Author: joycesmysteryandfictionbookreviews

I love to read, recommend books and open the world of reading to others. I tutor to ensure that the next generation of readers will know the joys of a good book because their reading skills have improved. I am an avid reader, especially of mysteries and fiction. I believe that two of the world's greatest inventions were the public library and eyeglasses!

Now out: The Complete Book of Birthdays

Four stars ****

This title begins with a deep explanation of the principles of astrology. I suspect that many readers will, however, quickly turn to their own birth date or to those of the significant people in their lives. Readers will, undoubtedly, look to see how the descriptions accord with their own senses of self or others. It can be an interesting pursuit and one that could lead to great popularity for this book. Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for this title. All opinions are my own.

A great resource for girls: Growing Up Powerful Journal (Rebel Girls)

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This journal serves as a terrific companion the the Rebel Girls book titled Growing Up Powerful. The cover describes it as a confidence boosting, totally inspiring and joyful journal. That makes me want to purchase it for every young girl I know.

Following the introduction, there are sections called What is Confidence?, Take Action, Train Your Brain, Build Your Team, and finally, Change the World. Inside, the pages are colorful pages with helpful text and a series of prompts.

The first section, for example,starts with an explanation of the topic and ideas about how to be more confident. Prompts for the journal writing include listing things that already make a person feel confident, thinking about when a confident feeling first was noticed, writing things a girl might do to feel more confident and so on. Another section asks the reader to pick which scenario best demonstrates confidence. The additional prompts are ones that I think are quite helpful. The rest of the book is equally so.

I wish that I’d had this journal when I was younger. I recommend it highly.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Rebel Girls for this title. All opinions are my own.

Pub date: 10 October 2023