Book Reviews
Welcome to the Book Reviews page. Here you'll find reviews of books we've read and loved (or hated). Got a book you want reviewed? Let us know!
JUNE 2025:
"The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig – A moving and imaginative look at the infinite paths our lives can take. It’s philosophical but accessible. – Reviewed by Jules
"Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir – Science, survival, and sarcasm collide in this fast-paced space thriller. Hard to put down. – Reviewed by Max
MAY 2025:
"Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin – A masterful narrative of friendship, creativity, and ambition in the world of video game design. – Reviewed by Lila
"The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" by V.E. Schwab – Lyrical and haunting. A Faustian deal gone beautifully wrong across centuries. – Reviewed by Ren
APRIL 2025:
"Klara and the Sun" by Kazuo Ishiguro – Quiet and profound, told through the innocent eyes of an artificial friend. Heartbreaking in the best way. – Reviewed by Theo
"The Paper Palace" by Miranda Cowley Heller – A summer tale full of secrets, longing, and difficult choices. Poetic and atmospheric. – Reviewed by Nia
MARCH 2025:
"Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus – Funny and furious, this feminist 1960s tale breaks the mold with a fearless protagonist. – Reviewed by Ash
"Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens – A murder mystery wrapped in poetic nature writing. Atmospheric and unforgettable. – Reviewed by Sky
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Send us your book reviews and we might feature them here! Email your write-ups to: your-email@example.com.
JUNE 2025:
"The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig – A moving and imaginative look at the infinite paths our lives can take. It’s philosophical but accessible. – Reviewed by Jules
"Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir – Science, survival, and sarcasm collide in this fast-paced space thriller. Hard to put down. – Reviewed by Max
MAY 2025:
"Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin – A masterful narrative of friendship, creativity, and ambition in the world of video game design. – Reviewed by Lila
"The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" by V.E. Schwab – Lyrical and haunting. A Faustian deal gone beautifully wrong across centuries. – Reviewed by Ren
APRIL 2025:
"Klara and the Sun" by Kazuo Ishiguro – Quiet and profound, told through the innocent eyes of an artificial friend. Heartbreaking in the best way. – Reviewed by Theo
"The Paper Palace" by Miranda Cowley Heller – A summer tale full of secrets, longing, and difficult choices. Poetic and atmospheric. – Reviewed by Nia
MARCH 2025:
"Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus – Funny and furious, this feminist 1960s tale breaks the mold with a fearless protagonist. – Reviewed by Ash
"Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens – A murder mystery wrapped in poetic nature writing. Atmospheric and unforgettable. – Reviewed by Sky
FEBRUARY 2025:
"Demon Copperhead" by Barbara Kingsolver – A gritty, modern retelling of David Copperfield set in Appalachia. Both brutal and beautiful. – Reviewed by Blake
DECEMBER 2024:
"The Future" by Naomi Alderman – A sharp speculative thriller about power, tech, and resistance. Clever and urgent. – Reviewed by Dani
OCTOBER 2024:
"The Vaster Wilds" by Lauren Groff – Spare, primal, and meditative. A survival story that becomes something mythic. – Reviewed by Erin
JULY 2024:
Welcome to the Book Reviews page. Here you'll find reviews of books we've read and loved (or hated). Got a book you want reviewed? Let us know!
JUNE 2025:
MAY 2025:
APRIL 2025:
MARCH 2025:
Send us your book reviews and we might feature them here! Email your write-ups to: your-email@example.com.
Book Reviews
"The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig – A moving and imaginative look at the infinite paths our lives can take. It’s philosophical but accessible. – Reviewed by Jules
"Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir – Science, survival, and sarcasm collide in this fast-paced space thriller. Hard to put down. – Reviewed by Max
"Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin – A masterful narrative of friendship, creativity, and ambition in the world of video game design. – Reviewed by Lila
"The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" by V.E. Schwab – Lyrical and haunting. A Faustian deal gone beautifully wrong across centuries. – Reviewed by Ren
"Klara and the Sun" by Kazuo Ishiguro – Quiet and profound, told through the innocent eyes of an artificial friend. Heartbreaking in the best way. – Reviewed by Theo
"The Paper Palace" by Miranda Cowley Heller – A summer tale full of secrets, longing, and difficult choices. Poetic and atmospheric. – Reviewed by Nia
"Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus – Funny and furious, this feminist 1960s tale breaks the mold with a fearless protagonist. – Reviewed by Ash
"Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens – A murder mystery wrapped in poetic nature writing. Atmospheric and unforgettable. – Reviewed by Sky
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In Stephenie Barker’s debut children’s book, it makes “cents” to know your worth!
https://us.vocuspr.com/Publish/524614/vcsPRAsset_524614_88727_8512289f-56a0-4dfd-95e8-3ef27a143871_0.jpgDallas – Brown Books Kids is proud to introduce The Little Copper Penny, the authorial debut of Stephenie Barker, otherwise known as the “Copper Penny Lady.” Accompanied by illustrations brought to life by Cynthia Meadows, The Little Copper Penny promotes the concept of self-confidence and the importance of knowing your worth – because everyone is worth something!
In this charming story about accepting who you are, Little Copper Penny is sad because all the other coins say pennies are worthless. Luckily, Grandpa Wheat – aptly named after the iconic early 20th century penny – knows just how to help him see that no matter who (or what) you are, you have value.
“Stephenie’s passion for the penny is irresistible. She perfectly pairs an educational lesson about counting and saving money with a message about the value of self-worth, reinforcing key principles that will benefit young readers into adulthood,” says Milli Brown, founder and CEO of Brown Books Publishing Group.
The Little Copper Penny not only teaches kids the basics of making change and the monetary value of quarters, nickels and dimes, but also demonstrates the important opportunity parents (and grandparents) have to instill confidence and self-worth in their children. It’s a heartwarming reminder, for children and adults alike, that everyone has value and a place in this world.
Barker is an advocate for respecting money down to its lowest form – the penny, her favorite coin. Because they are so often cast aside, she makes it a point to pick up every penny she sees and is committed to teaching children to value each and every coin – and person – with respect, no matter how insignificant they may seem.
“The story of The Little Copper Penny has been waiting to be told for a long time,” says Barker. “And I am so excited to share it because children are never too young to appreciate the value of money and recognize the value within themselves.”
Look around. How many pennies can you find? How long does it take to collect enough to make a dollar? Five dollars? Ten? Visit the Copper Penny Lady on Facebook and share your own penny adventures, or visit www.TheLittleCopperPenny.com.
Paulo Coehlo's Best Story
PAULO COELHO’S BEST STORY traces the journey of the prolific author from his humble roots in Brazil to his triumph as a literary guru to millions. With multiple stays in mental institutions, experiments with drugs, and success as a rock musician in between, Coelho’s life is truly stranger than fiction. Launched into international superstardom following the 1988 release of The Alchemist, Paulo Coelho has authored 30 books that have sold over 165 million copies in 80 different languages, with The Alchemist remaining on the New York Times Best Sellers List to this day.
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Two Worlds, Two Cultures, One Enemy
More than 700 years into the future, the only life-sustaining planet has become a faint memory, after succumbing to years of mistreatment and abuse. But human beings have escaped to form two new home worlds with very different cultures. Now, they find themselves facing the threat of a vicious alien species, and have no choice but to join forces in order to survive.
“The Silver Ships goes beyond the typical dreary world view that’s often portrayed in science fiction and the media,” says Jucha. “I want to challenge that doom and gloom by proving to readers that it’s not the end of the world. In fact, it’s just the beginning.”
In this futuristic space opera, readers discover:
Science fiction has a humanistic element at its core, illustrating mankind’s potential for future innovation.
Diversity is an essential part of the human race.
Enduring struggles and overcoming challenges is how people find their true personal strengths.
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Jonesbridge: Echoes of Hinterland
In a post-apocalyptic Earth, the past is almost as uncertain as the future and the present exists with no indication of how it came to be. Set more than 200 years into the future, seventeen-year-old Myron Daw finds himself trapped inside the oppressive 'protection' of the Jonesbridge Industrial Complex in M.E. Parker's debut book, Jonesbridge: Echoes of Hinterland, the first of a three-part series.
The novel explores the relationship between Myron and Sindra, a new arrival to the complex who was snatched from her rail-walker clan. Her fiery spirit fuels Myron's hope of someday escaping the compound and completing his secret project—an airship to fly him and Sindra over the gorge that surrounds Jonesbridge to freedom they both knew before. As the pair plan their escape and their lives together, they face separation, torture and near-death during their breathtaking journey to a new beginning.
In this riveting new twist on dystopian fiction, Jonesbridge explores the themes of:
The loss of knowledge and the dangers of dependence on digital and electronic media
Finding love and beauty in a world with very little of either
Rape culture, human trafficking and the disregard for human dignity in a post-apocalyptic landscape
Human evolution and the lengths we would have to go to in order to survive mass animal extinction and toxic land
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