The Blue Zones American Kitchen

 

I received a sample of this book to review. From what I saw, it looked like I had some of the recipes from the first section,   "Indigenous, Native and Early American." The recipes and the pictures were wonder and the steps for the unusual foods were easy to follow. I look forward to the official release so that I may purchase this book and try some of the other recipes from this book.

I recommend this book with anyone with a curiosity for new, to you, recipes.

I received this sampler from NetGalley and National Geographic in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

Heroes of Havensong:Dragonboy

 

This series "Heroes of Havensong" has a grand introduction in "Dragonboy.' This books brings four unlikely friends together to help save a world that some have grown up with. It is filled with adventure and friendship. The four main characters were so well written that I would catch myself cheering for them and encouraging them through all the trials they faced.

This is a terrific book.

I highly recommend it.

I was given this book by Random House Children Books and NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

Nowhere Better than Here

 

Nowhere Better Than Here by Sarah Guillory is a book written for middle grade students. It    is set in Louisiana and touches on flooding and climate change. 

All the characters were well-rounded and the reading was enjoyable and touching.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and Macmillan Children's Publishing Group in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. 

One Word For Today

 

What a wonderful devotional book. This book gives one word as the heading, then there is a verse to think upon. The short reading is easy to fit into any busy day and it filled my heart with God's love. 

Along with each of these there is a question, a prayer and a step for action.

I could see this as an individual, family or small group devotion. It could open the door for sharing thoughts.

I loved this devotional and would recommend it to everyone.

I received this book from Chosen in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own, 

Prepare Him Room by Susie Larson

 

This book is an Advent Devotional which spoke to my heart. While I was reading this book I felt the Spirit of God in my heart moving me. 

I look forward to sharing this book with my family this Advent,

I was given this book by Baker Publishing in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

Front Page Murder

Irene Ingram was placed as the editor in chief for the Progress Herald while her father is a war correspondent during WWII. Moe Bauer is a crime reporter who is found dead and Irene put in charge of the local paper. Moe's death was considered an accident until Irene finds a note that was left for her. Moe said he was on a big story and if his body was found she was to know it was not an accident.

Irene decides to look into Moe's murder and she tries to link it to some other crimes that have been occurring in their little town.

I enjoyed reading this murder mystery. If  you enjoy fun books like this I would highly recommend it. 

I was given this book by NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. 

Last Ride to Graceland

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I read this book a while ago and I thought that I had already reviewed it. I was shocked to see that I had not. Just looking at the title took me back into the beautiful story which took fiction and non-fiction and blended them into a beautiful harmony. Elvis, of course is the non-fiction part and the way the author was able to take his life and intertwine it with the rest of this story is beautiful. I believe this is a book for anyone, whether they are fans of Elvis or not, however, if they are it will be sweeter still.

I was given this book by NetGalley and Gallery Books in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. 

Hues of You by Lecretia Carter Berry, PhD

 

When I requested this book from Waterbrook, I kept an open heart about what I would receive and I am very pleased. After looking at this book it is going straight to my grandchildren.

I like the was it helps children to see they can love other regardless of the other's skin tone, ethnicity, race or color. This book is meant to be used by parents/guardians/caregivers and children. I begins with an introduction and then gives some tips for using this book.

The author's goal is to have the reader come away with ways to use their imagination and their words to help them make it through this world filled with different hues. 

I truly enjoyed this book and cannot wait to share it. I recommend it anyone that works with children at any level.

I was given this book by Waterbrook in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

The Children by Ann Leary

 

Ann Leary was able to create an enjoyable story with characters that become dear to the heart while at the same time have trait that are quirky and unique. If you enjoy reading about what I consider to be a typical but messy family setting, this would be the book for you. It is filled with all the things that make this kind of book fun secrets within the family, discovered by someone new.

I enjoy stories like this that have twists and turns with characters that you feel with and for. I recommend this book highly

I was given this book by the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

Traveling in the Dark

Emma Timpany wrote an enjoyable novella filled with such descriptions of the surroundings that I felt like I was in New Zealand and Greece. The main storyline of family and love were woven throughout the book.

Sarah came from a family that left her feeling worthless and confused while she tried to hold it all togeher.

As it is a novella, I do not want to tell to much to give it all away but it is worth the read. Not that it is all perfect, there are some aspects of the book that are hard to get through such as the uncaring way that the son is referred to as the child throughout the story. It felt uncomfortable and so unfeeling.

As I mentioned before this is a well-written book and is interesting to read.

I was given this book by NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review. All opinions stated are my own.

Hot Pot Night

 

This is a fun book showing how a community comes together to make hot pot that they can all enjoy. Even when the hot pot is done they look forward to the next time. The illustrations are delightful and filled color and life to go with the story. 

At the end of the story there is a family recipe for hot pot for all to enjoy, I highly recommend this book.

I was given this book by NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are by own. 

Murder Borrowed Murder Blue

This is a good cozy mystery series. I have not read the others, yet, but I am going to soon. The characters are fun and interesting and kept my interest. The plot was so good and would zig when I expected a zag. Kept me going to the end. I highly recommend it. 

This book was given to me by the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. 

 

Crowned with Glory is a beautiful book in both its message and its illustrations. All children would be filled with delight at the rhyming words and the beautiful, colorful drawings.

Azira's story from childhood through adulthood opens up opportunities for parents and children to discuss God's plans for each of them, including those who may feel different from others. It is not made just for girls, little boys need these same words of affirmation. They also need to know that as adults these words have meaning to us since we were created by God and we are part of His plan also.

I received this book from WaterBrook Kids in exchange for my honest review. All opinions included are my own. 

Deep-Fried Revenge

This book is a part of a series however, having said that, I thoroughly enjoyed this book from the first page this cozy mystery pulled me in and kept me captivated until the end. It involves a restaurant family which allows for so many ideas Ms Cahoon weaves her magic into this setting so well.

I was given this book by NetGalley and Kensington Press in exchange for my honest review all opinions are my own.