Random Kids' Book - My Review of Night Night, Train

Published by: Tommy Nelson

Written by: Amy Parker

Inspired by: Virginia Allyn

I love reading children's books with the hope of sharing them with my nieces and nephews. My nieces and nephews love trains, so I was happy to have the chance to read and review Night Night, Train.

The illustrations:

The pictures in this book are kind of cute. I think that they could be cuter, but they are okay.

Who This Book is For:

I think that this book would be good for babies, toddlers, and younger school aged kids.

What I liked:

I like the size and shape of this book.

I like that this book is colorful.

I like padded board books, and that is what this book is.

What I didn’t like:

I thought that the "story" of this book was really random and I wasn't really a fan of it because of that.

My conclusion:

Overall, I didn't care for this book too much.

I give Night Night, Train 3 out of 5 stars.

I received this book free to review from BookLook. The opinions expressed in this review are my true thoughts and feeling regarding this book. I am disclosing this information in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

One Year of Being a Published Author!

Today is the one year anniversary of my debut novel coming out! No Longer Broken was released on July 26th, 2016. This book was written by me and my sister, and I am still very proud of it.

No Longer Broken is a story of forgiveness, of family, of hope. Please show your support and purchase the book and read it for yourself. We would especially love it if you left a review after you are done!

Thank you!

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A Different Kind of Read - My Review of The Writing Desk

Published by: Zondervan

Written by: Rachel Hauck

For some reason, I entered this book expecting to dislike it. I had read some good books right before it, and I didn't think that the plot sounded too interesting. I ended up getting sucked in.

This book tells the story of a woman who is struggling to write a second book after her debut book was a smash. This book also tells the story of a woman in the past who is trying to work as an author but who has many obstacles in her way. This book includes two loves stories that are very different from one another and yet, similar, too.

Who the book is for:

Those who enjoy romances with more to them will like this. Authors, like myself, will be able to identify with those in the book.

What I liked:

I like that the female characters had the same career choice as I do.

The characters are all likable and fun to read about. I found myself eager to get back to one of the stories and then eager to get back to the next.

I like the history in this book, a look at a different time in a way that I have never read before.

There are parts of this book that are humorous.

What I didn’t like:

I thought parts of the book were a little far-fetched or strange.

My conclusion:

Overall, I thought this was a fun book.

I give The Writing Desk 5 out of 5 stars.

I received this book free to review from BookLook Bloggers. The opinions expressed in this review are my true thoughts and feeling regarding this book. I am disclosing this information in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

An Okay Read - My Review of With You Always

Published by: Bethany House

By: Jody Hedlund

My sister loves Jody Hedlund's books, and I finally gave in and took advantage of the opportunity to read and review one from her.

With You Always is the story of a young woman who is an orphan and trying to make a way for herself and those she cares about in New York City in the 1850's. 

What I liked:

The characters in this book are somewhat likable.

The story is different from others that I have read.

There are parts of the story that are a little exciting.

I like that history is a part of this book and it helped me learn a bit about the past.

What I didn’t like:

There are parts of the story that are pretty boring. I had to skim a lot of it.

The ending of this book was a little too abrupt for me.

My conclusion:

Overall, this book was okay but not my favorite.

I give With You Always 4 out of 5 stars.

I received this book free to review from Bethany House. The opinions expressed in this review are my true thoughts and feeling regarding this book. I am disclosing this information in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Cute and Fun - My Review of My Great Big God

Published by: Tommy Nelson

Written by: Andy Holmes

Inspired by: Marta Alvarez Miguens

I enjoy checking out children's books, so I was happy to have the chance to read and review this Bible story collection.

My Great Big God shares a variety of Bible stories with a rhyming text.

The illustrations:

The pictures in this book are pretty cute. I have seen cuter, but I still like them.

What I liked:

The book is colorful and fun.

The rhyming text is fun to read.

I like the sturdiness of this book.

I like the size of this book.

The stories in this little Bible are pretty true to the Bible.

What I didn’t like:

There is nothing in particular that I really didn't like.

My conclusion:

Overall, I like this little book.

I give My Great Big God 5 out of 5 stars.

I received this book free to review from BookLook. The opinions expressed in this review are my true thoughts and feeling regarding this book. I am disclosing this information in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

An Interesting and Enjoyable Read - My Review of Love that Boy

Published by: Harmony Books
Written by: Ron Fournier

I enjoy reading stories of people's real lives. I like to hear about all that a person has gone through. I was excited to have the chance to read and review Love that Boy because I knew that it was a memoir that would give me a peek into lives that are quite different from mine.

This book focuses on a father's journey to love his son. His son has Aspbergers, and the father tries to understand him. The father and son spend time traveling together as they attempt to connect.

Who the book is for:

There are many parents who will benefit from this book. There are also people like me who will enjoy reading it simply to have a peek into the author's life.

What I liked:

The way in which this book is written makes it really interesting and enjoyable to read. I was sucked in the whole time that I was reading it, as if I was reading fiction. I really found it educational and fun.

I like the way that the history of various presidents is shared in this book, and the way that I was able to travel along with the author on the journey that he was taking.

This book has good information for all parents in regard to the way that they are raising their children.

What I didn’t like:

There were some things that I disagreed with the author on, some ways in which his beliefs differed from my own. I'm not sure our morals are 100% in line with one another, and there are things that the author shares about in this book that might bother some.

Some of the language in this book is a little inappropriate.

My conclusion:

Overall, I enjoyed reading this book.

I give Love that Boy 4 out of 5 stars.

I received this book free to review from Blogging for Books. The opinions expressed in this review are my true thoughts and feeling regarding this book. I am disclosing this information in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Fun to Read - My Review of The Sweet Smell of Magnolias and Memories

Published by: Thomas Nelson

Written by: Celeste Fletcher McHale

I love a good book that you can lose yourself in, and that's what this one was for me. I was happy to have the chance to read and review The Sweet Smell of Magnolias and Memories.

This book tells the story of a man and woman who had their lives forever changed because of a flood that they lived through. They were stranded together during that flood, and this book tells of what comes after.

Who the book is for:

Anyone who loves a quick moving romance that has more to it than just a love story will enjoy this book.

What I liked:

The chapters in this book are pretty short and easy to get through.

The whole book kept my attention and there were not really any boring parts.

The characters were interesting and likable.

Parts of the book are humorous. Parts of the book are touching.

What I didn’t like:

I found the Christian content of this book kind of... interesting. There is not a lot shared in that regard, and it is hard to know what some of the characters actually believe. I can't say more without spoiling some of the story but I just thought it was worth mentioning.

My conclusion:

Overall, I enjoyed this book.

I give The Sweet Smell of Magnolias and Memories 5 out of 5 stars.

I received this book free to review from BookLook Bloggers. The opinions expressed in this review are my true thoughts and feeling regarding this book. I am disclosing this information in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.