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Wonder by R.J. Palacio
Book Review, Children's Fiction, Family Relationships, NetGalley, Random House, YA Fiction

Wonder by R.J. Palacio

I know I’m not an ordinary ten-year-old kid…I know ordinary kids don’t make other kids run away screaming in playgrounds.  I know ordinary kids don’t get scared at wherever they

February 27, 2012September 25, 2020 by Sharon Clayton
Book Review

Author Interview with Iris Blobel

I’m excited to present Iris Blobel , author of Journey to Her Dreams.  My book review is on my home page. Biography:   Iris Blobel was born and raised in Germany

February 17, 2012April 25, 2012 by Sharon Clayton
Book Review

New look

As you may have noticed, my blog has a new look.  I thought it was time for a change after 3 years of blogging.  Hope you enjoy it! Sharon

February 14, 2012February 14, 2012 by Sharon Clayton
Journey to Her Dreams by Iris Blobel
Australia, Book Review, Contemporary, Ireland, Romance

Journey to Her Dreams by Iris Blobel

Hollie has a great life in Tasmania, Australia living with her father, Murray, on their farm.  She has a wonderful and supportive group of friends and has met the man

February 14, 2012September 9, 2020 by Sharon Clayton
Saving June by Hannah Harrington
Book Review, Harlequin Books, NetGalley, Suicide, YA Fiction

Saving June by Hannah Harrington

To believe so concretely that there’s someone–something–out there watching guard, keeping us safe, testing us only with what we can handle.  I’ve never believed in anything the way Aunt Helen

February 5, 2012September 25, 2020 by Sharon Clayton
He Died with His Eyes Open (Factory Book 1) by Derek Raymond
Book Review, Crime Noir, Mystery, NetGalley, Series

He Died with His Eyes Open (Factory Book 1) by Derek Raymond

I started my book review blog in 2009 and I have read so many outstanding books that I wanted to share them again with my followers.  I first posted this

February 4, 2012September 25, 2020 by Sharon Clayton
Book Review, Nonfiction, Travel, Work

50 Jobs in 50 States: One Man’s Journey of Discovery Across America by Daniel Seddiqui

In 2008, Daniel Seddiqui was a down and out college graduate looking for a job and living with his parents in California.  The job rejections came in one after another

February 4, 2012September 9, 2020 by Sharon Clayton
Book of Days by James L. Rubart
Book Review, Christian, Library Thing Early Reviewers, Mystery, Suspense, Thriller

Book of Days by James L. Rubart

Cameron Vaux is literally losing his mind and he needs to find the “Book of Days” before it is too late.  Both his dying father and dying wife refer to

January 6, 2012September 15, 2020 by Sharon Clayton
A Modern Witch (A Modern Witch Series: Book 1) by Debora Geary
Book Review, Fantasy, Library Thing Early Reviewers, Series, Witches

A Modern Witch (A Modern Witch Series: Book 1) by Debora Geary

How many witches does it take to make a family?  Lauren finds out the hard way.  A successful realtor in Chicago with a knack for finding the right home for

December 30, 2011September 25, 2020 by Sharon Clayton
Ravished by a Highlander (Children of the Mist Book 1) by Paula Quinn
Book Review, Historical, Romance, Scotland, Series

Ravished by a Highlander (Children of the Mist Book 1) by Paula Quinn

Davina Montgomery is a lovely and caring woman and has a dangerous secret.  She is the eldest daughter of King James of England and has been cloistered away in St.

December 14, 2011September 25, 2020 by Sharon Clayton
The Stranger You Seek (Keye Street Book 1) by Amanda Kyle Williams
Book Review, NetGalley, Random House, Serial Killer, Series, Suspense, Thriller

The Stranger You Seek (Keye Street Book 1) by Amanda Kyle Williams

Keye Street is a recovering alcoholic, former behavioral specialist for the FBI, and currently a private detective including a process server and bail recovery agent in Atlanta, Georgia. Needless to

November 28, 2011September 25, 2020 by Sharon Clayton
The Protector by David Morrell
Action & Adventure, Book Review, Suspense, Thriller

The Protector by David Morrell

Ex-Delta Force officer, Cavanagh is assigned to protect a seriously overweight and extremely nervous biochemist named Daniel Prescott who has invented a dangerous drug to induce fear in everyone including

November 22, 2011September 25, 2020 by Sharon Clayton
Drums of Autumn (Outlander, #4) by Diana Gabaldon
Action & Adventure, Book Review, Historical, Romance, Series, Time Travel

Drums of Autumn (Outlander, #4) by Diana Gabaldon

This is the fourth book in the Outlander series and Claire and Jamie’s new adventures are in the Americas.  They travel with Ian Murray (Jamie’s nephew) to North Carolina where

November 21, 2011September 25, 2020 by Sharon Clayton
Modesty (Excuse Me, Miss Series #2) by Phillip Thomas Duck
Book Review, Rape, Relationships, Series

Modesty (Excuse Me, Miss Series #2) by Phillip Thomas Duck

The second book in Phillip Thomas Duck’s Excuse Me, Miss series follows Terri Welker who photographs philandering men in the act for James Boston Investigations.  One day she finds out

November 15, 2011September 25, 2020 by Sharon Clayton
The Swiss Cheese Theory of Life, How to Get Through Life’s Holes Without Getting Stuck in Them! by Judith A. Belmont and Lora Shor
Book Review, Nonfiction, Self-Help

The Swiss Cheese Theory of Life, How to Get Through Life’s Holes Without Getting Stuck in Them! by Judith A. Belmont and Lora Shor

This is a self-help or wellness guide that “moves you through life’s holes without getting stuck in them”.  Containing analogies to Swiss cheese, the guide explains the Swiss Cheese Metaphorical

November 10, 2011September 25, 2020 by Sharon Clayton
The Bird Catcher by Laura Jacobs
Birds, Book Review, Library Thing Early Reviewers, Relationships

The Bird Catcher by Laura Jacobs

Margret Snow is lonely and figuratively lost at sea.  After the tragic loss of her husband, Charles, she loses interest in her promising job of dressing windows at her friend

November 3, 2011July 5, 2023 by Sharon Clayton
AuthorsPal

Author Interview with Stephan Labossiere

Welcome to my first author interview.  I’m thrilled to present Stephan Labossiere, author of the intriguing How to Get a Married Woman to Have Sex With You…If You’re Her Husband. 

October 26, 2011May 24, 2020 by Sharon Clayton
How to Get a Married Woman to Have Sex With You…If You’re Her Husband by Stephan Labossiere
Book Review, Bostick Communications, Nonfiction, Relationships, Self-Help

How to Get a Married Woman to Have Sex With You…If You’re Her Husband by Stephan Labossiere

This is a quick reference guide for men (although women can learn a lot as well) written from a man’s point of view.  Mr. Labossiere believes “[the book] will, at

October 26, 2011September 25, 2020 by Sharon Clayton
Finding Frances by Janice M. Van Dyck
Book Review, Death, Family Relationships, PR by the Book

Finding Frances by Janice M. Van Dyck

Frances Baldwin is resigned to die.  She has been diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and congestive heart failure and her quality of life is diminishing, but convincing her

October 20, 2011September 25, 2020 by Sharon Clayton
One Day by David Nicholls
Book Review, Contemporary, Relationships, Romance

One Day by David Nicholls

Emma and Dexter meet in college, have one night together, and become good friends.  Being friends is not Emma’s choice, but Dexter’s playboy lifestyle and irresponsible attitude are what they

October 17, 2011September 25, 2020 by Sharon Clayton
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