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July 24, 2020

Mid Year Book Freak Out Tag: 2020 Edition

I have been wanting to do this for some time. With this being my first and a little late.. Sorry I am doing it in July or late July. I been wanting to do this so, now better then never or waiting until next year. So I am stealing the Questions from Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction.

Best book you’ve read so far in 2020

I am going to choose two books. They are favorites for to different reasons but that okay with me I will be happy. One is my childhood favorite series growing up. The first one is The Berenstain Bears' Nature Rescue by Mike Berenstain. The other one was The Nutcracker Conspiracy by Lauren Carr, I just love mystery and she delivers.

Best sequel you’ve read so far in 2020

The Missing Planets by Hawk MacKinney is the second book in The Cairns of Sainctuarie series. It was great.

New release you haven’t read yet, but want to

There are to many to list. I have stack to end. Here are a just a few to say the least.

Most anticipated release for the second half of the year

Death In The Cloud by EJ Simon, is my most anticipated release. It was supposed to have released in July but because of Covid 19.. It now sometime in October.. This other three books are Death Never Sleeps, Death Logs In, Death Logs Out are the best thrillers I have read and reviewed. I Can't wait for Death in the Cloud.

Biggest disappointment

A Reason for Living by Julian Jingles was an okay book. If you want to read about Jamica history, this book is for you. The tile is not all that impressive. Let me at mention that I am not all the into this book. It has way to much of one thing that is not healthy. It a disappointment kinda read for me.

Biggest surprise

GenTech: An American Story of Technology, Change and Who We Really Are by Dr. Rick Chomey was really big surprise to me. I really enjoyed this one. So much so I was talking about it to my mom almost every time I was with her or found her in the house once i finished a chapter. I am not this way with Nonfiction books. This one wanting to read more. I am into technology but is also talks about Generations.

Favorite new author (debut or new to you)

I am choosing two authors for this one. One towards Middle Grade (MG) and the other is for a Young Adult (YA). Alba Arango has become a favorite by creating a series that I just want more of. Her series is the Decoders. I picked one book up to read and then I wanted the whole series. Alba Arango books are The Lady Ghost, The Miner's Gold, The Mysterious Music Box, The Sleepwalking Vampire.

Andrew Peterson became a favorite of mine. His book North or Be Eaten became a favorite of mine. I wish I had the first book as well. But I was only to receive one book and it was the book mention above. There are two more books that go with this one and I hope to see it go on sale or work my way to get them and his first one as well. I did not expect to enjoy the book that much as it Fantasy and I don't read much of it.

Book that made you cry

I do not recall any that made me cry. None that were emotional heavy in where I was in tears. And with the way things are at the moment. Real Life is stressful right now to make me cry.

Book that made you happy

Well 5 books made me smile. It hard choosing just one. So I put 4 books to a number generator. I gave 4 of the five books a number and let it generate a number. It choose the number 2. I Hate, Hate, Hate This Time of Day!: A Cute Bedtime Story by Alyssa Miracle is the winner.

Most beautiful book you’ve bought so far this year (or received)

Look at these lovely books! The Gingerbread Train, The Edge of Everwhen, The Treasure Tree, Think Big, Mindfulness at the Park. All are review copies.

What books do you need to read by the end of the year?

All of them! I do not need the stress of that time. I will read them when too. Only one has to read by October. I have my list of books I want to read in what order.. I am not being pressured into when they are done. We been stressed out enough in our real life..

That the wrap up on the first half of 2020! I hope that I can pull myself out and read a bit more in the second half, so I have a few reviews to post in the second half.

How was your first half of 2020? I love to know.. Tell me in the comments.

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July 19, 2020

11:09 PM By Lindz 1 comment

Monthly Wrap up: June 2020

June is gone and Summer as finally decided to show like no one business. I read more this month then I did the month before. Coronavirus is sticking around and getting worse now. Well more so in beginig of July. Been reading a bunch this month. Better then last. Hit my goal for the year and still have half the year to go.

I been watching tv a bit more. I been watching video games Let's Play on YouTube. I enjoy some of the games people are playing. I want to say Thank you them and those on the front lines of this pandemic.

I am been watching my TV shows on demand as well. Some of them are Deadliest Catch, Little People Big World, Bringing up Bates, Portals to Hell, Teen Mom OG, Call of The Midwife, Sister Wives, Ghost Adventures. I know am playing Animal Crossing New Horizons.

I have giveaways going on my blog. Check my sidebar on my blog under "Giveaways".

Books Read in June:

Yoga at the Zoo by Teresa Anne Power
Mindfulness at the Park by Teresa Anne Power
North or Be Eaten by Andrew Peterson
Lucy and la Petite Nouvelle by Judith Gimme
In the Cradle Lies by Olivia Newport

My books really fell in 3 different genres for this month. They are in 2 different media categories I believe as well. They will be shown below.

Books by Genre:

Children - 2 Book
Fantasy - 1 Book
Historical - 1 Book
Christian - 1 Book

Books by Media Categories:

Paperback - 4 Books
Hardcover - 1 Books

I have read a total of 781 Pages, for the month of June. I am finally back to reading around what I think I can for a month. The total for 2020 is 5,716 Pages and 00 Hours of Listening.

Books by Pages Total:

Yoga at the Zoo - 17 Pages
Mindfulness at the Park - 32 Pages
North or Be Eaten - 352 Pages
Lucy and la Petite Nouvelle - 124 Pages
In the Cradle Lies - 256 Pages

Total Pages by Month:

January - 1,004 Pages
February - 964 Pages
March - 1,687 Pages
April - 440 Pages
May - 840 Pages
June - 781 Pages

Total books by Month:

January - 6 Books
February - 5 Books
March - 7 Books
April - 4 Books
May - 3 Books
June - 5 Books

Favorite Book of the Month:

My Review for In the Cradle Lies

A Father-Daughter Genealogy Team Link Present to Past on Family Trees

On a solo ski vacation in Canyon Mines, Colorado, Tucker has a love-hate relationship with his wealth, spending indiscriminately while skiing fearlessly and preparing to conquer the overgrown slope of Hidden Run, a dangerous run not attempted in decades. As genealogist Jillian tries to uncover enough of Tucker’s family tree to understand his charming nature but reckless resolve, Jillian’s equally charming father, Nolan, cajoles Tucker into giving him ski lessons to get him talking about the suspicious circumstances surrounding his grandfather’s life in St. Louis in the 1930s.

On the surface, Tucker’s family’s history seems too perfect. The secret may lie in the sealed envelope Tucker carries with him at all times—even on the ski slope. When no one can find Tucker to tell him the fiancee that he never mentioned turned up in Canyon Mines, they realize he must be off attempting to ski Hidden Run alone in a snowstorm. And they may be too late.

In the Cradle Lies is the second book in the Tree of Life series by Olivia Newport. You’ll want to return to the lovely Colorado mountain town of Canyon Mines again and again to explore and celebrate unforgettable family stories that will inspire you to connect with your own family histories and unique faith journeys.

Want to buy: Amazon | Barnes and Noble | Christian Books |

Book Haul of the Month:

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Look what came. Two of the books I ordered. Which are Tree of life series book 2 and 3. The other was sent to me. The Tresure Tree is request. #bookreviewer #bookblogger #booklovers #bookishlove #bibliophile #bookish #readingaddict #reviewer

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Book Challenges:
- Goodreads Reading Challenge 30/30 Books (Completed June 28, 2020)
- Fiction Addiction's Monthly Wrap up
- Backlog of Reviews (0 Reviews) 2011 though 2018
Bloggers Commenting Back
Follow me and I follow back

Giveaways:

None

Upcoming Reads / Releases

Here is everything that been posted for the year. Some things have been will be posted later then when I read the book or reviewed it. Most cases this is when a book is on tour with me. The Book review may be posted later or a month or so done the line. I will gladly mark these when I read the book so you know.

My Wrap Ups for the Year:

What are your Reading this June? How have you coping with the Coronavirus?

8:20 PM By Lindz No comments

Monthly Wrap up: May 2020

May has finally come and is now leaving. It been a strange few months. I am getting reading done. Not as much as I like. It getting nicer out. Maybe some time outdoors and a little reading outdoors. I am still currently reading a book that I started at the end of April. I hope to finish it soon. Though it got still lots of chapter to go.

I been watching tv a bit more. I been watching video games Let's Play on YouTube. I enjoy some of the games people are playing. I want to say Thank you them and those on the front lines of this pandemic.

I am been watching my TV shows on demand as well. Some of them are Deadliest Catch, Little People Big World, Bringing up Bates, Portals to Hell, Teen Mom OG, Call of The Midwife, Sister Wives, Ghost Adventures. I know am playing Animal Crossing New Horizons

I have giveaways going on my blog. Check my sidebar on my blog under "Giveaways".

Books Read in May:

When I Meet You by Olivia Newport
GenTech: An American Story of Technology, Change and Who We Really Are by Dr. Rick Chromey (Book Tour 6/12/20)
The Green Dress by Liz Tolsma

My books really fell in 3 different genres for this month. They are in 2 different media categories I believe as well. They will be shown below.

Books by Genre:

Historical - 1 Book
Nonfiction - 1 Book
Fiction - 1 Book

Books by Media Categories:

Paperback - 1 Books
E-Book - 2 Books

I have read a total of 840 Pages, for the month of May. I am finally back to reading around what I think I can for a month. The total for 2020 is 4,935 Pages and 00 Hours of Listening.

Books by Pages Total:

The Frights of Fiji - 134 Pages
A Curse of Mayhem - 173 Pages
Big and Little Activity Devotional - 96 Pages
I Hate, Hate, Hate This Time of Day!: A Cute Bedtime Story - 40 Pages

Total Pages by Month:

January - 1,004 Pages
February - 964 Pages
March - 1,687 Pages
April - 440 Pages
May - 840 Pages

Total books by Month:

January - 6 Books
February - 5 Books
March - 7 Books
April - 4 Books
May - 3 Books

Favorite Book of the Month:

My Review for When I Meet You

A Father-Daughter Genealogy Team Link Present to Past on Family Trees
A trunk abandoned at Denver’s Union Station more than a century ago leads Jillian and Nolan to untangle the mystery of its contents—including correspondence with the head of Pinkerton’s National Detective Agency Denver office. While Nolan digs into the legalities of the findings, Jillian searches for the descendants of a stolen identity who might not be who they think they are on Colorado ranch land. When Drew seems anxious to hear what Jillian has to say but his Great Aunt Min slams the subject closed—twice—Jillian is all the more determined to find out what happened to the woman who never claimed her luggage, why Min doesn’t want to talk about it, and what will happen for Drew if he gets the answers he seeks.

Want to buy: Amazon | Barnes and Noble | Lifeway Website |

Book Haul of the Month:

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Book mail... the edge of everywhen and songs of Thalassa. Thanks to @smithpublicity and @lifeway #bhbloggers @briantissot #bookreviewer #bookblogger #booklovers #bookishlove #bibliophile #bookish #scifi #scifiction #fantasy

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Book Challenges:
- Goodreads Reading Challenge 25/30 Books
- Fiction Addiction's Monthly Wrap up
- Backlog of Reviews (0 Reviews) 2011 though 2018
Bloggers Commenting Back
Follow me and I follow back

Giveaways:
The Frights of Fiji

A Curse of Mayhem

Upcoming Reads / Releases

Isaiah's Legacy - TBR	Don't Call The Wolf - TBR
Ghost Moon - TBR	North! or Be Eaten - CR

My Wrap Ups for the Year:

What are your Reading? How have you coping with the Coronavirus?

July 11, 2020

2:46 PM By Lindz No comments

Book Review: In the Cradle Lies by Olivia Newport

Book Title: In the Cradle Lies

Author: Olivia Newport

Publisher: Shiloh Run Press
Publisher Date: November 1, 2019 (256 Pages, Paperback)

Genres: Family, Genealogy, Christian, History, Historical Fiction

Series: Tree of Life #2

A Father-Daughter Genealogy Team Link Present to Past on Family Trees

On a solo ski vacation in Canyon Mines, Colorado, Tucker has a love-hate relationship with his wealth, spending indiscriminately while skiing fearlessly and preparing to conquer the overgrown slope of Hidden Run, a dangerous run not attempted in decades. As genealogist Jillian tries to uncover enough of Tucker’s family tree to understand his charming nature but reckless resolve, Jillian’s equally charming father, Nolan, cajoles Tucker into giving him ski lessons to get him talking about the suspicious circumstances surrounding his grandfather’s life in St. Louis in the 1930s.

On the surface, Tucker’s family’s history seems too perfect. The secret may lie in the sealed envelope Tucker carries with him at all times—even on the ski slope. When no one can find Tucker to tell him the fiancee that he never mentioned turned up in Canyon Mines, they realize he must be off attempting to ski Hidden Run alone in a snowstorm. And they may be too late.

In the Cradle Lies is the second book in the Tree of Life series by Olivia Newport. You’ll want to return to the lovely Colorado mountain town of Canyon Mines again and again to explore and celebrate unforgettable family stories that will inspire you to connect with your own family histories and unique faith journeys.

Declaimer: I bought this book for myself. My review of this book is my own.

Want to Buy: Amazon | Christian Books |

Add To: Goodreads

I am enamored with this duo of what they find out. This book is set on the story of Tucker's grandfather. The story is so detailed. You will be pulled into and wanting to know why Tucker comes to ski but he being reckless.

Though the story behind Matthew Rider and his childhood it like pulling teeth from his grandson. The story is deep and you will want to find out why. How Matthew Ryder made the choices he makes. There seem to be secrets and what his father did.

If you are into genealogy and the history of family stories. This book has it. You will be wanting to turn the pages from the first one to the last one. You do not know until the end of the book how all the pieces come together. We also find out who Matthew Ryder is?

The book his written well. The book goes flips between the present day and the past. Though will the duo be able to help solve the family problems and or help Tucker to understand his past. Why is Tucker so intent to find Hidden Run?

July 8, 2020

8:05 AM By Lindz No comments

Book Review: Lucy and la petite nouvelle (The Newcomer)

Book Title: Lucy and la petite nouvelle

Author: Judith Grimme

Genre: Fiction, Family, Historical, History, Siblings, Middle Grade, Children,

Series: The Front Porch Diaries #1

Publisher: Encourage Publishing

Publisher Date: October 11, 2017 (124 Pages, Paperback)

Nine-year-old Lucy Miller loved to dream about visiting other countries, but from her front porch view in the small Indiana town where she was growing up, flying off to exotic places around the world was just that-a dream.

That is, until a newcomer came to town who would open her eyes to possibilities-and problems-Lucy never knew existed. It was the fall of 1966. Was Lucy's peaceful world about to change forever?

The Front Porch Diaries is a light, charming series about friendship, siblings, growing up, and life in the 1960s. Readers will come to adore Lucy, Eddie, Simone, and all the children of East Howard.

Volume One of the series introduces the reader to the characters and takes you on an idyllic trip back in time, through some captivating adventures-and mis-adventures-of the sort not often experienced today. Volume Two follows the children into Christmas and winter of 1967 with fun, surprises, and one experience that leaves two children in serious trouble. Volume Three has some dangers of its own as Lucy and her friends and siblings explore their world, and Volume Four includes a heart-stopping journey that will leave the reader anxious to pick up the volumes that will follow.

The Front Porch Diaries are chapter books perfect for 4th grade through 8th grade, guaranteed to be clean, wholesome reading that will entertain young readers, build vocabulary, and perhaps open conversations about life in the 60s, people from other countries, sibling fun, and even a few life lessons.

Discliamer: I received a copy of this book from Bookcrush for an honest review

Want to Buy: Amazon

Add To: Goodreads

Looking for a good book that teaches about history to your young child. Lucy and the la petite nouvelle (The Newcomer) is the first book that introduces a new friend. It also teaches your child or children about race or at least mentions it. Though it mostly about how friendships are formed, It show how a new person from a different culture feels when they move to a new country or area.

Like I said it does talk about race a bit. It set in the year 1960's so we are going to to see the reactions that will happen. What it mostly about seem to focus on friendships, growing up and slibing thoughout the book.

There are some good life lessons to learn though out the book as well. Lucy seem to try and make friends with Simone and show her new friend around. We see how Lucy deals with some problems. Eddie seem to be good part of it as well and showing Simone's brother around.

I enjoy the story and life lessons learned though the book and how it told. Good for children in middle grade. We learn a bit of french and a little bit of history as well. We do read the story though the viewpoint of Lucy.

July 6, 2020

7:01 AM By Lindz 1 comment

Book Review: Mindfulness at the Park

Book Title: Mindfulness at the Park

Author: Teresa Anne Power

Publisher: Stafford House Books

Publisher Date: September 1, 2020 (32 Pages, Paperback)

Series: Little Mouse Adventures (Book #2)

Genres: Children, Animals, Yoga, Fitness, Adventure

ISBN: 9781734478600 Hardcover | 9781734478617 E-Book

Lovable, curious Little Mouse is back to help kids use yoga and mindfulness to solve problems and manage emotions in Mindfulness at the Park, the second book in the acclaimed Little Mouse Adventures series!

Little Mouse and his family live in a cozy burrow nestled in Tammy McDoodle’s backyard.

Tammy and her mother love to practice yoga and mindfulness together, and Little Mouse loves to follow along!

In this beautifully illustrated book, Little Mouse, along with Tammy’s wise, lovably lazy cat, Mr. Opus, follow Tammy’s family on an adventure to a bustling neighborhood park filled with new sights, sounds and people.

Blending humor and fun, Mindfulness at the Park gently imparts ways to navigate the excitement and uncertainty of new experiences. Kids will delight in Little Mouse’s adventures, while adults will love watching children apply their new-found skills to quiet their minds and manage stressful situations

Discliamer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher for an honest review. My opinions and thoughts are my own.

Want to Buy: Amazon | Barnes and Noble | Books a Million | ~~Stafford House Books~~

Add To: Goodreads

Looking for a series or a good children book that may help with stress or stress-related things? Well, this book takes a look at a way to help your child or children. I love the way you can use yoga to help with emotions and stress.

This one is done well. It fun and enjoyable. Your child or yourself can learn from Little mouse adventure in the park. Your child or children will learn some good life lessons as well. Parents and grandparents will enjoy the book as well.

The pictures are fun. They are also enjoyable to look at as well. I see the problem solving throughout this book. The lesson taught in the book helps children learn a skill in their real world as well. Grandparents and parents alike will enjoy having the teaching of yoga and life lesson that children learn at a young age.

We know children get excited or scared. This book teaches about breathing and how to calm the mind in a fun and learnable experience.

Teresa is an internationally recognized children’s yoga expert, keynote speaker, and the bestselling author of The ABCs of Yoga for Kids and Little Mouse Adventures series. Also available in Spanish, French, Italian and Danish, her books have won multiple awards. She has also developed a complete line of ABCs of Yoga for Kids products, including yoga pose cards, a coloring book, poster, and a guide for parents and teachers. Teresa is also the founder of International Kids’ Yoga Day, an event she created in 2016 to celebrate the health and wellness of our youth worldwide through the practice of yoga. She has appeared on both local and national television and radio, and has been featured in/on CBS Los Angeles, Telemundo Los Angeles, Good Morning America, Reader’s Digest, Publishers Weekly, Foreword Magazine, Story Monsters Ink, Sirius XM, Parenting Special Needs Magazine, USA Today Magazine, Girls World Magazine, Green Child Magazine, Yogi Times, Glamour.com, Parenting.com and more. Teresa was also named KNX-AM “Hero of the Week” in 2016, honoring her dedication to helping yoga become accessible to children all over the world. In addition she has a monthly column in the Palisadian Post called “The Pose”. Teresa has spoken at numerous libraries, schools, yoga studio, and school conferences, volunteers her yoga expertise, and has worked with SOS Mentor, the Boys & Girls Club of Los Angeles and Santa Monica, Children’s Bureau, Choose Health LA Child Care, Let’s Move West LA, Pathways, Connections for Children, the Neighborhood Youth Association, and CalTAC PBIS. She also teaches workshops focusing on how yoga supports early childhood education positive behavioral interventions and supports. (EC-PBIS) A graduate of University of Southern California, she earned her J.D. from Pepperdine University School of Law, and completed a yoga training program with Indigo Yoga.

Contact her: Goodread | Website

July 3, 2020

5:53 AM By Lindz 1 comment

Book Review: Yoga at the Zoo

Book Title: Yoga at the Zoo

Author: Teresa Anne Power

Publisher: Stafford House Books

Publisher Date: March 1, 2019 (17 Pages, Hardcover)

Series: Little Mouse Adventures (Book #1)

Genres: Children, Animals, Yoga, Fitness, Adventure

ISBN: 9780998107097 Hardcover | 9780998107059 E-Book

Lovable, curious Little Mouse is here to help kids use yoga to solve problems and manage emotions in Yoga at the Zoo, the first book in the Little Mouse Adventures series from Teresa Power, the international bestselling author of The ABCs of Yoga for Kids series and Kids’ Yoga Day creator!

Little Mouse and his family live in a cozy burrow nestled in Tammy McDoodle’s backyard. Tammy and her mother love to practice yoga together, and Little Mouse loves to follow along. In this beautifully illustrated book, adorable Little Mouse, along with Tammy’s wise and lovably lazy cat, Mr. Opus, follow Tammy on a field trip to the zoo and meet new animal friends, while learning simple yoga poses along the way.

A new read-aloud favorite, Yoga at the Zoo gently imparts important lessons about friendship, dealing with new situations, and meeting new people. Kids will delight in the adventures of Little Mouse and Mr. Opus, while adults will love watching children apply their new-found yoga skills to quiet their minds and manage stressful situations.

Discliamer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher for an honest review. My opinions and thoughts are my own.

Want to Buy: Amazon | Barnes and Noble | Books a Million | Stafford House Books

Add To: Goodreads

Are you looking for a good book for your children to learn to destress? Well, Yoga at the Zoo does this though a cute way. Two main animals go on adventures. It quite fun to see and how to learn to calm down using Yoga poses.

Little Mouse sees his human friend and watches her and her mother. You will find this adventure sweet and silly. But maybe some animals do use some Yoga poses. Little Mouse seems intrigued once he hears where his human friend is going with her class. Little Mouse's best friend comes along as well.

The author does quite well with the story. I think the pictures are well done. I love how they show the poses. You will want this book along with the second one for your child or children.

It a good way to teach children exercises. It also a good calming yourself as well.

Contact her: Goodread | Website