A missing boy, government agents, an inter-dimensional portal... Mia has one goal for her senior year at Whispering Woods High-find her missing older brother. But when her science project reveals a portal into another dimension, she learns that travelers are moving in and out of her woods in the most alarming way and government agents Regulus and Arizona are policing their immigration. Mia's drawn to the mysterious, aloof Regulus, but it's no time for a crush. She needs to find out what they … [Read more...]
~ CLOSED ~ “Valentina Goldman’s Immaculate Confusion” by Marisol Murano {$100 GC Giveaway}
October 17, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Since her arrival in the U.S. from Venezuela, Valentina Goldman isn’t exactly living the American Dream. She’s living the American Nightmare. Her late husband, Max, has left her a young widow, an angry ex-wife who’s keeping the secret of Max’s untimely departure, plus an American stepdaughter Valentina can’t figure out. And oh, after giving up her dream job in New York, Valentina is now unemployed in Arizona. As her story unravels, Valentina’s double-edged wit exposes both the … [Read more...]
~ CLOSED ~ Kids Can $100 Book Blast October 16th – 23rd
October 16, 2012 by · 1 Comment
It's Time for Good Manners! Part story book, part practice book, all parts fun! Children will learn about good manners -- and how to tell time -- with this colorful, engaging book.They'll spend the day with Torie, Tad, Tessa and Tyler and discover how it's time for good manners all day long. And then they'll get the chance to practice telling time -- all while enjoying the cute clock designs, and without realizing they're learning! Praise: "It's Time for Good Manners" is a great … [Read more...]
“Silent Song” by Ron C. Nieto ~ Book Blast & Giveaway ~
October 11, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
The princess of the school, Alice, is keeping a secret that could strip her of her high school fame. She is obsessed with the school’s outcast, Keith, but not just him – his music. Since the inspiration for the song hit, Keith can’t get it out of his mind. The song must be played; it demands to be played. He knows the music is changing him, but he is unable to stop it. Music has the ability to move you, enlighten you, and take you to places you have never dreamed of. And this particular … [Read more...]
~ CLOSED ~ Howard B. Wigglebottom Listens to His Heart ~ Review & Giveaway ~
October 5, 2012 by · 43 Comments
I was recently given the opportunity to review, Howard B. Wigglebottom Listens to His Heart, wonderfully written by Howard Binkow and beautifully illustrated by Susan F. Cornelison; one of the magnificent books in the Howard B. Wigglebottom series. … [Read more...]
~ CLOSED ~ A Military Republic by Haythem Bastawy {Book Blast & Giveaway}
October 4, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Egypt is in a state of turmoil, beggars have filled the streets, unemployment is at a record high, random individuals are vanishing under mysterious circumstances, and the president is grooming his son to take over. Fear clings to the air with secret police waiting in dark corners, and love withers under the crushing will of authority. Haythem Bastawy, an Egyptian himself, manages through his captivating narrative to depict a dangerous and yet absorbing world of a country in crisis and a people … [Read more...]
~ CLOSED ~ “Use Your Words – A Writing Guide For Mothers” by Kate Hopper
September 12, 2012 by · 13 Comments
Use Your Words - A Writing Guide For Mothers by Kate Hopper introduces mothers to the craft of writing. That special moment, the one you know you will never forget, will someday be a fond but very distant memory. Time will have successfully ravished the edges and blurred it with other moments and memories, never again to be clearly captured. Photographs effectively portray an image or a moment frozen in time. What they do not do is capture the intense, absolute heart exploding joy of having … [Read more...]
Our Book Club’s choice for June – Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks
June 20, 2012 by · 4 Comments
I had a bit of a difficult time getting my hands on a copy of this book. I wasn't going to shell out the cash for a hardcover, the trade paperback was sold out in my area and the paperback version wasn't due out until June 22nd. … [Read more...]