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In: 2017, 5 Stars, Fairy Tales, Humor, Picture Books, Princess

Is William’s Cooking Going To Spice Things Up Too Much?   William lives in the magical land of fairy tales, but he’s not the least interested in princesses, kingdoms or pretty much anything associated with a fairy tale. What he’s interested in is being a chef and cooking happily ever after. The End. William has tried working at the Brick House (obviously from the Three Pigs fairy tale), but the menus seemed too dangerous sinceRead More →

Picture Book Bunnys Staycation

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In: 2018, 5 Stars, Creativity, Imagination, Picture Books
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A Vacation Experience That Won’t Be Forgotten   When Bunny discovers that Mom is going on a business trip, sadness is written all over his face. What about the bedtime story she should be reading to him? He is sure there must be a solution to this terrible problem. Yes! He will get rid of her suitcase. The illustrations are so cute as we see various ways to disguise or dispose of the suitcase. ButRead More →

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In: 2018, 5 Stars, Adult Books, Detective and Mystery, Suspense and Thrillers

Can You Imagine Learning Your Parent Are Serial Killers!   This is the first book in a new series featuring DI Amy Winter. As if the unexpected death of Amy’s father, who she has loved and tried to emulate by going into law enforcement, isn’t enough, she receives a letter that is even more upsetting. The letter is from a notorious serial killer named Lillian Grimes. Both Lillian and her husband, Jack, were sent toRead More →

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– Teachers, Take Note! –   Who doesn’t love show-and-tell? Oh, maybe the third-grade class that a little-redheaded boy brings an unusual pet to? And maybe that unusual pet is a pterodactyl? “I brought my pterodactyl into school for show-and-tell. / He almost ate two kids before we heard the morning bell.” That day, nothing runs smoothly at the school. The kids are terrified, but the pterodactyl is having a wonderful school experience. When it’s timeRead More →

Robert Bailey

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In: 2018, 5 Stars, Adult Books, Detective and Mystery
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– An Open and Shut Case…Maybe – WHAT IT’S ABOUT Former law professor Tom McMurtrie has brought killers to justice, and taken on some of the most infamous cases in Alabama’s history. Now he’s tackling his greatest challenge. McMurtrie’s old nemesis, Jack Willistone, is found dead on the banks of the Black Warrior River. Willistone had his share of enemies, but all evidence points to a forgotten, broken woman as the killer. At the urgingRead More →

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– This Whodunit Will Keep You Guessing! –   Veronica and Micah are trying desperately to have more children. Her latest round of fertility treatments not only failed but left her feeling unbalanced and depressed. Since her husband is out-of-town so much on flying assignments, she is the main caretaker for their three-year-old Elizabella, who has recently developed an imaginary friend named Nini. This development is worrisome to Veronica, yet her husband doesn’t seem tooRead More →

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– Charlie Just Wants To Go To Sleep – Like many, Charlie has a set routine when getting ready for bed. Among other things, he has to place a glass of water on his bedside table, put slippers on the rug, and hug his teddy bear. With his nightly routine completed Charlie promptly falls asleep only to awake when he hears a loud tap, Tap, TAP! He patiently investigates. He finds Bird outside beating onRead More →

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In: 2015, 5 Stars, Adult Books, Suspense and Thrillers

– Be Prepared To Stay Up Late Reading – David Joseph’s wife is instantly killed when her car suddenly veers off the road. To make matters worse, their six-year-old daughter, who is strapped in the backseat, disappears from the accident. Fast forward 6 years. David is married to his second wife, Emma, they have a very young son and appear to be living a quiet, happy life. But when something quite unexpected happens, David andRead More →

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In: 2018, 5 Stars, Middle Grade, Social Themes
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A Growing Concern: Homelessness Author Dianna Dorisi Winget takes us on a journey through the eyes of Shannon, a 12-year-old girl. After Shannon’s mom dies, her aunt Junie does her best to provide for both of them, but when she finds it impossible they take off to another state. A state, Aunt Junie tells Shannon, where there will be higher wages and they will be better off. So Aunt Junie, Shannon, and Shannon’s dog Boone head forRead More →