Although I rarely reread, I do have a few favorite books on my reread (virtual) shelf just in case the mood strikes. I’m linking up today with That Artsy Reader Girl for Top Ten Tuesday: Ten Books on my Unread Shelf. However, I’m tweaking the prompt. Thinking about the Top Ten Tuesday prompt this week caused an extreme reaction! I turned to my Want to Read virtual shelf on Goodreads to create my list (I currently don’t have physical books and I’ve read everything on my Kindle). I have accumulated a couple hundred books on my Want to Read GR shelf. I perused the list of books and found only tw ..read more

I have vivid memories of writing my first few blog posts! Are you a new blogger writing your first posts? I have a resource for you. What is one question you have about writing your first blog posts? Writing Blog Posts Image Source: Canva My Experience: I’m not a professional writer, but I am a person who loves reading, sharing my thoughts, and writing all the words. I quickly became overwhelmed during the first few weeks/months of creating content for this blog: from gathering ideas to editing to formatting to navigating WordPress to importing pictures/graphics to creating Amazon affiliate li ..read more

Today I’m featuring a discussion post: Historical Fiction Pros & Cons (2024 Book Blog Discussion Challenge). Do you have Historical Fiction on your bookshelves (Deb’s World)? Do you have an opinion about historical fiction? Image Source: Canva It is known that many avid readers are huge consumers of historical fiction. Anecdotally, I have found that many educators enjoy historical fiction. Followers of this blog and/or my reviews KNOW that I’m a HUGE Historical Fiction fan! I’m an avid reader, an educator (retired), AND a lifelong learner, so this genre is a perfect match for my natural in ..read more

Today in recognition of National Poetry Month, I’m sharing a few favorite poems and novels in verse. Do you have a favorite poem? National Poetry Mont Welcome to #ThrowBackThursday where I highlight an older review or post a current review of a backlist title. Today, I’m sharing a small selection of favorite poems. You will need to click links to read/hear the poems because I don’t want to break copyright laws. I’m linking up with Davida (a poet herself) @ The Lady’s Book Review Blog for #ThrowbackThursday. Check out this link to Davida’s published poetry. Check Out the Following Poem Posts ..read more

In recognition of Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month, I’d love for you to meet a few of my favorite neurodivergent, bookish characters. 5 Books With Neurodivergent Characters I’m linking up today with Meeghan @ Meeghan Reads for Top Five Tuesday. Meeghan’s topic this week is Neurodivergent Characters. I have five wonderful reads for you, but first I need to mention a book that will not be on my list that you might find on many others: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine. This might be difficult to explain without revealing spoilers, but Eleanor’s quirkiness and social awkwardness could be attr ..read more

A Hundred Crickets Singing is a story of friendship, family loyalty, the ongoing fight against racism and prejudice, holding onto faith, confronting injustice, and taking risks A Hundred Crickets Singing by Cathy Gohlke Genre/Categories/Setting: Historical Fiction, Christian Historical Fiction, Slavery, Racism/Prejudice, Faith, Appalachia (rural North Carolina), WW11 and Civil War Welcome to #ThrowBackThursday where I highlight an older review or post a current review of a backlist title. Today, I’m sharing a favorite historical fiction selection, A Hundred Crickets Singing by Cathy Gohlke I ..read more

The Wartime Book Club is the page-turning story of two best friends surviving the German occupation of Jersey during WWII. The Wartime Book Club by Kate Thompson Genre/Categories/Setting: Historical Fiction, WWII, Book About Books, Friendship, Jersey (Channel Islands) *This post contains Amazon affiliate links. My Summary of The Wartime Book Club: Thanks #NetGalley @GrandCentralPub (Forever) for a complimentary e ARC of #TheWartimeBookClub upon my request. All opinions are my own. In the difficult years of WWII, many residents of St Helier, Jersey (Channel Islands) turn to books for comfort a ..read more

I love novels in free verse! Here are a few of my favorites. Do you have a recommendation for me? 10 Novels in Free Verse April is National Poetry Month, and my favorite form of poetry is a novel in free verse. Today for Top Ten Tuesday (freebie) hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, I’m sharing my favorite Middle Grade (MG) and Young Adult (YA) Novels in Free Verse. These are novels that adults will enjoy! I think a novel in free verse appeals especially to reluctant MG and YA readers. They are usually quick reads and seem more personal and accessible. Some of these selections are more poetic th ..read more

The British Booksellers is a heartwarming second-chance romance and a page-turning story of surviving the Coventry Blitz during WWII. The British Booksellers by Kristy Cambron Genre/Categories/Setting: Historical Fiction, WWI Battlefield and WWII Home Front, Coventry *This post contains Amazon affiliate links. My Summary of The British Booksellers: Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for The British Booksellers. Thanks @AustenProse #AustenProsePR @ThomasNelson #NetGalley for a complimentary e ARC of #TheBritishBooksellers upon my request. All opinions are my own. A secret childhood friendship ..read more

Operation: Happy is the heartwarming middle-grade story of Jody, her dog, and her family as Pearl Harbor survivors. Operation: Happy by Jenni L. Walsh Genre/Categories/Setting: Historical Fiction, Middle Grade, Family Life, Military Life, WWII, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and San Francisco *This post contains Amazon affiliate links. My Summary of Operation: Happy: Thanks #NetGalley @Zonderkidz for a complimentary e ARC of #OperationHappy upon my request. All opinions are my own. It’s 1940 and Jody and her military family (including “Happy”) have just moved to a naval base in Hawaii where her dad is ..read more