My Reviews at Amazon Week of November 8, 2020

by JamieBJ | Nov 10, 2020

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!

My Reviews at Amazon Week of November 1, 2020

by JamieBJ | Nov 8, 2020

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 Wilful Misunderstanding by Amy D’Orazio
The Secret Seduction by Charlie Lane
One Scandalous Christmas by Jane Burrelli (one book in a collection)
A Secret Desire by Charlie Lane
Stolen Heart by Joyce Alec
Highlander’s Heart by Mariah Stone
Highlander Hunted by Rebecca Preston
The Warrior of the Glen by Michelle Deerwester-Dalrymple

Contemporary Romance

Tomboys Don’t Love Christmas by Christina Benjamin

Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers

Every Last Secret by A. R. Torre
The Last Resort by Susi Holliday

Speculative Fiction

Trust of the Goddess by Laura Greenwood
Embracing Irina by Michelle Mars
Fractured Core by Laura Greenwood

Chick Lit / Women’s Literature / Literary Fiction

Memories in the Drift by Melissa Payne
Under a Gilded Moon by Joy Jordan-Lake
The Empress by Laura Martinez-Belli

Children’s Fiction

The Snow Dancer by Addie Boswell
Emma’s Marvelous Mask by Emily Lodley

Nonfiction

General

German Shepherd Lovers Coloring Book by Nora Reid
Jew(ish) by Matt Greene
Bucket List Ideas for National Parks by Bucket List Publishers
Mushroom Cultivation by
Farm Connect the Dots Book for Adults by Modern Dots Publications
Let’s Focus on Puzzles by Unforgetable Notes

Business, Money, & Investing

Marketing in the Digital Era by Alina Swanson

Cookbooks

Be Basic: Spice Cabinet Staples by Emmy Gatrell
Around the World in 80 Ways: Exotic Spice Mixes by Emmy Gatrell
Marinades for the Rest of Us by Emmy Gatrell
Keto Instant Pot Cookbook by Amanda Hodges
Rub It Down by Emmy Gatrell
Mediterranean Diet Meal Prep Cookbook by Lisa Rainolds
Around the World in 80 Marinades: Exotic Marinades by Emmy Gatrell

Children’s Nonfiction

Opposites by Lola Jost
Cleo Can Tie a Bow by Sybrina Durant
Grow by Karl Beckstrand

Children’s Activity & Joke Books

Kindergarten Math Workbook age 5-7 by Future Youth Publishing
Number Tracing Book for Preschoolers and Kids Ages 3-5 by Future Youth Publishing
Thanksgiving Activity Book for Kids by Pamparam Press
Easy Word Search by Find and Search Press
Cursive Handwriting Workbook for Kids by Future Youth Publishing
The United States Activity and Fact Book by Dylanna Press
The Christmas Jokes Game Book for Kids by Hayden Fox
D’Nealian Cursive Handwriting Workbook for Kids by Little Pumpkin Activity
The Haunted Halloween Activity Book by Dan Carney

No-So-Favorite Books This Week!

My Reviews at Amazon Week of October 25, 2020

by JamieBJ | Nov 2, 2020

Some Favorite Books This Week!

DoliI’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

The Footman by L. M. LaVoilette

Christmas Romance

Almost Home for the Holidays by Carla Rossi
Cozy Casita Christmas by T. E. Sheridan
Boots & Mistletoe by Edith MacKenzie
The Mechanics of Mistletoe by Liz Isaacson
An Unexpected Christmas by J. M. Davies
Love in Cardwell by Mark F. Geatches (written as if a teenage boy’s idea of what a romance novel is)
Christmas Candee by Annie Curtis (Judi Thompson & Charlene Tess)
Harper’s Corner Holiday Series Books 1-3 by Christina George
Christmas at the Easy Breezy by Nora LeDuc (wonderful!)
On a Midnight Clear by Sandra Sookoo

Contemporary Romance

Designs on Forever by Susan Carlisle
Stealing Candy by Krista Wolf
Falling for You by Katie Carver

Speculative Fiction

Unidentified Flying Hottie by Kim Hartfield
Dragon Protectors (multi-series box set) by Lola Gabriel
A Halloween Angel for Hazel by Chloe Alice Balkin

Children’s Fiction

Where is My Little Dragon? by Ingo Bloom (bilingual French/English)
Don’t Be Scared! by Ingo Bloom (bilingual German/English)
The Flying Tree by Ingo Bloom (bilingual German/English)
Riverboat: Ghosts of the Forest by Ingo Bloom (bilingual German/English)

Nonfiction

General

The Tao te Ching 101 by Matthew Barnes
Summary of Blitz by Intensive Life Publishing

Gardening

Backyard Gardening by Peter Shepperd
Raised Bed Gardening Bundle for Beginners and Experienced Gardeners by Peter Greenfield
Permaculture Gardening by Katelyn Power
Advanced Raised Bed Gardening by Peter Greenfield
Hydroponics by Isaac Green

Game Books for Adults

Hot Air Balloon Connect the Dots Book for Adults by Modern Dots Publications
Autumn Coloring Book by Ava Browne
Country Autumn Coloring Book for Adults by Jacob Mason
960 Sudoku Puzzles for Adults by Blair Feliz
Lovely France by French Hacking

Health, Wellness, & Medicine

Fit & Fabulous by Maya Mondesi

Self-Help & Spiritual

Stop People Pleasing by Chase Hill

Business, Money, & Investing

Leadership 2.0 by Peter Allen

Children’s Activity & Joke Books

Garbage Truck Coloring Book for Kids by Pamparam Press
Caticorn Coloring Book for Kids by Pamparam Press
My Super Spooky and Creepy Halloween Activity Book by Crazy Bananas
Trace Letters Alphabet Handwriting Practice Workbook for Kids Age 3+ by Zeeshan Ali
Thanksgiving Coloring Book for Toddlers by Jacob Mason
I Spy Thanksgiving Book for Kids Ages 2-5 by Jacob Mason
12 Days of Christmas by Grace Lockhaven
Dragons Coloring Book for Kids by Pamparam Press
Animals that Have to Pee Coloring Book by Pamparam Press
Spooky Kawaii Coloring Book by Khalila Black
Halloween Joke Book for Kids by Dolibooks
Would You Rather Halloween Book for Kids by Dolibooks
Trick or Treat: Silly Halloween Jokes for Kids by Konnectd Supply

No-So-Favorite Books This Week!

My Reviews at Amazon Week of October 18, 2020

by JamieBJ | Oct 25, 2020

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

Tempting the Scoundrel by Tracy Sumner
A Love So True by Caroline Mickelson
A Selfish Heart by Rose Pearson
A Bride for Heddwyn by Jacqui Nelson
The Kincaid’s Series Bundle (Books 1-3) by Stacy Reid

Contemporary Romance

Heart of Flame by Roxie Clarke
Love is a Battlefield by Whitney Dineen
Tangled Hearts by Roxie Clarke
Christmas Cactus by Roxie Clarke
Mistletoe Cactus by Roxie Clarke

Speculative Fiction

Mind Field by D. S. Kane

Children’s Fiction

George and the Germ by Sadie Gardner
Tooth Fairy Cake by Kate Savi
Earl, The Hungry Squirrel by Eteri Samsonidze

Nonfiction

General

A Beginner’s Guide to Learning HTML 5 by John Rhea (short, humorous guide to HTML basics… and zombies!)
Teaching Online by Selena Watts
Learning by Andrew Williams
The Smart Home Manual by Marlon Buchanan
Positive Discipline for Kids by Joanna Wells
Achieving True Democracy by Peter Monien
Cabinet Making for Beginners Handbook by Stephen Fleming
Landmarks Connect the Dots Book for Adults by Modern Dots Publications

Health, Wellness, & Medicine

Home Workouts by A. G. Scott
Vegan Keto & Intermittent Fasting by Takalani Bridget N.

Self-Help & Spiritual

Crystal Healing Meditation by Adesh Silva
Quizzes for Married Couples by Mr. & Mrs. L.
Modern Chakra by Verda Harper

Business, Money, & Investing

Recognized by Alina Swanson
Rental Property Investment 3-in-1 Value Bundle by Christopher Franklin

Cookbooks

Mediterranean Kids Lunch Break by Eva Iliana
Alkaline Vegan Drinks by Karen Greenvang

Children’s Nonfiction

Harmonica for Kids by Activity Nest

Children’s Activity & Joke Books

Halloween Coloring and Activity Book for Kids by Grace and A. B. Lockhaven
My First Handwriting Workbook by Charles Harper/Victoria Melbourne
Halloween Activity and Coloring Book for Kids ages 4-8 by Studio Activity
165 Halloween Jokes for Kids by Hayden Fox
Construction Vehicles Coloring & Activity Book for Kids by Happy Harper
Would You Rather Book for Kids: Thanksgiving Edition by Hayden Fox
The Thanksgiving Jokes Game Book for Kids by Hayden Fox

No-So-Favorite Books This Week!

My Reviews at Amazon Week of October 11, 2020

by JamieBJ | Oct 13, 2020

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

Impossible Mr. Darcy by Clara Winfield
The Mysterious Death of Mr. Darcy by Regina Jeffers
Kevin by Marilize Roos
The Unruly Duchess: The Trilogy by Sunny Brooks
A Thimbleful of Honor by Linda Lee Graham
Burning Light Within by Dawn Luedecke
The Seymour Siblings (3-volume box set) by Fiona Miers
Garden of Hope by Daphne Bloom

Contemporary Romance

Embracing the Lemonade Life by Sandra Sookoo
A Dash of Desire by Kelly Collins
Tangled Hearts by Elle Linder
Mayhem at St. Matthew’s by Kaitlynn Clarkson
Secondhand Love by Annie Hoff
All that Compels the Heart by Erin Bowlen

Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers

The Scythe’s Secret by Paula Lester and (different but good paranormal cozy featuring “reapers,” who guide soul’s just past death to the afterlife)
CypherGhost by D. S. Kane (thriller with two female hackers)
Bad Witch Takes a Case by K. M. Waller

Speculative Fiction

To Wear a Fae Crown by Tessonja Odette
Warrior Queen by R. J. Vickers
Rapunzel Unveiled by Erin Bedford
BrAInbender by D. S. Kane

Chick Lit / Women’s Literature / Literary Fiction

Golden Moments by Aspen Beaulieu
Escaping Dreamland by Charlie Lovett

Children’s Fiction

Snow Song by A. K. Riley
The Tortoise and the Fair by J. R. LaMar
Pacita the Pacifier Fairy by Charlotte Attry, Jeremie Febvre, and Sophie Lawson

Nonfiction

General

The Newbies Guide to Uber by Blacksword
Italian Conversation Made Natural by Language Guru
Music Manuscript Paper (Narrow Rule) by Draw & Pencil
Music Manuscript Paper (Wide Rule) by Draw & Pencil
The Big Fat Book of Juicy Trivia by Bill O’Neill (rejected by Amazon for reasons I don’t understand… sigh…)
269 Facts for Adults by Scott Matthews
The Very Tired and Hungry Pandemic Mommy by Humor Heals Us
1100 Crazy Fun & Random Facts You Won’t Believe by Scott Matthews

Activity Books for Adults

DayDream Coloring Book for Adults by Days Drawing Diaries
Autumn Connect to Dots Book for Adults by Modern Dots Publications
Ancient Wonders Connect the Dots Book for Adults by Modern Dots Publications
Butterflies Connect the Dots Book for Adults by Modern Dots Publications

Health, Wellness, & Medicine

Summary of Plant Paradox by Intensive Life Publishing
The Elimination Diet by Dr. Todd Strong
Reflexology by Steve B. Millard

Self-Help & Spiritual

Queen Rising by Dakota Light
Law of Attraction by Joseph Sorensen
Manifestation Journal by Neko Coco Journals

Business, Money, & Investing

Summary of The Buddha and The Badass by Intensive Life Publishing

Cookbooks

Clean Treats for Everyone by Laura Fuentes
Beautiful Salads by Pam Powell

Children’s Nonfiction

Emmy Noether by Helaine Becker
I Feel Angry by DK Publishing (a board book)

Children’s Activity & Joke Books

Wonderful Christmas Time Activity Book for Kids by Kery Berry (a very joyous feeling activity book for Christmas)
Challenging Word Search for Kids ages 8-10 by Crazy Bananas
100 Sudoku for Kids: Beginner Level by Crazy Bananas
Happy Thanksgiving Coloring Book for Kids Ages 4-8 by Happy Harper
Thanksgiving Activity Book for Kids Ages 4-8 (turkey cover) by Happy Harper
Thanksgiving Activity Book for Kids Ages 4-8 (pilgrim cover) by Happy Harper
Letter Tracing Book by Creative School Publishing
Crosswords for Kids Ages 9 and Up by Abe Robson
Halloween Activity Book for Kids Ages 4-8 by Maria Activity
Ocean Coloring Book for Kids by Smiling Turtle Publishing
Halloween Coloring and Activity Book for Kids ages 4-8 by Smiling Turtle Publishing
My Halloween Activity Book XXL by Sarah Ghost

No-So-Favorite Books This Week!

My Reviews at Amazon Week of October 4, 2020

by JamieBJ | Oct 6, 2020

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; many 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

Highlander’s Hope by Mariah Stone
A Clandestine Affair by Emilee Harris
Foolish Hope by Augustine Lang
Highlander’s Honor: Full Trilogy by Avery Maitland
A Rebel and Her Rogue by Susan Varno
Melissa and the Vicar by S. M. LaVoilette (started off well but then went off the rails)
Lost in the Tale by Jude Knight
Mr. Darcy’s Voyage of Hope by Clara Winfield
The Music of Love by Minerva Spencer
Welcome to Magnolia Bloom by Paula Adler
Trimmed in Blue by Sandra Sookoo

Contemporary Romance

The Weekly Romance Reads Box Volume Set #16-#20 by Emmaline Wade
The Doctor and the Nurse by R. D. Mayc (poorly written historical medical romance)

Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers

Private Eye Witch Cozy Mystery Boxed Set: Books 1-9 by Stacey Alabaster

Speculative Fiction

Huntsmen and Hoods by Laura Greenwood
Wings of Fate: The Complete Trilogy by Charlene Perry
By Sea & Sky by Antoine Bandele
Happily Ever After by Elizabeth Black
Cinder’s Tale by Juno Well

Chick Lit / Women’s Literature

Middle Agish by Shirley Goldberg
Good Will by Tiffany W. Killoren

Children’s Fiction

The Adventures of Bentley Hippo: Inspiring Children to Never Give Up by Argyro Graphy
Your House, My House by Marianne Dubuc
Madeline Finn and the Therapy Dog by Lisa Papp
I’m Going to Give You a Polar Bear Hug! by Caroline B. Cooney
The Adventures of Rembrandt the Tuxedo Cat Helps Callie the Calico Cat Find Her Meow by Marsha Walk Carroll
Ella Has a Plan by Davina Hamilton
12 Days of Christmas by Lara Hawthorne
Forest Friends: Mystery in the Meadow by Bella Rose
Lulu the Tiger and the Yummiest Pizza by Ann Lee
The Secret Garden by Francis Hodgson Burnett (audiobook narrated by Glenda Jackson; link to Goodreads as I can’t find this particular edition on Amazon)
Calvin Gets the Last Word by Margo Sorenson
The Silver Arrow by Lev Grossman
The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt by Riel Nason
Forest Friends: The Sticky Situation by Bella Rose

Nonfiction

General

So You Want to Write Fantasy? by Neil Mach
Conversational Dutch Dialogues by Lingo Mastery
4197 Random, Fun, and Awesome Science Facts to Win Trivia by Professor Smart **
Origami Animals by Mila Bertinetti Montevechhi, Rita Foelker, et al
Google Classroom 2020 by Dylan Korbin
Teaching Yourself to Teach by Selena Watts
Summary of Medical Medium Cleanse to Heal by Intensive Life Publishing
Linux Command Line by Troy Hearth
Climate Cure by Jack Adam Weber
On This Day: 365 Fascinating Facts about Each Day by Crystalyn Sevy
Dia de los Muertos adult coloring book by Bianca Coloring
Tips for Writing the Regency Romance by Leigh D’Ansey

Health, Wellness, & Medicine

Foot Reflexology by Steve B. Millard
The Art of Healthcare Innovation by Christina D. Warner (fascinating look at healthcare technology on the horizon)

Self-Help & Spiritual

Philosophies on Self-Discipline by Peter Hollins
The Magic of Manifesting Money by Ryuu Shinohara
Wicca Crystal Magic by Dora McGregor
The Gratitude Journal by Jeremy Adam Smith
The Illustrated Crystallary by Maia Toll
Dream Big by Bob Goff
The Peaceful Mind by Mikkell K. Khan
Falling Up by Tasha Brooks
Better Living through Selective Apathy by M. C. Alexander
Master of the Arts: Excel at Saying No by Beau Young
Digital FOMO by Vivian Quinn (this review was rejected by Amazon… not sure why… ?)
A Guide for Men: How to Help Her Heal by Lima-Mae Summer

Cookbooks

Vegan Salads by Karen Greenvang
Sustainable KItchen by Jaynie McCloskey and Heather Wolfe
The Mexican Home Kitchen by Mely Martinez
The Plant Protein Revolution Cookbook by Robin Robertson
Keto Ice Cream Cookbook by Sam Kuma
Plant-Based Diet by Stephan Nelson

Children’s Nonfiction

I Spy Halloween Book for Kids Ages 2-5 by Summer Valley
Bentley’s ABC Empower Me by Argyro Graphy
Let’s Save Our Planet: Forests by Jess French
I am a Capybara by Michela Fabbri
Crayola Out-of-this-World Space Colors by Laura Hamilton Waxman
Step by Step Cute Mythical Creatures by Little Pencil Press
Ayrton Senna by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Steve Jobs by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
50 Maps of the World by Ben Handicott and Kayla Ryan

Children’s Activity & Joke Books

The Spookiest Halloween Joke Book for Kids by the Joke Station
Dot-To-Dot Count to 100 + Coloring Workbook by Funkey Books
Mazes for Kids by Zoey Bird
Dinosaur Coloring Book for Kids 4-8 with Dinosaur Names by Happy Koala Publishing
Sea Life Coloring Book for Kids by Pamparam Press
Halloween Activity Book for Kids by Seasons Fire Media
Halloween Activity Book for Kids by Pamparam Press
Wild Animals of North America by Bamboo Safari Books
Halloween Jokes and Riddles for Kids by Jenny Jacobs
The Funniest Jokes EVERY 8 Year Old Needs to Know by Jenny Jacobs
Alphabet Animal Coloring Book for Preschoolers by Sasha Winters
Halloween Coloring Book for Kids Ages 4-8 by Happy Harper
Halloween Coloring Book for Kids by Happy Harper
I Spy Halloween Book for Kids Ages 4-6 by Happy Harper
The Halloween Jokes Game Book for Kids by Hayden Fox
Dinosaurs Coloring Book for Kids by Pamparam Press
Halloween Coloring and Activity Book for Kids by Happy Harper
Happy Halloween Coloring and Activity Book for Kids by Happy Harper
Happy Halloween Coloring and Activity Book for Kids 2 by Happy Harper
Happy Halloween Coloring Book for Kids & Toddlers by Happy Harper
I Spy Halloween Book for Kids by Happy Harper
Halloween Coloring and Activity Book for Kids Ages 4-8 by Happy Harper

No-So-Favorite Books This Week!

My Reviews at Amazon Week of September 27, 2020

by JamieBJ | Oct 5, 2020

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

The Duke’s Heart by Heather Boyd
Mistaken for a Rake by Rose Pearson
Hope by Kathleen Lawless
Ghost Ship’s Cry by Dawn Luedecke
To Tame a Montana Heart by Dawn Luedecke
Beacon of the Night by Dawn Luedecke
The Shipping Heiress by Lisa Higgins
Confessions of Lady Grace by Rachel Ann Smith
London Stranger by Joyce Alec

Contemporary Romance

One Christmas by Karine Saint Jacques

Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers

Girls of Brackenhill by Kate Moretti
The Cipher by Isabella Maldonado

Speculative Fiction

Bound by Magic by Heather Young-Nichols*
A is for Apple: A Snow White Anthology by multiple authors
Tainted Ashes by Laura Greenwood
Cry Wolf box set by Jacque Stevens
The Haunting of Brynn Wilder by Wendy Webb
Spellbreaker by Charlie N. Holmberg

Chick Lit / Women’s Literature / Literary Fiction

The Last Correspondent by Soraya M. Lane
Perfectly Impossible by Elizabeth Topp

Children’s Fiction

How to Get a Mommy to Sleep by Amy Parker
How to Get a Daddy to Sleep by Amy Parker
My Big Feelings by Sarah Read
Fairy Fights by Asaf Rozanes
Taylor the Tooting Turkey by Humor Heals Us
The Feelings Library by Asaf Rozanes
Fix It with Focus by Bryan Smith
If You See a Lion by Karl Newson*
I Always Wanted One by Olivier Tallec*
Momma, Can I Sleep with You Tonight by Jenny Delacruz
Remember to Smile by Shannon Q. McDonald
Adventures of the Sensokids: Oh Messy Me! by Reema Naim
Everything Comes Next by Naomi Shihab Nye (children’s poems by the Young People’s Poet Laureate)
Thank You, Miyiki by Roxane Marie Galliez
Forest Friends: Chaos at the Cabin by Bella Rose
I Love You Through Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall by Junia Wonders

Nonfiction

General

Down Memory Lane Easy Adult Coloring Book by Jo Puzzled
Summary of Apocalypse Never by Intensive Life Publishing
27 Essential Principles of Story by Daniel Joshua Rubin*
Graphic Design for Beginners by Anita Nipane
Guided Dreams Diary by Aurora Meler
Thank You for Being the Best Mom by The Life Graduate
Veterinary Anatomy Coloring Book by Anatomy Academy
Guitar Scales for Beginners by Guitar Nation
Cursed Objects by J. W. Ocker

Health, Wellness, & Medicine

The Boy Between by Amanda Prowse and Josiah Hartley
Intuitive Eating for Beginners by Monica E. Harris

Self-Help & Spiritual

Average Joe Complete Series by Joe Hinchliffe
Dreams of Light by Andrew Holecek*
The School of Life Self-Knowledge by The School of Life
In Praise of Ageing by Carmel Shalev
Love Your Imposter by Rita Clifton (more about personal branding than imposter syndrome)
Slay Your Dragons with Compassion by Malcolm Stern
Rinse and Repeat by Jay Wilder
What to Talk About with Others by David Davrod

Business, Money, & Investing

5-Minute Selling by Alex Goldfayn

Cookbooks

Super Keto Cookbook for Beginners 2020 by Elena Troyanskaya
Let’s Fix Lunch by Kat Nouri and Stasher
Evolving Vegan by Mena Massoud
The Big Book of Cidermaking by Christopher and Kirsten Shockey
Grow Your Own Tea by Christine Parks (yes, it has recipes, too!)
The Ranch Woman’s Cook Book by Rachel Connell (poorly done family cookbook with missing can, jar, package sizes)
Healthy Vegan Air Fryer Cookbook by Dana Angelo White
The Part-Time Vegetarian’s Year by Nicola Graimes

Children’s Nonfiction

Fake News by Tom Jackson*
This Time Next Year by Romney and Ashton Nelson
ABC for Me: ABC What Can I Be? by Sugar Snap Studio
Endangered Animals and How You Can Help by Sam Hutchinson and Sarah Dennis
Our Animal Neighbors by Matthieu Ricard
This Poem is a Nest by Irene Latham
Chess for Kids by Activity Nest

Children’s Activity & Joke Books

Caticorn Coloring Book for KIds ages 4-8 by Art by Fab
Repulsively Fun Awesomely Gross Activity Book by Global Peach
Madala Coloring Book for Children by Helen Howard or Hughard
I Spy with My Little Eye: Animals by Mrs. Huntington
Baby Dinosaur Coloring Book for Kids 4-8 by Happy Koala Publishing
Puzzle Book for Kids ages 5-12 by Laura De Luca
Happy Halloween Cute Spooky Halloween Design for Kids by Macey Mason

No-So-Favorite Books This Week!

My Reviews at Amazon Week of September 20, 2020

by JamieBJ | Sep 23, 2020

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

The Memory House by Jenetta James
London Temptations by Joyce Alec
Hand-Turned Tales by Jude Knight
Mysterious Mr. Darcy by Clara Winfield

Contemporary Romance

Irresistible in a Kilt by Anna Durand
Fire Code by Susan Oloier
Dream Again by Ann Marie Bryan

Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers

Alana O’Neill Collection by Amy Alessio
A Witch Too Soon by Paula Lester
The Secret of Dunhaven Castle by Nellie H. Steele
Murder at Dunhaven Castle by Nellie H. Steele
Engine Repairs by Paula Lester

Speculative Fiction

Gates of Eden Trilogy by Theophilus Monroe
Goddess Rebellion by Rosalie Redd
The Frozen Queen: Suspended Heart by Bekah Clark
Lost and Found by Elizabeth Silver

Chick Lit / Women’s Literature / Poetry / Literary Fiction

Words to Remember: A Printed Words Anthology edited by Amanda Steel
Air: Sylphs, Spirits, and Swan Maidens (short story/poetry anthology) by
More Miracle than Bird by Alice Miller

Children’s Fiction

There’s a Chicken in My Kitchen by Susan Kinsey
Snow Doves by Nancy Hartry & Gabrielle Grimard
The Grémillet Sisters: Sarah’s Dream by Giovanni Di Gregorio
The Day Saida Arrived by Susana Gómez Redondo
The Spider with So Many Shoes by Susan Kinsey
Lulu the Tiger Loves Ice Cream by Ann Lee
Welcome to Squishville by Taira Foo
The Color of Our Hearts by Sadie Gardner
Coronavirus Brave by Ari Gunzburg
The Reindeer Girl by Holly Webb
Can I Touch Your Hair? by Irene Latham and Chalres Waters
Lee the Flea – Lee der Floh by Ingo Blum
Nelly’s Funny Birthday Surprise – Nellys lustige Geburtstagsüberraschung by Ingo Blum
Riverboat: The Clumsy Groundhog – Das ungeschickte Murmeltier by Ingo Blum
Molly and the Mermaids – Molly und die Meerjungfrauen by Ingo Blum

Nonfiction

General

The Great Book of Badass Women by Rachel Walsh & Bill O’Neill (some amazing ladies in this book, including the recently deceased RBG, may she rest in peace)
Woodturning for Beginners Handbook by Stephen Fleming
The Woodworking, Wood Joinery, and Wordturning Starter Handbook by Stephen Fleming
A Family Guide to Terrariums by Patricia Buzo
Botanical Art Techniques by Carol Woodin
Sassy Texts He Can’t Ignore by Jack Fordham
Summary of Hidden Valley Road by Intensive Life Publishing
Horror Coloring Book for Adults by Jacob Mason
Tic Tac Toddler by Scott Byrd
The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Content Writing by John

Health, Wellness, & Medicine

DOMINATE by Maya Mondesi

Self-Help & Spiritual

Make It Work by Lana Garcel (a poorly done book to help with memory)
Sunrise Gratitude by Emily Silva (at Goodreads as Amazon rejected this review)
The 4 Foundations of Love by Mor M Cohen
Heal from Childhood Emotional Abuse by S. D. Sutton
Proven Speed Reading Techniques by John Torrance

Business, Money, & Investing

Passive Income Ideas for Beginners by George Maloney
Job Interview Preparation Guide by Natalie Cayn

Cookbooks

Southern Keto Cookbook 2 Books in 1 by Sam Kuma (one of the more fun keto cookbooks I’ve readi)
Green Smoothies by Selinda Mckenney (Don’t bother!)
Peaky Blinders Cocktail Book by Sandrine Houdre-Gregoire
Sous Vide Cooking Made Simple by Christina Wylie
FODMAP Friendly by Georgia McDermott

Children’s Nonfiction

My Buddy Knows…Letters by Keith Wheeler
Inside Out Medieval Castle by Justine Ciovacco
Inside Out Pirate Ship by Paul Beck
World Politics in 100 Words by Eleanor Levenson
The Good Thing About Bad Days by Margaret McAllister
The Blank Page by Alberto Blanco
Kindness Cards for Kids by Nuanprang Snitbahn
Fault Lines in the Constitution: The Graphic Novel by Cynthia Levinson
Memory Superpowers! by Nelson Dellis
More Fish Faces by Tam Warner Minton (another one rejected by Amazon for no reason that I can figure out!)

Children’s Activity & Joke Books

Airplane Connect the Dots Book for Kids Ages 4-8 by Transport Axle Books
Sticker Paint by Number: Zoo Animals by Mary Joy
Unicorns and Mermaids Coloring Book by Happy Harper
Unicorn and Mermaid Activity Book by Happy Harper
Turtle Dot-to-Dot Book for Kids by Bamboo Safari
Unicorn Activity Book for Kids ages 4-8 by Happy Harper
Would You Rather Book for Kids Spooktacular Halloween Edition by Hayden Fox
Try Not to Laugh Challenge for Kids: The Halloween Trick or Treat Edition by Hayden Fox
Jokes for Kids by Jeff Lebowsky
Animals Coloring Book for Kids ages 2-4 by Blue Elephants
I Spy Halloween Book for Kids ages 2-5 by Jacob Mason
101 Fun Word Search Puzzles for Clever Kids by Kawaii Activity

No-So-Favorite Books This Week!

My Reviews at Amazon Week of September 13, 2020

by JamieBJ | Sep 16, 2020

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 second 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 Honorable Choice by M. A. Nichols
Wicked Liaison by multiple authors
His Imaginary Courtship by Summer Hanford
Mr. Darcy’s Sweet Encounter by Clara Winfield
Louise’s Secret by Suzzy Bussell
Kiss Me, Duke by Tamara Gill
Mr. Darcy’s Summer of Love by Clara Winfield
The Lady’s Guide to Escaping Cannibals by Emmanuelle de Maupassant

Contemporary Romance

A Lockdown Love Affair by Kirsten S. Blaketer
Dating Mr. Darcy by Kate O’Keeffe
Falling for the Younger Man by Emma Tharp
Where I’m Home by Erin Bowlen

Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers

Solstice Shadows by Avanti Centrae

Speculative Fiction

To Sleep in a Sea of Stars by Christopher Paolini
Twelve by Andrea Blythe

Chick Lit / Women’s Literature

The Middle-Aged Virgin by Olivia Spring

Children’s Fiction

This Kiwifruit is Not Fuzzy by Vicki Wong
Fox & Rabbit Make Believe by Beth Ferry
Rupert’s Snowman by Phillipa Warden
Pirate Nell’s Tale to Tell by Helen Docherty
Kid Normal and the Final Five by Greg James and Chris Smith
Put Yourself in My Shoes by Susanna Isern
Nasla’s Dream by Cécile Roumiguière and Simone Rea
The Self-Disciplined Penguin by Charlotte Dane
Forest Friends: Trouble in the Garden by Bella Rose
I’ll Be the Water by Alec Aspinwall
I Do Not Like Stories by Andrew Larsen
Britfield and the Lost Crown by C. R. Stewart
Jade Braves the Dark by Valdene Mark
Happy Narwhalidays by Ben Clanton

Nonfiction

General

300 Video Game Jokes by Hayden Fox (this review was rejected by Amazon, perhaps because of the reference to the inappropriate jokes?? or ???)
Frozen World: Christmas & Winter Word Search by Jenna Kims
If Colors Could Talk by Squareisle Publishing
Crochet by D. K. Publishing
Mythical Mermaids by Squareisle Publishing
Are You Dating a Liar? by Manhardeep Singh
Google Classroom and Zoom Meetings by Robert Malinovski
Composers by D. K. Publishing
Summary of Relationship Goals by Intensive Life Publishing
I Like It Red by Ellen Blair

Language

Spanish: Learn Spanish by Daniel Sanchez
French Conversation Made Natural by Language Guru
German Conversation Made Natural by Language Guru
Music Production for Beginners by Tommy Swindali

Puzzles and Games for Adults

Easy Large Print Sudoku Puzzle Book for Seniors by Donald G.B.J and Brain & Fun
60-Second Brain Teasers Pencil-Free Puzzles by Nathan Haselbauer
60-Second Brain Teasers Crime Puzzles by M. Diane Vogt

Health, Wellness, & Medicine

How to Vegan by Stephen Wildish
Neuroanatomy Coloring Book by Anatomy Academy
Beastmode Calisthenics by Daily Jay
Calisthenics for Beginners by Daily Jay
Homemade Medical Face Mask by Sheila Mahony

Self-Help

Power of One by Deval Gupta
Habitudes by Dirk Foster
The Book of Knowing by Gwendoline Smith
Embodied Resilience through Yoga by multiple authors

Spiritual, Metaphysical, & the Occult

54 Day Miracle Novena by Fionn Clare
Third Eye Awakening by Joseph Sorensen
Numerology by Sofia
The Essential Guide to Everyday Angels by Margaret Ann Lembo
Behind the Horoscope by Wendell C. Perry
Badass Ancestors by Patti Wigington

Children’s Nonfiction

Baby’s First Kind Words by Hsinping Pan
Food Faces by Deanna F. Cook

Children’s Activity & Joke Books

Space Coloring Book for Toddlers by Happy Harper
Safari Adventour by Squareisle Publishing
Tractor Coloring Book for Kids by Happy Harper
Vroom Vroom Buddies by Squareisle Publishing
Elephant Dot-to-Dot Book for Kids ages 4-8 by Bamboo Safari Books
Math Workbook Multiplication and Division – Grades 4-5 Edition by Funny Education
Cursive Handwriting Workbook for Kids 3-in-1 Writing Practice Book by Printario Press
Space Coloring Book for Kids by Happy Harper
Your Feathery Friends by Squareisle Publishing
Dinosaur Dot-to-Dot Book for Kids Ages 4-8 by Bamboo Safari Books
Colouring Book for Kids: Sharks by Happy Harper
Cats Dot-to-Dot Book for Kids Ages 4-8 by Bamboo Safari Books
Try Not to Laugh Challenge Camping Trip Edition Joke Book by Hayden Fox
Sight Words and Spelling Workbook for Kids – Dinosaur Edition by Funny Education
Mermaid Coloring Book by Mommy’s Angels
Human Body Coloring Book for Kids age 7-9 by Funny Education
Halloween Coloring Book for Kids by MezzyArt Designs
The Kids Laugh Challenge – Would You Rather?: Halloween Edition by Riddleland
Hilarious Jokes for 9 Year Old Kids by Hayden Fox
Trucks Colouring Book For Kids by Happy Harper

No-So-Favorite Books This Week!

My Reviews at Amazon Week of September 6, 2020

by JamieBJ | Sep 8, 2020

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!