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Guest Post – Book of Lost Friends

Thank you Jess of Beauty in Humble Places for this book review. Title: The Book of Lost Friends Author: Lisa Wingate Genre: Historical fiction, women’s fiction Plot: This book is told in parallel narratives: one takes place in Louisiana in 1875 in the years of reconstruction, the other takes place in Louisiana in 1987. Louisiana, 1875:Continue reading “Guest Post – Book of Lost Friends”

Guest Post – The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

Thank you Ali from Share to Inspire for this review. Title: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Author: Mark Manson Genre: Self-help book As the author itself said, it’s a self-help book, and it’s for people who hate self-help books. The book is all about improving yourself. Although the approaches are counterintuitive, youContinue reading “Guest Post – The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck”

Guest Post – A Murder in Time

Thank you Daphne of Free at 50 for this book review. Title: A Murder in Time, Kendra Donovan Book 1, and series overview Author: Julie McElwain Genre: Mystery, Historical Fiction Plot: Kendra Donovan is a twenty-something FBI agent and genius, estranged from her family and without ties outside work. While in England, she accidentally travelsContinue reading “Guest Post – A Murder in Time”

Guest Post – Reaching Out, Trusting God

Thank you Brenda of Ruby Hem Ministries for this book. Title: Reaching Out, Trusting God Author: Brenda Marie Hoffman Genre: Christian devotional Plot: As Christians we’re told that we can live a joy-filled, purposeful life with Christ as our guide. Seeing miracles along the way is a true blessing that’ll help solidify our faith. However,Continue reading “Guest Post – Reaching Out, Trusting God”

Guest Post – The Wolf in the Whale

Thank you Annalise of Who Needs Sleep? for this awesome review. In 1000 AD, a young Inuit shaman and a Viking warrior become unwilling allies as war breaks out between their peoples and their gods-one that will determine the fate of them all. “There is a very old story, rarely told, of a wolf thatContinue reading “Guest Post – The Wolf in the Whale”

A Week at Surfside Beach – Pierce Koslosky Jr.

Thanks to Mindbuck Media for letting me have an early access look at this book. This book is available to read on June 9. Title: A Week at Surfside Beach Author: Pierce Koslosky Jr. Genre: Short stories, realistic fiction Plot: Each chapter of the book is a different family’s, or families, week at a groupContinue reading “A Week at Surfside Beach – Pierce Koslosky Jr.”

Guest Post – The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Thank you Oli for this incredible book! If you’d like to know more about Oli and her work, check out her review and her website Adventures in Arabic. Title: The Boy who Harnessed the Wind Author: William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer Genre: Biography, Inspirational Plot: When famine hits Malawi William’s family have to use the $80 that should haveContinue reading “Guest Post – The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind”

The Hearts of Horses – Molly Gloss

Title: The Hearts of Horses Author: Molly Gloss Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Martha Lesson is a horse trainer in 1917 Eastern Oregon. Some take her on since many of the farm hands are fighting ing WW1. Martha travels around to a few farms going in a circle, switching out horses along the way. At first,Continue reading “The Hearts of Horses – Molly Gloss”

Guest Book Review – The Sweetness Followed

Thanks to That Dad Stuff for this review. The Sweetness Followed by James Morley III “Sweetness Followed is not some feel-good romp but rather an exercise in the slow dramatic burn. It’s an esoteric tale that can best be described as a hybrid of John Irving and Chuck Palahniuk. The sweet and the sourContinue reading “Guest Book Review – The Sweetness Followed”