Synopsis This delightful collection of short stories offers insight into the lives of Syrian women, both the married and the brides-to-be. It reveals the warmth and humor as well as the oppression in the Syrian society. The stories make the reader laugh while addressing serious issues such as domestic violence. Um Hussam can’t find […]
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Title: Enamored Author: J.S. Scott Release Date: October 15, 2019 Publisher: Montlake Synopsis Like his brothers and sisters, Seth Sinclair went from blue-collar to billionaire overnight, and he’s decided to invest in what he knows best: construction. There’s only one thing in his way—the endangered birds nesting on a piece of prime […]
Journey Of The Pale Bear by Susan Fletcher Middle Grade / Medieval Historical Fiction (grades 3-7) Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books Date of Publication: October 2, 2018 Paperback: October 1, 2019 Number of Pages: 302 Scroll down for the giveaway! A runaway boy befriends a polar bear that’s being transported from […]
Synopsis No monster wants you to read this book. The more you know about monsters, the more you will know how to defeat them. Little kids have big fears, which they often imagine to be scary creatures, like monsters. But this book helps explain how knowing “Monster Facts” can help kids outwit them. […]
Title: A Lie for a Lie Author: Helena Hunting Release Date: October 15, 2019 Publisher: Montlake Synopsis Sometimes I need an escape from the demands, the puck bunnies, and the notoriety that come with being an NHL team captain. I just want to be a normal guy for a few weeks. So […]
Synopsis America’s most prominent Latino chef shares the story behind his food, his family, and his professional journey Before Chef Aaron Sanchez rose to fame on shows like MasterChef and Chopped, he was a restless Mexican-American son, raised by a fiercely determined and talented woman who was a successful chef and restaurateur in her own right—she is […]
Synopsis A clever and whimsical illustrated history of 26 iconic American foods, from Ambrosia to Zucchini Bread This captivating and surprising tour of America’s culinary canon celebrates the variety, charm, and occasionally dubious lore of the foods we love to eat, as well as the under-sung heroes who made them. Every chapter, organized from A to Z, […]
Spooktacular #Giveaway Hop 2019 #win #books
October 14, 2019
It’s time for another giveaway and this month I have two historical romance novels to share with a lucky winner. Unfortunately, I don’t have anything “spooky” to share with a lucky winner so this will have to do! I have an ARC of The Wallflower Wager by Tessa Dare and Say No to the […]
Synopsis At thirteen years old, Elizabeth Ruggiero’s heart was broken when her father died suddenly. But there was a bigger challenge ahead when doctors told her she probably had multiple sclerosis at 22 years old. Elizabeth vowed that this new challenge would not put restrictions on her life and embarked on a lifelong dream […]
Reason for Concern: Mrs. B Mystery by Anita Kulina Publisher:  Brandt Street Press (August, 2019) Category: Cozy Mystery, Women Sleuths Available in Print and ebook, 240 pages Synopsis Mrs. B is back on the case with a new mystery to solve! People don’t vanish into thin air. Yet no one has seen […]