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 series of short stories by Stephen King does explore some of the darker sides of human fears. He shows his mastery of ending the tale leaving you to really decide the final outcome but with enough direction to have a good feel of where it is going. Several of these stories I think could…

Book 75 of the Boxcar Children series. Such industry it must be the Alden children starting their own business. Crazy things are happening though and who are the suspects? Why just everyone. Not to worry, they’ll get to the bottom of it. Recommended read.

What happens when you begin to emaciate despite eating like normal. Oh how we can shift the blame. This book is very insightful as to how we vilify others. And how we can do this to those that are closest to us. As disturbing as this book is it definitely speaks to a dark part…

Book 74 of the Boxcar Children Mystery series. Not just a great fun story but also another way to find a suspect. It was a fun way to learn about endangered animals. Lots of strange goings on at the zoo and many suspects but the crimes are strange leaving clues that lead us in a…

Book 73 of the Boxcar Children series. What a fun heartwarming mystery where we can cheer for a Russian. So much hate in the world today, it is great to see and cheer for others. Lots of suspects him this one up not leaving us with just one perpetrator. Enjoy this one.

Book 7 of the Wings of Fire series. As has been the themes as we go, this time we dig into the icewing dragons. I love the varied cultures as we go from tribe to tribe. I like how this compares to segregation and racism in the day. Little on the nose to have the…

I think this should be companion reading to anyone reading How To Win Friends and Influence People. This book talks about how to foster the various relationships we find ourselves in. It doors a great job at talking about the why to step out of our comfort zones and have those serious talks. Highly recommend…

This is a great book. Whether you come at this material from business, self-improvement, or sports, you’ll reach the same conclusions. The themes I truly enjoyed from this book were: success takes hard work, be the best at what you do, know yourself (strengths and weaknesses) and show gratitude. If you can master those items…

This third book in the series really amps it up. Aside from growing and surprising new facets to their powers, this group of young college students will be tested far more than before. If you have read the previous two books then you are in for more and greater. Word of caution to those who…

Book 72 of the Boxcar Children. Strange happenings follow the Alden children and there are definitely twists and turns along with people all over acting suspicious. With lots of hard work they’ll get to the bottom of it all.