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Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge for May 21, 2025
Each Wednesday, Long and Short Reviews hosts a weekly “blog hop”. For more details on how to participate, please click here. Lessons I Learned from a Book Character

Top Ten Tuesday: Books that Feature Travel
Hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl I generally prefer reading about travel to actually going anywhere myself. That way I can skip straight to the fun stuff and not have to stand in any long security lines or be squished by strangers on a plane on the way. Here are ten books that feature travel. […]
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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
The Atrocities of Hope by Michael Olukayode – Guest Blog and Giveaway
This post is part of a virtual book tour organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. Michael Olukayode will be awarding a $10 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner. Click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour. Nigeria is dealing with a level of disorderliness that is neither compatible with functionality … » Read More
Writing Books About Bands by William Campbell Powell – Guest Blog and Giveaway
This post is part of a virtual book tour organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. William Campbell Powell will be awarding a $20 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner. Click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour. Writing Books About Bands Books about bands – is that even a thing? I mean, isn’t it all … » Read More
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Devil’s Table by Kate Rhodes
Devil’s Table by Kate Rhodes Publisher: Simon & Schuster Genre: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense/Thriller Rating: 3 stars Reviewed by Fern A MISSING CHILD St Martin’s is shrouded in bitterly cold fog when Jade Minear and her twin brother, Ethan, are attacked in a field, late at night. Ethan manages to return home but … » Read More
Driving the Bugmobile by Alan Orloff
Driving the Bugmobile by Alan Orloff Publisher: Level Best Books Genre: Young Adult (14 – 18 y.o.), Romance, Contemporary Rating: 4 Stars Reviewed by Astilbe Sometimes a pool noodle is just a pool noodle. Other times… In two short weeks, Nick Carlin will be old enough to get his driver’s license, but there’s a catch—a … » Read More
Department Store Santa by Sean Michael
Department Store Santa by Sean Michael Publisher: Self-Published Genre: Contemporary, Erotic Romance, Holiday, LGBTQ Rating: 4 stars Reviewed by Fern Luke loves his seasonal job as Jolly Elf at the mall’s Santa display. It suits his sweet and joyful nature and compliments his summer landscaping job perfectly. This year … » Read More
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1 Star – We currently do not review any story with a 1 star rating. If it’s DNF or a “wall-banger” we decline to review.

2 Stars — Not wonderful, but tolerable. There may be some minor editing glitches but not enough to stop you reading. Not a wall-banger, but nothing you’d re-read. This is a book you would borrow from the library – not buy- and never check out again. You might recommend it to a friend with a mention of the glitches, knowing that something in the plot or story would still appeal to them regardless.

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.

LASR Best Book – For a book or story that is truly exceptional. You think about it when you’re not reading it. You wonder what happens to the characters when you finish. You would absolutely buy everything else this author had to offer. The highest praise – and reserved for only a few.

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