Busy Mama Book Review: Anxious People
From one âbusyâ mama to another, here is a light read about serious topics that will offer some levity to your days (or nights). Read on for more about how Backman makes that magic happen!
From one âbusyâ mama to another, here is a light read about serious topics that will offer some levity to your days (or nights). Read on for more about how Backman makes that magic happen!
On Call in Hell Author: Cdr Richard Jadick © 2007 with Thomas Hayden Publisher: NAL Caliber (Penguin) Genre: Non-fiction, Autobiography / Memoir Subgenre: War – military, Medical, War Memoir, History Reviewer: Sara Book received by: Purchased at book fair Synopsis: The memoir of Commander Richard Jadick tells the story of his time in Iraq during…
Otis Author / Illustrator: Loren Long © 2009 Publisher: Philomel Books Genre: Childrenâs Books Subgenre: Farm life, Cars, Trains & Things That Go, Friendship Reviewer: Sara Book received by: Gift Synopsis: Otis the tractor loves his farm and the work he does there. His beloved farmer brings home a calf one day who…
Iâm A Dirty Dinosaur Author: Janeen Brian © 2014 Illustrator: Ann James Publisher: Kane / Miller Book Publishers Genre: Childrenâs Literature Subgenre: Picture book, dinosaurs Book received by: Purchased through Usborne consultant Synopsis: Adventure some time with a dinosaur who loves to get dirty, and has a blast doing it. Review body parts relevant…
All Fall Down Author: Jennifer Weiner © 2014 Publisher: Simon and Schuster Genre: Literature & Fiction Subgenre: Womenâs Literature, Domestic Life, Family Life, Contemporary Fiction Reviewer: Sara Book received by: Purchased at book fair Synopsis: Mother, domestic engineer and paid blogger Allison Weiss has the picture-perfect life. She left full-time work to stay…
Mockingjay Author: Suzanne Collins © 2010 Publisher: Scholastic Press Genre: YA literature & fiction Sub-genre: Self-esteem & reliance, self-respect; Action-adventure & sci-fi Reviewer: Sara Book received by: Purchased by husband Synopsis: The revolution that President Snow eluded to in his threats to Katniss has come to life. District 13 is thriving and ready…
Call the Midwife Author: Jennifer Worth © 2002 Publisher: Penguin Books Genre: Memoir Subgenre: Reviewer: Sara Book received by: Belonged to family Synopsis: A young nurse in 1950s England embarks on a career move that moves her into a convent for her nurse-midwife training and early career. It takes her to some of…
Snowmen at Night Author: Caralyn Buehner © 2002 Illustrator: Mark Buehner © 2002 Publisher: Dial Books Genre: Childrenâs Books Subgenre: Winter Sports, Nature, Beginning Readers Reviewer: Sara Book received by: Gift from family Synopsis: The often pondered questions of âwhat do snowmen do at night?â and âwhy donât they look quite the same the…
Nightfall Over Shanghai Author: Daniel Kalla © 2015 Publisher: Forge Books Genre: Literature & Fiction Subgenre: Historical Fiction, Jewish Fiction, Reviewer: Sara Book received by: Gift from family Synopsis: Shanghai in 1944 is an increasingly dangerous place for the Jewish refugees, including the Adler family. Father, daughter and step-mother find themselves in…
Allegiant Author: Veronica Roth © 2013 Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books Genre: YA Literature & Fiction Subgenre: Action & Adventure (Science Fiction), Social & Family Issues (Values & Virtues), Science Fiction (Dystopian) Reviewer: Sara Book received by: Purchased at retail store Synopsis: Tris and Four return in this third and final installment of…
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