Monday, December 7, 2020
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
I
am so excited that WINSTON’S WET by
Megan Cline is available now and that I get to share the news!
If you haven’t yet heard about this wonderful book by Author Megan Cline, be sure to check out all the details below.
This blitz also includes a giveaway for a complete set of the WINSTON THE WOMBAT Series courtesy of Rockstar Book Tours & Megan. So if you’d like a chance to win, check out the giveaway info below.
About
The Book:
Author: Megan Cline,
Sakshi Mangal (Illustrations)
Pub. Date: December
5, 2019
Publisher: FriesenPress
Formats: Hardcover,
paperback, eBook
Pages: 28
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, iBooks, TBD, Bookshop.org
Everybody's favorite Wombat is back, and he's
desperate to cool down! Winston wants to play outside, but it's SO hot.
Luckily, his mom comes up with a great idea: They can play in the sprinklers!
Together they jump and laugh and play in the cool water under a hot summer sun,
and then things get even better. There's a rainbow! Right there in the mist.
But where did it come from?
With the help of his mom, Winston learns why rainbows appear when there's mist in the sun, and how it's just like friendship and love-something miraculous that you can feel and enjoy, even when you can't catch it in your hand....
About Megan:
A lifelong lover of books,
and a member of her local library board of trustees for over fifteen years,
Megan Cline has been inspired to create this series of children’s stories by
her own insatiably curious son, whose questions and wonderings about the world
around him always prodded her to think about things that had never even
occurred to her.
Megan currently lives in Iowa with her husband, son, Patsy the dog, and Humphrey the hamster.
Photo by Becky Carlyle.
Website | Facebbok | Instagram | Goodreads | Amazon
Find
out about the Illustrator Sakshi Mangal HERE!
Giveaway
Details:
1 winner will win a signed
copies of the WINSTON THE WOMBAT SERIES, US Only.
Friday, October 2, 2020
Summoned Tour Spotlight
Author: McKayla Eaton
Narrator: Becci Martin
Length: 6 hours 17 minutes
Series: The Demon Summoner Trilogy, Book 1
Publisher: McKayla Eaton
Released: Jun. 18, 2020
Genre: YA Fantasy
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Emma Griffin FBI Series
Author: A.J. Rivers
Narrator: Claire Duncan
Length: 7 hours and 32 minutes
Series: Emma Griffin FBI, Book 1
Publisher: Altered Path
Released: Aug. 15, 2020
Genre: Thriller
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
DPS Book Club Box May 2020
Got my second box from Dramatists Play Service Book Club Box back in May just haven't had time to review it yet.
Here is my unboxing video: https://youtu.be/oFiSjKx4RQ8
Box info:
The box is a quarterly box.
Cost: 35.99 with free shipping.
You receive 7 plays/scripts in the box
They are the acting editions
What did I get?
The plays that were in my box:
I wanted to feature all the info about the plays etc on this post but I tried and I could not fit everything in.
Plays Im looking to reading/enjoyed:
Thoughts:
The other 3 plays, I either did not like or dont think I will be interested in.
Would I recommend this box?
Yes. It is a fun and different box. I love reading plays/scripts. I love learning about new shows.
I also like that its quarterly and not a monthly commitment.
With this being said this is going to be my last box from DPS. Just tried it had fun, learned about some lovely works but just cant continue with this box at the moment.
Here is my unboxing video: https://youtu.be/oFiSjKx4RQ8
Box info:
The box is a quarterly box.
Cost: 35.99 with free shipping.
You receive 7 plays/scripts in the box
They are the acting editions
What did I get?
- The box its very cute, with images of the plays/scripts printed right on the box.
- different plays (7)
The plays that were in my box:
- Open
- 5 times in one night
- An enemy of the people
- All the days
- The Best Man
- Jump
- In the Bar of a Tokoyo Hotel
I wanted to feature all the info about the plays etc on this post but I tried and I could not fit everything in.
Plays Im looking to reading/enjoyed:
- 5 times in one night
- An Enemy of the people
- The Best Man
- In the bar of a Tokoyo Hotel
Thoughts:
The other 3 plays, I either did not like or dont think I will be interested in.
Would I recommend this box?
Yes. It is a fun and different box. I love reading plays/scripts. I love learning about new shows.
I also like that its quarterly and not a monthly commitment.
With this being said this is going to be my last box from DPS. Just tried it had fun, learned about some lovely works but just cant continue with this box at the moment.
Monday, July 6, 2020
American Dreamer Blog Tour and Giveaway
Join us for this tour from Jun 18 to Jul 8, 2020!
Book Details:
Book Title: American Dreamer: How I Escaped Communist Vietnam and Built a Successful Life in America by Tim Tran (Tran Manh Khiem) with Tom Fields-Meyer
Category: Non-Fiction (18 +), 390 pages
Genre: Memoir
Publisher: Pacific University Press
Release date: June 2020
Content Rating: PG + M: The book contains some bad language and recounts episodes of murder, rape, and suicide.
Book Title: American Dreamer: How I Escaped Communist Vietnam and Built a Successful Life in America by Tim Tran (Tran Manh Khiem) with Tom Fields-Meyer
Category: Non-Fiction (18 +), 390 pages
Genre: Memoir
Publisher: Pacific University Press
Release date: June 2020
Content Rating: PG + M: The book contains some bad language and recounts episodes of murder, rape, and suicide.
“My goal in life is to make a humble contribution to
the society that accepted and helped me when I was a person without a
country.” — Tim Tran
Book Description:
"American Dreamer" is an inspirational, first-hand account of the motivating power of an immigrant’s dream for a better life. From the rural Vietnam of Tim Tran’s childhood to his eventual escape to America and his rise as CFO of a multi-billion-dollar company, Tran’s memoir is a lesson in perseverance and ingenuity. After he initially left Vietnam in 1970 to attend American universities on a USAID scholarship, Tran’s sense of commitment led him home shortly before the fall of Saigon in 1975. Suspected of being a CIA agent, he found life under Communism increasingly difficult and dangerous, and was forced to flee. During multiple attempts to escape, he encountered deceit, betrayal, and even murder. Finally, in 1979 Tran and his wife, Cathy, escaped with 350 others in a rickety, overcrowded boat, and faced pirate attacks and months in a Malaysian refugee camp before reaching their new home in Oregon. "American Dreamer," written with passion, unflinching candor, and wit, is an extraordinary debut that confirms the American dream is alive and gives hope to anyone willing to work for a better life.
Meet the Author:
In 1970, Tim (Khiem) and Cathy (Thuy) Tran were top international students from South Vietnam who were awarded scholarships to study in the United States. They studied for two years at Pacific University in Oregon, after which Tim pursued his undergraduate degree at the University of California, Berkeley, and Cathy finished her degree at the University of Oregon. Per the conditions of their scholarships, the two returned to South Vietnam in 1974. When Saigon was overrun by communist forces in 1975, the family endured great hardships. In 1979, Tim and Cathy managed to escape via boat. After a harrowing, life-threating voyage they were placed in a refugee camp in Malaysia.
Eventually the Trans were able to immigrate to the United States and became naturalized citizens in 1986. Tim went on to become the Chief Financial Officer of Johnstone Supply, and Cathy worked for U.S. Bank, then Standard Insurance, and became an accounting manager. In 2017, the Trans established a Library Endowment Fund at Pacific University. In honor of their gift, the library building on the Pacific University Forest Grove campus was dedicated as the Tim and Cathy Tran Library.
Connect with the author: website
Enter the Giveaway:
In 1970, Tim (Khiem) and Cathy (Thuy) Tran were top international students from South Vietnam who were awarded scholarships to study in the United States. They studied for two years at Pacific University in Oregon, after which Tim pursued his undergraduate degree at the University of California, Berkeley, and Cathy finished her degree at the University of Oregon. Per the conditions of their scholarships, the two returned to South Vietnam in 1974. When Saigon was overrun by communist forces in 1975, the family endured great hardships. In 1979, Tim and Cathy managed to escape via boat. After a harrowing, life-threating voyage they were placed in a refugee camp in Malaysia.
Eventually the Trans were able to immigrate to the United States and became naturalized citizens in 1986. Tim went on to become the Chief Financial Officer of Johnstone Supply, and Cathy worked for U.S. Bank, then Standard Insurance, and became an accounting manager. In 2017, the Trans established a Library Endowment Fund at Pacific University. In honor of their gift, the library building on the Pacific University Forest Grove campus was dedicated as the Tim and Cathy Tran Library.
Connect with the author: website
Tour Schedule:
Jun 18 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway
Jun 19 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
Jun 22 – T's Stuff – book spotlight / giveaway
Jun 22 - My Fictional Oasis - book review / author interview / giveaway
Jun 23 – Literary Flits – book review / giveaway
Jun 24 – Pick A Good Book – book review / author interview / giveaway
Jun 24 - Lamon Reviews - book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
Jun 25 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway
Jun 28 – Sefina Hawke's Books – book spotlight
Jun 29 – Books and Zebras – book review / giveaway
Jun 30 –La libreria di Beppe - book spotlight / giveaway
Jul 1 –Library of Clean Reads - book spotlight / giveaway
Jul 2 – Svetlanas reads and views – book review
Jul 3 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / guest post / giveaway
Jul 6 – The avid reader – book spotlight / giveaway
Jul 7 – Mowgli with a book – book review / giveaway
Jul 7 - Connie's History Classroom - book review
Jul 8 – Books for Books – book review
Jun 18 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway
Jun 19 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
Jun 22 – T's Stuff – book spotlight / giveaway
Jun 22 - My Fictional Oasis - book review / author interview / giveaway
Jun 23 – Literary Flits – book review / giveaway
Jun 24 – Pick A Good Book – book review / author interview / giveaway
Jun 24 - Lamon Reviews - book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
Jun 25 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway
Jun 28 – Sefina Hawke's Books – book spotlight
Jun 29 – Books and Zebras – book review / giveaway
Jun 30 –La libreria di Beppe - book spotlight / giveaway
Jul 1 –Library of Clean Reads - book spotlight / giveaway
Jul 2 – Svetlanas reads and views – book review
Jul 3 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / guest post / giveaway
Jul 6 – The avid reader – book spotlight / giveaway
Jul 7 – Mowgli with a book – book review / giveaway
Jul 7 - Connie's History Classroom - book review
Jul 8 – Books for Books – book review
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Monday, June 15, 2020
Gen Tech Blog Tour Review and Giveaway
We are uniquely shaped by innovations that influenced us during our "coming of age" years between 10 and 25.
It is the technological interactions in our adolescence and college
years that guide our generational frames more than anything else, not the day we were born.We are generations of technology. We are GenTech.
- Dr. Rick Chromey
Book Details:
Book Title: GenTech: An American Story of Technology, Change and Who We Really Are by Dr. Rick Chromey
Category: Adult Non-fiction 18 yrs +, 328 pages
Genre: History / Cultural & Technical History
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
Release date: May 26, 2020
Content Rating: G : This is a non-fiction book about our technical history and how it has shaped our culture.
Book Description:
Every twenty years a new generation rises, but who and what defines these generations? And could current generational tags mislead and miss the point? In this insightful analysis of technology history since 1900, Dr. Rick Chromey offers a fresh perspective for understanding what makes a generation tick and differ from others. Within GenTech, readers learn how every generation uniquely interacts with particular technologies that define historical temperament and personality and why current generational labels are more fluid than fixed, and more loopy than linear. Consequently, three major generational constellations emerge, each containing four, twenty-year generations that overlap, merge, and blend:
- The Audio Generations (1900-1950): Transportation-Telephone Generation (1900-1920), Motion Picture Generation (1910-1930), Radio Generation (1920-1940), Vinyl Record Generation (1930-1950)
- The Visual Generations (1940-1990): Television Generation (1940-1960), Space Generation (1950-1970), Gamer Generation (1960-1980) and Cable Television Generation (1970-1990)
- The Digital Generations (1980-2000): Personal Computer-Cell Phone Generation (1980-2000), Net Generation (1990-2010), iTech Generation (2000-2020), and Robotics Generation (2010-2030). Dive in and revel in this exciting, compelling, and novel perspective to understanding recent American generations with GenTech.
Official Scheduled Release Date is May 26, 2020.
Pre-Order Now:
Amazon.com ~ Barnes & Noble ~ IndieBound
BAM ~ Powell's ~ Indigo ~ Rediscovered Books
Pre-Order Now:
Amazon.com ~ Barnes & Noble ~ IndieBound
BAM ~ Powell's ~ Indigo ~ Rediscovered Books
Rick Chromey is a cultural explorer, social historian and generational
futurist. He’s also served as a pastor, professor, speaker/trainer, and
consultant. In 2017, he founded MANNA! Educational Services
International to inspire and equip leaders, teachers, pastors, and
parents. Rick has a doctorate in leadership and the emerging culture;
and travels the U.S. and world to speak on culture, faith, history,
education, and leadership topics. He has authored over a dozen books on
leadership, natural motivation, creative communication, and classroom
management. He lives with his wife, Linda, in Meridian, Idaho.
Connect with the Author: website ~ youtube ~ facebook ~ twitter ~ instagram
Connect with the Author: website ~ youtube ~ facebook ~ twitter ~ instagram
Tour Schedule:
June 2 - Bless Their Hearts Mom – book review / guest post / giveaway
June 2 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway
June 3 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
June 3 - Books for Books - book spotlight
June 4 - Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway
June 4 – Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / giveaway
June 5 – T's Stuff – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
June 8 – Books and Zebras – book review
June 9 – Svetlanas reads and views – book review
June 9 - Sefina Hawke's Books - book spotlight
June 10 – 411 On Books, Authors, And Publishing News – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
June 10 - Reader's Cozy Corner – book review / giveaway
June 10 - Mowgli with a book – book review
June 11 – Splashes of Joy – book review / author interview / giveaway
June 12 –Nighttime Reading Center – book review / giveaway
June 15 -The avid Reader – book review / giveaway
June 17 - Library of Clean Reads - book review / giveaway
June 19 - Buried Under Books - book review / guest post / giveaway
June 22 - Rockin' Book Reviews - book review / giveaway
June 24 - Olio by Marilyn - book spotlight / author interview
June 24 - Olio by Marilyn - book review / giveaway
June 29 - Adventurous Jessy - book review / giveaway
My review:
As most of you know from reading post on my blog in the past, I am an avid history buff. This book provided a lot of interesting historical goodies about technology. Some of these facts were even new to me!
There were many things that I liked about this book:
- It was interesting and different. I don't know of too many other books that just deal with the history of technology.
- It was organized and easy to read.
- It had sections and bold headings.
- It had timelines.
- Having the book separated like this made it easy to read and did not make it monotonous.
- There were also images in the book.
- The features that I listed above made the book an experience not just another history book.
- Having a book setup this way makes it great for all kinds of readers!
- You can tell from the book that the author did much research for this book. Research is not easy and takes lots of time and patience. I really appreciate research.
Final verdict:
Why this book may not be for everybody, I think it is worth the read. You learn a think or two and you do it in an interesting way! I would recommend it.
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Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Incandesent Visions Book Tour
Join us for this tour from Jun 1 to Jun 12, 2020!
Book Details:
Book Title: Incandescent Visions by Lee Hudspeth
Category: Adult fiction 18 yrs +, 64 pages
Genre: Poetry
Publisher: George Lee Hudspeth Jr.
Release date: December 2019
Content Rating: PG-13. Curse words: Three total, of the “mild” variety (godd*mn, hell, sh*t... one use for each). No f-words. No violence, no sexual content, no drug use, no underage drinking.
Having written numerous works of nonfiction, this is Lee Hudspeth’s debut book of poetry. Incandescent Visions explores the meaning of the human experience, as the author encourages his readers to ponder the universe and their place within it, and to catalyze their own creative potential. From the sublime shores of the Mediterranean to the majestic expansiveness of deep space, this book contemplates nostalgia, perspective and the gift of love. Through five short yet powerful, thought-provoking chapters of contemporary poems—and a dash of elegant, evocative haiku—Hudspeth takes his readers on a journey across the inner landscape of struggle, triumph, self-realization and imagination.
Buy the Book:
Amazon.com ~ Barnes & Noble
Amazon.com ~ Barnes & Noble
Add to Goodreads
Meet the Author:
Lee Hudspeth is a poet, writer, musician and fellow human being. Incandescent Visions is his first book of poetry. He is the co-author of ten nonfiction books in the field of Information Technology. He has written articles for professional journals like PC Computing and Office Computing. He is the author of over one hundred articles in the online magazine The Naked PC, which he co-founded and co-published. He lives in Southern California with his wife, two sons and their cat. Find out more about Lee, his books and his music at LeeHudspeth.com.
Connect with the author: Website ~ Twitter ~ Instagram
Lee Hudspeth is a poet, writer, musician and fellow human being. Incandescent Visions is his first book of poetry. He is the co-author of ten nonfiction books in the field of Information Technology. He has written articles for professional journals like PC Computing and Office Computing. He is the author of over one hundred articles in the online magazine The Naked PC, which he co-founded and co-published. He lives in Southern California with his wife, two sons and their cat. Find out more about Lee, his books and his music at LeeHudspeth.com.
Connect with the author: Website ~ Twitter ~ Instagram
Tour Schedule:
June 1 – Literary Flits – book review / giveaway
June 2 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
June 3 – T's Stuff – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
June 3 - Sefina Hawke's Books – book spotlight
June 4 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway
June 5 – La libreria di Beppe – book spotlight / giveaway
June 8 – Books for Books – book spotlight
June 9 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway
June 9 - Books and Zebras - book review / giveaway
June 9 - The avid Reader – book spotlight
June 10 – Library of Clean Reads – book review / giveaway
June 10 - Alexis Marie Chute Blog - book review / author interview / giveaway
June 11 – Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / giveaway
June 12 – Splashes of Joy – book review / giveaway
June 1 – Literary Flits – book review / giveaway
June 2 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
June 3 – T's Stuff – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
June 3 - Sefina Hawke's Books – book spotlight
June 4 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway
June 5 – La libreria di Beppe – book spotlight / giveaway
June 8 – Books for Books – book spotlight
June 9 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway
June 9 - Books and Zebras - book review / giveaway
June 9 - The avid Reader – book spotlight
June 10 – Library of Clean Reads – book review / giveaway
June 10 - Alexis Marie Chute Blog - book review / author interview / giveaway
June 11 – Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / giveaway
June 12 – Splashes of Joy – book review / giveaway
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Friday, June 5, 2020
A Godess Among Men Blog Tour
"A Goddess Among Men
is a fascinating tale of derring-do in the untamed wilds of the Amazon
rain forest. Daniel Davidsohn has a writing style that is smooth, fluid
and compelling. I found this story impossible to put down and completed
it in just one sitting. The author’s descriptive prose of especially the
rainforest, its flora, and fauna, as well as its native peoples,
transported me there. I was beside the two men as they fought against
horrifying deprivation and local political corruption to establish
themselves in an industry where a few made a fortune and the rest either
perished or were paupers, struggling along trying to survive each day. I
particularly enjoyed the strong female leads in the story, especially
the women that would steal Julian’s heart. All the characters were
flawed and yet the author was able to arouse the reader’s sympathy and
empathy even for the thoroughly crooked and, at times, despicable Alan
Reid. If you like stories of generational power and wealth, this one
will be right up your alley. I thoroughly enjoyed A Goddess Among Men and can highly recommend it to a wide audience." - Grant Leishman, Author of Just A Drop in the Ocean
Join us for this tour from Jun 1 to Jun 12, 2020!
Book Details:
Book Title: A Goddess Among Men by Daniel Davidsohn
Category: Adult Fiction 18 yrs +, 400 pages
Genre: Family Saga Fiction, Thriller, Historical Fiction
Publisher: Daniel Davidsohn
Release date: June, 2020
Format available for review: print, mobi (for Kindle), epub, pdf
Will send print books out: USA
Tour dates: Jun 1 to Jun 12, 2020
Content Rating: PG-13. Sex abuse description and a few situations of violence.
"Readers who enjoy literary-style writing, but with all the turns and twists of a full drama plot are certain to devour this lavish and exciting work by author Daniel Davidsohn. One of the most impressive elements for me was the character development of Christel herself, who could so easily have followed the tropes of a typical beautiful lead female, but has several layers of depth and emotional heartache that she works through as the novel unfolds. The plot is revealed at a great pace to maintain intrigue for the sins of the past, but it also has plenty of surprises and revealing interactions along the way that astute fans will pick up on. Overall, A Goddess Among Men is a very enjoyable work and is not to be missed by fans of high-quality writing and accomplished drama." - K.C. Finn, Author of The Mind's Eye
Book Details:
Book Title: A Goddess Among Men by Daniel Davidsohn
Category: Adult Fiction 18 yrs +, 400 pages
Genre: Family Saga Fiction, Thriller, Historical Fiction
Publisher: Daniel Davidsohn
Release date: June, 2020
Format available for review: print, mobi (for Kindle), epub, pdf
Will send print books out: USA
Tour dates: Jun 1 to Jun 12, 2020
Content Rating: PG-13. Sex abuse description and a few situations of violence.
"Readers who enjoy literary-style writing, but with all the turns and twists of a full drama plot are certain to devour this lavish and exciting work by author Daniel Davidsohn. One of the most impressive elements for me was the character development of Christel herself, who could so easily have followed the tropes of a typical beautiful lead female, but has several layers of depth and emotional heartache that she works through as the novel unfolds. The plot is revealed at a great pace to maintain intrigue for the sins of the past, but it also has plenty of surprises and revealing interactions along the way that astute fans will pick up on. Overall, A Goddess Among Men is a very enjoyable work and is not to be missed by fans of high-quality writing and accomplished drama." - K.C. Finn, Author of The Mind's Eye
Book Description:
From the primitive ruggedness of the Amazon rainforest to the privileged society of New York, three generations experience triumph and tragedy in this saga of loyalty, corruption, greed . . . but one woman has the power to change it all.
In 1907, Julian Welch and Alan Reid meet by chance in the jungles of the Amazon attracted by the riches of the rubber boom. Pioneers in an era of uncertainty, they form an unlikely alliance and establish the foundation for a successful empire, Reid & Welch. However, with Julian's death, the empire is left to Alan, as is the responsibility for Julian's newborn daughter, Christel.
Yet for Christel, there’s no growing up as a privileged heiress. Instead, Alan subjects her to a life few endure, much less overcome. Through her will to survive and being as uncompromising as she is beautiful, Christel puts the horrors of her past behind her and begins to build a seemingly bright future. But when the success built on corruption starts to crumble, Christel will be forced to address the past or pay for the sins of the fathers.
Buy the Book:
Amazon.com Add to Goodreads
Amazon.com Add to Goodreads
Meet the Author:
Born in 1969, Brazil, Daniel Davidsohn's novels have been called
exciting, gripping, and engrossing, garnering him praise and rave
reviews. He is passionately attracted to unfamiliar things and enjoys
taking readers off the beaten path. His books include From The Nile to
The Euphrates (2009), Mare Crisium (2015), A Higher Power (2016), The
Karma Code (2017), Leave Her Out, a 2018 Readers' Favorite Book Award
Finalist, and A Goddess Among Men (2020).
Guest Post:
MY FAVORITE
REVIEW OF THE KARMA CODE
Tour Schedule:
June 1 – Working Mommy Journal – book review / giveaway
June 1 - Viviana MacKade – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
June 2 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway
June 2 - Down the Rabbit Hole – book review / author interview / giveaway
June 3 – I'm Into Books – book spotlight / giveaway
June 3 - Lamon Reviews – book review
June 3 - Olio by Marilyn – book review / giveaway
June 3 - Olio by Marilyn – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
June 4 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway
June 4 - Permanently_booked – book review
June 5 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book review / giveaway
June 5 - The avid reader – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
June 8 – Splashes of Joy – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
June 8 - Leels Loves Books – book review / giveaway
June 9 – Mowgli with a book – book review / giveaway
June 9 - She Just Loves Books – book review / giveaway
June 9 - 100 Pages A Day – book review
June 10 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / guest post / giveaway
June 10 - A Madison Mom – book review / giveaway
June 11 – Svetlanas reads and views – book review
June 11 - Books and Zebras – book review / giveaway
June 12 – Literary Flits – book review / giveaway
June 12 - Books for Books – book review
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THE THORNY ROSE MYSTERY SERIES TOUR by Lauren Carr
Book Details:
Book Title: Kill and Run by Lauren Carr
Series: Thorny Rose Mystery Series (Volume 1)
Category: Adult fiction, 422 pages
Genre: Murder Mystery
Publisher: Acorn Book Services
Release date: September, 2015
Format available for review: audible (download code), ebook (mobi, ePub, PDF)
Tour dates: May 4 to Jun 5, 2020
Content Rating: PG (mild violence and sexual suggestion)
Book Title: Kill and Run by Lauren Carr
Series: Thorny Rose Mystery Series (Volume 1)
Category: Adult fiction, 422 pages
Genre: Murder Mystery
Publisher: Acorn Book Services
Release date: September, 2015
Format available for review: audible (download code), ebook (mobi, ePub, PDF)
Tour dates: May 4 to Jun 5, 2020
Content Rating: PG (mild violence and sexual suggestion)
Book Description:
Five women with seemingly nothing in common are found brutally murdered in a townhome outside Washington, DC. Among the many questions surrounding the massacre is what had brought these apparent strangers together only to be killed.
Taking on his first official murder case, Lieutenant Murphy Thornton, USN, believes that if he can uncover the thread connecting the victims, then he can find their murderer.
The case takes an unexpected turn when Murphy discovers that one of the victims has a connection to his stepmother, Homicide Detective Cameron Gates. One wintry night, over a dozen years before, her first husband, a Pennsylvania State trooper, had been run down while working a night shift on the turnpike.
In this first installment of the Thorny Rose Mysteries, the Lovers in Crime join newlyweds Murphy Thornton and Jessica Faraday to shift through a web of lies and cover-ups. Together, can the detectives of the Thorny Rose uncover the truth without falling victim to a cunning killer?
Buy the Book:
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Add to Goodreads
"Mysteries, murder, danger, and memories that threatens their lives keeps the action and suspense at a high level and even when the answers are found, it left me wanting more." - Review by Sherry Fundin of Fundinmental
Book Description:
After ten months of marital bliss, Jessica Faraday and Murphy Thornton are still discovering and adjusting to their life together. Settled in their new home, everything appears to be perfect … except in the middle of the night when, in the darkest shadows of her subconscious, a deep secret from Jessica’s past creeps to the surface to make her strike out at Murphy.
When investigative journalist Dallas Walker tells the couple about her latest case, known as the Pine Bridge Massacre, they realize Jessica may have witnessed the murder of a family while visiting family at the winery near-by, and suppressed the memory.
Determined to uncover the truth and find justice for the murder victims, Jessica and Murphy return to the scene of the crime with Dallas Walker, a spunky bull-headed Texan. Can this family reunion bring closure for a community touched by tragedy or will this prickly get-together bring an end to the Thorny Rose couple?
Murder by Perfection is a wonderful read and a perfect to escape from the challenges of a busy day. Danger, intrigue, humor, and love all take their turn in this tale which will keep you reading into the wee hours." Review by Marilyn R. Wilson, Olio by Marilyn
Beware: Perfection has a dark side!
Frustrated with their busy schedules, Murphy Thornton and Jessica Faraday attempt to find togetherness by scheduling a weekly date night. The last thing Jessica Faraday expected for her date night was to take a couple’s gourmet cooking course at the Stepford Kitchen Studio, owned by Chef Natalie Stepford―the model of perfection in looks, home, and business.
When Natalie ends up dead and Murphy goes missing, the Thorny Rose detectives must peel back the layers of Natalie Stepford’s life to discover that the pursuit of perfection can be deadly.
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"Wow - this is one INCREDIBLE novel that I could not put down.
It had me on the edge of my seat and I can honestly say that I never
saw the end coming. It was full of suspense, action but also humour
(done in a way that only Lauren can accomplish)." - 5-Star Review of THE NUTCRACKER CONSPIRACY by Working Mommy Journal
Book Details:
Book Title: The Nutcracker Conspiracy (A Thorny Rose Mystery #4) by Lauren Carr
Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 388 pages
Genre: Mystery
Publisher: Acorn Book Services
Release date: January 30, 2020
Format available for review: audible (download code), mobi, epub, PDF
Tour dates: May 4 to Jun 5, 2020
Content Rating: PG-13 (Lauren Carr's books are murder mysteries, so there are murders involved. Occasionally, a murder will happen on stage. There is sexual content, but always behind closed doors. Some mild swearing (a hell or a damn few and far between). No F-bombs!
Book Title: The Nutcracker Conspiracy (A Thorny Rose Mystery #4) by Lauren Carr
Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 388 pages
Genre: Mystery
Publisher: Acorn Book Services
Release date: January 30, 2020
Format available for review: audible (download code), mobi, epub, PDF
Tour dates: May 4 to Jun 5, 2020
Content Rating: PG-13 (Lauren Carr's books are murder mysteries, so there are murders involved. Occasionally, a murder will happen on stage. There is sexual content, but always behind closed doors. Some mild swearing (a hell or a damn few and far between). No F-bombs!
Book Description:
Three years ago, the nation gasped in horror when the President of the United States barely escaped an assassination attempt that left two dead—the vice president’s wife and the attempted assassin. Even after numerous investigations proved otherwise, conspiracy theorists argue that the assassin was acting on orders from the CIA, FBI, and every federal agency within a hundred miles of the capital.
Aspiring Author Dean Conway is the last person Lieutenant Commander Murphy Thornton wants to spend his Saturday afternoon when they end up at the same wedding reception table. While their wives tend to bridesmaid duties, Murphy is trapped listening to Dean’s latest work-in-project—completing the manuscript of an investigative journalist who’d disappeared months earlier.
“She was number twelve,” Dean says.
“Twelve?” Murphy asks.
“Twelve witnesses connected to or investigating The Nutcracker shooting have died either in an accident or suicide.”
Two days later, Dean dies suddenly―but not before sending a text message to Murphy:
“13”
Three years ago, the nation gasped in horror when the President of the United States barely escaped an assassination attempt that left two dead—the vice president’s wife and the attempted assassin. Even after numerous investigations proved otherwise, conspiracy theorists argue that the assassin was acting on orders from the CIA, FBI, and every federal agency within a hundred miles of the capital.
Aspiring Author Dean Conway is the last person Lieutenant Commander Murphy Thornton wants to spend his Saturday afternoon when they end up at the same wedding reception table. While their wives tend to bridesmaid duties, Murphy is trapped listening to Dean’s latest work-in-project—completing the manuscript of an investigative journalist who’d disappeared months earlier.
“She was number twelve,” Dean says.
“Twelve?” Murphy asks.
“Twelve witnesses connected to or investigating The Nutcracker shooting have died either in an accident or suicide.”
Two days later, Dean dies suddenly―but not before sending a text message to Murphy:
“13”
Meet the Author:Lauren Carr is the international best-selling author of the Mac Faraday, Lovers in Crime, Chris Matheson Cold Case, and Thorny Rose Mysteries—over twenty-five titles across three fast-paced mystery series filled with twists and turns!
Book reviewers and readers alike rave about how Lauren Carr’s seamlessly crosses genres to include mystery, suspense, crime fiction, police procedurals, romance, and humor.
A popular speaker, Lauren is also the owner of Acorn Book Service, the umbrella under which falls iRead Book Tours. She lives with her husband and two spoiled rotten German Shepherds on a mountain in Harpers Ferry, WV.
Connect with the author: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook ~ Instagram
Tour Schedule:
May 4 - Hall Ways Blog - series spotlight / giveaway
May 4 – She Just Loves Books – series spotlight / giveaway
May 4 - Elizabeth McKenna – Author – series spotlight / giveaway
May 4 - Rockin' Book Reviews – audiobook review of Kill and Run / giveaway
May 4 – Michelle L. Bloodworth - Goodreads – audiobook review of Kill and Run
May 5 - Michelle L. Bloodworth - Goodreads – audiobook review of A Fine Year for Murder
May 6 - Buried Under Books – audiobook review of Kill and Run / giveaway
May 6 - Michelle L. Bloodworth - Goodreads – audiobook review of Murder by Perfection
May 7 - A Mama's Corner of the World – series spotlight / guest post / giveaway
May 8 - Rockin' Book Reviews – audiobook review of A Fine Year for Murder / giveaway
May 11 - Locks, Hooks and Books – series spotlight / guest post / giveaway
May 11 - Jazzy Book Reviews – series spotlight / author interview / giveaway
May 11 - Merlot Et mots –series spotlight / giveaway
May 12 - Laura's Interests – series spotlight / giveaway
May 12 - Rockin' Book Reviews – audiobook review of Murder by Perfection / giveaway
May 13 - Bookish Quest – audiobook review of Kill and Run / giveaway
May 13 - Blooming with Books - audiobook review of Kill and Run / giveaway
May 13 - Lamon Reviews - series spotlight / guest post / giveaway
May 14 - Buried Under Books – audiobook review of A Fine Year for Murder / giveaway
May 15 - Sefina Hawke's Books – series spotlight
May 19 - Rockin' Book Reviews – series spotlight / guest post / giveaway
May 19 - Rosepoint Publishing – audiobook review of Murder by Perfection / giveaway
May 20 - Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / giveaway
May 20 - Bookish Quest – audiobook review of A Fine Year for Murder / giveaway
May 20 - Blooming with Books - audiobook review of A Fine Year for Murder / giveaway
May 21 - Books for Books – audiobook review of Murder by Perfection
May 21 - La libreria di Beppe - series spotlight / giveaway
May 22 – fundinmental – series spotlight / author interview / giveaway
May 25 - Buried Under Books – audiobook review of Murder By Perfection / giveaway
May 25 - T's Stuff – series spotlight / author interview / giveaway
May 26 - Dab of Darkness Audiobook Reviews – series spotlight / giveaway
May 27 - Bookish Quest – audiobook review of Murder by Perfection / giveaway
May 27 - Blooming with Books - audiobook review of Murder by Perfection / giveaway
May 27 - Books for Books – series spotlight
May 28 - Bookish Quest – series spotlight / author interview/ giveaway
May 29 - Mystery Suspense Reviews – series spotlight / guest post
Jun 1 - Thoughts in Progress – series spotlight / giveaway
Jun 2 - Svetlana's reads and views – series spotlight
Jun 2 - Kristin’s Novel Café – series spotlight
Jun 3 - Buried Under Books – series spotlight / giveaway
Jun 3 - Blooming with Books - series spotlight / giveaway
Jun 4 - Rosepoint Publishing – series spotlight / giveaway
Jun 4 -Splashes of Joy - series spotlight / author interview / giveaway
Jun 5 - The avid reader – series spotlight / giveaway
May 4 – She Just Loves Books – series spotlight / giveaway
May 4 - Elizabeth McKenna – Author – series spotlight / giveaway
May 4 - Rockin' Book Reviews – audiobook review of Kill and Run / giveaway
May 4 – Michelle L. Bloodworth - Goodreads – audiobook review of Kill and Run
May 5 - Michelle L. Bloodworth - Goodreads – audiobook review of A Fine Year for Murder
May 6 - Buried Under Books – audiobook review of Kill and Run / giveaway
May 6 - Michelle L. Bloodworth - Goodreads – audiobook review of Murder by Perfection
May 7 - A Mama's Corner of the World – series spotlight / guest post / giveaway
May 8 - Rockin' Book Reviews – audiobook review of A Fine Year for Murder / giveaway
May 11 - Locks, Hooks and Books – series spotlight / guest post / giveaway
May 11 - Jazzy Book Reviews – series spotlight / author interview / giveaway
May 11 - Merlot Et mots –series spotlight / giveaway
May 12 - Laura's Interests – series spotlight / giveaway
May 12 - Rockin' Book Reviews – audiobook review of Murder by Perfection / giveaway
May 13 - Bookish Quest – audiobook review of Kill and Run / giveaway
May 13 - Blooming with Books - audiobook review of Kill and Run / giveaway
May 13 - Lamon Reviews - series spotlight / guest post / giveaway
May 14 - Buried Under Books – audiobook review of A Fine Year for Murder / giveaway
May 15 - Sefina Hawke's Books – series spotlight
May 19 - Rockin' Book Reviews – series spotlight / guest post / giveaway
May 19 - Rosepoint Publishing – audiobook review of Murder by Perfection / giveaway
May 20 - Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / giveaway
May 20 - Bookish Quest – audiobook review of A Fine Year for Murder / giveaway
May 20 - Blooming with Books - audiobook review of A Fine Year for Murder / giveaway
May 21 - Books for Books – audiobook review of Murder by Perfection
May 21 - La libreria di Beppe - series spotlight / giveaway
May 22 – fundinmental – series spotlight / author interview / giveaway
May 25 - Buried Under Books – audiobook review of Murder By Perfection / giveaway
May 25 - T's Stuff – series spotlight / author interview / giveaway
May 26 - Dab of Darkness Audiobook Reviews – series spotlight / giveaway
May 27 - Bookish Quest – audiobook review of Murder by Perfection / giveaway
May 27 - Blooming with Books - audiobook review of Murder by Perfection / giveaway
May 27 - Books for Books – series spotlight
May 28 - Bookish Quest – series spotlight / author interview/ giveaway
May 29 - Mystery Suspense Reviews – series spotlight / guest post
Jun 1 - Thoughts in Progress – series spotlight / giveaway
Jun 2 - Svetlana's reads and views – series spotlight
Jun 2 - Kristin’s Novel Café – series spotlight
Jun 3 - Buried Under Books – series spotlight / giveaway
Jun 3 - Blooming with Books - series spotlight / giveaway
Jun 4 - Rosepoint Publishing – series spotlight / giveaway
Jun 4 -Splashes of Joy - series spotlight / author interview / giveaway
Jun 5 - The avid reader – series spotlight / giveaway
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Friday, May 22, 2020
The Nightjar's Promise Book Tour Review and Giveaway
Join us for this tour from May 4 to May 22, 2020!
Book Details:
Book Title: The Nightjar's Promise (Book 4 of The F.I.G. Mysteries) by Barbara Casey
Category: YA Fiction (Ages 13-17), 130 pages
Genre: Mystery, Fantasy
Publisher: Gauthier Publications (Hungry Goat Press)
Release date: April, 2020
Content Rating: PG. There are some themes that deal with the Jewish Holocaust and some frightening scenes appropriate for young adult and adult readers.
Book Details:
Book Title: The Nightjar's Promise (Book 4 of The F.I.G. Mysteries) by Barbara Casey
Category: YA Fiction (Ages 13-17), 130 pages
Genre: Mystery, Fantasy
Publisher: Gauthier Publications (Hungry Goat Press)
Release date: April, 2020
Content Rating: PG. There are some themes that deal with the Jewish Holocaust and some frightening scenes appropriate for young adult and adult readers.
Jennifer Torres, one of the three FIGs (Females of Intellectual Genius) who is a genius in both music and art, is the last to leave the closed rehearsal for her upcoming performance over Thanksgiving break at Carnegie Hall when she hears something in the darkened Hall. Recognizing the tilt of the woman’s head and the slight limp of the man as they hurry out an exit door, she realizes it is her parents who were supposedly killed in a terrible car accident when she was 15 years old. Devastated and feeling betrayed, she sends a text to Carolina and the other two FIGs—THURGOOD. It is the code word they all agreed to use if ever one of them got into trouble or something happened that was too difficult to handle. They would all meet back at Carolina’s bungalow at Wood Rose Orphanage and Academy for Young Women to figure it out.
As soon as they receive the text, because of their genius, Dara starts thinking of words in ancient Hebrew, German, and Yiddish, while Mackenzie’s visions of unique math formulae keep bringing up the date October 11, 1943. That is the date during World War II when the Nazis—the Kunstschutz—looted the paintings of targeted wealthy Jewish families and hid them away under Hitler’s orders. And as Carolina waits for the FIGs to return to Wood Rose, she hears warnings from Lyuba, her gypsy mother, to watch for the nightjar, the ancient name for the whip-poor-will.
As they search for “The Nightjar’s Promise” and the truth surrounding it, Carolina and the FIGs come face to face with evil that threatens to destroy not only their genius, but their very lives.
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Meet the Author:
Originally from Carrollton, Illinois, author/agent/publisher Barbara Casey attended the University of North Carolina, N.C. State University, and N.C. Wesleyan College where she received a BA degree, summa cum laude, with a double major in English and history. In 1978 she left her position as Director of Public Relations and Vice President of Development at North Carolina Wesleyan College to write full time and develop her own manuscript evaluation and editorial service. In 1995 she established the Barbara Casey Agency and since that time has represented authors from the United States, Great Britain, Canada, and Japan. In 2014, she became a partner with Strategic Media Books, an independent nonfiction publisher of true crime, where she oversees acquisitions, day-to-day operations, and book production.
Ms. Casey has written over a dozen award-winning books of fiction and nonfiction for both young adults and adults. The awards include the National Association of University Women Literary Award, the Sir Walter Raleigh Literary Award, the Independent Publisher Book Award, the Dana Award for Outstanding Novel, the IP Best Book for Regional Fiction, among others. Two of her nonfiction books have been optioned for major films, one of which is under contract.
Her award-winning articles, short stories, and poetry for adults have appeared in both national and international publications including the North Carolina Christian Advocate Magazine, The New East Magazine, the Raleigh (N.C.) News and Observer, the Rocky Mount (N.C.) Sunday Telegram, Dog Fancy, ByLine, The Christian Record, Skirt! Magazine, and True Story. A thirty-minute television special which Ms. Casey wrote and coordinated was broadcast on WRAL, Channel 5, in Raleigh, North Carolina. She also received special recognition for her editorial work on the English translations of Albanian children’s stories. Her award-winning science fiction short stories for adults are featured in The Cosmic Unicorn and CrossTime science fiction anthologies. Ms. Casey's essays and other works appear in The Chrysalis Reader, the international literary journal of the Swedenborg Foundation, 221 One-Minute Monologues from Literature (Smith and Kraus Publishers), and A Cup of Comfort (Adams Media Corporation).
Ms. Casey is a former director of BookFest of the Palm Beaches, Florida, where she served as guest author and panelist. She has served as judge for the Pathfinder Literary Awards in Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Florida, and was the Florida Regional Advisor for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators from 1991 through 2003. In 2018 Ms. Casey received the prestigious Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award and Top Professional Award for her extensive experience and notable accomplishments in the field of publishing and other areas. She makes her home on the top of a mountain in northwest Georgia with her husband and three cats who adopted her, Homer, Reese, and Earl Gray - Reese’s best friend.
Connect with the author: Website~ Goodreads ~ Facebook
Tour Schedule:
May 4 – Working Mommy Journal – book review / giveaway
May 5 – She Just Loves Books – book review / giveaway
May 6 – Splashes of Joy – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
May 6 - Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway
May 7 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway
May 8 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
May 11 – Bookworm for Kids – book review / giveaway
May 12 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway
May 12 - La libreria di Beppe - book spoltight / guest post / giveaway
May 13 - Bound 4 Escape – book review
May 13 – StoreyBook Reviews – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
May 14 – Peaceful Pastime – book review
May 15 – The avid reader – book review / giveaway
May 18 – Karma Readz – book review / giveaway
May 18 - Merlot Et Mots – book review / guest post / giveaway
May 19 - mowgli with a book – book review
May 19 - Lamon Reviews - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
May 20 – Books and Zebras – book review / giveaway
May 21 – Permanently_booked – book review
May 22 – Books for Books – book review
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My Review:
From the moment I got this book, I was interested in reading it. The cover art was very beautiful and even the feel of the book draws you in. I did not realize that this was book 4 in a series, so that was a bit frustrating. It also maybe accounts for the fact why I could not figure out the setting at the very beginning. I found that confusing but otherwise I don't have any other qualms.
The book was different and interesting and was a nice read. For me I found it a nice short read. The type or font of the book was nice.
The characters were memorable but for me I have a hard time deciding a favorite. The story for the most part was easy to follow (except for the setting qualm mentioned above). I would like to read the other books in this series. From my experience I think you could start the series from anywhere for me as a reader however I would start from the beginning.
Final verdict:
Would I recommend this book? Yes I would. I enjoyed it very much. It was a good read.
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