Some Favorite Books This Week!

I’ve been having a tough time keeping up with both the reading AND posting here. While I get it all sorted out, I thought I could at least post the reviews here to Amazon, so you can read them there!

By the way, the first book on the top line above is my own book, published in April to help restaurants through the pandemic. Know any restaurateurs, restaurant managers, or head chefs? Let them know about the book! It could save their business!

Note: I am listing reviews as I do them each day. Sometimes, Amazon takes days or even a week or more to approve these reviews, so you will see a lag between when I list reviews and when a link is available. The longest I had to wait was 3.5 weeks!

Note about Goodreads and BookBub Reviews Linked Below

Sometimes, you’ll see me link to my review at Goodreads or BookBub. That’s usually because I’m having some sort of issue with Amazon: they’re taking waaaaay too long to post the review or they’ve rejected the review because they say it isn’t up to “community standards.” They are never specific… and just ask me to review the community standards page. I wish they would be specific… so I can avoid whatever it is they don’t like. Most “rejected” reviews are rather tame; some are even 5 stars. I’ve noted that some words seem to trigger it, like boring or transitioning. Hey, sometimes things just ARE boring, and it is much more succinct to say that than “visually unappealing” when talking backgrounds in children’s activity books! Others completely leave me scratching my head about what might be “wrong” with the review.

Hope that life becomes a little more sane so I can post my full reviews here soon!

Fiction

Historical Romance

• Dalton’s Challenge by Penny Fairbanks 

Contemporary Romance

• Healing Hands Boxset (Books 1-6) by Vanessa James
• Knight Events (part of A Small Town Christmas collection) by Sheri Richey

Christmas Fiction

• Mistletoe and Spirits by Rebekah Lewis
• Craving Christmas by Kristen Kelly
• All I Want for Christmas by Lucy Eden and collected authors
• Christmas Nibbles by Lucy Eden and collected authors

Children’s Fiction

• Do Ants Wear Pants? by Gabrielle Grice
• Peter the Picky Polar Bear by Kieshia Chun

Nonfiction

General

• Rock Drumming Foundation Course by Stephen Hawkins
• Jazz Drumming Foundation Course by Stephen Hawkins

Puzzle Books for Adults

• Cryptograms Puzzle Books for Adults by Tom Brain
• The Challenging Book of Sudoku by Crazy Bananas
• Hard Mazes for Adults by Rustad Publishing
• Word Jumbles for Adults Volume 2 by Rustad Publishing
• Word Jumbles for Adults Volume 3 by Rustad Publishing
• Word Jumbles for Adults Volume 4 by Rustad Publishing

Self-Help & Spiritual

• Spiritual Healing by Emily Clark
• Cancer by Mari Silva
• Sun Signs by Mari Silva
• Moon Spells by Mari Silva
• Leo by Mari Silva
• Self-Guided Meditation For Anxiety by Kristin Plain
• Advanced Reiki Healing by Mari Silva

Cookbooks

• Gluten-Free Kids Lunch Break by Eva Iliana 

Children’s Activity & Joke Books

• Word Search Puzzles for Kids Ages 6 to 8 by Blair Feliz
• Valentine’s Day Activity Book For Kids Ages 4-8 by Happy Harper
• Fruit Coloring Book for Kids by Rustad Publishing
• Rawr! by Books by Jordanna
• Animal Coloring Book for Kids Ages 4-8 by Zeeshan Ali

No-So-Favorite Books This Week!

Some Favorite Books This Week!

I’ve been having a tough time keeping up with both the reading AND posting here. While I get it all sorted out, I thought I could at least post the reviews here to Amazon, so you can read them there!

By the way, the first book on the top line above is my own book, published in April to help restaurants through the pandemic. Know any restaurateurs, restaurant managers, or head chefs? Let them know about the book! It could save their business!

Note: I am listing reviews as I do them each day. Sometimes, Amazon takes days or even a week or more to approve these reviews, so you will see a lag between when I list reviews and when a link is available. The longest I had to wait was 3.5 weeks!

Note about Goodreads and BookBub Reviews Linked Below

Sometimes, you’ll see me link to my review at Goodreads or BookBub. That’s usually because I’m having some sort of issue with Amazon: they’re taking waaaaay too long to post the review or they’ve rejected the review because they say it isn’t up to “community standards.” They are never specific… and just ask me to review the community standards page. I wish they would be specific… so I can avoid whatever it is they don’t like. Most “rejected” reviews are rather tame; some are even 5 stars. I’ve noted that some words seem to trigger it, like boring or transitioning. Hey, sometimes things just ARE boring, and it is much more succinct to say that than “visually unappealing” when talking backgrounds in children’s activity books! Others completely leave me scratching my head about what might be “wrong” with the review.

Hope that life becomes a little more sane so I can post my full reviews here soon!

Fiction

Historical Romance

• She Ruined the Marquess by Anna Macy
• The Duke’s Truth by Joyce Alec
• Chasing the Duke by Tracy Sumner
• An Unexpected Temptation by Sophie Barnes
• A Bride for Matthias by Courtney Willis
• Dancing With Serendipity by Amanda Mariel

Contemporary Romance

• Calico Hearts by Roxie Clarke
• Purple Heart by Roxie Clarke
• Presents in a Bookshop by Elsie James
• String of Hearts by Roxie Clarke

Christmas Fiction

• The Marquis, the Minx, and the Mistletoe by Ava Devlin
• Chocolate Covered Mistletoe by Samantha Baca
• A Little Elfin’ Around by Julia Mills
• Cooper by Amy Stephens
• It Happened One Christmas by Susan Bateman/S.B. Roth
• Mine for the Holidays by Megan Wade
• To Fall For a Duke by Christmas by Sadie Bosque
• I’ll Be Your Santa Tonight by Dr. Rebecca Sharp
• Mistletoe and Mistakes by Kirsten S. Blacketer
• Holly by Jessica Lynch

Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers

• Dead Man Walking by Lily Webb 

Speculative Fiction

• Date Monsters for Alphas by Lisa Daniels
• Queen Of The Two Lands by Laura Greenwood
• Lamps and Lies by Laura Greenwood

Chick Lit / Women’s Literature

• Lakehouse Nights by Sage Parker 

Children’s Fiction

• Perfect Book About Perfect You! by Linda J. Keep
• The Forgotten Ornament by Argyro Graphy

Nonfiction

General

• My Favorite Recipes by Igor Bitca
• Create: A Simple Framework for Crafting Stories That Captivate, Persuade, and Inspire by Annika Utgaard

Health, Wellness, & Medicine

• The Unicorn Diet by MK Lorber 

Self-Help, Spiritual, & Metaphysical

• Aquarius by Mari Silva
• Restored by Marilyn Willis (a grief workbook)
• Free Yourself! by Elena Miro
• Chakra Healing For Beginners (Chakra Series Book 1) by Alison L. Alverson
• Capricorn by Mari Silva
• The Candle Magic Spell Book by Bridget Bishop 

Children’s Activity & Joke Books

• How to Draw Cute Animals For Kids by Rustad Publishing
• Dinosaur Activity Book for Kids by Curveball Velocity Books
• Activity Book for Kids Ages 3-6: 115 Funny Preschool Activity Games Inspired by the Animal World by Purring Cat
• Pirate Coloring Book For Kids by Poppy Press
• Space Coloring For Kids by Poppy Press
• Would You Rather? FART Edition by Uncle Bob

No-So-Favorite Books This Week!

Some Favorite Books This Week!

I’ve been having a tough time keeping up with both the reading AND posting here. While I get it all sorted out, I thought I could at least post the reviews here to Amazon, so you can read them there!

By the way, the first book on the top line above is my own book, published in April to help restaurants through the pandemic. Know any restaurateurs, restaurant managers, or head chefs? Let them know about the book! It could save their business!

Note: I am listing reviews as I do them each day. Sometimes, Amazon takes days or even a week or more to approve these reviews, so you will see a lag between when I list reviews and when a link is available. The longest I had to wait was 3.5 weeks!

Note about Goodreads and BookBub Reviews Linked Below

Sometimes, you’ll see me link to my review at Goodreads or BookBub. That’s usually because I’m having some sort of issue with Amazon: they’re taking waaaaay too long to post the review or they’ve rejected the review because they say it isn’t up to “community standards.” They are never specific… and just ask me to review the community standards page. I wish they would be specific… so I can avoid whatever it is they don’t like. Most “rejected” reviews are rather tame; some are even 5 stars. I’ve noted that some words seem to trigger it, like boring or transitioning. Hey, sometimes things just ARE boring, and it is much more succinct to say that than “visually unappealing” when talking backgrounds in children’s activity books! Others completely leave me scratching my head about what might be “wrong” with the review.

Hope that life becomes a little more sane so I can post my full reviews here soon!

Fiction

Historical Romance

• The Maiden of the Grove by Michelle Deerwester-Dalrymple
• The Laird’s Return by Jayne Castel
• The Devil’s Laird by Brenda Jernigan
• A Most Suitable Bride by Rose Pearson

Contemporary Romance

• The Wedding Whisperer Boxed Set (Books 1-3) by Susan Hatler
• Do-Over Date Boxed Set (Books 1-5) by Susan Hatler

Christmas Contemporary Romance

• The Last Christmas Ball by Lily Seabrooke

Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers

• The Shadow Box by Luanne Rice

Chick Lit / Women’s Literature / Literary Fiction

• Hadley and Grace by Susan Redfearn
• West with Giraffes by Linda Rutledge
• Gerta by Kateřina Tučková

Children’s Fiction

• Santa’s Green Christmas by K.B. Carr
• A Day at the Museum by Maryanne J. Lawrence
• The Positive Groundhog by Charlotte Dane
• Sadie Sprocket Builds a Rocket by Sue Fliess
• If I Wake up as a Lioness….. by M. K. Ila Yug
• If I Move Like a Rabbit…. by M. K. Ila Yug
• Family Fun Day: Tweet & Friends Book 1 by Eleanor Wint
• The Clumsy Groundhog by Ingo Blum

Nonfiction

General

• The Binge Watcher’s Guide To The Handmaid’s Tale by Jamie K. Schmidt
• Widowish by Melissa Gould
• Step by Step Drawing Ocean Animals by Little Pencil
• Word Jumbles For Adults Volume 1 by Rustad Publishing

Writing

• Editing Your Novel’s Structure by Bethany A. Tucker
• All About Copyediting by K.J. Heritage
• Scientific Kindle Publishing by Abdulrahman Muslihudeen

Health, Wellness, & Medicine

• Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss by Andrew Sorenson
• The Science of Intermittent Fasting by Andrew Sorenson
• Resistance Band Workout for Seniors by Francis Papun

Cookbooks

• Peruvian Cookbook by Kate Princeton Johnson
• Baking Cookbook for Teenagers by Cook Baker
• The Mediterranean Slow Cooker Cookbook for Beginners by Wilda Buckley
• Renal Diet Cookbook by Allison Covelli

Children’s Activity & Joke Books

• I Spy With My Little Eye Valentine’s Day by Kids Spy Books
• First ABC Animals Coloring Book for Kids 2-5 by Marta March
• Space Activity Book for Kids by Curveball Velocity Books
• Christmas Activity Book For Kids Ages 6-10 by Happy Harper
• Christmas Activity Book For Kids Ages 4-8 by Happy Harper
• A Walk on the Beach by Monica Wellington
• Children’s Coloring Book by Hedgehog Publisher
• Airplane Activity Book for Kids by Pamparam Press
• Dolphin Coloring Book for Kids by Rustad Publishing

No-So-Favorite Books This Week!

Some Favorite Books This Week!

I’ve been having a tough time keeping up with both the reading AND posting here. While I get it all sorted out, I thought I could at least post the review links to Amazon here, so you can read them there!

By the way, the first book on the top line above is my own cookbook with recipes for side dishes you can make ahead for the holidays. I actually wrote this book and tested the recipes when I worked nightshift at a local hospital. If I can find time to cook ahead as a busy nurse, you can, too! Check out the book if you’d like to enjoy the holidays with your friends and family…and not be so stuck in the kitchen when everyone else is having fun!

The second book on the top line is also my cookbook. It has over 50 tried-and-true family-favorite Christmas cookies from home bakers all over the US and Canada… and even a few from Sweden. They were gathered when I ran recipe mailing lists at the turn of century.

Note: I am listing reviews as I do them each day. Sometimes, Amazon takes days or even a week or more to approve these reviews, so you will see a lag between when I list reviews and when a link is available. The longest I had to wait was 3.5 weeks!

Note about Goodreads and BookBub Reviews Linked Below

Sometimes, you’ll see me link to my review at Goodreads or BookBub. That’s usually because I’m having some sort of issue with Amazon: they’re taking waaaaay too long to post the review or they’ve rejected the review because they say it isn’t up to “community standards.” They are never specific… and just ask me to review the community standards page. I wish they would be specific… so I can avoid whatever it is they don’t like. Most “rejected” reviews are rather tame; some are even 5 stars. I’ve noted that some words seem to trigger it, like boring or transitioning. Hey, sometimes things just ARE boring, and it is much more succinct to say that than “visually unappealing” when talking backgrounds in children’s activity books! Others completely leave me scratching my head about what might be “wrong” with the review.

Hope that life becomes a little more sane so I can post my full reviews here soon!

Fiction

Contemporary Romance

• Rumpus At Radiology by Kaitlynn Clarkson
• Midnight Found by Catrina Maddox
• The Sweetheart Plant by Roxie Clarke
• Love in a Blizzard by Britney M. Mills
• Make My Wish Come True by Kathia

Christmas Historical Romance

• If You Keep Me by Ciara Knight
• The Duke Before Christmas by Bianca Blythe
• A Husband For Christmas by Nancy Pirri
• One Stolen Christmas by Darcy Laurent
• Holiday Escapes by The Bluestocking Belles (including Jude Knight, Caroline Warfield, and Sherry Ewing)
• A Roguish Christmas by Georgette Brown
• Regency Christmas Kisses by Kathy L Wheeler
• ‘Twas the Night Before Scandal by Merry Farmer
• A Christmas Match by Rose Pearson
• His Scottish Bride by Shelly Thacker

Christmas Contemporary Romance

• Angel and the Neville Next Door by Jeanine Lauren
• Up to Snow Good by Kelly Collins
• Her Pretend Christmas Date by Alexa Woods
• Under The Kissing Ball by Susan Carlisle
• Wrapped Up in Christmas Joy by Janice Lynn
• The Sheriff’s Christmas by Lorelei Confer
• Unwrapping Sam’s Heart by Leah Busboom
• Christmas Chances by Hope Malory
• Just South of Christmas by Grace Palmer
• The SEAL’s Pregnant Christmas Lover by Katie Knight & Leslie North
• A Saddle Creek Christmas Collection 2 by Lorelei Confer
• Mistletoe and Magnolia by Paula Adler
• Hot Christmas – The Holiday Honeys by Fern Fraser
• A Fairy Nice Christmas by J. A. Kerr
• Let It Snow by Macie St. James
• Holly Ever After by Anna Foxkirk
• The Best Christmas by Hebby Roman
• Christmas at the Cove by Jessie Newton
• Unexpected Love on Christmas Eve by Emorie Cole
• Sleigh My Name by Erin St. Charles
• Noah by Scarlett Woods
• Locked in for Christmas by Lola Winters
• Mischief & Mistletoe by Alyssa Lynn
• The Little Match Girl and the Billionaire by Kate Richards

Christmas Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers

• Up to Snow Good by Kelly Collins
• Seabreeze Christmas by Jan Moran 

Speculative Fiction

• The Island of Mists by Wendy Nelson-Sinclair

Chick Lit / Women’s Literature

• Better Luck Next Time by Kate Hilton 

Children’s Fiction

• Ava & Carol Detective Agency: The Christmas Thief by Thomas Lockhaven
• Ruby’s Christmas Gifts by Nancy Oswald
• Merren and the Heron by Tony Dow
• Big H and Little h Dog by Victoria Smith
• In the Garden by Juliet D Gordon

Nonfiction

Activity Books for Adults

• Coffe Animals Coloring Book For Adults Empowering Quotes by Mary Joy

Health, Wellness, & Medicine

• Gestational Diabetes Cookbook and Meal Plan by Kate Princeton Johnson
• Optavia Diet Cookbook by Vancouver Press 

Self-Help & Spiritual

• Sabotage by Emma Gannon 

Business, Money, & Investing

• Working From Home by Karen Mangia 

Cookbooks

• The Big Christmas Cookbook by Anya Silvers
• Plant Based Diet Cookbook for Beginners by Marie Austin
• A Taste of Thailand by Urassaya Manaying

Children’s Nonfiction

• Trivia for Smart Kids, Volume 1 by Cooper The Pooper
• Learning My New Sight Words Workbook by Books By Jordanna

Children’s Activity & Joke Books

• 100 Riddles for Smart Kids by Pablo Rojas
• Would You Rather Game Book for Kids, Volume 1 by Cooper The Pooper
• I Spy Christmas Book for Kids Ages 2-5 by Happy Harper
• Would You Rather Game Book for Kids, Volume 2 by Cooper The Pooper
• Monster Truck Coloring Book for Kids by Pamparam Press
• Kawaii Animals In Christmas: Coloring Book for Kids by Khalila Black
• Christmas Princess Coloring Book for Girls Ages 4-8 by Happy Harper
• Christmas Animals Coloring Book by Happy Harper
• Christmas Coloring Book for Toddlers by Happy Harper
• Doodle Around The World Coloring Book by Cormac Ryan Press
• Brain Games for Bright Kids (2) by TZT Education
• Dot Markers Activity Book by Wiffan Activities

No-So-Favorite Books This Week!

Some Favorite Books This Week!

I’ve been having a tough time keeping up with both the reading AND posting here. While I get it all sorted out, I thought I could at least post the review links to Amazon here, so you can read them there!

By the way, the first book on the top line above is my own cookbook with recipes for side dishes you can make ahead for the holidays. I actually wrote this book and tested the recipes when I worked nightshift at a local hospital. If I can find time to cook ahead as a busy nurse, you can, too! Check out the book if you’d like to enjoy the holidays with your friends and family…and not be so stuck in the kitchen when everyone else is having fun!

The second book on the top line is also my cookbook. It has over 50 tried-and-true family-favorite Christmas cookies from home bakers all over the US and Canada… and even a few from Sweden. They were gathered when I ran recipe mailing lists at the turn of century.

Note: I am listing reviews as I do them each day. Sometimes, Amazon takes days or even a week or more to approve these reviews, so you will see a lag between when I list reviews and when a link is available. The longest I had to wait was 3.5 weeks!

Note about Goodreads and BookBub Reviews Linked Below

Sometimes, you’ll see me link to my review at Goodreads or BookBub. That’s usually because I’m having some sort of issue with Amazon: they’re taking waaaaay too long to post the review or they’ve rejected the review because they say it isn’t up to “community standards.” They are never specific… and just ask me to review the community standards page. I wish they would be specific… so I can avoid whatever it is they don’t like. Most “rejected” reviews are rather tame; some are even 5 stars. I’ve noted that some words seem to trigger it, like boring or transitioning. Hey, sometimes things just ARE boring, and it is much more succinct to say that than “visually unappealing” when talking backgrounds in children’s activity books! Others completely leave me scratching my head about what might be “wrong” with the review.

Hope that life becomes a little more sane so I can post my full reviews here soon!

Fiction

Historical Romance

• Baxter by Marilize Roos
• Garden of Dreams by Daphne Bloom
• Love’s Sorrow by Lynn Burke/Terri
• Scandal Meets Its Match by Merry Farmer
• The Taming of a Wicked Rogue by Samantha Holt
• The Land Steward’s Daughter by Becky Michaels
• Angel of Mercy by Melina Druga
• Unexpected Mr. Darcy by Clara Winfield
• One Last Chance by Emma Connor/Diana Bold

Contemporary Romance

• Marrying Mr. Darcy by Kate O’Keeffe
• All of You by Marianne Rice

Christmas Romance

• Festivities & Felines by Kira Nyte and 2 other authors
• Twelve Days of Kisses by The New Romance Cafe
• A Winter Romance by The New Romance Cafe
• The Horsepower of the Holiday by Liz Isaacson
• Christmas as Holly Berry Inn by Emily Childs
• A Christmas Proposal by River Ford
• The Christmas Foundling by Martha Keyes

Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers

• A Stitch of Magic by Lucy May 

Speculative Fiction

• The Chase Series Box Set by Annabel Bright
• Bright Spear Trilogy Box Set by H. L. MacFarlane
• Planet Kenursh Series 1 Box Set by Annabel Bright
• The Almost Queen by Laura Greenwood
• Chased by Time by Rae Stapleton

Chick Lit / Women’s Literature / Literary Fiction

• A Lover’s Discourse by Xiaolu Guo

Children’s Fiction

• The Marvelwood Magicians by Diane Zahler
• Slow Moe by Deborah Kerbel

Nonfiction

General

• Crazy Stuff Dictators Do by Bill O’Neill
• Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners, Volume 2 by Isabel Navarro
• Italian Short Stories for Beginners, Volume 2 by Lingo Mastery
• Building Muscle for Beginners by Baz Thompson
• Fat by Hanne Blank
• Sacred Knots by Lise Silva Gomes
• Live Your Dream Writing Life by Just Writerly Things
• Easy Peasy Crops in Pots by Landan B.

Health, Wellness, & Medicine

• Pancreatitis Diet Cookbook by Richard Smith Johnson
• 6 Optimal Steps for Detoxification & Reset by Pureture, HHP
• Natural Remedies: 4 in 1 Bundle: Your Ultimate Wellness Guides: Epsom Salt, Apple Cider Vinegar, Ashwagandha & Ayurveda Essential Oils (Holistic Health) by Elena Garcia

Self-Help & Spiritual

• Learn Like a Polymath by Peter Hollins
• Shakti by Mari Silva
• Kundalini Awakening by Mari Silva
• No Passion or Too Many Passions to Focus On by Beau Young
• Empath by Sharon Copeland
• Thinking Guide for Busy People by Harvey Smart
• The Enneagram Beginner’s Guide by Damian Blair
• Your Social Skills Mastery Guidebook by Alex Karadzin
• From the Inside Out by Lisa Adeline

Activity Books for Adults

• Sitcoms Word Search for Adults: 2000s and 2010s by Outdoor Words Publications
• Cats Word Search for Adults by Outdoor Words Publications
• Santa’s Christmas Activity Books by Dan Carney
• Christmas Word Search for Adults by Cormac Ryan Press
• Christmas Adult Coloring Books by Jacob Mason 
• A Very Puzzling Christmas by Bryce Ross

Business, Money, & Investing

• Work Together Anywhere by Lisette Sutherland and Kirsten Janene-Nelson
• Undaunted by Kara Goldin

Cookbooks

• The Big Book of Christmas Desserts by Anya Silvers
• The Flavor Equation by Nik Sharma 

Children’s Nonfiction

• The Water Tales by Michele Wise Wright
• Busy Little Hands: Art Play! by Meredith McGee Donnelly
• I Feel… by DJ Corchin
• Meditation Station by Susan B. Katz
• Girl Code Revolution by Sheela Preuitt

Children’s Activity & Joke Books

• Christmas Coloring Fun! by Shauna Dunkley/Seth S.
• Christmas Colour by Number for Kids ages 4-8 by Happy Harper
• Word Search Puzzle for Kids ages 9 to 12 by Blair Feliz
• Mazes for Kids ages 4-8 by Pablo Rojas
• Santa Claus and Elf on Christmas Activity Book for Kids ages 4-8 by Jacob Mason
• Thanksgiving Activity Book for Kids ages 4-8 by Jacob Mason
• Count the Diggers, Dumper Trucks, & Tractors! Volume 2 by NCBUSA Publications
• I Spy Christmas Book for Kids Ages 2-5 by Jacob Mason
• Baby Animals Coloring Book by Angelika Sommer
• The Insanely Festive Activity Book For Kids: Christmas Themed Color By Number, Maze, and Connect The Dot Puzzles by Bryce Ross
• Dinosaur Coloring Book for Kids: Coloring Activity for Ages 4 – 8 by Zoey Bird
• My First Letter Tracing Workbook by Bryce Ross / Puzzle Pals
• Christmas Activity Book for Kids Ages 4 to 8 by Funkey Books

No-So-Favorite Books This Week!

Some Favorite Books This Week!

I’ve been having a tough time keeping up with both the reading AND posting here. While I get it all sorted out, I thought I could at least post the review links to Amazon here, so you can read them there!

By the way, the first book on the top line above is my own cookbook with recipes for side dishes you can make ahead for the holidays. I actually wrote this book and tested the recipes when I worked nightshift at a local hospital. If I can find time to cook ahead as a busy nurse, you can, too! Check out the book if you’d like to enjoy the holidays with your friends and family…and not be so stuck in the kitchen when everyone else is having fun!

The second book on the top line is also my cookbook. It has over 50 tried-and-true family-favorite Christmas cookies from home bakers all over the US and Canada… and even a few from Sweden. They were gathered when I ran recipe mailing lists at the turn of century.

Note: I am listing reviews as I do them each day. Sometimes, Amazon takes days or even a week or more to approve these reviews, so you will see a lag between when I list reviews and when a link is available. The longest I had to wait was 3.5 weeks!

Note about Goodreads and BookBub Reviews Linked Below

Sometimes, you’ll see me link to my review at Goodreads or BookBub. That’s usually because I’m having some sort of issue with Amazon: they’re taking waaaaay too long to post the review or they’ve rejected the review because they say it isn’t up to “community standards.” They are never specific… and just ask me to review the community standards page. I wish they would be specific… so I can avoid whatever it is they don’t like. Most “rejected” reviews are rather tame; some are even 5 stars. I’ve noted that some words seem to trigger it, like boring or transitioning. Hey, sometimes things just ARE boring, and it is much more succinct to say that than “visually unappealing” when talking backgrounds in children’s activity books! Others completely leave me scratching my head about what might be “wrong” with the review.

Hope that life becomes a little more sane so I can post my full reviews here soon!

Fiction

Historical Romance

• The Formidable Earl by Sophie Barnes
• Thawing the Viscount’s Heart by Mindy Burbidge Strunk
• The Husband Hunt by Carly Larson
• The Widow’s Christmas Surprise by Jenna Jaxon
• Wrapped in Red by Sandra Sookoo

Contemporary Romance

• The Marriage Code by Brooke Burroughs
• Love and Fireworks by 5 Australian Romance Writers (including Megan Mayfair and Jayne Kingsley)

Mystery, Suspense, and Thrillers

• Bloodline by Jess Lourey
• Lie, Lie Again by Stacy Wise

Literary Fiction

• Confessions of a Curious Bookseller by Elizabeth Green
• Your Story, My Story by Connie Palmen

Children’s Fiction

• A Cat Named Peanut Gets Stuck in a Shell by Jarrett Klingbeil
• The Amazing World of STEM by Naeem Khari Turner-Bandele & Nathaniel A. Turner, JD, MALS (The author contacted me a week after the review was on Amazon, writing a long, rambling ad hominem attack, calling me unimaginative, uninitiated, culturally unaware, accusing me of writing a review with “novice interpretation and sentient personal biases,” and having “a vacuous and impertinent social competency.” Read my full review, with a longer update about his private screed, on Goodreads.)
• Ming’s Christmas Wishes by Susan L. Gong
• Julia’s House Moves On by Ben Hatke
• Pups on the Run! by Hannah Hurdle
• The Old Man and the Penguin by Julie Abery
• Arlo & Pips: King of the Birds by Elise Gravel
• Izzy in the Doghouse by Caroline Adderson
• AAAlligator! by Judith Henderson
• I Promise You by Marianne Richmond
• A Christmas Carol (Easy Classics) by Philip Gooden

Nonfiction

General

• Llewellyn’s Little Book of Yule by Jason Mankey
• We Are Santa by Ron Cooper
• Earth Almanac by Ted Williams
• Oregon, My Oregon by Photo Cascadia

Adult Activity Books

• Island Paradise Coloring Book by I.C Smiles
• The Art of Mandala by Mark Artist
• Beautiful Dogs Coloring Book by Nora Reid
• Sudoku Puzzle Book for Senior Adults by Clareaux Books
• Coffe Animals Coloring Book for Adults Stress Relief by Mary Joy

Cookbooks

• Instant Pot Miracle Vegetarian Cookbook by Urvashi Pitre
• Instant Pot Cheese by Claudia Lucero

Children’s Nonfiction

• Through the Night Sky by DK
• North Pole / South Pole by Michael Bright
• I Feel Proud by DK
• Follow Your Breath! by Scott Ritchie
• 111 Trees by Rina Singh
• Happy, Healthy Minds by The School of Life
• The Lady with the Books by Kathy Stinson
• Do Lizards Eat Ice Cream? by Etta Kaner

Children’s Activity & Joke Books

• Robot Coloring Book for Kids by Pamparam Press
• Would You Rather? Christmas Edition by Scott Matthews/Canggu Publishing
• Christmas Holiday Coloring Book for Kids Ages 2-5 (snow falling cover) by Fresh Brain
• Christmas Holiday Coloring Book for Kids Ages 2-5 (snowy scene cover) by Fresh Brain
• Fuzzy Monsters Coloring Book for Kids by Pamparam Press
• Animals Coloring Book for Kids ages 4-8 by Pamparam Press
• Hilarious Jokes for 6 Year Old Kids by Hayden Fox
• Dad Jokes for Kids by Hayden Fox
• Would You Rather for Kids – Christmas Edition by Hayden Fox
• Fun Christmas Riddles and Trick Questions for Kids and Family by Riddleland
• Christmas Toddler Coloring Book by Jacob Mason
• The Ultimate Christmas Coloring Book for Kids ages 8-12 by Fresh Brain
• Fantastic Creatures Coloring Book by Pablo Rojas
• Scissor Skills Preschool Workbook for Kids Magic by Mary Joy
• Scissor Skills Preschool Workbook for Kids Zoo Animals and Magic by Mary Joy
• Cars & Vehicles Activity Book for Boys by Fresh Brain
• My First Big Animals Coloring Book for Toddlers by Pamparam Press
• Scissor Skills Preschool Workbook for Kids Zoo Animals by Mary Joy
• Trains Coloring Book for Kids by Pamparam Press
• Train Your Brain Logic Games and Puzzles Activity Book for Teens by Smiling Turtle Publishing

No-So-Favorite Books This Week!

Some Favorite Books This Week!

I’ve been having a tough time keeping up with both the reading AND posting here. While I get it all sorted out, I thought I could at least post the review links to Amazon here, so you can read them there!

By the way, the first book on the top line above is my own cookbook with recipes for side dishes you can make ahead for the holidays. I actually wrote this book and tested the recipes when I worked nightshift at a local hospital. If I can find time to cook ahead as a busy nurse, you can, too! Check out the book if you’d like to enjoy the holidays with your friends and family…and not be so stuck in the kitchen when everyone else is having fun!

Note: I am listing reviews as I do them each day. Sometimes, Amazon takes days or even a week or more to approve these reviews, so you will see a lag between when I list reviews and when a link is available. The longest I had to wait was 3.5 weeks!

Note about Goodreads and BookBub Reviews Linked Below

Sometimes, you’ll see me link to my review at Goodreads or BookBub. That’s usually because I’m having some sort of issue with Amazon: they’re taking waaaaay too long to post the review or they’ve rejected the review because they say it isn’t up to “community standards.” They are never specific… and just ask me to review the community standards page. I wish they would be specific… so I can avoid whatever it is they don’t like. Most “rejected” reviews are rather tame; some are even 5 stars. I’ve noted that some words seem to trigger it, like boring or transitioning. Hey, sometimes things just ARE boring, and it is much more succinct to say that than “visually unappealing” when talking backgrounds in children’s activity books! Others completely leave me scratching my head about what might be “wrong” with the review.

Hope that life becomes a little more sane so I can post my full reviews here soon!

Fiction

Historical Romance

• A Duke for Miss Townsbridge by Sophie Barnes

Contemporary Romance

• The Lancaster Estate, Book 4 by Dawn Day
• Love on the North Shore Box Set 1 by Christina Tretreault
• Just South of Sunrise by Grace Palmer
• That Wedding by Carly Larson
• Conveniently Wed, Gracie by Jan Gallagher Dunn
• Secret Hearts by Elle Linder

Christmas Fiction

• Xmas Dust by Mel A. Rowe
• Holly’s Wish by Kathleen Lawless (part of “Christmas Comes to Dickens” box set)
• Holiday Heart Wishes by Lucinda Race (part of “Christmas Comes to Dickens” box set)
• Miracle at Holly Hill Inn by Maddie James (part of “Christmas Comes to Dickens” box set)
• Christmas Wishes and New Year’s Kisses by Celia Mulder
• Magic Destiny by Carly Larson
• All I Want by Stella Quinn
• The Christmas Dance by River Ford
• All He Wants for Christmas by Karen Booth
• This Christmas by Laurie Winter
• Snowflake Kisses by Christie Logan

Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers

• Reap What She Sows by Paula Lester 

Speculative Fiction

• Summoned in Time by Barbara Longley
• Sabrina’s Storm by C. B. Samet
• Tales of Ryca (complete series) by Shereen Vedam

Children’s Fiction

• The Pomdig by R. J. Furness
• Even Reindeer Wear Masks by Isla Wynter
• Ronaldo by Maxine Sylvester
• Bedtime Stories for Kids: Christmas Edition by Kaizen Mindfulness Meditations
• If You Were Night by by Muon Thi Van
• Cowboy Jesse by Nancy Kelly Allen
• Little Wise Wolf by Gijs van der Hammen
• Hug? by Charlene Chua
• It’s MY Tree by Olivier Tallec
• Time for Bed’s Story by Monica Arnaldo
• The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen

Nonfiction

General

• Dad Jokes by Frank N. Steinz/Joe King Freely
• From Cabernet to Zinfandel by Shea Sanderson
• How I Launched My First Book to Top the Charts in 7 Countries by Gabriela Casineanu
• Zoom for Teachers by Michael Murdoch
• Totally Amazing Dad Jokes by KonnectdKids Publishing
• Master Winemaking by Travis Reid

Activity Books for Adults

• Sitcoms Word Search for Adults – 60s and 70s by Outdoor Words Publications
• Christmas Greetings by Creative Minds Press
• Sitcoms Word Search for Adults – 80s and 90s by Outdoor Words Publications
• Bird Watching Word Search for Adults by Outdoor Words Publications
• Snowflake Mandalas Coloring Book by Cormac Ryan Press
• Adult Activity Book, Inappropriately Funny Adult Puzzle Book by Myraki Studio
• ESL Word Search Plus by Clare Harris

Self-Help & Spiritual

• Wicca Crystal Magic by Emily Scott
• Norse Mythology by History Nerds
• Wicca Moon by Emily Scott (link to Goodreads, as review was rejected by Amazon for some unknown reason)
• Take Off That Mask by Benjamin Schwalb
• Communications Skills: 6 book in 1 by James Downes

Business, Money, & Investing

• Don’t Make Me Use My Life Coach Voice by Elvin Coaches

Children’s Nonfiction

• The Power in Words by Meaghan Axel
• The Great Bear Rescue by Sandra Markle

Children’s Activity & Joke Books

• Would You Rather Book for Kids Ages 5-12 by Andrew Gugi
• The Cursive Letter Tracing Book by Foxhall Workbooks
• 150 Christmas Jokes for Kids – Stocking Stuffer Edition by Lilly Winchester
• Trolls Coloring Book by Mark Artist
• The Simpsons Coloring Book by Mark Artist
• 100 Riddles for Smart Kids by Pablo Rojas
• Kids Coloring Books Animal Coloring Books by Mark Artist
• Halloween Coloring and Activity Book for Kids ages 4-8 by Cormac Ryan Press
• I Spy with My Little Eye Animals by Cormac Ryan Press
• Halloween Word Search Book by Cormac Ryan Press
• Thanksgiving Activity Book for Kids by Cormac Ryan Press
• Silly Animals Coloring Book for Kids by Pamparam Press
• Winter Coloring and Activity Book for Kids by Pamparam Press
• SpongeBob Coloring Book by Mark Artist
• Construction Vehicles Coloring Book for Kids by Pamparam Press
• How to Draw Cute Beasts by Summer Valley
• 201 Silly Jokes for Kids by Junglelada
• Animals Color By Numbers Books for Kids ages 4-8 by Cormac Ryan Press
• Traceable Alphabet Letters by Foxhall Workbooks
• Christmas Coloring Book Holiday Cats & Dogs by Kids Rule
• The Kids Laugh Challenge – Would You Rather, Christmas Edition by Riddleland

No-So-Favorite Books This Week!

Some Favorite Books This Week!

I’ve been having a tough time keeping up with both the reading AND posting here. While I get it all sorted out, I thought I could at least post the review links to Amazon here, so you can read them there!

By the way, the first book on the top line above is my own cookbook with recipes for side dishes you can make ahead for the holidays. I actually wrote this book and tested the recipes when I worked nightshift at a local hospital. If I can find time to cook ahead as a busy nurse, you can, too! Check out the book if you’d like to enjoy the holidays with your friends and family…and not be so stuck in the kitchen when everyone else is having fun!

Note: I am listing reviews as I do them each day. Sometimes, Amazon takes days or even a week or more to approve these reviews, so you will see a lag between when I list reviews and when a link is available. The longest I had to wait was 3.5 weeks!

Note about Goodreads and BookBub Reviews Linked Below

Sometimes, you’ll see me link to my review at Goodreads or BookBub. That’s usually because I’m having some sort of issue with Amazon: they’re taking waaaaay too long to post the review or they’ve rejected the review because they say it isn’t up to “community standards.” They are never specific… and just ask me to review the community standards page. I wish they would be specific… so I can avoid whatever it is they don’t like. Most “rejected” reviews are rather tame; some are even 5 stars. I’ve noted that some words seem to trigger it, like boring or transitioning. Hey, sometimes things just ARE boring, and it is much more succinct to say that than “visually unappealing” when talking backgrounds in children’s activity books! Others completely leave me scratching my head about what might be “wrong” with the review.

Hope that life becomes a little more sane so I can post my full reviews here soon!

Fiction

Historical Romance

• Courting Temptation by Amanda Mariel
• A Love Unbroken by Rose Pearson
• Romancing the Earl by Heather Boyd
• ‘Twas a Rogue Before Christmas by various authors (multi-author box set)
• The Scandalous Miss Brightwells (Books 1-3) by Beverley Oakley
• The Earl’s Deception by Lydia Pembroke
• Finding the Earl by Joyce Alec
• Sophia by Louisa Thorpe
• Sinning in Secret by Charlie Lane

Contemporary Romance

• The Lancaster Estate, Book 3 by Dawn Day
• Sweet Carol by Shanae Johnson
• Calloway Cove by Tia Souders
• Love Over Easy by Josalyn McAllister
• Love Starts Here by Traci Borum

Christmas Fiction

• Christmas Cowboy by Elana Johnson
• Mistletoe, Tinsel & You by Leah Busboom
• Mistletoe Mishaps by Tracy Broemmer
• A Wedding for Christmas by Michelle Brouder
• Christmas of Second Chances by Juliet Bardsley
• The Christmas Spark by A. M. Williams
• A Very Marisol Christmas by Caroline Mickelson
• Two Hearts for Christmas by Annalisa Russo

Chick Lit / Women’s Literature

• Lakehouse Beginnings by Sage Parker

Children’s Fiction

• Liam & Maverick Fight Germs and Viruses by Molly Peterson (rejected by Amazon… and no clue why… link to Goodreads)
• This Is the Path the Wolf Took by Laura Farina
• Hockey in the Wild by Nicholas Oldland
• The Nut That Feel from the Tree by Sangeeta Bhadra

Nonfiction

General

• Keto Honey Alternative Recipes by Sam Kuma
• Simply HTML5 by eBookLingo.com
• Rome by History Nerds
• The History of the United Kingdom by the History Nerds
• Russian Grammar and Vocabulary Workbook by Lingo Mastery
• German Short Stories for Beginners Volume 2 by Lingo Mastery

Health, Wellness, & Medicine

• Cracking the Obesity Code by S. J. Cook
• The Low Fodmap Diet by Alexander Phenix

Self-Help & Spiritual

• Paganism for Beginners by Elena Shelby

Business, Money, & Investing

• Gratitude Infusion by Kerry Alison Wekelo
• Who Wants to Be a Superhero If You Can Be a Business Coach by Elven Coaches

Activity Books for Adults

• Woodland Wildlife Coloring Book by I.C Smiles
• Thanksgiving World Search by Cormac Ryan Press
• The English Countryside Coloring Book by I.C Smiles (another review rejected by Amazon for an unknown reason; link goes to review at Goodreads)

Children’s Nonfiction

• Nature All Around: Birds by Pamela Hickman

Children’s Activity & Joke Books

• Count the Gifts, Christmas Trees, & Reindeer by NCBUSA Publications 
• The Creative Unicorn Coloring Book for Kids Ages 4-8 by Mickey Creative Lab
• Would You Rather Game Book for Kids 6-12 Years Old by Lucky Sammy
• Pokemon Coloring Book for Kids, Volume 1 by Mark Artist
• Spider-Man Coloring Book by Mark Artist
• Fairies Coloring Book for Kids by Pamparam Press
• Mermaid Coloring Book for Kids by Pamparam Press
• Addition and Subtraction Workbook by Jennifer L. Trace
• Farm Animals Coloring Book for Kids by Pamparam Press

No-So-Favorite Books This Week!

Some Favorite Books This Week!

I’ve been having a tough time keeping up with both the reading AND posting here. While I get it all sorted out, I thought I could at least post the review links to Amazon here, so you can read them there!

By the way, the first book on the top line above is my own cookbook with recipes for side dishes you can make ahead for the holidays. I actually wrote this book and tested the recipes when I worked nightshift at a local hospital. If I can find time to cook ahead as a busy nurse, you can, too! Check out the book if you’d like to enjoy the holidays with your friends and family…and not be so stuck in the kitchen when everyone else is having fun!

Note: I am listing reviews as I do them each day. Sometimes, Amazon takes days or even a week or more to approve these reviews, so you will see a lag between when I list reviews and when a link is available. The longest I had to wait was 3.5 weeks!

Note about Goodreads and BookBub Reviews Linked Below

Sometimes, you’ll see me link to my review at Goodreads or BookBub. That’s usually because I’m having some sort of issue with Amazon: they’re taking waaaaay too long to post the review or they’ve rejected the review because they say it isn’t up to “community standards.” They are never specific… and just ask me to review the community standards page. I wish they would be specific… so I can avoid whatever it is they don’t like. Most “rejected” reviews are rather tame; some are even 5 stars. I’ve noted that some words seem to trigger it, like boring or transitioning. Hey, sometimes things just ARE boring, and it is much more succinct to say that than “visually unappealing” when talking backgrounds in children’s activity books! Others completely leave me scratching my head about what might be “wrong” with the review.

Hope that life becomes a little more sane so I can post my full reviews here soon!

Fiction

Historical Romance

• A Rogue in the Making by Stacy Reid
• The Master of Michaelmas Hall by Vanessa Brooks
• Thief of My Heart by Karla Kratovil
• Betrothed by Elsa Holland
• The Ravenous Lord by Emma Brady

Contemporary Romance

• Just South of Perfect by Grace Palmer
• Super Nice Guy by Nyssa Nash
• One Hundred Lessons by Kelly Collins
• Counting to Ten by Heather Brianne Kirley
• Happily Enemy After by Ashlee Price
• Frozen Hearts by Judy Kentrus
• The Lovely Surprise by Livia Lang
• The Lancaster Estate, Book 1 by Dawn Day
• The Lancaster Estate, Book 2 by Dawn Day
• Sex and Insensibility by Maggie Preston
• Angel’s Lake Box Set Books 1-3 by Jody Holford
• Small-Town Romance Super Collection by Amber Adams

Christmas Romances

• Christmas at Yuletide Farm by Megan Squires
• Sidetracked by Lola Karns
• The Christmas Secret by Ash Keller (part of the Snow in Love collection)
• All He Wants for Christmas by Ann Malley (part of the Snow in Love collection)
• Joy of the Season by Heather Scarlett (part of the Snow in Love collection)
• Wrecking Christmas by Liza Jonathan
• The Jolly Jester (in the ‘Tis the Season for Love Box Set) by Ria Zen
• A Noel Surprise by Livia Lang
• It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Scandal by Stacy Reid
• The Lady’s Guide to Mistletoe and Mayhem by Emmanuelle de Maupassant
• A Christmas Rescue by Kirsty McManus

Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers

• Teas and Temptations Volume One by Cindy Stark

Speculative Fiction

• A Beary Christmas Cruise by Ellie Pond
• How Much It May Storm by A. N. Willis
• Ten Thousand Stitches by Olivia Atwater (a Regency romance with paranormal elements)
• Knight of Swords by Barbara Russell
• Starlight Seduction by Larissa Lynx

Children’s Fiction

• My Pet Unicorn Lost His Horn by Vicky Wong
• Charlie Cat Keep His Paws Off at Christmas by Michelle Ristuccia

Nonfiction

General

• 1105+ Sudoku Puzzles by Grace Lockhaven
• Turing by Fergus Mason
• Writer’s Secret Weapon by H. D. Thomson and Cheyenne McCray
• Word by Word by Dirk Foster
• Put the Kettle On by Trish Taylor
• 1000+  Sudoku Puzzle for Adults, Very Easy to Hard by Puzzler Squad
• Portuguese Conversation Made Natural by Language Guru

Adult Activity Books

• Country Cabin Life Coloring Book by I.C Smiles
• Chilled Beach Life Coloring Book by I.C Smiles
• Inspirational Quote Large Print Coloring Book for Women by Jo Puzzled
• Fishing Connect the Dots Book for Adults by Modern Dots
• Famous Women Word Search for Adults by Outdoor Words Publications

Health, Wellness, & Medicine

• Circuit Training for Beginners by Andrew Hudson
• Beefy Calisthenics by Daily Jay

Self-Help & Spiritual

• Find Your Passion by Chandler Kitching
• Girls’ Guide How to Relax and Let Go by Angela D. Coleman
• Love In and Out of Lockdown by Eden E. Wolfe, Christine Nisan, and Anaïs Danesi

Business, Money, & Investing

• Don’t Say That at Work by Michael Callaghan

Children’s Activity & Joke Books

• I Spy Thanksgiving Day Alphabet Game Book by Growing Kids Press
• Thanksgiving Coloring Book by Bondolfi Books
• I Spy Halloween Edition by Growing Kids Press
• Christmas Activity Book for Kids by Pamparam Press
• Santa’s Workshop by Grace Lockhaven
• Large Page Dinosaur Activity Book for Kids by Sunny Sammy Books

No-So-Favorite Books This Week!