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September 12, 2016
Cruisin’ through books cause books make life worth living with Aly 9/12/2016 part 1
The Harvesting by Melanie Karsak
I enjoyed this book very much. It first when the book start down the Zombie path, I thought I would not like it because I feel Zombies are a bit over done. But I loved it! I want to read more of the series. The Narrator did a great job as well. I love how there voices change with each character and I must say Layla was my favorite. But I loved everything about this book and all the other characters and all of Layla’s friends as well. I am excited to read book 2. “This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBoom dot com.” 5/5
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Cruisin’ through books cause books make life worth living with Aly 9/12/2016 part 3
I enjoyed this book. I think it is a great book for my teenage niece. I enjoyed the characters and story. I don’t know how I would handle being the best friend of a killer. But is Ashton Keller a killer? It was a good book for me. *I received this book in exchange for an honest review from Netgalley.* 4/5
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September 7, 2016
I refuse to believe. #ChooseLove
I refuse to believe.
I refuse to believe that a man making a silent protest is something to get up in arms about. The history of this country is riddled with great men and women making a stand like this, in a peaceful way. If you listen to to the man he does not want to disrespect anyone, he only wishes to call further attention to people he feels don’t have a voice. I cannot slam him for using his platform to bring attention to an issue that he believes in. The same as I can’t really call down anyone giving him a hard time for his choices. Just as he is free to practice his freedom of speech by refusing to stand, they are allowed to say and feel however they want as well. So I find myself stuck in the middle, trying to make both sides see the other one. An interesting place.
I refuse to believe that either of the candidates running for POTUS want to do the United States of America harm Neither one of them is after the downfall of our society, and they are only doing what they feel is best. I may not agree with it, I may not like it, but I don’t think either one of them are evil. Maybe we should quit treating them like they are.
I refuse to believe that every police officer in America is looking for people to kill. We need to stop vilifying those who are meant to serve and protect, as they are just trying to do their jobs in most cases. I’m sure they only want to go home and love their families, the same as you do. And if we could treat each other with respect and integrity, we wouldn’t need their services in the first place.
I refuse to believe that every black man is a thug. Most of the people I know that dress like thugs would be too afraid of getting their clothes dirty to do thug things. People need to relax and realize we’re all part of the same race.
I don’t know answers to what ails our society, but I do know we need to start to love one another. Quit trying to drown out other voices, because you don’t like what they have to say. Listen once you’ve had your piece. Discuss the situation and come to an amicable conclusion. This is what we used to do as a society, or so I thought.
I’m not going to tell you how you should think or act. I’m not going to tell you that people are great and we’re always nice to each other. We should be, but the truth is, we’re all assholes at one point or another.
All I’m going to do is ask you to start to #ChooseLove. If you’ve already started, keep doing it. I’m afraid of the path I see my homeland heading upon, but we can change it. All it takes is a willingness to listen to one another and an effort to #ChooseLove. I hope the rest of the world starts to join in soon.
Filed under: Musings, Uncategorized Tagged: Rant
September 6, 2016
Cruisin’ through books cause books make life worth living with Aly 9/6/2016 part 3
Environmentally Friendly by Elias Zanbaka
This book was a short story with a lot of action. I was impressed with how much was packed into so few pages. But short stories are great for me sometimes. I enjoy being able to read a quick book sometimes just to read something different. This book was good and different. * I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review* 4/5
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Cruisin’ through books cause books make life worth living with Aly 9/6/2016 part 2
Light, Speed, Time by L.V. Waterman
I liked this short story. It was great and I enjoyed it very much. It seemed like a historical mystery to me and I liked that is kept my interest until the very end. * I received this book in exchange for an honest review* 5/5
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Cruisin’ through books cause books make life worth living with Aly 9/6/2016 part 1
The Silver Portal by David J. Nomoyle
This book was interesting for me. Five warriors, 5 weapons of power. The author creates a great adventure and story. I was pulled into the story and let through a wonderful book. I enjoyed the different characters and I enjoyed finding out what the powers were. I think it was a good time for me with a new author. * I received this book in exchange for an honest review* 4/5
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September 1, 2016
Cruisin’ through books cause books make life worth living with Aly 9/1/2016
The Ghost Files 3 by Apryl Baker
Love this book as well. I can’t wait for the next book! This series is great! 5/5
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August 28, 2016
Cruisin’ through book cause books make life worth living with Aly 8/28/2016 part 3
The Ghost Files 2 by Apryl Baker
I loved this book just as much as the first. It kept me on the edge of my seat. I wanted to know what happens next. I have started books 3 because I love this series soooo much. Mattie Hathaway and her friends are great characters with a great story line. I can’t wait to see this as a movie! I will go see it for sure.
5/5
Filed under: Musings, Riley Amos Reviews, Support Indie Authors Tagged: Book Review
