My Reading Getaway

Happy Release Day to Jean Meltzer and her new book out today! Published by MIRA publishing I have an excerpt to share with you.   About the Book: From the author of the buzzy The Matzah Ball comes a romantic comedy for fans of Sally Thorne, about a lonely potter who drunkenly creates a golem doll of her perfect match—and meets the man of her dreams the next day. Is he the real deal…or did she truly summon a golem? Faye Kaplan used to be engaged. She also used to have a successful legal practice. But she much prefers her new life as a potter in Woodstock, New York. The only thing missing is the perfect guy. Not that she needs one. She’s definitely happy alone. That is, until she finds her town papered with anti-Semitic flyers after yet another failed singles event at the synagogue. Desperate for comfort, Faye drunkenly turns to the only thing guaranteed to soothe her—pottery. A golem protector is just what her town needs…and adding all the little details to make him her id...

If you enjoy memoirs todays book is for you. It is an eye opening book that I think you will enjoy. "Dr. Trujillo has done an exceptional job of opening her life of grief and loss for her audience to experience. The intentional nature in which this book is written provides a welcome comfort of hope. Her words encourage her audience to look at those 'isms' we humans all own and instead of wanting to avoid seeing them, to look at them and learn how to navigate and accept; especially when it is too late to share those sentiments when you could have."   —Feathered Quill Book Reviews Book Description: And She Was Never the Same Again  is about you. It is about your family and your friends, everyone you've ever met, and all the strangers you have yet to meet. It takes you on a journey of gains and losses that stretch generations, cultures, identities, and decades of time. It awakens you to the inevitable and makes you look at things most people want to avoid seeing. It ...

Happy Tuesday and welcome to my stop on The Children’s Book Review virtual book tour for “A Tall Tale: How the Ostriches Got Their Long Necks and Long Legs”. Enjoy an interview with the author and please enter the giveaway. I’m on tour in partnership with Expound Publicity and could not be more excited! Interview with the Author: Tell us about your book, “A Tall Tale: How the Ostriches Got Their Long Necks and Long Legs”. This is a story about two communities (tribes) that reside in Africa that live in two valleys separated by a fairly low ridge. One valley, occupied by the HaveAlls is rich, fertile, and abundant, while the other valley, occupied by the HaveNots is barren, desert-like and fallow. To make matters worse, the HaveAlls have pets called squatz, that look a bit like small porcupines, but are fun to play with, do chores and just are fun to be around. The HaveNots look over the ridge and envy the HaveAlls rich valley and fun pets. One day the HaveNots go over the ridge and...

Welcome to my stop on The Children’s Book Review virtual book tour for Webster the Beagle and His Adventures at the River. This inspirational story takes the reader on a journey with Webster on the Rappahannock River. I had the opportunity to interview the author and I hope you enjoy and don't forget to enter the giveaway! This post is sponsored by Expound Publicity. Author Interview: What inspired Webster the Beagle and his Adventures on the River? Why did you want to write it? I love the river and all the outdoor activities related to nature. It seemed natural for me to write the second installment of the Webster the Beagle series about the river. It also comes easy and from the heart when the book you’re writing is based on your real-life experiences. Tell us about the book. The book shares the wonderful world of river life and the experiences one can from time spent there—fishing, crabbing to watching the birds. The book is from the eyes of Webster, the beagle, and h...

Happy pub week to Chandra's Blumberg new book, Second Tide's The Charm. It is a really catchy title and comes out tomorrow, August 6th. Thank you Harlequin Trade Publishing / Canary Street Press for letting me share an excerpt with you before you can buy the book! Enjoy! About the Book: When two marine biologists with a complicated history are thrown together on a shark study broadcast over social media, it's anything but smooth sailing. This charming and sexy second chance romance is the perfect beach read for fans of Helen Hoang and Ali Hazelwood. At first glance, Hope Evans just landed the perfect job: spending the summer on a shark research boat. Except as every marine biologist knows, it’s what’s going on beneath the surface that counts, and Hope’s new position comes with a big catch—the boat belongs to her ex-boyfriend, Adrian Hollis-Parker. For three years Hope’s been treading water, staying away from anything that reminds her of their past. It’s time to dive ba...