I am sharing a spotlight today on The Vengeance of Samuel Val. Set during WWII, this fantastic historical fiction will be a fall favorite! Blurb of Samuel Val: Samuel Val is blessed with a loving family and a tight-knit community in his Jewish village of Khruvina. He dreams of becoming Khruvina’s Rabbi, but his dreams…

Scareground ~A Review~
I am back with another blog tour with The Write Reads!! This go around, we read Scareground by Angela Kecojevic. Sit back, and discover this new fantasy youth read. Scaregound Blurb: Roll up, roll up, the Scareground is in town! Twelve-year-old Nancy Crumpet lives above a bakery and her life is a delightful mix of…

The Last One ~A Review~
Who else is getting ready for fall!? This time of year is perfect for thrillers and other cozy mysteries. This book, however, is anything but cozy. You will be sitting on the edge of your seat the entire time! Dive into The Last One now, and get ready for a vacation that will make you…
Academy Arcanist ~A Review~
I am pleased to join The Write Reads on another fabulous book tour with Academy Arcanist! If you are looking for a great Young Adult read, with tons of action – this is your book! Academy Arcanist Blurb Hopes. Dreams. And literal nightmares out to kill a young boy. Gray Lexly, son of a candlemaker,…

Crink ~A Review~
If you enjoy historical fiction, I have a book you need to read! Crink, by Norman Lowson is available now, and a fun book. Set during the Civil War, this book follows a fiction character, but introduces many of the well-known figures that you are familiar with from history. Crink Blurb: ‘The man who almost…

Toby and the Silver Blood Witches ~A Review~
This year, during BBNYA, we had so many great books. It was hard to choose a favorite among the many that we read. But Toby and the Silver Blood Witches was over the top fantastic! I loved it! Perfect for younger readers, and younger at-heart readers, this is a story that will resonate for all.…

Three Summer Reads from HarperCollins
Who is ready for some fun summer reads? As we prepare for summer, it is time to find those vacation reads! HarperCollins has some fantastic books available, that will keep you company on these warm, sunny days. The Officer and The Spy – Jenny Ashcroft Blurb: Under the Cretan sun, in the summer of 1936,…

Oh Say Can You See ~A Review~
I was privileged to read this fantastic book, and am so excited to share it with you! Our Flag Was Still There by Tom McMillan is a powerful and inspiring read. He shares the history of where our national anthem comes from, and the family who cared for the flag that flew over Fort McHenry during…

Special Forces in the Ancient Roman World ~A Review~
Often in history, we hear the term, “there is nothing new under the sun.” Many will shrug, and we are completely enthralled with whatever “new” invention or toy has come out. In the case of warfare, there is often not much that is new. While technology will advance, so will weapons, and of course, the…

The Orphan’s Letters ~A Review~
Good day, dear readers, It has been a busy month of reading so far! There are so many fabulous books out there, and it can be hard to decide what to read next. Harper Collins offered me a copy of “The Orphan’s Letters” by Glynis Peters, and I could not say no. I am so…