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BOOK REVIEW - Nursery Rhymes for Kinder Times®, Vol. 2 by Pam Gittleman

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    Book Details: Book Title :   Nursery Rhymes for Kinder Times®, Vol. 2  by  Pam Gittleman Category :  Children's Fiction (ages 3 to 7), 46 pages Genre :   Children's Picture Book Publisher :   Mascot Kids, an imprint of Amplify Publishing Group Release date:    Mar 4, 2025 Content Rating :  G.  This book is appropriate for all ages and targets kids 2-5. I received an advance review book for free and am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you  Pam Gittleman   and  iRead Book Tours . I'm excited to be a part of this tour. I absolutely loved Nursery Rhymes for Kinder Times®, Vol. 1 , and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to review the second volume. Pam Gittleman’s Nursery Rhymes for Kinder Times®, Vol. 2 is a delightful reimagining of classic nursery rhymes, designed to foster kindness, empathy, and emotional intelligence in young children. This charming collection updates nine t...

BOOK REVIEW - The Breaks (a Novel) by Ellen Barker

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    Book Details: Book Title :   The Breaks (a Novel) by Ellen Barker Category :  Adult Fiction (18+),  310 pages Genre : Literary Novel Publisher :  She Writes Press Release date:   February 2025 Content Rating :    PG-13 +M:   I'm not sure if this book should be PG-13 or PG-13+M. The book contains little profanity, no sex or violence, and no abortion, suicide, adultery, sexual or physical abuse. It does deal with wrongful conviction and women leaving prison, which may be unsuitable for under 13.  I received an advance review book for free and am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you Ellen Barker   and  iRead Book Tours . I'm excited to be a part of this tour. Ellen Barker’s The Breaks is a touching and uplifting novel about resilience, unexpected friendships, and the strength found in life’s most unanticipated moments. What unfolds is a compelling narrative filled with an eclectic cast of w...

BOOK REVIEW: MIT OUT SOUND by Rick Lenz

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    Book Details: Book Title :   MIT OUT SOUND by Rick Lenz Category : Adult Fiction (18 +), 378 pages  Genre : Hollywood Tie-in Literary Fiction Publisher :   Chromodroid Press Release date:    February 2025 Content Rating : PG-13 +M.  My book is rated PG-13 + M for swear words, one non-explicit sex scene, adultery and references to abuse and one on page murder. I received an advance review book for free and am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you Rick Lenz   and  iRead Book Tours . I'm excited to be a part of this tour. This is my first book by this author and won’t be my last! Rick Lenz’s Mit Out Sound is a mesmerizing blend of Hollywood mystery, metaphysical intrigue, and complex human relationships. The novel follows Emily Bennett, a would-be movie producer who never believed in the legend of Showdown , a lost film starring James Dean and John Wayne. However, when she encounters two eerily talented celebri...

BOOK REVIEW - Picture A Garden by Linda Hornberg

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    Book Details: Book Title :   Picture A Garden  by  Linda Hornberg Category :  Middle-Grade Non-Fiction (Ages 8-12) , 160 pages Genre :  Children's Non-Fiction.  Publisher :  Peanut Butter Publishing Publication Date :  January 28, 2025. Content Rating :  G: Topics only include gardening and being outdoors.  I received an advance review book for free and am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you  Linda Hornberg   and  iRead Book Tours . I'm excited to be a part of this tour. Linda Hornberg’s Picture a Garden is a delightful and inspiring guide that brings the magic of gardening to life through whimsical illustrations and engaging, hand-lettered text. With a perfect blend of humor, science, and practical advice, this book makes gardening accessible and enjoyable for readers of all experience levels. Geared toward middle grade readers, this book is a delight for adults looking to learn how to gard...

BOOK REVIEW - A HUSH AT MIDNIGHT by Marlene M. Bell

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    Book Details: Book Title :   A HUSH AT MIDNIGHT by Marlene M. Bell Category : Adult Fiction (18 +), 368 pages  Genre : Mystery Publisher :   Ewephoric Publishing Release date:    October 2024 Content Rating :  G.  No profanity or intimate situations I received an advance review book for free and am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you Marlene M. Bell   and  iRead Book Tours . I'm excited to be a part of this tour. Having read Marlene M. Bell before, I was eager to dive into A Hush at Midnight , and it proved to be an engaging mystery with a compelling protagonist. This time, Bell introduces us to Laura Harris, a celebrity chef whose world is turned upside down when she finds herself at the center of a murder investigation. Laura is a strong and intelligent main character, balancing the pressures of her high-profile career with the shocking discovery of the brutal murder of her elderly friend. Bell does an ex...

BOOK SPOTLIGHT TOUR - The Tales of Charlie Wags: New York City by Sofie Wells & Ali Barclay

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    Book Details: Book Title :   The Tales of Charlie Wags: New York City   by  Sofie Wells & Ali Barclay Category :  Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7) , 32 pages Genre :  Children's Picture Book.  Publisher :   Kendam Press Publication Date :  January 6, 2025. Content Rating :  G Book Description: Charlie Wags is a seemingly ordinary pup. He sits on command, is appropriately needy, and only sometimes begs for treats. But Charlie has an extraordinary secret. He loves to travel the world and has a special trick to do so: his wagging tail can whisk him away to far-off places. This time, he’s off to the Big Apple! Embark on a panoramic tour of New York City led by ever-curious pup, Charlie Wags! From the serenity of Central Park to the dazzling lights of Times Square, Charlie explores the city that never sleeps before returning home for bedtime. Wherever you may be, The World Is Just a Wag Away ™ BUY THE BOOK: AMAZON  add to...

BOOK REVIEW - What Bear Said about Life, Love, and Other Stuff by Jack Wiens

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  Book Details: Book Title :   What Bear Said about Life, Love, and Other Stuff  by Jack Wiens Category :   Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7) ,  98 pages Genre :  Juvenile fiction/picture book/values & virtues Publisher :  Torchflame Books Release date:    October 15, 2024 Content Rating :  G.  Specifically for children. I received an advance review book for free and am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you Jack Wiens  and  iRead Book Tours . I'm excited to be a part of this tour. Jack Wiens’ What Bear Said About Life, Love, and Other Stuff is a delightful blend of humor, wisdom, and warmth wrapped in the quirky charm of its main character, Bear. This book is more than just a series of anecdotes. It's a profound exploration of the human condition, seen through the lens of an anthropomorphic yet oddly relatable bear. Bear, Wiens’ philosophical alter ego, offers nuggets of insight into love, friendship, and...