My Reading Getaway

Thank to the publisher, Graydon House for including me on the virtual book tour for Tara Laskowski's latest book just released on December 26! About the Book: Every year, the illustrious Van Ness siblings, heirs to a copper fortune, gather at their lush winery estate for a joint birthday celebration. It's a tradition they've followed nearly all their lives, and now they are back with their significant others for a much-needed weekend of rest and relaxation, away from the public spotlight. With lavish comforts, gorgeous scenery, and indulgent drinking, the trip should be the perfect escape. But it soon becomes clear that even a remote idyllic getaway can’t keep out the problems simmering in each of their lives. As old tensions are reignited, the three couples are pushed to the edge. Will their secrets destroy them, or will they destroy each other first? And who’s been watching them from beyond the vineyard gates? When a torrential rainstorm hits, plunging them into dar...

Happy publication day to Adele Parks! Thank you MIRA publishing for including me on the virtual book tour. I'm excited to share an excerpt for this book with you! I hope you all love it as much as I did. I've been a fan of Adele Parks books for awhile so I'm excited for her next book! About the Book: Lost. Missing. Murdered? How do you find a woman who didn’t exist? It's a case that has gripped a nation: A woman with a shocking secret is missing, presumed dead. And her two husbands are suspects in her murder. DCI Clements knows the dark side of human nature and that love can make people do treacherous things. You can’t presume anything when it comes to crimes of the heart. Until a body is found, this scandalous and sad case remains wide open. Stacie Jones lives a quiet life in a small village, nursed by her father as she recovers from illness, and shielded from any news of the outside world. But their reclusive life is about to be shattered. How are these fami...

If the stress of the holidays is getting to you and you need a good book to escape into I have the perfect book! Along with Rachel's Random Tours I'm brining you The Hotel Room Mix-Up by Kathy Jay. About the Book: Two weddings, three hotel reservations gone awry…and one weekend in Cornwall they’ll never forget! When the similarities between Ella Swift and Callum Smith’s last names lead to a hotel room mix-up, they find themselves sharing a cramped cottage in Porthkara rather than the private luxury hotel suites they expected. Each in town for a different wedding – and carrying more baggage than just the suitcases in their hands – the reluctant roommates are forced to share a shelter from the storm surge that sweeps in off the Atlantic. But as the rain crashes down there’s a shift in more than just the atmosphere, and by the time the sun rises on a new day, Ella and Callum’s futures have already been forever changed…   Review: The Hotel Room Mix-Up is told in dual ...

Art by Marin is on tour today with The Children's Book Review and is different than the books I normally share because it does not contain any words.  About the Book: Art is autistic and artistic. Art has just one friend – his teddy bear. Art does not speak, but he makes art. Art that dismisses gravity. The publication crowns the artist and turns royalty into a mere audience. The sophisticated illustrations inspire readers to express their emotions, verbalize their feelings, and create their own stories.   Review: This book is purely art with no words. It tells the story of a clown/jester performing but as the book description suggests the illustrations are meant to inspire each person differently. The background of each picture is black which makes the lines and colors stand out. It is a wonderful book if you enjoy art and studying art. The more you look at the illustrations, the more you will find in them.   Giveaway ART: Book Giveaway ...

I'm on tour today with iRead Book Tours with The Dolphin Dentist by Cheryl DaVeiga. This childrens picture book is perfect for ages 3-7. Enjoy with your little one and enter the giveaway at the bottom of the post!   Book Description: A “Fin-tastic” adventure Like No Other! Fearless Flossy, a mighty great white shark, has a secret—she’s terrified of going to the dentist.  Dr. Dribble, the big-hearted dolphin dentist, has a jaw-dropping fear of his own, and a strict “ No Sharks Allowed ” policy.  When Fearless Flossy makes an unannounced visit to Dr. Dribble’s office, it’s the start of an underwater adventure like no other!  This ‘fin-tastic’ story is must-read for kids and parents alike. Young readers will be immersed in a tale of courage, compassion, and conquering fear, while giggling and cheering for these unlikely friends along the way. Dive in with a big Biff Bam Booza smile. Book Review: With gorgeous, colorful pictures this book is fun to read. Your little...

Happy Pub Eve to Amber and Danielle Brown on their second novel, Perfect Little Lives . It has earned the honor of being the LibraryReads December Bonus Pick. If you like thrillers with a lot of spice, you will want to check out this book! About the Book: ON ASHER LANE, SOME SECRETS ARE WORTH KILLING FOR… Simone’s mother was murdered when she was thirteen. When her father was convicted, everything changed. Overnight, Simone went from living in a wealthy white neighborhood to scraping by. Ten years later, Simone has given up on her dreams and lives a quiet life, writing book reviews and getting serious with her boyfriend. But with a true crime documentarian hounding her for a scoop and a surprise encounter with her childhood next-door neighbor, Hunter, the past seems set on haunting her. And after Hunter reveals that his father and her mother had a years-long affair, Simone is determined to find out who really killed her mother. Simone is convinced that all evidence points to Hu...

Happy Friday! Along with iRead Book Tours, I'm happy to share a non-fiction book today. I don't read a lot of non-fiction but I wanted a little change of pace and learning about the history of Delaware seemed like a good read. The tour has a giveaway and the link is at the bottom of the post. This book is the first in a series so if you like it, more will be coming!   Book Description: Delaware from Railways to Freeways  covers eye-opening information about the region and its residents from 1800 to 1907. Laying out a captivating journey through pictures and offering up little-known anecdotes, entertainingly educational stories, and a comprehensive deep dive, Tabler gives insightful commentary on inventions, contributors to society, and transformative technology. History lovers of all ages will immensely enjoy this trove of 19th-century lore. Book Review: I really enjoyed this book. It tells some of the history of Delaware and the US at that time. The book includes pictures of ...