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Awards For Children's Literature
This article examines and describes the awards for children's literature and picture books. These awards are a helpful guide in choosing books for children.
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The First Christmas, by Stephen Mitchell
A review of this very interesting new take on the Nativity story, written for Jews and Muslims, yet respectful of Christians.
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Last Dance on the Starlight Pier, by Sarah Bird
A review of the book that takes you through the world of dance marathons, a nursing school with a holier-than-thou director, and so much more.
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You Can Run, A Blockbuster Novel
A review of this blockbuster psychological thriller with strong female characters.
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Things We Didn't Say
Review of a book so well-written, you would never know it is the author’s first novel. This is the story of a translator at a German POW camp in Minnesota during World War II, that is eerily like today's world in many ways.
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What Makes a Cozy Mystery Cozy?
This article defines what sets the cozy mystery apart from other books of the mystery genre, and shares some of the author's favorites.
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The Last House on the Street
Diane Chamberlain's books always deal with important issues. This one is no different, and can't be published soon enough for today's generation.
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Float Plan
Review of a poignant story of learning to live and love again after experiencing grief.
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Eighteen Minutes to the Beast, by B.J. Thompson
A page-turner if there ever was one. This compelling thriller tells the story of two men who accepted the challenge to decipher the words on the no-longer-missing Nixon tapes.
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The Paris Library, by Janet Skelsien Charles
This is a review of an important and beautifully written work of historical fiction, not just for history lovers, but for all people. It should be required reading for history courses.
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Head Over Heels, by Hannah Orenstein
This RomCom entertains as well as examines the world of young girls’ gymnastics, and the pressures they endure.
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The Jane Austen Society, by Natalie Jenner
This charming book of an unlikely group of friends will make you want to read all of Jane Austen's novels.
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A Caterer's Guide to Love and Murder, by Jessica Thompson
An intriguing story that addresses several ethical and social issues while being funny, sexy, and solving a murder mystery.
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Daughters of the Mayflower Series, Books 2 and 3
Books 2 and 3 of a series of historical romances and Christian fiction. Historically accurate, and heartwarming.
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An Equal Justice, by Chad Zunker
Rookie lawyer surreptitiously drawn into corruption at a large law firm. He befriends some homeless veterans who save his life, and help to expose the corruption.
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The Witness, by Nora Roberts
This is a book you won't be able to close until the end. The main character will stay with you for a long time.
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Indelible Ink, by Richard Kluger
If you ever doubted we need a free press, you must read this book that describes a time in our history when journalists actually could be prosecuted for telling the truth, and exposing corruption.
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The Soulmate Equation, by Christina Lauren
Romantic comedy that combines cutting edge genetic research with romance and the life struggles of being a single mom.
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An Unsettled Grave, by Bernard Schaffer
Compelling story told in flashbacks, that explores PTSD and drug use among veterans, as well as alcoholism, child abuse and neglect, and teenage bullies.
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About Grumpy
An article to introduce The Grumpy Book Reviewer, and the let readers know what to expect from her.