Book Reviews

Review Roundup: My mini book reviews of January & February We girls at LQ read a LOT of books. Sometimes we write full reviews, but sometimes, especially for older novels that were published not very recently, it makes more sense …

I had to get this book because I loved Kipfer’s 1,001 Ways to Slow Down (review here). To start, I have to say that a book like this is hard to review! It’s primarily a list of ideas for things …

First of all, I had no clue Worth Killing For was the 3rd in a series. With that said, I didn’t feel like I missed a beat about the main character, Julia Gooden. She’s a crime reporter for a Detroit …

I bought this book at Barnes & Noble because I had a coupon. I was a kid in a candy store, walking around, picking out a book to buy. I don’t just go out and buy a lot of new …

Story: Beartown is a hockey town. The village depends on the sport. The very survival of its citizens hinges on the quality of the Beartown hockey club. When the junior team’s championship run is interrupted by a scandal, everyone in …

Before I begin with this review, please note that there is a trigger warning: child abuse. My library always has a display of books that are new to the rotation. I love heading over there every time I pick up …

Story: I’ll Be Your Blue Sky is a story about Clare and Edith. Connected through a single conversation, Edith gives Clare the confidence to leave her stifling fiancé on their wedding day. Shortly after, Clare learns of Edith’s death when …

Story: Love Unleashed: Tales of Inspiration and the Life-Changing Power of Dogs by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh is a collection of short tales about incredible canine companions. From therapy dogs to police partners to wounded rescues, these inspiring animals and their humans provide a reminder …

I’ve been following and reading the Frugalwoods blog, run by Elizabeth Willard Thames, for about a year and a half. Thames writes about money-saving techniques and tips, monthly expenditures, and her and her husband’s quest for financial independence, which they’ve …

I not only learned new things about 29 influential women, I also discovered new heroes after reading In Praise of Difficult Women by Karen Karbo. It was an inspirational read, just in time for Women’s History Month! The way Karbo writes these …