Great reads for adults and children!
I reviewed this.
Just ninety-nine cents for this classic
I loved this book!
I like this Swedish series
And others by the author. A real treat for kids
I reviewed this. A long, dense but good story.
By a favorite author.
A good classic about a doctor
This book does its job well.
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This title introduces young children to the Little Prince and some of his adventures. It also encourages discussion. As an example, first the Prince visits the king. On the next page, children are asked about making decisions, being a boss and how to be a good leader. This continues as the prince meets a businessman and geographer, among others.
The illustrations are from the original work and are lovely. Some may find this book a bit heavy handed in its message but I liked it. It reflects how kids see the world.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Chouette Publishing for this title. All opinions are my own.
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I am an Anglophile for sure. So, I was very happy to receive an e arc for this title. It is just packed with good ideas for trips that are not too far away from the well-known city.
This book is divided into three sections, City & Town, Coast, and Countryside. I liked the maps with landmarks that begin each of these. In addition, there are many enticing photographs throughout. Cities and Towns that are featured include York, Bristol, Bath, and Edinburgh, along with many more. Coasts include Margate, Whitstable and a number of others, while find the Countryside in Cliveden House, Beaverbrook Country Estate, Box Hill and again, lots more.
I tested the book by looking up some of the places where I have spent time. I think that the authors did a nice job in describing these places. This gives me trust about the places that I have not visited (but would like to) that are featured here. That having been said, each entry is short so readers may want to explore their key locales with additional resources.
There are also helpful sections called UK Travel Tips, and Photo Tips included here. They are worth a look.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for this title. All opinions are my own.
Note: I enjoyed this couple’s earlier book, Pretty Little London.
Pub date: 09 May 2023
This book appears to be the first in a series. I am glad because I would be happy to see this book’s characters again.
A Lakeside Reunion has so many elements that readers of women’s fiction will enjoy. There is an appealing Southern U.S. setting, a wide cast of engaging characters and enough romance and plot to satisfy.
Here is what Goodreads says about this one.
Chareese “Reese” Devlin spent every summer of her childhood in the lake town of Mount Dora, Florida, where her days were filled with fun in the sun. Reese never realized that the idyllic haven hid a deep divide between the town’s haves and have-nots. Not until the summer she turned seventeen and fell for Duncan McNeal, a boy who lacked the pedigree so valued by her parents and their equally well-connected friends. After her family squashed the budding romance, Reese refused to return to the place she lost her heart. Now, ten years later, she’s back to attend her sister’s debutante ball and must come to terms with all she’s missed. But the biggest surprise of all is that Duncan is now a successful real estate developer in Mount Dora—and time hasn’t weakened the connection between them. Behind the multimillion-dollar homes of the Shores lay old grudges and secrets capable of collapsing any family legacy. As the summer progresses, Reese must fix the sins of the past by facing the lines between truth and deception, tradition and breaking free, and family expectations and self-discovery.
This could easily be added to a summer reading list.
Many thanks to Grand Central Publishing and NetGalley for this title. All opinions are my own.
Pub date: 04 April 2023
I enjoy this series and have reviewed many of the titles.
Fans of Mrs. D may enjoy this one. I reviewed it.
In these pages are musings and prayers that uniquely reflect the lives of girls and women, mothers and daughters. Some of the topic headings include Relationships, Spirituality, Wholeness, Justice and Milestones, among others. Each of these topics receives about ten prayers; for example for supportive female friendships or for body acceptance, or for vocational choice. A couple of sample quotes: “When she is tempted to limit what she eats, remind her that her body is worthy of nourishment” or “May my daughter have a vision of the woman she is to become, and may no one convince her it is not enough.”
Dip in and out of this title. Readers will find something to think about in these pages.
Many thanks to Baker Academic and Brazos Press for this title. All opinions are my own.
The very first poem in this collection captured my heart. “Burgundy” felt wise and profound. This was true for many of the works in this collection. Who wouldn’t love the words “To see your face across a room delights my heart…To hold your hand heats my soul with love.” Some are sadder, as for example, the poem titled Gray Clouds.
What all of the poems in this collection share is their approachability (maybe not a real word but the concept I want). These are works that one may contemplate but that can be understood. I will be dipping in and out of this book for a while.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Big City Press for this title. All opinions are my own.
This title was published in November 2022.
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This short, brightly illustrated title informs kids of the names for groupings of animals, for example, a pride of lions. There is whimsy here with some rhyming and appealing illustrations. A cute story for sharing with a young child.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Skyhood Press for this title. All opinions are my own.
Pub date: 01 April 2023
Reviewed by me
I plan to read this soon. She is the mother of novelistLibby Page
Reviewed by me. good historical fiction.
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