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Miscellaneous Musings
Thursday Thoughts: May 29, 2025
We all probably remember what we wanted to be when we grew up. Some of us wanted to be doctors or astronauts or cowboys even. Me, I wanted to be a teacher. Then, I got older and was hit with the realization that I a) did not explain things well and b) did not have […]
Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge for May 28, 2025
Each Wednesday, Long and Short Reviews hosts a weekly “blog hop”. For more details on how to participate, please click here. Books That Need a Sequel
Guest Authors
THE BAKER OF LOST MEMORIES and My Life Experiences by Shirley Russak Wachtel
We are excited to introduce THE BAKER OF LOST MEMORIES, now available as an … » Read More
What My Book is About and Why People Should Read It by Robert Bruce Adolph – Guest Blog and Giveaway
This post is part of a virtual book tour organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. Robert Bruce Adolph will be awarding a $25 Amazon/BN GC to a randomly drawn winner. Click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour. What My Book is About and Why People Should Read It My book is the true story of my experiences on … » Read More
Rufus and the Dark Side of Magic by Marilyn Levinson – Spotlight and Giveaway
This post is part of a virtual book tour organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. Click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour. Marilyn Levinson will be awarding a paperback copy of the book to a randomly drawn winner. Fifth grader Rufus is unhappy when he has to attend a Samhain celebration with his mother, … » Read More
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Book Reviews
About Grace by Barbara Shoup
About Grace by Barbara Shoup Publisher: Querencia Press Genre: Young Adult (14 – 18 y.o.), Contemporary Rating: 4 Stars Reviewed by Astilbe Grace Lowery is a typical Midwestern American teenager: pretty, smart, a good student from what is, to all appearances, an average, middle-class, single-parent home. There's just one … » Read More
Europa by Greig Beck
Europa by Greig Beck Publisher: Severed Press Genre: Contemporary, Sci-Fi, Mystery/Suspense/Thriller, Horror Rating: 4 stars Reviewed by Fern The first mission to Europa—Jupiter's enigmatic moon—has landed, and humanity’s darkest fears are about to awaken. For years, mankind has speculated that this frozen world … » Read More
The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods
The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods Publisher: One More Chapter Genre: Historical, Fiction Rating: 5 stars Reviewed by Snowdrop ‘The thing about books,’ she said, ‘is that they help you to imagine a life bigger and better than you could ever dream of.’ On a quiet street in Dublin, a lost bookshop is waiting to be … » Read More
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3 Stars — Good. Mostly enjoyable. You made it through and didn’t consider it a waste of time or money. The story was strong enough or the conflict tight enough, so even when the book faltered, it was able to draw you back in and keep you. There’s a chance you’ll recommend it to a friend, but it wouldn’t go on your keeper shelf.
4 Stars — Very Good. You’re glad you were the one who got to review the book. You would probably buy it and would definitely recommend it to your friends. You liked the characters and the plot. The writing style was good and the editing clean.
5 Stars — Great! You would definitely buy this book. You would definitely recommend it to your friends. You really loved the characters and the plot and would consider looking for this authors back list or making her an autobuy. The writing and editing were superb.
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