Book Review Title: It’s Only One! Author: Tracey Corderoy Illustrator: Tony NeaTracey Corderoy pens a captivating picture book about the impact that small contributions — whether positive or negative — can have on communities. Sunnyville is a beautiful town, and its residents are happy and cheerful. When Rhino tosses one piece of litter on the ground, he justifies it by declaring, “It’s only one!” Unfortunately for Sunnyville, this one small action results in big
Two new books explore the subjects of evangelical religion in the South and revered preachers from Texas. Both books tell a story of the daughters of these preachers and how their faith in God is shaken when their faith in their fathers is destroyed. One family is white and the other is Black. Both books are debut novels for the authors. If you don’t know
You may be too young to remember when Jimmy Carter was President, or you may have just been too busy to have cared. I was pulling for him to do a good job because Georgia is my ‘adopted’ home state, and I was sick and tired of people making fun of him because he was from Plains, GA and had a Southern accent. Some very
Three things about Kristen Harmel– She is one of five bestselling authors that, at the beginning of the pandemic, founded Friends and Fiction, an online community and Facbook Live show for booklovers. FriendsandFiction.com 2. She writes stories about World War II, many of which are set in Paris. WHY? Harmel began writing at age 16 and was for many years a writer for People Magazine.
taken from the Pulitzer Prizes website (pulitzer.org) PRIZE WINNERSThe 2021 Pulitzer Prize Winner in FictionFor distinguished fiction published in book form during the year by an American author, preferably dealing with American life, Fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000). The Night Watchman By Louise Erdrich NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WASHINGTON POST, AMAZON, NPR, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, KIRKUS, CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY, AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING BEST BOOK OF 2020 Based on the extraordinary life
This blog entry is entitled “Books that are Popping Up” because I have noticed from all of my publishing sources that certain books are continuously ‘popping up’ — being promoted and reviewed. We know some of the authors and have enjoyed their prior books. Other authors are new, at least to me. So, take some time to look at the folloiwng–taken directly from the sites
Michel Hammes comments on Conservancy Book Review– I try to buy only sustainable clothing (made with consideration of the earth, long lasting and not made in sweatshops) and also buy from thrift stores. I also really think about what I buy- do I need it, can I upcycle or use it for something else? Can I fix it easily or will it break in a
Secondhand: Travels in the New Global Garage Sale By Adam Winter Review by: Theresa Wagner Have you ever cleaned out your house or garage and donated items to Goodwill or another thrift store? Ever wonder what happens to your items once you drop them off? In Secondhand: Travels in the new Global Garage Sale, journalist Adam Winter takes a deep dive into the “reuse” industry.
Sandcastle Book Club Reading List for 2021-2022 September 20—Of Woman and Salt, by Gabriela Garcia Presenters: October 11—Writers and Lovers, by Lily King Presenters: October 18–Special Session November 1—The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah Presenters: December 13—The Midnight Library, by Matt Haig Presenters: January 17—Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro Presenter: Mary Kasman February 14— When All
Most of us saw and/or read Hidden Figures, a truly remarkable and endearing story of formerly overlooked female NASA scientists who played a vital role in the United States’ space program. Now, a book entitled My Remarkable Journey, Katherine Johnson’s memoir, reveals a more complete picture of Johnson, the main character in the book/movie. Johnson was a precocious child and always had a love of
