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!

By the way, the first book on the top line above is my own book, published in April to help restaurants through the pandemic. Know any restaurateurs, restaurant managers, or head chefs? Let them know about the book! It could save their business!

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

• Taming of the Rake by Victoria Vale
• A Lord of Many Masks by Jessica Scarlett (confusing at first… couldn’t tell who the hero was!)
• The Depths of Her Soul by Rebecca Ruger (very well-done historical Scottish romance with plucky heroine)
• The Lady of Larkspur Vale by Kasey Stockton
• Regency Dukes Box Set by Eliza Heaton
• Never a Bride by Abbey North (terrible Pride & Prejudice fan fiction)
• The Forgiven Scoundrel by Laura A. Barnes (terribly written… wrong words and phrases… and the hero is reprehensible!)
• Heartsick by Abbey North (humorous Pride & Prejudice fan fiction)

Contemporary Romance

• The Reunion at Halfpoint by Celia K Nott
• Roommaid by Sariah Wilson
• Unraveled Hearts by Dakota Davies
• Finding Love Box Set by Ashley Zakrewski
• The Umbrella Diaries by Stella Quinn
• Up to Date by Susan Hatler
• Once Upon a Date by Susan Hatler

Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers

• The Unspoken by Ian K. Smith
• Dread and Butter by Chelsea Thomas
• A Triple Shot of Trouble by Jo-Ann Carson (end of paranormal mystery series)
• The Secret in the Sarcophagus by Ami Diane (very clever time-travel… for an entire town!! In this one, they travel to ancient Egypt)
• Witch Things Come in Threes by Mara Webb

Christmas in August/September

• A Sweet Christmas by Maria Michaels
• A Kiss for Christmas Eve by Jayne Kingsley
• Love for Christmas by C. A. Ayres
• Silent Night, Deadly Night by Vicki Delany
• A Cup of Holiday Fear by Ellie Alexander (for whatever reason, this review was rejected by Amazon… and I can’t figure out what was against “community standards”… can you? Check it out at Goodreads instead…)
• The Skeleton Stuffs a Stocking by Leigh Perry (fun and funny cozy mystery with an animated skeleton as one of the characters)

Speculative Fiction

• The Haunting of H. G. Wells by Robert Masello
• A Single Swallow by Zhang Ling
• Secrets of Artemis by C. K. Brooke
• Rose and Bane by Brea Viragh
• Once Upon a Princess by Ainsley Wynter

Chick Lit / Women’s Literature / Literary Fiction

• Millicent Glenn’s Last Wish by Tori Whitaker
• This Secret Thing by Marybeth Mayhew Whalen 

Children’s Fiction

• Meet the Mermaids: Hi, I’m Zari by Lois Petren
• Soul Riders by Helena Dahlgren
• Bedtime Meditation Stories for Kids by Jimmy School
• Dragon for a Day by Peggy Kattelus
• The Little Hero by Michelle Earl 
• Under My Tree by Muriel Tallendier
• Marcy’s Having All the Feels by Allison Edwards

Nonfiction

General

• The Greatest Inventors in History by Activity Wizo
• Mindfulness and Yoga Lessons for Homeschooled Kids by MBS Family
• Welcome to the United States of Anxiety by Jen Lancaster
• Writing to Be Understood by Anne Janzer
• Summary of Too Much and Never Enough by GO Books
• Summary of How to Be an Antiracist by GO Books
• Summary of White Fragility by GO Books
• My Life in Plants by Katie Vaz
• Simply Stitched with Embroidery by Yumiko Higuchi

Health, Wellness, & Medicine

• 7 Easy Habits for Optimal Health by Matt Goodwin
• Alkaline Ketogenic Superfoods by Elena Garcia
• Alkaline Ketogenic Smoothies by Elena Garcia

Self-Help & Spiritual

• The Secret Life of the Very Old by Antonia Burgato
• The Truth About Your Lower Self by Darma Diamond
• Your Hidden Superpower by Adrienne Bankert
• Digital Minimalism in Everyday Life by James W. Williams and Amy White
• Your Unlimited Opportunities & the Art of Self-Transformation by Clement Harrison
• How to Get Unstuck and Live Your Bet Life by Clement Harrison
• Relax Your Brain, Calm Your Nerves by Wang Pin Yue
• Law of Attraction for Abundance by Elena G. Rivers
• Never Procrastinate Again by Arlo Rigby
• Law of Attraction: Manifestation Exercises by Elena G. Rivers

Business, Money, & Investing

• Bear Market Investing Strategies by Freeman Publishing
• Financial Freedom with Real Estate by Michael Steven
• Female Firebrands by Mikaela Kiner
• Ikigai by Clement Harrison
• The TikTok Playbook by Samson Floyd
• Save Money and Spend Wisely During and After Coronavirus by Dana Wise

Children’s Nonfiction

• The B on Your Thumb by Colette Hiller
• An ABC of Equality by Chana Ginelle Ewing
• Flyin’ Lion and Friends Animal ABCs by David Arnold
• Ernest Shackleton by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
• The Constitution Decoded by Katie Kennedy
• In the Dark by Lisa Deresti Betik
• Hans Christian Andersen by Heinz Janisch

Children’s Activity & Joke Books

• Silly Jokes for Kids by Jeff Lebowsky
• Dad Jokes by Matt Woods
• Mermaid Coloring Book for Girls by Happy Harper
• Sports Car Coloring Book by Happy Harper
• Planet Coloring Book for Kids by Happy Harper
• Monster Truck Coloring Book by Happy Harper

No-So-Favorite Books This Week!

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!

By the way, the first book on the top line above is my own book, published in April to help restaurants through the pandemic. Know any restaurateurs, restaurant managers, or head chefs? Let them know about the book! It could save their business!

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

• Whispers of Deception by Renee Gallant
• Marrying Her Best-Friend by Fiona Miers
• Once Upon a Twelfth Night by various authors (connected stories based around the same house party and ball)
• Champion of the Heart by Julie Parker
• 12 Rogues of Christmas by various authors (a baker’s dozen of stories that were inspired the Christmas carol, the Twelve Days of Christmas)
• The Duchess Wager by Katherine Grant
• My Lady of Danger by Summer Hanford
• A Promise of Scandal by Tanya Wilde
• Mischief and Mistletoe by Stacy Reid
• Mail Order Rachel by Kathleen Lawless
• Taking the Spinster by Samantha Holt
• Unveiling the Counterfeit Bride by Ava Devlin
• Their Sinful Kiss by Elle Blake

Contemporary Romance

• Then There Was You by Alexa Rivers
• Finding Her Treasure by Alexa Woods
• Cynthia Smart’s Midwife Crisis by Liz Davies
• Cinderella Unmasked by Susannah Erwin
• The Game of Love by Amelia Sinclair
• Resilience: Book One by Amanda Shelley
• Finding Home on Winslow Island by Chrissy Elliot
• Cherry on Top by Jayne Kingsley

Speculative Fiction

• Protocol (The Complete Series) by Beatrice Crowl
• Tituba by Dave Tamanini
• The Cauldron Effect by Shereen Vedam (wonderful paranormal romance trilogy based set in Regency times)
• Megge of Bury Down by Rebecca Kightlinger

Chick Lit / Women’s Literature / Historical Fiction

• City of Bronze, City of Silver by Saga Hillbom
• Marian, Princess Thief by C. K. Brooke
• I, Guinevere by C. K. Brooke 

Children’s Fiction

• Party Problems by C. L. Reid
• The Loud House #10 by the Loud House Creative Team
• You’re a Taurus by Lynne North
• Princesses Don’t Have Sticky Hair by Angela Castillo

Nonfiction

General

• Workbook for Limitless by Intensive Life Publishing
• 57 Story Prompts by Derrick Persson
• The Blue Calendar 2021 by Sasha Winters
• Summary of Too Much and Never Enough by Intensive Life Publishing
• The Complete Urban Sketching Companion by Shari Blaukopf, Stephanie Bower, and Gabriel Campanario
• Mary Queen of Scots by Liam Dale
• Summary of the Room Where It Happened by Intensive Life Publishing
• Stop Abusing Our Language by Clive Seigal
• Fast Fluent English by Fast Fluent System
• Authority Island by Dixie Maria Carlton

Health, Wellness, & Medicine

• The Only Supplements You Need to Truly Help Achieve Your Fitness and Health Goals by G. E. S. Boley, Jr.
• Holistic Health Secrets by Matthew Riza
• How I Lost 100 Pounds in 100 Days by Dexter Mason
• Pharmacy Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians by Activity Wizo & Bradley Wojcik
• Eat to Prevent and Control Disease by La Fonceur
• Liver Detox & Cleanse by Brittney Davis
• Diets are Lies by Courtney Wohl

Self-Help & Spiritual

• 10 Habits for Grief and Loss by Cortez Ranieri
• The Root Chakra by Steve Millard
• Brain Training by Andrew Williams
• Be the Soul Mate You Want to Be by Jeanne Sullivan Billeci
• The Multi-Hyphen Life by Emma Gannon

Business, Money, & Investing

• Money, You Can Hack It by Frankie Calkins
• Investing for Beginners by Walter Wayne

Children’s Nonfiction (including activity books)

• Horse Coloring Book for Kids ages 8-12 by Happy Harper
• Outer Space Activity Book for Kids and Toddlers by Happy Harper
• Hilarious Jokes for 11 Year Old Kids by Hayden Fox
• Sea Animals Coloring Book for Kids ages 4-8 by Happy Harper
• Small Matters by Heather Kinser
• Dinosaur Activity Book for Kids ages 4-8 by Happy Harper
• The Super Explorer Notebook by Sasha Winters
• Unicorn Coloring for Girls by Happy Harper
• Unicorn Coloring for Kids by Happy Harper
• Mermaid Coloring Book by Art by Fab

No-So-Favorite Books This Week!

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!

By the way, the first book on the top line above is my own book, published in April to help restaurants through the pandemic. Know any restaurateurs, restaurant managers, or head chefs? Let them know about the book! It could save their business!

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

• An Inconvenient Engagement by Allyson Jeleyne
• Pont Neuf by Max Byrd
• Amethyst by Krystal M. Anderson

Contemporary Romance

• Deserving Darcy by Kiara Cawood
• Gelato Surprise by Sadira Stone
• A Case of Longing by Lily Baines
• Love, Art, and Other Obstacles by Sadira Stone
• Runaway Love Story by Sadira Stone
• Forever Hearts by Elle Linder

Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers

• Bloodmages and Blackmail (Book #10) by Lily Webb
• Magic and Mystery Bundle Books 7-9 by Lily Webb 

Speculative Fiction

• Prado’s Choice by J. R. Pace
• Upon Us by Blakely Chorpenning
• The Witch-Hunter Trilogy by K. S. Marsden
• Poisoned Fate by Laura Greenwood
• Disgraced Lords of the Immortal by various authors (only Lord of War by Jen Katemi reviewed—didn’t like the mashup of Hebraic and Celtic mythos)

Chick Lit / Women’s Literature

• You Oughta Know by Sue Phillips
• The Cliffside Inn by Jessie Newton
• The Switch by Beth O’Leary (audiobook; amazing narrators and great British chick lit story)

Children’s Fiction

• Francesco Tirelli’s Ice Cream Shop (a fictionalized account of a real Italian who helped save Jews in WWII in Hungary) 
• A Quiet Girl by Peter Carnavas
• Sunny the Bunny by Jace Higgins and Paige Bekish
• Bear by Ben Queen (a sweet graphic novel of a service dog that is having new trouble with his vision… surprisingly touching!)
• This Book is Alive! by Justine Avery
• Where Do Dinosaurs Go on Vacation by Kim Ann
• Enchanted Trees — The Complete Series by Katherine Towers
• Daddy, I’m Here by Mike Leinwand

Nonfiction

General

• Oh My Ghost! Halloween Word Search Puzzle Book by Jenna Kims
• She Votes by Bridget Quinn
• Down the Line by Pam Ayres (humor)
• 100 Things to Do in a Forest by Jennifer Davis
• 50 Halloween Word Search Puzzles for Adults by Smiling Family Publications
• The Homeschool Teachers Planner by Romney Nelson
• The Guitar Fretboard by Guitar Nation
• Around the World in 80 Trees by Jonathan Drori
• 1000 Word Search Puzzle Book for Adults by TayPuzzle Books
• Russian Conversation Made Natural by Language Guru
• Spanish Conversation Made Natural by Language Guru
• It’s Time for Wine by Ellen Blair

Health, Wellness, & Medicine

• Use It or Lose It by Milo Kemp
• The Healthiest Meal Prep Guide on Earth by Dexter Mason
• Healing the Gut Microbiome and Toxic Brain by Pureture HHP
• Fasting by Zilker Press
• Weight Loss Psychology by Zilker Press

Gardening

• Big Yields, Little Pots by Rosefiend Cordell
• Houseplants 101 by Peter Shepperd
• Introduction to Raised Bed Gardening by Peter Shepperd 

Self-Help & Spiritual

• A History of Magic, Witchcraft, and the Occult by DK
• Healing Mantras by Verda Harper (very different–not light-n-fluffy new age… rather a deep dive into Sanskrit mantras and Vedic sacred texts… fascinating!)
• Quick Blueprints: How to Manage Stress by Benjamin Moore
• Quick Blueprints: How to Improve Memory by Benajamin Moore

Business, Money, & Investing

• Real Estate Investing Online for Beginners by Edward Day
• Raising Capital for Real Estate by Edward Day
• Domain Name Flipping by Gregory McGuire
• Flipping Houses with No Money Down by Gregory Day
• The Non-Obvious Guide to Small-Business Marketing by Rohit Bhargava
• Getting that First Job or Internship in Finance by Wayne Walker

Cookbooks

• Women in the Kitchen by Anne Willan (a look at the history of domestic cooking by looking at cooks… with recipes… including updated ones)
• Good for You by Akhtar Nawab (an eclectic mix of foods the author considers healthy)
• Tagines 101 by Tifa Adray
• Exquisite Crockpot Keto by Kent Thacker
• The Kosmic Kitchen Cookbook by Sarah Kate Benjamin and Summer (herbal healing grounded in Eastern practices with a lot of simple and complex recipes meant to be yummy and healing)

Children’s Nonfiction (including activity books)

• When Plants Attack by Rebecca E. Hirsch (audiobook)
• Nature’s Ninja by Rebecca L. Johnson
• Don’t Let Your Participle Dangle by Vanita Oelschlager
• Chibi Boy Power Kawaii Coloring Book for Kids by Rainbow Snow Press
• Chibi Girl Power Kawaii Coloring Book for Kids by Rainbow Snow Press
• Would You Rather: Super Funny Edition by Virgil K.  Cox
• Number Tracing Book for Preschoolers and Kids Ages 3-5 by Mum Teacher
• Kindergarten Math Workbook for Kids Ages 5-6 by Activity Learning
• I Feel Sad by DK
• Would You Rather Game Book for Kids Ages 6-12 by Hayden Fox
• The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion by Annette Whipple
• Wait, Rest, Pause by Marcie Flinchum Atkins (audiobook–poor narration)
• Addition & Subtraction Color by Numbers by Wizo Learning
• Step by Step Drawing Forest Animals by Little Pencil
• Hilarious Jokes for 7-Year-Old Kids by Hayden Fox
• Grace, Not Perfection for Young Readers by Emily Ley
• Ocean Atlas by Tom Jackson
• Word Search for Kids ages 6-8 Challenge by Activity Josh
• Learn to Write Sight Words Workbook by Funhouse Press
• Good Vibes Coloring Books for Teens by Happy Harper
• Would You Rather Game Book — Road Trip Edition by Hayden Fox
• Ocean Animals Coloring & Activity Book for Kids by Dreamland Publishing
• Would You Rather Superheroes & Superpowers Edition by Wiffan

No-So-Favorite Books This Week!

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!

By the way, the first book on the top line above is my own book, published in April to help restaurants through the pandemic. Know any restaurateurs, restaurant managers, or head chefs? Let them know about the book! It could save their business!

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

• Taken by the Baron by Yasmine Nash
• A Duke Never Forgets by Bianca Blythe
• Love a Highlander by Rebecca Preston
• Falling for Mr. Townsbridge by Sophie Barnes
• A Widow’s Guide to Scandal by Hallie Alexander
• A Bride’s Journey to the Colorado Territory by Diana Lesire Brandmayer
• A Daughter’s Duty by Samantha Grosser
• Lucinda’s Freedom by Joyce Alec
• Highlander’s Captive by Mariah Stone
• Lady Sophie’s Christmas Wish by Grace Burrowes
• Sigrid: Spurned by Kaitlynn Clarkson
• Tara: Taken by Kaitlynn Clarkson
• Needed by the Highlander by Rebecca Preston

Contemporary Romance

• One Hundred Glances by Kelly Collins
• A Snowy White Christmas by Josie Riviera
• Small Town Girl by Theresa Paolo
• Love and Treasure by Bethany Maines
• Baking with Nerds by D. R. Grady
• Last Chance Ranch Complete Collection by Macie St. James
• Ruff House by Mellie Callahan
• Rainbow Sprinkles by D. V. Stone

Literary Fiction

• Manga Classics: Macbeth by William Shakespeare
• Manga Classics: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare 

Chick Lit / Women’s Literature

• Gravity by Mona Sedrak
• Fate and Blind Dates by Melissa Baldwin
• I’ll Know Me When I Find Me by Helen J. Darling
• Terms and Conditions by Helen A. Darling

Children’s Fiction

• How I Made a Friend by Daniel Georges
• Groovy Granny by Kally Mayer
• Pugtato Finds a Thing by Zondervan (really cute and actually funny children’s book)
• Zachary and the Great Potato Catastrophe by Junia Wonders
• Filbert the Lonely Flamingo by Steve Wolfson & Ellen Wolfson Valladares
• Tasha’s Wish: Fairyville Adventures by Simone Cannon
• What Do You See, Shuta? by Emi Zako
• Ruby the Rainbow WItch: Meet the Amber Fairies by Kim Ann
• Dylan’s Birthday Present by Victor Dias de Oliveira Santos
• The Watering Can by Marnie Reynolds-Bourque
• The Lonely Cloud by Alan Matkovic
• Mermaids, Mermaids by the Sea by Melanie Stahl
• Fish-Boy by Vanita Oelschlager
• Leo’s Monster by Marcus Pfister
• Argyle Fox by Marie Letourneau

Nonfiction

General

• Workbook for How to Be an Antiracist by Intensive Life Publishing
• Learn C++ Quickly by Code Quickly (neither quick nor for beginners!)
• The Great Book of American Heroes by Bill O’Neill
• Funny Coffee Coloring Books for Adults by Jacob Mason

Health, Wellness, & Medicine

• Stop Binge Eating 101 by Monica E. Harris
• Detox Your Beauty and Skincare Routine by Arielle McCracken
• Wellness & Health Made Easy by C. S. Johnson

Self-Help & Spiritual

• Unbeatable Spirit by Jenny Bullington
• The Mindset of Crisis Management by Jane Holder
• The Unshackled Mind by Nico Zen
• The Magic of 2 Seconds by Maxim DSouza (an actually awesome book to help you make better decisions in different aspects of your life… we all need this book!)
• Write Your Own Future by C. R. Edwards
• Gratitude Journal with Written Prompts by Kelsey T. Parks
• NLP by John Browning
• Empaths and Narcissists by Judy Dyer
• Tarot Healer by Leeza Robertson
• The Art and Science of Meditation by Lisa Erickson
• Llewellyn’s Little Book of Moon Spells by Melanie Marquis

Business, Money, & Investing

• Options Trading by Edward Day
• Advanced Options Trading by Edward Day
• Understand Money by Todd Havens
• Forex Trading by Edward Day
• Advanced Forex Trading by Edward Day
• Don’t Be a Dick Manager by James Monroe
• Work from Home During and After the Coronavirus by Dana Wise

Children’s Nonfiction (including activity books)

• Would You Rather Book for Kids by Mr. Brianzy
• How to Say Hello to a Dog by Tim Liddiard
• Crosswords for Kids by Abe Robson
• Inspirational Quotes Coloring Book for Girls by Happy Harper
• Good Vibes Coloring Book for Girls by Happy Harper
• Logic Puzzles for Kids ages 4-8 by Activity Wizo
• Formidable Riddles for Smart Kids by Matt Woods/The Joke Station
• Halloween Coloring Book for Kids ages 4-8 by Printario Press
• Take a Bath! by Gina Bellasario (audiobook)
• Follow Those Zebras by Sandra Markle (audiobook; fascinating story of a migrating herd of zebra that seemed to disappear every year)
• Run, Sea Turtle Run by Stephen R. Swinburne (audiobook; poorly done as an audiobook)
• When Lunch Fights Back by Rebecca L. Johnson (audiobook; animals with unique defenses–perfect for kids who like anything gross)
• Death Eaters by Kelly Milner Halls (audiobook)
• A Bowl Full of Peace by Caren Stelson
• I Am, I Can by DK Children’s, edited by Wynne Kinder
• I Feel Happy by DK Children’s
• Sing Freedom! by Vanita Oelschlager
• Tiny Travelers Mexico Treasure Quest by Steven Wolfe Pereira

No-So-Favorite Books This Week!

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!

By the way, the first book on the top line above is my own book, published in April to help restaurants through the pandemic. Know any restaurateurs, restaurant managers, or head chefs? Let them know about the book! It could save their business!

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

• Revealed in Mist by Jude Knight
• A Warlord’s Prize by Avery Maitland
• Some Wallflowers Do by Amanda Mariel and multiple authors
• Regency Summer – Secrets and Soirees by multiple authors (one of the best Regency box sets I’ve seen–classic Regency tropes written well… no spy stories… some authors in the collection are Regency heavy hitters, like Summer Hanford and Regina Jeffers)
• Unraveled by Elizabeth A. Lance
• Obstinacy & Obligation by Abbey North

Contemporary Romance

• Summer with the Carpenter by Ellie Hall
• Sun, Stars & Limoncello by Stephania Hartley
• My Little Green Girlfriend by Kimberley Hart
• Photographing Kate by Elle Sweet
• A Twist of Date by Susan Hatler
• The Baby Contract by Nan Reinhardt
• Return to Wallis Point Beach by Cathryn Parry
• Lands End by Mariah R. Embry

Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers

• Don’t Ever Forget by Matthew Farrell
• Mystery Follows Her by multiple authors (I don’t think mysteries work as short stories!)

Speculative Fiction

• The Lost Fae Princess by K. N. Lee
• Usurper Queen by R. J. Vickers
• Braids of Silver by Laura Greenwood 

Children’s Fiction

• A Day at the Vet by Maryanne J. Lawrence
• The Perfect Lullaby by Brittany Plumeri (very sweet bedtime book for infants and toddlers)
• How to Cure a MINE Monster by Brittany Plumeri
• Opposites by Agnes Green
• The Story of Babushka by Catherine Flores
• Little Monster’s Book of Feelings by Iveta Ongley
• The Very Last Leaf by Stef Wade
• Magic Words by Mike Blanc and Edward Field
• Emily’s Perfect Christmas Tree by Catherine Christensen
• The Great Toy Revolt by Lance K. Ewing

Nonfiction

General

• My Gymnastics Journal by K. Francklin
• My Gymnastics Journal, More by K. Francklin
• Prepper’s Survival Handbook by Kenneth Olsen
• Dutch Short Stories for Beginners by Lingo Mastery
• 3D Drawing and Optical Illusions, New Edition by Sophia Williams
• Wood Joinery for Beginners Handbook by Stephen Fleming
• Headscarves, Headwraps & More by Kaye Nutman

Games and Activity Books for Adults

• Sloth Coloring Book for Adults by Rainbow Snow Press
• Halloween Word Search Puzzles for Adults by Smiling Family Publications
• Halloween Word Search Puzzles for Adults by Smiling Family Publications (yes, these are two different books!)
• Spanish Word Search Puzzles by David Lazio (meant for English-speaking Spanish language learners)
• The Ultimate Sudoku Challenge by Leopold Hale

Gardening

• Hydroponics by Alfred McJames (skip it!)
• Hydroponic Gardening Demystified by Robert Greener (skip it!)
• Raised Bed Gardening by Luke Smith
• Raised Bed Gardening for Beginners by Arthur Duke (skip it!)
• Greenhouse Gardening by Janet Wilson
• Garden Design & Landscape by Camilla J. Walker

Self-Help & Spiritual

• Surviving Toxic Parents by Carmen Moss
• Discover Your Passion, Release Your Power by Johnny Cavazos, MD
• Catch My Breath by Adesh Silva
• I Am So Grateful by Michele Good

Health, Wellness, & Medicine

• The Book of Vintage Cars by Pretty Pine Press (this is for seniors with dementia, to help them connect to memories)
• Overcoming Autoimmune, Book 1 by Tirzah Hawkins
• The Natural Path by Porche Berry
• The Oil Apothecary by Porche Berry

Business, Money, & Investing

• Stock Market 101 by Edward Day
• Stock Market Advanced Trading by Edward Day 
• Penny Stocks Trading for Beginners by Edward Day
• Personal Finance for Beginners by Matthew Collins
• How to Day Trade from Home by Edward Day
• Swing Trading Strategies for Beginners by Edward Day

Children’s Nonfiction (including activity books)

• Try Not to Laugh Challenge – Would-You-Rather Book by Kim Penguin
• 100 Must Know Sight Words by Alpha Press (tracing shows incorrect letter formation)
• Would You Rather Book for Kids, Volume 1 by Happy Koala Press
• Monsters to Coloring for Children by Maty Matilde
• Happy Halloween Activity Book for Kids by Smiling Family Publications (while their word search books weren’t good, this book is pretty decent… except for the word searches!)
• Unicorn Coloring Book for Kids by Art By Fab
• At the Zoo Coloring Book for Kids by Grandpa’s Books
• My DNA Diary: COVID-19 by Lisa Mullan
• American Muscle Cars Coloring Book for Kids by Happy Harper
• Cursive Handwriting Practice Workbook for 3rd 4th 5th Graders by Schooly Press
• Ocean Animals Coloring Book for Kids ages 4-8 by Happy Harper
• A Barrel by Good Clean Jokes for Kids by Bob Phillips
• Baby Loves: Calm by Jennifer Eckford
• Connect the Dots for Kids ages 4-8 by Happy Koala Publishing
• Connect the Dots for Kids ages 8-12 by Happy Koala Publishing
• My First Letter Tracing Book by Bryce Ross
• Animal Alphabet Colouring Book by SylverZone Print Shop
• Hooray for Nurses! by Elle Parkes (audiobook)
• The Mindset of Home Activities by Jane Holder
• The Insanely Fun Activity Book for Kids by Puzzle Pals, Bryce Ross
• Monster Activity, Games and Puzzle Books by Time Fillers

No-So-Favorite Books This Week!

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!

By the way, the first book on the top line above is my own book, published in April to help restaurants through the pandemic. Know any restaurateurs, restaurant managers, or head chefs? Let them know about the book! It could save their business!

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

• Frida: Claimed by Kaitlynn Clarkson
• Capturing the Captain by C. K. Brooke
• Bitter Autumn by Loretta C. Rogers
• To Seduce a Rogue by Tracy Sumner
• Josephine’s Truth by Joyce Alec
• Severed Knot by Cryssa Bazos

Contemporary Romance

• Conflicted Hearts by Elle Linder
• The Wrong Date by Sienna Waters
• Their Delayed Connection by Kari Shuey (part of a multi-author collection called Love Under Lockdown)
• Abandoned Hearts by Lisa Stanbridge
• The Things I Know by Amanda Prowse
• Love and Other Responsibilities by Lexxie Couper
• Heart Beat by multiple authors (5 very quick-read medical romances; profits going to the CDC’s Emergency Fund)

Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers

• Murder in the Daytime by Blythe Baker
• The Right Sort of Man by Allison Montclair
• Interference by Brad Parks (gripping sci-fi thriller with a missing man and elements of a medical thriller)
• Girl Gone Mad by Avery Bishop (some story elements OK, but profanity and racism offensive)
• Deadly Waters by Dot Hutchison (just baaaad; a book of extremes veering toward man-hating)
• Aged for Murder by Fiona Grace (one of those positive reviews rejected by Amazon!)

Speculative Fiction

• Haunted by Shari Nichols
• The Girl Who Loved Caravaggio by Belle Ami
• Typo Squad, Book II: The Return of the Wordmonger by Stephen Lomer
• Typo Squad, Book III: The Typo Alliance by Stephen Lomer
• A Damsel in Shiny Armor by Barbara Russell
• Druid’s Dance by Theophilus Monroe

Historical Fiction

• The Spark of Resistance by Kit Sergeant
• Red Mistress by Elizabeth Blackwell
• The Young Survivors by Debra Barnes (harrowing tale of orphaned Jewish children during WWII, based on the author’s grandmother’s story)
• The Copper Road by Richard Buxton
• The Woman in the Moonlight by Patricia Morrisroe

Chick Lit / Women’s Literature

• The Peacock Room by Merryn Corcoran
• Writing Her Future by Lilith Cervus
• The Geometry of Holding Hands by Alexander McCall Smith
• Honeysuckle Season by Mary Ellen Taylor (elements of romance, suspense, female friendships [some long term], and a little mystery with a dual timeline)

Children’s Fiction

• Mop Rides the Waves of Life by Jaimal Yogis
• If… by Sarah Perry
• Grow, Rush! Grow! by Benjamin Rivera
• Lulu the Tiger Goes to the Grocery Store by Ann Lee
• Plastic Soup by Judith Koppens (a bit preachy, about the plastics problem in the ocean)
• Diamond Rattle Loves to Tattle by Ashley Bartley
• Don’t Eat Your Boogers by Carrie Lowrance
• Herman Jiggle, Go to Sleep by Julia Cook
• The Funny Foods Best Friends by Janiece E. Adams (actually conceived and written by a young girl!)
• The Underground Toy Society Helps Beary Bear by Jessica D. Adams
• The Underground Toy Society Helps Ellie Elephant by Jessica D. Adams
• The Girl Who Grew a Gallery by Tifainé Hedgecock
• Little Miss Muffet / Classic Fairy Tale, illustrated by Iza Trapani
• Mama, I Can’t Sleep by Brigitte Raab
• Lilla’s Sunflowers by Colleen Rowan Kosinski

Nonfiction

General

• The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Coding by Joel Spriggs
• Super Simple Hand Lettering Projects by Kiley Bennett
• The Louvre by James Gardner (disappointing pictures)
• Speed Reading Mastery by Kaspar Schäfer
• A Thousand Small Sanities by Adam Gopnik (fascinating look at the roots and issues with liberalism)
• Publish with Purpose by Tara R. Alemany
• Words and World by Alison Lurie

Health, Wellness, & Medicine

• The Gym-less Workout by Milo Kemp
• 30 Daily Meditations for Weight Loss by Adesh Silva
• The Everyday Ayurveda Guide to Self-Care by Kate O’Donnell
• The Emotion Code by Bradley Nelson

Self-Help & Spiritual

• Building Self-Discipline by Brayden James
• Start Your Day on a Good Note by Violet Davidson
• Be Your Best Version by Sherifat Suleimon
• Your Mind, Bulletproof by Kaspar Schäfer
• Human Design Activation Guide by Karen Curry Parker
• The Limitless Soul by Bryn Blankenship
• Working Whole by Kourtney Whitehead (about aligning your approach to work with your spiritual practices)

Children’s Nonfiction (including activity books)

• Cursive Handwriting Workbook for Kids by Mum Teacher
• Jokes and Riddles for Smart Kids by Andrew Gugi
• Dot-to-Dot Count to 50+ Coloring Workbook by Funkey Books
• Word Search for Kids: Riddles & Trivia Edition by Wiffan
• Dinosaurs Color by Number for Kids by Zoey Bird
• I Can Be Anything I Want to Be, BOYS Edition by Jacob Mason
• I Can Be Anything I Want to Be, GIRLS Edition by Jacob Mason
• I Spy with My Little Eye – Beach by Pamparam Books

No-So-Favorite Books This Week!

Some Favorite Books This Week!

By the way, the first book on the top line above is my own book, published in April to help restaurants through the pandemic. Know any restaurateurs, restaurant managers, or head chefs? Let them know about the book! It could save their business!

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

• Naked in the Winter Wind by Dani Haviland
• The Highland Knight’s Revenge by Lori Ann Bailey
• Tempting the Duke by Yasmine Nash

Contemporary Romance

• The Second Time is Sweeter by Maria Michaels
• Sophie Mays’ Magnolia Harbor Series by Sophie Mays
• Twenty Year Reunion by Ann Benjamin
• Love in the Time of Quarantine by Regina Wade
• Say Your Mine by Iris Morland
• Love Gone Viral by multiple authors

Christmas in July!

• Dreaming in a Winter Wonderland by Alyssa Lynn
• Who Needs Mistletoe? by Laura Chapman
• A Mrs. Miracle Christmas by Debbie Macomber
• More than Ornamental by Monique McDonnell
• Noelle by Emily Mims
• Christmas Island Love by Kate Tilney

Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers

• Witch is When Life Got Magical by R. K. Dreaming
• A Witch Detective Cozy Mystery Series Box Set (Books 1-4) by R. K. Dreaming
• Drowning Lessons by Rachel Neuburger Reynolds
• The Art of Scrying by Leanne Leeds
• Brewing Up Trouble by Constance Barker
• Sandy James Mystery Box Set Books 1-3 by Tessa Kelly

Speculative Fiction

• Lela Trilogy by Tessonja Odette
• Magic Man by Belle Scarlett (6 speculative fiction novellas, each very different!)
• A Knight in Distress by Barbara Russell
• Her Dark Destiny Box Set Books 1-3 by T. Rae Mitchell
• Magic & Mischief by multiple authors

Historical Fiction

• The Emperor’s Assassin by Autumn Bardot

Children’s Fiction

• Who is My Neighbor? by Amy-Jill Levine
• Catching Fireflies by Celina and Leo Lagnado
• The King of Rainbows by Tori Joel
• The Stubborn Unicorn by Michael Gordon

Nonfiction

General

• How to Self-Publish Your First Book by Savannah Totten
• Sketching for Beginners by Sophia Williams
• How to Draw Flowers & Trees by Sophia Williams (hard to see sketches; no tree instruction)
• The Nonsense Factory by Bruce Cannon Gibney
• Surrounded by Others and Yet So Alone by J. W. Freiberg
• Make Money from Home with Facebook by J5 (I couldn’t actually find this book on either Amazon or Goodreads!)
• Dad Jokes by Oliver Reese
• Simple Coloring Book for Adults by Color Me Bright Publishing

Health, Wellness, & Medicine

• Open Your Heart; Free Your Energy by Wang Pin Yue (8 easy qigong exercises)
• Low-FODMAP by Curtis Powers
• Acid Reflux Diet by Alexander Phenix
• The Way We Eat Now by Bee Wilson (interesting and sometimes scary look at how the modern diet evolved)
• Farewell: Vital End-of-Life Questions with Candid Answers by Edward T. Creagan, MD (a well-written book by a palliative care doctor)
• Understanding Your Bloodwork and How It Relates to Your Health Issues! by Dr. Strong
• Zero Sugar Detox by Cody Smith
• Eating for Cognitive Power by John R. Torrance

Self-Help

• Sobertude by Dirk Foster
• Write Yourself Into Your Dreams by Teri Wade
• Wake Up, Girl by Chloe Bradley
• Self-Compassion and Self-Esteem Toolkit by Matt Pierson aka Cozy Couch Wisdom

Spiritual

• Wicca Starter Kit by Dora McGregor
• The Mythic Moons of Avalon by Jhenah Telyndru
• Your Tarot Court by Enthony Dawn
• 400+ Questions to Ask the Akashic Record by Cheryl Marlene
• The Witch’s Book of Mysteries by Devin Hunter
• Mindful Tarot by Lisa Freinkel Tishman
• Paganism in Depth by John Beckett
• 10+ Secrets of the Akashic Records by Cheryl Marlene
• Herb Magic by Shaveh Earth
• Bodies Arising by Nicole Schnackenberg

Writing

• How to Become a More Productive Writer by Just Writerly Things (aka Sara Katayama)
• Wonderful World Building by Just Writerly Things (aka Sara Katayama)
• Online Marketing for Busy Authors by Fauzia Burke

Cookbooks

• Power Pressure Cooker XL Cookbook by Vanessa Olsen
• Plant-Based Meal Prep by Stephanie Tornatore and Adam Bannon

Children’s Nonfiction (including activity books)

• What’s All the Commotion? by Jessie Glenn
• Lockdown Coloring Book by Shauna Dunkley
• Kindergarten Addition Math Workbook by MathTime Publishing
• A is for Animals by Growing Kids Press / Rainbow Snow Press
• Animals Color by Number for Kids by Zoey Bird
• Challenging Riddles for Smart Kids by Jenny Jacobs
• Dinosaur Coloring Book for Kids by Zoey Bird
• I am Confident, Kind, and Loyal (affirmation coloring book for girls) by Activity Nest
• Cookie and the Mystical Creatures Gratitude Journal by Paper Rocket Press

No-So-Favorite Books This Week!

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!

By the way, the first book on the top line above is my own book, published in April to help restaurants through the pandemic. Know any restaurateurs, restaurant managers, or head chefs? Let them know about the book! It could save their business!

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

• How to Waltz with a Rogue by Various Authors
• Mail Order Olivia by Kathleen Lawless
• An Unconventional Bride by Fiona Miers
• Extortion & Enmity by Abbey North
• Murder & Misjudgment by Abbey North
• Perfidy & Promises by Abbey North
• A Duke’s Dilemma by G. L. Snodgrass
• Miss Isabella Thaws a Frosty Lord by Larissa Lyons

Contemporary Romance

• LIfe of Dreams by C. A. Ayres
• My Gentle Friend by C. A. Ayres
• A Work in Progress by Jackie Paxson
• Vivi’s Leading Man by Emily Mims
• Romancing the Summer by various authors
• Riad Dubois Complete Series by Avery North

Speculative Fiction

• Symmetry by T. M. Caruana
• Pirate’s Treasure by Mariah Stone
• Forbidden Queen by R. J. Vickers
• Innocent Queen by R. J. Vickers
• Shifter Seduction Volume 3 by Simply Shifters (various authors)

Chick Lit / Women’s Literature

• Allison’s Pine Harbor Summer by J. L. Jarvis
• Charlie Collins (Finally) Gets a LIfe by Emma Powell
• The Menopause Support Group by Heather Wardell
• Maddie Meets Kara by D. R. Coghlan

Children’s Fiction

• Lemon Child by Nele Bronner
• Scoop by Ivy Junetree
• Elphie Meets the End of the World by Hagit R. Oron
• Butterfly Summer by Siri DiSavona

Nonfiction

General

• The Boss A. B. Coloring Book by Lemon Lime Publishing
• Sporty Vegetables Coloring Book by Angelika Sommer
• My Gardening & Journal Planner by Icarus Books
• 1000 Sudoku Puzzles: Easy, Medium, and Hard by RGG Activity Books
• Quarantine Coloring Book by Ron Covie
• TV Trivia Champion 1980s by Fletcher Malone
• 20 Tips for Your Homeschool Preschool by Sue
• English Conversations Made Natural by Language Guru
• Beekeeping for Beginners by Janet Wilson
• Humorous Cryptograms by Game Nest

Health, Wellness, & Medicine

• The Power of Intermittent Fasting 16/8 by Evelyn Whitbeck
• A Women’s Guide to Intermittent Fasting by Evelyn Whitbeck

Self-Help & Spiritual

• Animal Spirit Guide by Adesh Silva
• The Adult Orphan Club by Flora Baker

Business, Money, & Investing

•  How to Set Up a Winning Profile on Upwork by Leonard Griffin

Cookbooks

•  Harry Potter Cocktails by Willow Mitchell

Children’s Nonfiction (including activity books)

• Would You Rather Book for Kids by Happy Koala Publishing
• I Spy Music Everywhere by Growing Kids Press
• My First Big Toddler Coloring Book by Lemon Lime Learning
• Mermaid Coloring Book for Kids ages 4-8 by The Mus Well-Being Institute
• Guinea Pig Coloring Book by Elephant Publishing
• Letter and Number Tracing Books for Kids ages 3-5 by Jimmy School
• How to Draw Animals Step by Step for Kids by K. John Medd
• Puffin Coloring Book for Kids by BMpod Book
• Word Search for Kids ages 9-12 by Wonder Kid
• D is for Dog by Growing Kids Press
• Mazes for Kids ages 6-8 by Activity Josh
• Would You Rather… by The Joke Station / Matt Woods

No-So-Favorite Books This Week!

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!

By the way, the first book on the top line above is my own book, published in April to help restaurant’s through the pandemic. Know any restaurateurs, restaurant managers, or head chefs? Let them know about the book! It could save their business!

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 or 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 standard 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

• Engaged to a Friend by Rose Pearson
• The Duke’s Invitation by Eliza Heaton (I hate to see massive anachronisms in books and this book had a biggie! The author had passenger trains in 1818 England; that didn’t happen until the 1830s… the first private railroad was only used for a business in 1825.)
• Beware of the Pirate Prince by Joanne Wadsworth
• A Scene in Time by Jessica A. Clements
• Dukes Always Give Second Chances by Catherine Mayfair
• Artifice by Elizabeth A. Lance
• The Flapper’s Baby Scandal by Lauri Robinson
• Hopeful Frontiers by Charity Phillips
• My Wild Heart by Martha Keyes
• Lady Scandal by Larissa Lyons (Regency erotica, really!)
• The Reluctant Duke’s Dilemma by Trish Messmer
• Commanding His Heart by C. K. Brooke
• Embracing the Earl’s Dream by Penny Fairbanks
• Disarming the Wildest Warrior by Helen Louise Cox (steamy colonial US romance)

Contemporary Romance

• Love Under Lockdown (Swept Away story) by various authors (River Ford)
• A Spark of Romance by Jamie K. Schmidt
• Faodail by Inga Batur

Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers

• Magically Murdered by Joynell Schultz

Speculative Fiction

• Yule Kingdom by Ann Sepino
• The Frozen Queen: The Reluctant Heir by Bekah Clark
• Sweet Dreams at the Palace Hotel by Stella Jayne Phillips
• Quest of the Goddess by Laura Greenwood
• Typo Squad by Stephen Lomer
• Lady Greensleeves by C. K. Brooke

Nonfiction

General

• Harry Potter Word Search by Willow Mitchell
• Harry Potter Coloring Book by Willow Mitchell (very detailed; more for teens and adults)
• Adoption Abroad by Laura Holladay
• Adoption Abroad Travel by Laura Holladay
• Parenting with Purpose by Aileen Jarvis
• Just Married! by Marvin Mills
• You Don’t Have to Worry So Much by Jeremy McKeen
• 1500 Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know by Scott Matthews
• How to Add More Adventure to Your Life by Holly
• Composting by Janet Wilson
• Don’t Explain Your Philosophy, Embody It! by Geralt Stewart
• F*ck Off: Coronavirus Coloring Book for Adults by Ron Covie (funny and irreverent way to blow off a little steam during the pandemic)
• Rabbits in the Garden by Icarus Books (gardening journal)
• Raised Bed Gardening by Janet Wilson

Health, Wellness, & Medicine

• Beat Your Weight, Beat Your Fat by Ian Breaker
• ONE edited by Mirav Tarkka
• Fix Your Depression & Anxiety by Samesh Ramjattan

Self-Help & Spiritual

• Angel Meditation by Adesh Silva
• The Best Book about Habits for Success by Ronnie Nobarton
• A Soul’s Journey by G. C. De Pietro
• Finding Ultimate Motivation by Vegard Hjemen
• Consciously Fall in Love with Yourself by Sashnee Mungroo (a lovely, compassionate book about truly loving yourself and being good to yourself–sometimes things we don’t always do; better than most of seen on the topic!)
• Empath Healing by Wendy Robbins
• Limitless by Philip Morra
• Empath Workbook by Alison L. Alverson
• Anyone Can Speak Confidently by Diana Thomson
• The Beginner’s Guide to Stress Management and Anxiety Relief by Michael Robertson
• The Comeback Artist by Vishnu Subramaniam
• Purposeful Risk-Taking by Missah Wolfe
• Habit Formation Mastery by Matt Goodwin
• Small Habits to Big Changes by Selina F.
• Building Self-Esteem by Joseph Burgoo Ph.D.
• Rewire Your Brain by Richard Kim
• Be Your Higher Self by Samesh Ramjattan

Business (Entrepreneur and Employee)

• The Selling Plan by Emma Jones (very well done; helps you craft a good sales presentation with a strong close)
• The Side Hustle Blueprint by Samson Floyd
• Business Beliefs by Holly Worton
• Business Blocks by Holly Worton
• Optimize Your Amazon FBA by Alex Wong
• The First Time Manager by Victoria Scott
• Think Like a Boss by Victoria Scott
• Home Based Jobs and Sustainable Crafts by Clement Harrison

Finance, Investing, & Money

• The Beginner’s Guide to the Stock Market by Jamie Thomson (one of the better done beginner’s stock market guides: defines terms well for newbies, talks about plans and goals outside the stock market… and how they impact how you invest)
• The Basics of Budgeting by Samson Floyd
• Dirt Cheap Real Estate by Beaux Blast
• The Ultimate Credit Score Guide and Debt Reduction Value Pack by Brian Anderson
• The 8-Step Beginner’s Guide to Value Investing by Freedman Publishing

Cookbooks

• The Enchanted Harry Potter Cookbook by Willow Mitchell (very poorly done with poorly written, hard-to-follow recipes)
• Wanda E. Brunstetter’s Amish Friends Farmhouse Favorites Cookbook by Wanda E. Brunstetter
• Foil Pack Dinners by Julia Rutland

Children’s Nonfiction (including activity books)

• Would You Rather Book for Kids – Try Not to Laugh Challenge by Uncle Bob
• I Spy Marine Animals by Growing Kids Press
• I Challenge You to… by Philip Young
• Trace & Coloring Primary Book by Icarus Books
• Amazingly Brave Chicks by Cera D. Ashe
• Dinosaur Coloring Book for Kids by Jan King
• Trace Coloring & Play with Letters by Icarus Books
• A Book of Opposites for Kids by Growing Kids Press 

No-So-Favorite Books This Week!

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!

By the way, the first book on the top line above is my own book, published in April to help restaurant’s through the pandemic. Know any restaurateurs, restaurant managers, or head chefs? Let them know about the book! It could save their business!

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!

Hope that life becomes a little more sane soon!

Fiction

Historical Romance

• The Debutante by Bethany Swafford
• Rapacity & Rancor by Abbey North (Amazon rejected my review, so the link is to Goodreads)
• Artifice by Elizabeth A. Lance (Amazon rejected my review, so the link is to Goodreads)
• One Night’s Desire by Rue Allyn
• Prudence’s Mystery by Joyce Alec
• Gold Dust Brides by Devon McKay

Contemporary Romance

• Unconditional Hearts by Roxanne Hensley
• A Match for the Matchmaker by Michele Brouder
• Ari’s Adventures by Elle Sweet
• Tempt Me by various authors
• A Summer of Surprises by Judith Keim
• Steeped in Love by Julie Evelyn Joyce
• A Date at the Wisteria Estate by Kaya Quinsey Holt
• An Apple for Adam by Ann Rouby
• To My First and Last One Night Stand by J. S. Cooper
• The Weekly Romance Reads Box Volume Set #11 to #15 by Emmaline Wade
• Right with Me by Stacey Lewis
• The Breakup Bucket List by Cassie Cross
• Finding Ms. Wrong by Susie Warner
• Bit of Spice by Sarah Gai
• Sweethearts Old by Rachel A. Andersen

Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers

• Peaches and Scream by Chelsea Thomas
• Trust No One by Debra Webb
• White Out by Danielle Girard
• A Book Signing to Die For by Judy Moore

Speculative Fiction

• Romancing the Spirit Series Novella Collection, Books 7-12 by C. B. Samet
• Four Weddings and an Alien by Fiona Roarke

Chick Lit / Women’s Literature /Literary Fiction

• Cleo McDougal Regrets Nothing by Allison Winn Scotch
• Across the Winding River by Aimee K. Runyan
• The Last of the Moon Girls by Barbara Davis
• Yes, And by Cindy Gunderson

Children’s Fiction

• Mara the Space Traveler by An Leysen

Nonfiction

General

• Origami Book for Beginners by Yuto Katazawa (great diagrams and explanations inspired me to order some origami paper!)
• Your Backyard Homestead by Janet Wilson (good general overview of sustainable living; read to see if you have the stomach or time for it!)
• The Great American Trivia Quiz Book by Bill O’Neill
• 3D Drawing and Optical Illusions by Sophia Williams
• 500 World War 1 & 2 Facts by Scott Matthews
• Tomboyland by Melissa Faliveno
• How to Draw Anime for Beginners Step By Step, Book 1 by Sophie Williams
• The Cold War (Color & Learn) by Color & Learn
• The Complete Book of World Facts by B. C. Lester Books

Self-Help & Spiritual

• Unf#ck Your Mind by Evelyn Thaylor (one of the most poorly written self-help books I’ve seen; reads like a boring textbook)

Business & Finance

• The Foundations of a Successful Property Investor by Harvey Reybould (about mindset, habits, goals… not many tips on actual property investing)

Writing

• How to Become a Published Writer by Helen Cox (helps with things that may hold you back with your writing)
• How to Write a Simple Book Review by Allyson R. Abbott
• How to Self-Publish without Going Broke by J. U. Scribe
• Plan Your Novel Like a Pro by Beth and Ezra Barany
• The Author’s Checklist by Elizabeth K. Kracht
• Your Story Matters by Leslie Leyland Fields

Children’s Nonfiction (including activity books)

• Mazes for Kids ages 4-8 by Happy School
• 100 Must-Know Sight Words Workbook by Alpha Press
• Coloring Book for Girls (Butterflies) by Sissi Blue
• Perfect Word Search for Kids Age 9-12 by Crystal Wallace
• Big DOT Markers Activity Book: ABC Animals by
• I Spy Independence Day Book for Kids Ages 2-5 by Jacob Mason
• Shapes and Number Coloring Book by Nathalie White
• Farm Mazes and Dot to Dot for Kids ages 4-8 by Joyful Books
• Letter Tracing for Preschoolers by Icarus Books
• Tiny Travelers China Treasure Quest by Steven Wolfe Pereira

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