Hope Among Despair, Discussing Privilege Lost with Author Joshua Elyashiv

In Privilege Lost, Joshua Elyashiv tells the story of his brutal stay in prison. In this interview, he invites readers to step into his shoes and experience a world unlike any other. From the oppression that never relents to the constant threat of violence, Elyashiv’s descriptions are so vivid that you can almost experience that […]
Reviewing Homeless to Hopkins by Christopher L. Smith, Vulnerable and Powerful

As an avid reader of memoirs, I can confidently say that Homeless to Hopkins by Christopher L. Smith is a standout amongst its genre. Smith’s journey from homelessness to becoming a respected doctor at Johns Hopkins Hospital is emotional and uplifting. No obstacle is too great to overcome… That’s what I learned from reading this […]
The Dark Side of Entrepreneurship, Screw U by Jim Masiello

Screw U by Jim Masiello is an inspirational success story, it’s a memoir that offers a glimpse into the journey of a man who faced the IRS. Masiello’s has a way with words that’s very engaging and easy to read. His valuable insights into the intricacies of the financial industry are a wealth of knowledge. […]
Reviewing Catherine Astl’s Mountain Mulekick, a Tale from the Moonshine Era

Catherine Astl’s Mountain Mulekick is a captivating novel. Using actual historical facts as well as some creativeness with fiction, she takes readers straight to the rugged landscapes of the Great Smoky Mountains. From the first page to the last, Astl’s paints a vivid image of the moonshine era in Cades Cove and Chestnut Flats. Astl […]
Lois P. Liggett Guest Post – Inspiration in Language

What inspired Lois P. Liggett to write Bone (& Body) Lessons: Culture, Measurement, and Language? People seek connections between past, present, and future. I was inspired to write this book to make those connections. The subject of bones is a hot topic for several reasons. Climate change is exposing the bones of our ancient relatives […]
Informative and Entertaining! Reviewing What’s the Difference by Thomas J. Baechle

Thomas J. Baechle’s book What’s the Difference is not only informative but also highly entertaining. Baechle has a knack for unraveling the complexities of language in a fun and accessible way that is easy to digest, I really admire it! I found myself engrossed in each comparison, from the mundane to the obscure. It was […]
Tanja Begerack – A Special Life: The Story of a Life Book Spotlight

A Special Life: The Story of a Life Immerse yourself in Tanja Begerack’s world, a life shaped by extraordinary experiences and a belief in the supernatural. From Tanja Begerack’s poignant childhood, where she first made contact with spirits, to paranormal encounters and near-death experiences, her extraordinary journey unfolds. These encounters have not only profoundly transformed […]
Intensely Entertaining, Ken Magill’s There He’s Crying

Ken Magill’s There, He’s Crying is an entertaining and emotional memoir. You are taken through the author’s childhood all the way to adulthood and experience the highs and lows that he’s experienced. I found his writing style to be very compelling and heartfelt, of course with a touch of humor. Even though it is someone […]
Daniel Jarrett – The Mighty Solar Panel: Because Nothing’s More Powerful than a Sunny Day! Book Spotlight

The Mighty Solar Panel: Because Nothing’s More Powerful than a Sunny Day! A fun and engaging educational story that teaches children how to harness the incredible power of our sun! It seems just like any other car journey to the beach, but when Jack passes a field full of solar panels, he starts to wonder […]
Holly Anne Mitchell – The Body Book Spotlight

The Body: Poems and Stories How do you stitch yourself back together after trauma, loss, grief, heartbreak? By inviting what is broken to become what is breathtaking. THE BODY is a collection of poems and short stories written in lyrical prose during the hardest moments of the author’s life. This collection explores themes of love, […]
There, He’s Crying: A Journey of Laughter and Tears: A Conversation with Author Ken Magill

Imagine a time when children played “guns” without raising an eyebrow, engaged in crab-apple wars, and shot tennis-ball cannons at each other. This was Ken Magill’s childhood, one of unbridled freedom, where summer mornings led to mysterious adventures with the stay-at-home moms blissfully unaware of their escapades. This nostalgic backdrop sets the stage for Magill’s […]
David Armillei on Music, Memories, and Growing Up the Antichrist

David Armillei, a polymath with a background in law, documentary production, and music, takes a bold leap into the shoes of an author with his latest work, Growing Up the Antichrist: An Experimental Memoir. This is a poetic collection of 40 pieces that challenge the conventions of memoir, using poetry to express and dive into […]
Journey to Self-Approval: Exploring The Underlying Dilemma with Dr. Sonya H. Cha

The Underlying Dilemma by Dr. Sonya H. Cha explores the underlying dilemma within our subconscious, shaped by trauma, stressors, and historical backgrounds. She highlights the primary conflicts individuals face in living unconditionally within a conditional world. Living unconditionally in a world with external pressures can be challenging, in her book she makes suggestions on overcoming them, […]
Interviewing Renée DeVincent, Author of Twiggy and the Lost Socks

In the world of children’s literature where words and illustrations dance together to create magic, we’ve found this opportunity to be in the company of debut author Renée DeVincent, author and illustrator of the sweet story Twiggy and the Lost Socks. Renée’s creative journey was shaped starting in her childhood where a profound love for […]
Hardwired to the Heart Book Review, Educational and Practical Strategies

As an educator, I found Hardwired to the Heart: Authentic Servant Leadership by Mike Barnes to be a transformative resource. It beautifully translates complex leadership theories into practical lessons. For both aspiring and experienced leaders, it offers truly attainable strategies for creating an inclusive, growth-oriented environment. Whether it be at work, at home, or in […]
Confronting Antisemitism with Michael S. Gutter

I wrote this book for a few reasons. First off, I wanted to write it as if I was talking directly to a hate group member at a bar. When someone joins a group with just the purpose of hating someone, it should immediately tell you that they’re a moron or an idiot but most […]
Growing Up the Antichrist, David Armillei’s Art and Personal Revelation

David Armillei wears multiple hats with ease—practicing law, documentary producer, music executive, and now, the author of a compelling poetic memoir, Growing Up the Antichrist: An Experimental Memoir. His journey as a writer reignited after a decade-long hiatus, resurrecting poems penned during college and law school, offering a raw and authentic account of his formative […]
Heartbeats of Hope: Interviewing Debut Author Darla A. Calvet

My Life in Stitches: A Heart Transplant Survivor Story is author Darla A. Calvet’s debut book, the story of her journey and survival in a matter of life or death. From triumphs on the ballroom dance floor to leading Blue Tiger Inc. in strategic planning, Dr. Darla A. Calvet’s life brims with accomplishments. She not only […]
Navigating Wealth Creation: Insights from Richard Rodman

Welcome to our insightful conversation with author Richard Rodman, a man who has had a fruitful career the realm of wealth creation and financial wisdom. With over five decades dedicated to the complexities of finance, Rodman disrupts the notion that financial success is enigmatic. He is also renowned for empowering business owners, professionals, and corporate […]
Becoming Invaluable, an Author Q & A: Develop the Willitude to Navigotiate Success

Our guests here are the visionary minds behind Becoming Invaluable, Dr. Terry Lyles and Steven J. Bowen. Dr. Lyles is a psychologist and an educator. He brings a wealth of expertise in stress management and life balance training, having touched the lives of diverse audiences including Fortune 500 companies, first responders in critical situations, and […]
Religious and Spiritual Journey, a Guest Post by Susan Bowman

My childhood home was unhappy… ok… it was terrifying. My father was an abusive alcoholic atheist and my mother was a harsh woman, angry at the Catholic Church. In an effort to escape this unhappy and confusing childhood home, I married young to—you guessed it—an alcoholic. After I gave birth to my son, my husband’s […]
Author Interview | Author Q & A with Mr. Vincent Czyz

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Author Interview | Author Q & A Name Mr. Vincent Czyz Email [email protected] Quote from your Book | Favorite Quote Drew imagined borrowing Zafer’s pistol and emptying the clip into Serafis, “ventilating” him as they would have said in the old gangster movies. The way […]
Author Interview with William F. Wu

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Author Interview with William F. Wu Tell us about the process of turning your book into an audiobook. Do you believe certain types of writing translate better into audiobook format? Was a possible audiobook recording something you were conscious of while writing? The thought didn’t occur to me, partly because I wrote […]
Author Interview | Author Q & A with J. Frederick Weiss

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Author Interview | Author Q & A Name J. Frederick Weiss Email [email protected] Profile Picture Quote from your Book | Favorite Quote “Each girl gave Murdock a hug and kiss on the cheek, saying ‘He’s so cute”. . . ‘what a hunk. . . ‘ […]
Author Interview | Author Q & A with Mikhaila Stettler

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Author Interview | Author Q & A Name PINK DIAMONDS Mikhaila Stettler Email [email protected] Quote from your Book | Favorite Quote Feel free to edit this down… Rafael pulls me into close embrace. I think I hear him growl. Something coils around my waist. Is […]
Author Interview | Author Q & A with Christine Church

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Author Interview | Author Q & A Name Christine Church Email [email protected] Quote from your Book | Favorite Quote “For months I thought you were dead. It nearly killed me. I can’t lose you now. You saved my life. It’s time I saved yours.” As […]
Author Interview | Author Q & A with Jane Alvey Harris

Author Interview | Author Q & A Name Jane Alvey Harris Email [email protected] Quote from your Book | Favorite Quote A host of wood-gray Daddy long-legs creep from the clustered ceilingshadows in the corner of the room, inching closer with their tiny mouths and elegant all-seeing eyes. They know I’m going crazy. They’re coming to […]
Author Interview | Author Q & A with A. H. Richardson

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Author Interview | Author Q & A Name A. H. Richardson Email [email protected] Quote from your Book | Favorite Quote I do have a favorite quote, the truth is I have quite a few, but the one I think I like the most, and one […]
Author Interview | Author Q & A with Dixon Hearne

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Author Interview | Author Q & A Name Dixon Hearne Email [email protected] As a child, what did you want to do when you grew up? I had a wonderful elementary school experience, which left me with a desire to become a teacher. I did just […]
Author Interview | Author Q & A with Mrs. Kristin Cetone

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Author Interview | Author Q & A Name Buckaroo Buckeye-A Little Nut with Big Dreams Kristin Cetone Mrs. Email [email protected] Quote from your Book | Favorite Quote “You are a worthless nut just like the rest of us.” -Buckaroo Buckeye As a child, what did […]
Author Interview | Author Q & A with John Brown

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Author Interview | Author Q & A Name John Brown Email [email protected] Quote from your Book | Favorite Quote Don’t be afraid to fail, in failing there is learning. As a child, what did you want to do when you grew up? I wanted to […]
Author Interview | Author Q & A with Mr. Richard Risemberg

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Author Interview | Author Q & A Name Mr. Richard Risemberg Email [email protected] Quote from your Book | Favorite Quote “My life, I thought, is a house with no doors. People just wander cheerily in and help themselves to the fridge.” Or: “…all searching for […]
A Little Bit of Wisdom Book Review

A Little Bit of Wisdom Conversations With A Nez Perce Elder Authors – Horace Axtell & Margo Aragon Publisher – University of Oklahoma Press Copyright – 1997 ISBN – 0-8061-3269-8 Paperback – 217 Pages Genre – Historical Horace Axtell is a full-blood Nez Perce elder and the leader of the Seven Drum Religion. Axtell has […]
American Sniper Book Review

American Sniper Author – Chris Kyle with Scott McEwen and Jim De Felice Publisher – William Morrow Copyright – 2012 ISBN – 978-0-06-208235-0 Hardback – 379 Pages American Sniper is the autobiography of “the Most Lethal Sniper in United States Military History. American Sniper is the autobiography of Chris Kyle. Scott McEwen, who also authored […]
The Complete Calligrapher Book Review

The Complete Calligrapher Produced by Oceano Books with Maryanne Grebenstein as the Consulting Editor Publisher – Quantum Publishing Copyright – 2012 ISBN – 978-1-84573-477-0 Hardback – 256 Pages Maryanne Grebenstein established a professional calligraphy studio in 1982 called The Abbey Studio. The studio produces hand lettered documents as well as offering courses on Calligraphy. The […]
Tara Road Book Review

Tara Road Author – Maeve Binchy Publisher – Delacorte Press Copyright – 1998 ISBN – 0-385-33395-1 Hardback – 502 Pages Maeve Binchy an accomplished author lived in Dublin Ireland. She was married to Gordon Snell, a famous newspaper writer. Other books written by Maeve Binchy are The Return Journey, Firefly Summer, Evening Class, This Year […]
These High Green Hills Book Review

These High Green Hills Author – Jan Karon Publisher – Penguin Copyright – 1996 ISBN – 0 14 02. 5793 4 Paperback – 333 pages These High Green Hills is the third novel written in the Mitford Series by Jan Karon. Jan Karon was an award winning advertising executive before writing books. Karon is the […]
Storm Clouds Rolling In Book Review

Storm Clouds Rolling In 1860 – 1861 Paperback, 505 pages Publisher: A Voice in the World Publishing Copyright – 2010 ISBN 0982717105 Storm Clouds Rolling In, is the first book in a series called The Bregdan Chronicles. Bregdan is a Gaelic term used for weaving or braiding. Ginny Dye writes her book on what she […]
Scandinavian Designs in Red and White Book Review

Scandinavian Designs in Red and White By – Nadja Knab-Leers, Heike Roland, Stefanie Thomas Published in Great Britain by Search Press Limited Copyright – 2011 Hardback – 96 pages ISBN – 978-1-84448-748-6 Heike Roland, Stefanie Thomas, and Nadja Knab-Leers are also the authors of the book Sew Scandinavian. Nadja lives in the Black Forest Region […]
French General Home Sewn Book Review

French General Home Sewn Author – Kaair Meng Photographs by Jon Zabala Publisher – Chronicle Books Copyright 2008 ISBN – 13-978-0-8118-6403-9 Hardback – 176 Pages The author of French General Home Sewn, begins her book with a dedication to her Parents. Her dedication that she writes, and I quote, “A Creative Life Begins at Home.” […]
Milk Cow Kitchen Book Review

Milk Cow Kitchen Author – Mary Jane Butters Publisher – Gibbs Smith Copyright – 2014 ISBN – 978-1-4236-2465-3 Hardback – 400 Pages The author of, Milk Cow Kitchen, Mary Jane Butters has truly given the word “Cow Girl” a whole different meaning. Mary Jane Butters, attended the Skills Center North Trade School in Ogden Utah […]
The Farm Chick’s Christmas Book Review

Title of Book – The Farm Chick’s Christmas Author – Serena Thompson Hardback – 125 pages Publisher – Hearst Books (A Division of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.) ISBN – 978-1-58816-521-3 Copyright – 2010 Author, Serena Thompson, of The Farm Chick’s Christmas is an extremely warm and personal lady. I personally was able to meet her […]
Jesus Calling Book Review

Jesus Calling Author – Sarah Young Publisher – Thomas Nelson Copyright – 1973 ISBN – 978-1-4041-8782-5 Hard Back – 381 Pages Sarah Young’s devotional book, Jesus Calling contains 365 Daily Devotions, Devotional Calendars, and Devotional Literature. Young is the daughter of a college professor who encouraged her to be well read and to think for […]
Glaedeling Jul Book Review

Glaedeling Jul A Recipe Book Author – Dagmarette Yen Photographer – Dagmarette Yen Publisher – Dagmarette Yen Copyright – 2010 ISBN – 978-0-692-01083-9 Hardback – 51 Pages Dagmarette Yen, wrote Glaedeling Jul to preserve the traditions of her family. She shares her treasured traditions and recipies with the readers. I quote, Yen, from her book […]
Paleo For Beginners Book Review

Paleo For Beginners Author – RockRidge Press Publisher – RockRidge Press Copyright – 2013 ISBN: 978-1-62315-031-0 The Paleo diet, which is referred to in the book, Paleo For Beginners, has become popular in the last few years. However, the diet has been around for about 40 years. The Stone Age diet, which is somewhat similar […]
Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove Cookbook Book Review

Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove Cookbook Author – Debbie Macomber Photographs – Andy Ravin Illustrated by – Deborah Chabrian Publisher – Harlequin Copyright 2009 ISBN – 13 – 978 – 0373 – 89213 – 6 Hardback – Pages 240 Debbie Macomber, is the author of the books in the Cedar Cove Series and the author of […]
Tilda’s Studio Book Review

Tilda’s Studio Author – Tone Finnanger Publisher – David and Charles Copyright – 2011 Paperback – Pages 160 ISBN – 13-978-1-4463-0158-6 Tone Finnager, the author of Tilda’s Studio, tells the story of her own studio. The book is inspired by her workshop and every chapter is about one of her displays. Tilda’s Studio contains 50 […]
The Compassionate Visitor Book Review

The Compassionate Visitor Author – Author H. Becker Publisher – Augsburg Publishing House Copyright – 1985 ISBN – 0-8066-2094-3 Paperback – 125 Pages Author, Arthur H. Becker, has served as a pastor, hospital chaplain, supervisor of clinical pastoral education, and seminary professor of pastoral care. He is also the author of Ministry with Older Persons. […]
Marie Osmond’s Heartfelt Giving Book Review

Marie Osmond’s Heartfelt Giving Author – Marie Osmond Publisher – Martingale and Company Copyright – 2010 ISBN – 978-1-56477-947-2 Hardback – 112 Pages Marie Osmond, author, of Marie Osmond’s Heartfelt Giving, learned to sew at an early age at home. The book contains many of her childhood photos. The book has step by step instructions […]
Celtic, Viking, & Anglo-Saxon Embroidery Book Review

Celtic, Viking, & Anglo-Saxon Embroidery Author – Jan Messent Photographer – Roddy Paine Photographic Publisher – Search Press Limited Copyright – 2010 ISBN – 978-1-84448-409-6 Hardback – Pages 144 Jan Messent is a retired teacher of Art, History and English. In the 1950’s she became very involved with embroidery as an art form. Messent joined […]
The Practical Guide to Patchwork Book Review

The Practical Guide to Patchwork Author – Elizabeth Hartman Publisher – Stash Books Copyright – 2010 ISBN – 978-1-60705-008-7 Soft Cover – Pages – 127 Elizabeth Hartman is a self- taught quiltmaker and pattern designer. In her book she teaches the reader to love the play of color and pattern design in quilting. Hartman, in […]
Quilted Projects for a Country Christmas Book Review

Quilted Projects for a Country Christmas Author – Connie Duran Publisher – Sterling Publishing Co. Inc. Copyright – 2004 ISBN – 1-4027=1155-7 Hardback – Pages 123 Connie Duran is an interior decorator and owner of Hen Feathers. Hen Feathers is a home décor and gift shop in Ogden, Utah. Duran is also the author of […]
Redwork from the Workbasket Book Review

Redwork from the Workbasket Author – Rebecca Kemp Brent Publisher – Krause Publications Copyright – 2010 ISBN – 978-0-89689-972-8 Softcover – Pages 128 Rebecca Kemp Brent is a freelance writer, educator and designer specializing in creative ways. Other books Kemp has written are Fill in the Blanks with Machine Embroidery and Machine Embroidery Wild and […]
Author Interview | Author Q & A with Mr. William May

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Author Interview | Author Q & A Name Mr. William May Email [email protected] Quote from your Book | Favorite Quote “We” Roscoe” she’d say, “maybe October came early this year, but the damn trash is still under the kitchen sink. If you don’t get it […]
Author Interview | Author Q & A with Mr. David Castello

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Author Interview | Author Q & A Name Mr David Castello Email [email protected] Quote from your Book | Favorite Quote “Evil is selfishness to the point of destruction.” It’s in the epigraph for my novel, The Diary Of An Immortal (1945-1959). Art is never finished, […]
Author Interview | Author Q & A with Mr. William May

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Author Interview | Author Q & A Name Mr. William May Email [email protected] Quote from your Book | Favorite Quote “We” Roscoe” she’d say, “maybe October came early this year, but the damn trash is still under the kitchen sink. If you don’t get it […]
Author Interview | Author Q & A with andy cohen

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Author Interview | Author Q & A Name andy cohen Email [email protected] Quote from your Book | Favorite Quote Let’s start with the good news: You already know how to make assumptions. They are a natural component in your daily decision-making process, and you’ve been […]
Narrator Interview with Anthony Lee

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Narrator Interview with Anthony Lee How did you wind up narrating audiobooks? Was it always your goal or was it something you stumbled into by chance? My story is probably not the typical audiobook narrator story. I am not someone who had listened to audiobooks for years, admired certain narrators, and then […]
Fists Full of Gold Book Review

Fists Full of Gold Author – Chris Ralph Publisher – Goldstone Publishing Copyright – 2009 ISBN – 978-0-9842692-0-4 Softback – 361 Pages Fists Full of God, by Chris Ralph, shows the reader how you can find gold in the mountains and deserts. Ralph has been involved with mining and prospecting for over thirty years. Ralph […]
The Paragraph Ranch Book Review

The Paragraph Ranch Author – Kay Ellington and Barbara Brannon Publisher – Booktrope Editions Copyright – 2014 ISBN – 978-1-62015-625-4 Hardback – 264 Pages Genre – A Texas Romance Kay Ellington has been employed by newspapers from New York to California and the Carolinas to Texas. She is a native of Texas. Barbara Brannon previously […]
Irish Cooking Bible Book Review

Irish Cooking Bible Author –David Bonom, Marilyn Pocius, and Sandra Wu Publisher – Publications International LTD Copyright – 2013 ISBN – 13: 978-1-4508-6840-2 Softcover – 191 Pages Genre – Cookbook Authors Bonom, Pocius, and Wu, developed the recipes in the Irish Cooking Bible. There are more than 120 recipes from pub fare to country classis […]
Nights of the Rain and the Stars Book Review

Nights of the Rain and the Stars Author – Maeve Binchy Publisher – Penguin Group Copyright – 2004 ISBN – 0-525-94754-X Hardback – 294 Pages Genre – Humanity and life changing decisions Maeve Binchy the author of Nights of Rain and Stars is also the author of Quentins, Scarlet Feather, Tara Road, Circle of Friends, […]
A Dublin Student Doctor An Irish Country Novel Book Review

A Dublin Student Doctor An Irish Country Novel Author – Patrick Taylor, M.D. Publisher – Forge – A Tom Doherty Associates Book Copyright – 2011 ISBN – 978-0-7653-2673-7 Hardcover – 492 Pages Genre – A Touching Human Story of a Country Doctor Patrick Taylor, M.D. was born and raised in Bangor, County Down, in Northern […]
Pike Place Market Recipes Book Review

Pike Place Market Recipes Author – Jess Thomson Photography – Clare Barboza Publisher – Sasquatch Books Coyright – 2012 ISBN – 13: 978-1-57061-742-3 Softcover – 206 Pages Genre – Cookbook Jess Thomson is freelance writer and cookbook author. She resides in Seattle where Pike Place Market resides. Thomson’s work has been in several publications such […]
The Amish Cook Recollections and Recipes from an Old Order Amish Family Book Review

The Amish Cook Recollections and Recipes from an Old Order Amish Family Author – Elizabeth Coblentz with Kevin Williams Publisher – Ten Speed Press Copyright – 2002 ISBN – 1-58008-214-9 Hardback – 182 Pages Genre – Cookbook Elizabeth Coblentz is an Old Order Amish Grandmother who has eight children and thirty three grandchildren. She writes […]
Scarlet Feather Book Review

Scarlet Feather Author – Maeve Binchy Publisher – Penguin Group Copyright – 2001 ISBN: 0-525-94593-8 Hardback – 538 Pages Genre – A novel about living life, relationships and romance Maeve Binchy author of Scarlet Feather has written several other bestselling novels. Chicago Tribune described Binchy’s works: “If Binchy’s forte is telling stories of ordinary people […]
The Trellis and the Seed Book Review

The Trellis and the Seed Author – Jan Karon Illustrator – Robert Gantt Steele Publisher – Viking Copyright – 2003 ISBN – 0-670-89289-0 Hardcover – 18 Pages Jan Karon, is the author of the award winning Mitford Years Series. Karon has also written two popular Children’s books called Jeremy: The Tale of an Honest Bunny […]
Stitched for Fun Book Review

Stitched for Fun Author – Fiona Goble Publishers – New Holland Publishers Copyright – 2011 ISBN – 978-1-78009-141-9 Softcover – 128 Pages Fiona Goble the author of Stitched for Fun, draws patterns with instructions for embroidery projects. She teaches her students with her patterns and books the simple motifs for clothes, shoes, towels, flags, purses, […]
Last One Home Book Review

Last One Home Author – Debbie Macomber Publisher – Ballantine Books Copyright – 2015 ISBN: 978-0-553-39188-6 Hardcover – 320 Pages Genre – Romance, Family, and Endurance Debbie Macomber author of Last One Home is a leading voice in women’s fiction. Nine of Macomber’s novels have hit the New York Times best sellers list. Three of […]
MaryJane’s Ideabook – Cookbook – Lifebook For the Farmgirl in all of us Book Review

MaryJane’s Ideabook – Cookbook – Lifebook For the Farmgirl in all of us Author – MaryJane Butters Publisher – Clarkson Potter Publishers Copyright – 2005 ISBN – 13: 978-1-4000-8047-2 Hardcover – 416 Pages Genre – Ideabook, cookbook, and life book Mary Jane Butters at the age of 45 started her own mail order business. She […]
A Sister’s Hope Book Review

A Sister’s Hope Author – Wanda Brunstetter Publisher – Barbour Publishing Copyright – 2008 ISBN – 978-0-7394-9843-9 Hardback – 297 Pages Wanda Brunstetter is an award winning bestselling author. She has written a series of three books called, Daughters of Lancaster County Series. The Brides of Lancaster County Series which includes four novels. Brunstetter has […]
Unbroken Book Review

Unbroken Author – Laura Hillenbrand Publisher – Delacorte Press Copyright – 2014 ISBN – 978-0-385-74251-1 Hardback – 308 Pages Laura Hillenbrand is the author of the number 1 best seller, Unbroken. She also wrote Seabiscuit: An American Legend, which was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award. Seabiscuit also won the Book Sense […]
The Bulletproof Diet Book Review

The Bulletproof Diet Author – Dave Asprey Publisher – Rodale Copyright – 2014 ISBN – 13-978-1-62336-518-9 Hardback – 304 Pages Dave Asprey, author of The Bulletproof Diet, is a Silicon Valley Investor. He is the creator of The Bulletproof Coffee made with butter. Asprey is the chairman of the Silicon Valley Health Institute. He hosts […]
The King’s Speech Book Review

The King’s Speech Author – Mark Logue and Peter Conradi Publisher – Sterling Copyright – 2010 ISBN – 978-1-4027-8676-1 Paperback – 242 pages Mark Logue is the Grandson of Lionel Logue. He is a writer, filmmaker, and custodian of the Logue Archive. Peter Conradi is a veteran journalist. He is an editor for The Sunday […]
Killing Patton Book Review

Killing Patton Author – Bill O’Reilly & Martin Dugard Publisher – Henry Holt & Company Copyright – 2014 ISBN – 978-0-8050-9668-2 Hardcover – 352 Pages Bill O’Reilly, the author of Killing Patton, is the anchor of The O’Reilly Factor. It is the highest rated cable news show in the country. He also writes a syndicated […]
24 Hour Quilts Book Review

24 Hour Quilts Author – Rita Weiss Publisher – Sterling Publishing Co. Copyright – 2005 ISBN – 1-4027-1376-2 Hardback – 128 Pages Rita Weiss, author of 24 Hour Quilts, shares some of her favorite easy quilt patterns. Weiss’s friend, Elsie Kirch, helped Weiss prepare the quilts for the book along with a group of dedicated […]
The Hope of Refuge Book Review

The Hope of Refuge Author – Cindy Woodsmall Publisher – Water Brook Copyright – 1996 ISBN – 978-1-4000-7396-2 Paperback – 341 Pages Cindy Woodsmall, author of The Hope of Refuge, is the New York Times best selling author of the Sisters of the Quilt Series. The series includes When the heart cries, When the Morning […]
Intervention Book Review

Intervention Author – Terri Blackstock Publisher – Zondervan Copyright – 2009 ISBN – 978-0310-25065-4 Paperback – 324 Pages Terri Blackstock, author of Intervention, has sold over six million books worldwide. Blackstock is the bestselling award winning author of many suspense novels. Her books include, Double Minds, The Restoration Series, Sun Coast Chronicles, Cape Refuge and […]
The Language of Flowers Book Review

The Language of Flowers Author – Vanessa Diffenbaugh Publisher – Ballantine Books Copyright – 2011 ISBN – 978-0-345-52554-3 Hardback – 320 Pages Vanessa Diffenbaugh, author of The Language of Flowers, was inspired to write this novel as a direct result of being a foster mother. Diffenbaugh studied creative writing and education at Stanford University. Diffenbaugh […]
Christmas in Williamsburg – 300 Years of Family Traditions Book Review

Christmas in Williamsburg – 300 Years of Family Traditions Author – K.M. Kostyal with The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Photography – Lori Epstein of the National Geographic Publisher – National Geographic Society Copyright – 2011 ISBN – 978-1-4263-0867-3 Hardback – 60 Pages K.M. Kostyal has written several books for National Geographic. Kostyal is the author of […]
A Year in the Life of Downton Abbey – Seasonal Celebrations, Traditions and Recipes Book Review

A Year in the Life of Downton Abbey – Seasonal Celebrations, Traditions and Recipes Author – Jessica Fellowes Publisher – St. Martin’s Press Copyright – 2014 ISBN – 978-1-250-06538-4 Hardback – 319 Pages Jessica Fellowes, author of A Year in the Life of Downton Abbey, is the niece of the series creator, Julian Fellowes. She […]
Celebrate the Seasons Book Review

Celebrate the Seasons Author – Gooseberry Patch Company Publisher – Leisure Arts Copyright – 2002 ISBN – 1-57486-278-2 Hardback – 160 Pages The two women that are the authors of Celebrate the Seasons are simply known by their first names as Joann and Vickie, The two women started a mail order business in 1984. Their […]
Killing Lincoln Book Review

Killing Lincoln Author – Bill O’Reilly & Martin Dugard Publisher – Henry Holt & Company Copyright – 2011 ISBN – 978-0-8050-9307-0 Hardback – 324 Pages Bill O’Reilly, author of Killing Lincoln is the anchor of the O’Reilly Factor, the highest rated news show in the country. He also writes a syndicated newspaper column and is […]
Family Affair Book Review

Family Affair Author – Debbie Macomber Publisher – Avon Books Copyright – 1994 ISBN – 978-0-06-199713-6 Paperback – 356 Pages Debbie Macomber, author of Family Affair, is a #1 New York Times Bestselling Author. Macomber has more than 100 million copies of her books sold worldwide. In 2010, Macomber won the Romance Writer’s of America […]
Gardening With Ed Hume Book Review

Gardening With Ed Hume Northwest Gardening Made Easy Author – Ed Hume Publisher – Sasquatch Books Copyright – 2003 ISBN – 13:978-1-57061-585-6 Softback – 401 Pages Ed Hume is a recognized master of gardening not only just in the northwest but also nationwide. He has a television show Gardening in America, and a popular radio […]
Killing Kennedy – The End of Camelot Book Review

Killing Kennedy The End of Camelot Author – Bill O’Reilly & Martin Dugard Publisher – Henry Holt and Company Copyright – 2012 ISBN – 978-0-8050-9666-8 Hardback – 325 Pages Bill O’Reilly, author of Killing Kennedy, is the #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Killing Lincoln. O’Reilly recounts in detail the brutal murder of John […]
Lone Survivor Book Review

Lone Survivor Author – Marcus Luttrell with Patrick Robinson Publisher – Little Brown and Company Copyright – 2007 ISBN – 978-0-316-06760-7 Paperback – 380 Pages The author, Marcus Luttrell, of Lone Survivor gives an eyewitness account of Operation Redwing and the lost heroes of Seal Team 10. In the front of the book a dedication […]
Proof of Heaven Book Review

Proof of Heaven Author – Eben Alexander, M.D. Publisher – Simon and Schuster Copyright – 2012 ISBN – 978-1-4516-9519-9 Paperback – 171 Pages Eben Alexander, M.D., has been an academic neurosurgeon for the last 25 years. He has worked for 15 years at the Brigham and Women’s and the Children’s Hospitals and Harvard Medical School […]
A Southern Family Book Review

A Southern Family Author – Gail Godwin Publisher – William Morrow and Co. Inc. Copyright – 1987 ISBN – 0-688-06530-9 Hardback – 540 Pages Gail Godwin was born in Alabama. She is the author of two volumes of short stories and six previous novels including A Mother and Two Daughters and The Finishing School. Godwin […]
The Lost Quilter Book Review

The Lost Quilter Author – Jennifer Chiaverini Publisher – Simon and Schuster Copyright – 2009 ISBN – 978-4165-3316-8 Hardback – 337 Pages Jennifer Chiaverini, author of The Lost Quilter, also wrote the much beloved Elm Creek Quilt Series. Chiaverini is also the designer of the Elm Creek Quilt fabric lines from Red Rooster Fabrics. She […]
A Portrait of My Father Book Review

A Portrait of My Father Author – George W. Bush Publisher – Crown Publishers Copyright – 2014 ISBN – 978-0-553-44778-1 Hardback – 280 Pages A Portrait of My Father, by George W. Bush is a love story. I quote from George W. Bush; “This is a love story, a personal portrait of the extraordinary man […]
Jan Karon’s Mitford Cookbook & Kitchen Reader Book Review

Jan Karon’s Mitford Cookbook & Kitchen Reader Author – Jan Karon Publisher – Viking Copyright – 2004 ISBN – 0-670-03239-5 Hardback – 363 Pages Jan Karon, author of Jan Karon’s Cookbook and Kitchen Reader, also wrote the much loved Mitford Series. The series included, At Home in Mitford, A Light In The Window, These High […]
Killing Jesus Book Review

Killing Jesus Author – Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard Publisher – Henry Holt and Company Copyright – 2013 ISBN – 978-0-8050-9854-9 Hardback – 273 pages Bill O’Reilly is the anchor of The O’Reilly Factor. The news show is the highest rated show in the country. He is also the author of several books. Martin Dugard […]
One Nation Book Review

One Nation Author – Ben Carson M.D. Publisher – Sentinel Copyright – 2014 ISBN – 978-1-59523-112-3 Hardback – 211 Pages Ben Carson, author of One Nation was raised by a poor single mother in Detroit. Recently, Carson, after 35 years of a medical career as the director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at John Hopkins Hospital retired. […]
Tilda’s Winter Ideas Book Review

Tilda’s Winter Ideas Author – Tone Finnanger Publisher – David and Charles Copyright – 2011 ISBN – 13.978-1-4463-0205-7 Softback – 35 Pages Tone Finnanger, author of Tilda’s Winter Ideas, is a very passionate artist. She creates her projects in her home studio where her books originate. She previously wrote the book Tilda’s Studio. Tilda’s Winter […]
Out to Canaan Book Review

Out to Canaan Author – Jan Karon Publisher – Penguin Copyright – 1997 ISBN – 0-14 -02.6568 6 Paperback – 342 Pages Jan Karon, the author of Out to Canaan, was an award winning advertising agent before she began her book writing career. She is the author of five best- selling books, At Home in […]
The Next Always Book Review

The Next Always Author – Nora Roberts Publisher – Berkley Books Copyright – 2011 ISBN – 978-0-425-24321-3 Paperback – 341 Pages Nora Roberts, author of The Next Always, is determined by The New Yorker to be “America’s Favorite Writer.” Roberts is the number one New York Times bestselling author. She has written more than 190 […]
Scandinavian Needlecraft Book Review

Scandinavian Needlecraft Author – Clare Youngs Publisher – Cico Books Copyright – 2010 ISBN – 978-1-90703-22-2 Softcover – Pages 128 Clare Youngs studied graphic design. Youngs is also an illustrator of books. Youngs also worte the book The Perfect Handmade Bag. She is an expert crafter and a lover of Scandinavian Design. In her book, […]
Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker Book Review

Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker Author – Jennifer Chiaverini Publisher – A Plume Book Copyright – 2013 ISBN – 978-0-14-218035-8 Paperback – 356 Pages Jennifer Chiaverini is a New York Times bestselling author. Chiaverini is the author of the much loved Elm Creek Quilt Series. If one was looking, they could find Chiaverini’s books not only at […]
Stitch With Love Book Review

Stitch With Love Author – Mandy Shaw Publisher – David and Charles Copyright – 2011 ISBN – 13-978-0-7153-3849-0 Softback – Pages 128 Mandy Shaw, author of Stitch With Love, lives in Hailsham, East Sussex, England. Shaw owns her own pattern company called Dandelion Designs. Shaw teaches and lectures around the United Kingdom. Shaw also run […]