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Book Review: The Pug Who Didn’t Belong

The Pug Who Didn’t Belong by Janina Kelly & Tommy Hardman Genre: Children’s Picture Book ISBN: 9783952619001 Print Length: 32 pages Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Toni Woodruff The sweetly rhyming story of one lovable pug and a madness of marmots Anybody who’s ever seen a pug knows: that grumpy-looking ball of fur loves cuddles and […]

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One Good Thing by Georgia Hunter

Georgia Hunter, acclaimed for her deeply moving novel We Were the Lucky Ones, returns with One Good Thing, a harrowing yet tender historical fiction set against the backdrop of World War II. This novel transports readers to war-torn Italy, weaving a tale of resilience, love, and the extraordinary courage of two women who risk everything […]

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Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave by Elle Cosimano

In the fifth installment of Elle Cosimano’s wildly entertaining Finlay Donovan series, our favorite accidental hitwoman and struggling novelist finds herself in yet another outrageously complicated predicament. “Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave” delivers the perfect blend of suspense, humor, and heart that fans have come to expect, while introducing new layers to the characters […]

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Far From Home by Danielle Steel

In her latest historical novel “Far From Home,” Danielle Steel weaves a compelling narrative of survival, love, and resilience against the backdrop of World War II. The story follows Arielle von Auspeck, a half-French, half-German aristocrat whose life is shattered when her husband is executed for participating in the failed plot to assassinate Hitler. What […]

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The Last House on the Street by Diane Chamberlain

The Last House on the Street by Diane Chamberlain on January 11, 2022 Genres: Fiction / Family Life / General, Fiction / Women Pages: 352 Format: Audiobook Buy on Amazon Goodreads “The real thing isn’t always sunshine and roses and it’s not always … exciting or thrilling, but it’s solid. That’s the kind of thing that […]

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Ambush by Colleen Coble

Colleen Coble’s latest thriller, Ambush, combines the author’s signature elements of faith, romance, and suspense while introducing readers to a distinctive setting that breathes fresh life into her repertoire. Set in the lush backdrop of a wildlife sanctuary in Alabama, this novel weaves together multiple mysteries, a rekindling romance, and profound themes of forgiveness and […]

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Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall

Clare Leslie Hall’s debut novel “Broken Country” weaves a mesmerizing tapestry of love, loss, and redemption set against the backdrop of a close-knit farming community in Dorset. With prose as textured as the English countryside it portrays, Hall delivers a story that masterfully oscillates between past and present, gradually uncovering buried secrets that erupt into […]

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The Ragpicker King by Cassandra Clare

Following the grand entrance of Sword Catcher, Cassandra Clare returns with The Ragpicker King, the highly anticipated second installment in The Chronicles of Castellane. Set in the opulent yet treacherous city-state of Castellane, this book dives deeper into the world of Kel Saren and Lin Caster, navigating political machinations, personal betrayals, and the weight of […]

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Seeing Ourselves in Ecology by Roz MacLean

While it is a story that explores how children relate to and see themselves in the natural world – neurodiversity and disability included – my book, Together, a Forest: Drawing Connections Between Nature’s Diversity and Our Own, is also a culmination of some of my own big life changes and shifts in perception.    Like […]

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Book Review: Russian Bride

Russian Bride by Doc Richter Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense / Action ISBN: 9798891325814 Print Length: 286 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Josie Prado A nefarious plot of international proportions is unleashed in this action-packed thriller.  Jake Wilder seems to have the ideal American life: he’s handsome, intelligent, and works at an […]