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Are You Seeing Me? by Darren Groth. Book Review.

If you enjoyed The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time or House Rules you will love this book. Told from the points of view of Perry and his sister and caretaker Justine, the book focuses on the strong bond between siblings whose mother abandoned them as children and whose father recently died. I … Continue reading Are You Seeing Me? by Darren Groth. Book Review.

Good Night, Already! By Jory John and Benji Davies.

 Click here to buy Goodnight Already! This is not another frustrated complaint by a parent who cannot get a child to go to sleep. It is the opposite, in fact. Bear wants to sleep. For months. But duck is wide awake and wants company. Every time bear starts to fall asleep, duck wakes him up. … Continue reading Good Night, Already! By Jory John and Benji Davies.

The Second Jezebel by Peter Mowsbray. Book Review.

    It is interesting that I should receive this book for review just as one of my favorite television series, Reign, is ending. I was interested to know what would happen to Catherine de Medici later in life. The portrayal of Catherine, the second Jezebel, is much harsher in the novel than the television … Continue reading The Second Jezebel by Peter Mowsbray. Book Review.

Not Afraid to Write the Truth: Activist/Author Eric Lotke Three Random Questions Interview

Eric Lotke is a writer, an attorney and an activist. His writing and advocacy have impacted the American criminal justice system even leading to new laws. Bonnie Ferrante: Your first book, 2044: The Problem isn’t Big Brother, It’s Big Brother Inc. discusses the problem we seem to read about at least once a month where amazing … Continue reading Not Afraid to Write the Truth: Activist/Author Eric Lotke Three Random Questions Interview

What Would You Do For the Last Easter Candy? – Recycled Sundays

To me, Easter has always meant hidden treasure. As a child, I was a candy connoisseur, marking my calendar with red circles for Halloween, Easter, Valentines Day, and Christmas – the sugar holidays. Still, I found secular Easter celebrations rather odd. I’d always wondered what it would be like to have Easter with green grass … Continue reading What Would You Do For the Last Easter Candy? – Recycled Sundays

And the Winner is Audrey!

The Book Awards Survey on is finished. I will now be analyzing the results and also doing research on my own for each of the awards. When this is complete, I will begin a new series running once a week. It will feature an award, include my research and the responses I received from the … Continue reading And the Winner is Audrey!

Once Upon a Potty written and illustrated by Alona Frankel. Book Review.

 Click here to buy Once Upon a Potty — Boy Well, this is a twist on “Once Upon.” This simple little book is told through the viewpoint of Joshua was mother. It begins with a picture of the mother holding the hand of a naked little boy. Although it is healthy for a child to … Continue reading Once Upon a Potty written and illustrated by Alona Frankel. Book Review.

A Childhood Toy Never Forgotten: Author Gina Lobiondo Three Random Questions Interview

Gina LoBiondo has published two award-winning picture books. She is presently working on her first novel. Bonnie Ferrante: Welcome, Gina. Pegasus was your first published book. You hired an illustrator to create 25 black and white illustrations to keep down the cost of the book. In 2011,you changed it. Why? Gina LoBiondo: Hi, Bonnie, first … Continue reading A Childhood Toy Never Forgotten: Author Gina Lobiondo Three Random Questions Interview

Meet Author, Bonnie Ferrante – Book Excerpt

Originally posted on Life As I Know It:
Hello, bloggers! Welcome to another beautiful day in the great state of Alabama. I’m thrilled to have you drop by! Today, I am shining a light on another wonderful author and member of RRBC, Bonnie Ferrante! Join me as we get to know the inspiring person behind…

Annalise’s Up and Down Day by Denise L. Jenne. Illustrated by Julie Lannone.

 Click here to buy Annalise’s Up and Down Day My first impression of this book was that it was awkward to read to my granddaughter. It opens like calendar with the binding at the top of the page. But once we mastered the style, we were able to follow the story line. I think this … Continue reading Annalise’s Up and Down Day by Denise L. Jenne. Illustrated by Julie Lannone.