Read book reviews from parents, moms, dads, and others who are reviewing books through the lens of the family.
Recently, I was preparing to post this review. I planned on posting it after I drove across the mountains to visit my sister in law for her birthday. We never made it to our destination however. Our car flipped over in a snow storm and we, my... [Read on]
Chiquita Mia. My Little Girl. Not a name you might expect for a discarded, half-starved, homely mutt, living under a rusted-out car. And not a dog that most would be willing to adopt as a pet. Yet Laurie Sacher, a staff member at the Crystal... [Read on]
I received a copy of Anthony DeStefano children’s book Little Star from Waterbrook Press to review. This is a Christmas story told differently focusing on the Star and the message of love. The story starts with the child asking his Dad... [Read on]
I have to say there are many feature I loved about this book, the fact that it was based on a true story and the real pictures included. You can visualize yourself there with them as they went through their own respective ordeals. I think Meeder... [Read on]
With Christmas just around the corner, the book entitled "Everything Christmas" caught my eye as I was looking through the available books. This little book is hardback with a very festive-looking paper cover. I literally could not put this book... [Read on]
I received a copy of Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball by Donita K. Paul from Waterbrook Multnomah for the purpose of review. I have to say that Ms. Paul is an absolutely brilliant writer! The only reason I didn't finish this book in one... [Read on]
Roger is a Turtle who loves adventure and Padraig is a Dragon who loves to eat. Written by Donita K. Paul and Evangeline Denmark, the story is about learning how to share and make friends. This book was beautifully illustrated by Vincent Nguyen.... [Read on]
In a sleepy, snow-covered city, Cora Crowder is busy preparing for the holiday season. Searching for a perfect gift, a fortuitous trip to Warner, Werner, and Wizbotterdad’s (a most unusual bookshop) leads to an unexpected encounter with co-worke... [Read on]
Blind Hope, by Kim Meeder and Laurie Sacher was such an amazing story. I could not put this book down, I was done with this book in a day and a half if that. It is about a rescued dog and her master. The dogs name is Mia, and Laurie comes to find... [Read on]
Saphora Warren seems to have it all. Beautiful homes, a successful husband and adult children, but something is missing. After a photo shoot for Southern Living, Saphora plans to escape to their summer home in Oriental North Carolina. She hopes... [Read on]