joke Book – Lucky Clover Edition by Riddleland
- Unicorn Coloring Book for Kids by Grace Lockhaven
- Sudoku for Kids 8-12 Years Old: 320 Easy 9×9 Logic Puzzles for Children Ages 8 to 12 by Blair Feliz
No-So-Favorite Books This Week!
My Reviews at Amazon Week of February 7, 2021
Some Favorite Books This Week!
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 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
- Graced in Scarlet by Sandra Sookoo
- Her Outlaw Highlander by Michelle Deerwester-Dalrymple
- Fallen by Jessie Lewis
- Cowboy’s Demands (Brides of Juniper Junction Book 5) by Celeste Jones
Contemporary Romance
- Zaftig Dating Agency Series Collection 13-18 by Jane Fox
- The Better Best Birthday 3 by Lizzy Judge
- The Underground Toy Society: You’re the Illustrator by Jessica D. Adams
- The Adventure of Sleepy Bear: A Bedtime Story for Kids + Coloring Book by Daphne A. Knight
- Sniffer Goes to the Zoo by Pippa Pennington
Nonfiction
General
- Monthly Weekly Standard Planner 2021-2022: 2 Year Daily Weekly Monthly Calendar Planner Agenda by Creative Books
- Plant Based Diet Planner: 5 Weeks weight Loss Tracking Journal by Creative Books
- Bucket List For Married Couples Inspirational Journal For Couples, Things We Should Do Together, Ideas, Adventures, And Relationship Goals by Creative Books
- Japanese Writing Practice Workbook by Creative Books
- Mother Of The Bride Wedding Planner by Creative Books
Activity Book for Adults
- Sudoku Large Print 150 Hard to Diabolic With Solutions by Puzzleverse Books
- Valentine’s Day Coloring Book for Adults by Coloring Book Vertex
- Sudoku Large Print 150 Medium to Hard With Tips and Tricks by Puzzleverse Books
- Yoga Poses Coloring Book by Groen Ambrosia Press
- Street Style by Groen Ambrosia Press
Writing
- What Would Your Character Do? Writing Prompts to Help You Destroy Writer’s Block, Write Faster, and Write More by Paula M. Gill
- Become Traditionally Published by L. Horne
- 365 Awesome Story Prompts by E.V. Everest
Health, Wellness, & Medicine
- Mindful Beauty: Holistic Habits to Feel and Look Your Best by Dr. Debbie Palmer
Children’s Nonfiction
- How Animals Say Goodnight by Esther Pia Cordova
- 111 Story Starters for Boys and Girls: Creative Writing Workbook with Imaginative Prompts and Beginnings for Kids by Rose Fishers
Children’s Activity & Joke Books
- My Sticker Collection Album: Blank Sticker Collecting Book for Kids, Unicorn Theme Sticker Journal by Creative Books
- How To Draw Dinosaurs For Kids Age 4-7 by MagikKids Books
- Watercolor Coloring Book Kids, Volume 5 by Busy Family
- Easter Bible Story Dot Markers Activity Book Ages 2+ by Busy Kid Press
- Kindergarten Writing Paper with Lines by Alpha Press (Review rejected by Amazon… can’t figure out why. I need to add the book to Goodreads, but then I will link to my original, innocuous review there.)
- The Underground Toy Society: You’re the Illustrator by Jessica D. Adams
- Watercolor Coloring Book Kids, Volume 6: Unicorns by Busy Family
- Space Coloring Book for Kids by Cormac Ryan Press
- How to Draw Dragons: Easy & Simply Guide for Kids by MagikKids Books
- Holiday Jokes For Kids: For Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s! by Kids Rule
- My First Handwriting Practice Workbook by Crazy Bananas
- 100 Fun Maze Worksheets For Kids 8-10 by PuzzleNest Publishing
- Sight Words Spelling and Tracing Workbook For Pre K Kids by Tracy Horton (Another review rejected for no reason I can understand. I need to add this book as well to Goodreads so I can link to my original review there.)
- Montessori Workbook, Volume 1 by Alex Future
- Spanish Sight Words: Handwriting Practice pages Vocabulary Learning and Letter Tracing Workbook Nr #1 for First Grade by Sara Ingles
- Happy Easter Dot Markers Coloring Book Ages 2+ by Busy Kid Press
No-So-Favorite Books This Week!
My Reviews at Amazon Week of January 31, 2021
Some Favorite Books This Week!
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 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
- Lucy and the Duke of Secrets by Sofi Laporte
- Surrendering to the Gentleman Pirate by Helen Louise Cox
Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers
- After Alice Fell by Kim Taylor Blakemore
Speculative Fiction
- Wings of Fury by Emily R. King
Chick Lit / Women’s Literature
- The Speed of Light by Elissa Grossell Dickey
- Hepburn’s Necklace by Jan Moran
Children’s Fiction
- Lottie Jumps In by Karen L. Bromley
- Agnes’s Place by Marit Larsen
Nonfiction
General
- 100 Reasons Why I Keep Falling for You: A Keepsake Journal to Fill Out for Your Loved One by Rose Trifolia Press
- Sex Coupons for Him by Coupon Casanova
- Sex Coupons for Couples by Coupon Casanova
- EMT Audio Study Guide Audiobook Bundle! Complete A-Z Review & Practice Questions Edition Box Set by Jamie Montoya
Activity Books for Adults
- Whimsical Autumn Adult Coloring Book by Lemon Drop Coloring
- Sudoku Large Print 150 Easy to Medium With Tips and Tricks by Puzzleverse Books
- Magical Unicorn Christmas Coloring Book by Lemon Drop Coloring
- Whimsical Unicorn Christmas Adult Coloring Book by Lemon Drop Coloring
- Cityscapes: An Adult Coloring Book With Splendid Hand-Drawn Designs of Famous Cities and Architectural Gems by Groen Ambrosia Press
- 300 Quick Crossword Puzzles for Adults by Grace Lockhaven
- US Cities Word Search For Adults by Outdoor Words Publications
- Puzzler Squad Valentine Word Search by Puzzler Squad
Self-Help & Spiritual
- Vedic Astrology: The Ultimate Guide to Hindu Astrology and the 12 Zodiac Signs by Mari Silva
- Samadhi: Unlocking the Different Stages of Samadhi According to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Mari Silva
- Magic: Unlock the Power of Natural Forces and Learn Techniques Such as Purification, Divination, Invocation, Astral Travel, Yoga and More by Mari Silva
Children’s Activity & Joke Books
- Don’t Laugh Challenge – Easter Edition by Witty Jester
- Kindergarten Workbook by Kids Math Zone
- Unicorn in Love Coloring Book by Busy Family
- Lunar New Year Activity Book For Kids by Curveball Velocity Books
- Don’t Laugh Challenge – Hilarious Easter Joke and Story Book by Rustad Publishing
- How To Draw Dinosaurs For Kids Age 8-11 by MagikKids Books
- Watercolor Coloring Book Kids: (Volumes 1 & 2) by Busy Family
- Watercolor Coloring Book Kids: (Volumes 3 & 4) by Busy Family
- How To Draw Cute Animals For Kids Age 3-6 by MagikKids Books
No-So-Favorite Books This Week!
My Reviews at Amazon Week of January 24, 2021
Some Favorite Books This Week!
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 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
- Silver Creek by G.L. Snodgrass
- Woken By The Highlander by Rebecca Preston
- Abigail’s Journey by Jean C. Joachim
Contemporary Romance
- Baking from the Heart by Sophie Mays
Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers
- Peril at Thornywilde by Jonni Rich
Children’s Fiction
- Mia and Nattie: One Great Team! by Marlene M. Bell
- Help Hungry Henry Deal Stay Positive by Esther Pia Cordova
- Piper Green and the Fairy Tree by by Ellen Potter
Nonfiction
General
- Basic Math for Adults by Evergreen Tutoring Services
- The DNA of Democracy by Richard Lyons
- The Nomadic Art of Budget Travel: Slow Down, Spend Less, Go Deep by Kayla Kurin
- Learn to Program with App Inventor by Lyra Blizzard Logan
- Guitar Fretboard Memory Magic by Nick Morrison
Activity Books for Adults
- Irresistibly Cute Kittens: Coloring Book by Khalila Black
- Sudoku Book With 500 Easy To Medium Large Print Puzzles For Adults And Seniors by PuzzleNest Publishing
- Joy of Autumn Adult Coloring Book by Lemon Drop Coloring
- Countryside in Autumn Coloring Book by Lemon Drop Coloring
Health, Wellness, & Medicine
- Dr Maya: Protecting You Protecting Us from Infections and Illness by Dr. Kadiyali M Srivatsa
Self-Help & Spiritual
- Mindfulness Meditation for Anxiety by Olivia Stones
- Ask Baba Yaga by Taisia Kitaiskaia
- Loving You All Year Round: 366 Questions for Couples by Rose Trifolia Press
- Surviving Sobriety by Dirk Foster
Children’s Activity & Joke Books
- Learn to Read and Write by Alessandro Battan
- BIG Love Coloring Book for Kids by Busy Family
- Unicorns & Hearts Coloring Book by Busy Family
- Animals Coloring Book For Kids Ages 3-8 by Fresh Brain
- Don’t Laugh Challenge – Thanksgiving Edition by Witty Jester
- I Spy Valentine’s Day Book for Kids Ages 2-5 by Happy Harper
No-So-Favorite Books This Week!
Jamie Brydone-Jack
Reader, Editor, Writer
I’m an avid reader, for both fun and work/business. I enjoy a wide variety of books, including literary fiction, romance, thrillers, cozy mysteries, and fantasy for fiction and history, contemporary issues, philosophy, music, medicine, and cookbooks for nonfiction. I’m a freelance copyeditor who also does beta and alpha reading. I have two websites that are all about romance and mystery. You can also follow my reviews at Amazon, Goodreads, and Bookbub.