Do you wish for: Sisters by Choice by Susan Mallery

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Susan Mallery writes women’s fiction that is keyed into what readers want. She puts a group of female characters together in a nice, small town setting and then invites the reader into their lives. The pages will turn and there will be a nice escape.

This time, the story is about three cousins. Sophie is a workaholic while Kristine is a stay at home mother who would like to open a bakery. Heather’s mother Amber is entitled and annoying, while Amber works hard and has hopes and dreams. The intersections in the women’s lives and their individual stories and relationships make for a good story. I will say though that I found Amber to be very annoying, as I think was the author’s intent. I wanted Heather to move forward and out from home. Will she? Read the book to find out what happens to each of these women.

Publishers Weekly calls this book an “irresistibly heartfelt story.” See if you agree. It makes a perfect read with a cup of tea for a winter’s afternoon.

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

Pub date: February 2020

100 Things to Know About Architecture

by Louise O’Brien; Leanne Daphne

This delightfully illustrated title is packed with information and is sure to inspire budding architects. Read about people, types of structures, specific places and lifestyle matters within these pages. Just a few of my favorite entries included; Treehouse, the Guggenheim Museum, Pyramid, Ancient Greek, Frank Gehry, Wellness and Walking. Kids can find their own favorite pages in this book that introduces them to architecture.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for this title. All opinions are my own.

It really is: It’s OK

Being Kind to Yourself When Things Feel Hard

by Wendy O’Leary

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I love the children’s books that are published by this press. They are always well done and gently inspiring. That is definitely the case here.

It’s OK is teaching children self-compassion and how to identify their feelings, all the while recognizing that others have felt this way too. Here are crucial aspects of social emotional learning.

The text is simple and the illustrations are appealing. The repeated mantra is there for children to use. In addition there is a section at the end of the book that offers additional practices for self-acceptance.

This book belongs in both preschool and home libraries. It would be excellent for an adult and child to talk about this title together. This book might even help adults to be kinder to themselves.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Shambhala Publications for this title. All opinions are my own.

Pub date: 28 March 2023