Book reviews for discerning readers. This month, I have 4 fiction and one nonfiction books. Now that summer is officially over, vacations are done, and the kids are back in school, let’s take time to get back into the reading habit. Put down your phone and pick up a book. Or, if you’re like me,…
Book Reviews July 2023
Summer is a great time to read a book. Whether you’re lounging by the pool or sitting in a shady spot under a tree, reading is an engaging way to spend a couple of hours. I like to get lost in a good story – words take me to places I’ve never been and let…
Bookhacker May 2023
Good fiction is sometimes difficult to find. Did you know there are a thousand (1,000) books published every single day? With the advent of self-publishing, it’s hard to sort through the mass of available fiction to find the truly excellent ones. When I see an eBook listed for $.99, I get a little suspicious. Why?…
Read More in 2023
Want some suggestions for books to read in 2023?
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Clean fiction and nonfiction book reviews March 16, 2023 In these past few months, I’ve invited you to read more in 2023. Why? Because reading offers a different kind of escape than staring at a screen. Reading triggers a brain response that watching TV or surfing the internet can’t duplicate. Studies show that reading keeps…
Read More in 2023 – Nonfiction
If you want to read more in 2023, but the latest Grisham or Koontz novels leave you cold. Consider the genre of Nonfiction. One of the most popular nonfiction genres is famous people writing their autobiographies. Consider the recent releases: I must ask the question, are our lives so tiny that we have to know…
Read More In 2023 – What Is a Bookworm?
Bookworm: A Person devoted to reading or studying By now we’ve established the fact that I love to read. In the days before cell phones, a book in hand was the equivalent of having a screen in my face today. When I was a kid, I thought nothing of hanging out in my room reading.…
Excuse me, do you know of a good genre around here?
Genre: a category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter There are many fiction genres available for every reader. Finding a genre you enjoy will enhance your reading pleasure. Every artist has a genre. In writing, we call it ‘picking your lane.’ When you’ve made…
Read More in 2023
Did you make a New Year’s resolution to read more in 2023? Many people have. How you make it happen is up to you. Here are 3 tips to help you accomplish this goal: I read 66 books in 2022 and I want to read more than I did last year. I set my goal…
How Long Does Grief Last
When you’re grieving, you feel like it will never end. Everyone grieves differently and you must have patience with yourself. Since my son, Bobby died, I get asked this question: ‘How long does grief last?’ I wish I had an answer. Grief lasts as long as it lasts. I counted it a win after a…