This is a blog reviewing the latest book I have read along with the books I have self-published. Please feel free to follow along with my reading / writing journey.

This was a short nonfiction narrative of the history of Utah. This felt less focused on the war and more on the political views from that time period. The book was an interesting read but the title felt a bit misleading. Overall if you are looking for a viewpoint of the history of the settling…

Book 2 of Monsterious. This was a delightful little mystery novel. Danger and intrigue ensue as babies begin to vanish. Our two young detectives are on the trail of the supernatural perpetrator. However there is a wonderful twist on this and is a satisfying ending for any middle grade reader. This series is slightly on…

This is a literal coming of age story. There is a lot of charm along with lessons that come during that awkward stage between child and adult. Albeit a tad technologically dated, I don’t think that this is much different than what children/young adults still go through today. There were a lot of good points…

This is a great look into the issues that black men face, even in today’s world. It is beautifully written and allows those of us who do not know that world intimate chance to see a different America. This gritty look at what he would call another world allows us to get into the mindset…

This is a life changing book of healing and learning acceptance of even yourself. I recommend giving this the time to see the author’s journey. Not that everyone could follow this journey but that there is a lot that can be learned. There is a difference in beliefs and yet a deep understanding of how…

Book 3 of the Myth series. Hilarity continues in this newest installment. If you’ve followed this far you know that trouble and unlikely situations follow Skeeve everywhere he goes and this is no exception. This series continues to gain momentum as we get to know the characters better and enjoy their antics. Don’t miss this…

I like this book as it talks about not trying to become lost in the crowd but standing up and being counted. There is some minor language. My favorite part was bucking the with us or against us trap that we see so prevalent around us. Recognizing that is a huge step of not falling…

Book 95 of the Boxcar Children. This was a fun low key mystery. Aside from crazy clocks and inventions galore, the children chase around several suspects. The “happen to pull the exact right book and open to the exact random right spot” I think was the low point in this one. Aside from that it…

Book 1 of the Redwall series. This was not my first reading of Redwall and even in a second reading it is a delightful start to a memorable series. This is a classic adventure story fraught with horrible villains daring escapes and a beautiful demonstration of the hero’s journey. I love that it is more…

Book 94 of the Boxcar Children. This time someone is out to put the local ice cream shop out of business. With plenty of suspects and worse things happening it is up to the Boxcar Children to solve the mystery before the ice cream shop is put out of business. Overall a fun read and…