Rebecca Hill
When a seemingly senseless murder takes place in the early morning hours, Harper is unaware that she is about to stumble on one of the biggest cases that she has ever covered.
When her mother was murdered when she was a child, Harper became obsessed with the case. That obsession led her to her current occupation, crime reporter for a newspaper. After her takedown of a beloved police officer, her job has been a little harder, but persistence will pay off in the end.
Naomi Scott seemed like the least likely person to be murdered, but there is something about the case that is nagging at Harper. The main suspect seems to be a perfect fit, but Naomi's father is sure that he is innocent. Harper begins to dig into the case, and what she discovers could cost her more than just a job - it could cost her her life.
This book had me hooked from the very beginning. I could not put it down and read through it in one sitting. If you love a book that will leave you guessing, even if you know who the killer is, then this is the perfect book for you! I hope that there is a sequel, cause now I have to know what happens next!
Drake is a little confused. His friend Violet has kissed him and left some funny feelings in his stomach.
He has to figure out what he is going to do, and the first thought he has is to avoid her. But that does not seem like a good long term plan. But when he discovers a bully picking on her, he knows he has to do something.
Super cute little book about feelings and friendship.
Gary is turning six, and he is excited to finally be able to reach the leaves on the tree that he wants to eat off of. But he has a major problem. Every time he tries to reach the leaves, he falls over. He tries a bunch of different ways, but until he asks his friends for help he will not be able to reach his goal.
Great book for kids learning to ask for help, and finding different ways to reach a goal. Perfect for young kids!
This is a great book for kids! When parent's leave for deployments it can be really hard to understand, especially when you are not talking to them every day like you are accustomed to.
The postcards that his grandfather shares with him are treasured memories, Before email and cell phones, postcards and letters would be sent back and forth, often taking a very long time to arrive. This was how communication could continue while away during a war.
We read this out loud together and my boys enjoyed the book immensely. They thought it was interesting to learn about the different ways people would keep in touch, especially as they have been through multiple deployments in our home.
Highly recommend this book!
Great description of Percy Shelley. I loved that the illustrations made it kid-friendly. My son and I read it together for his reading hour one afternoon, and he was blown away with this graphic novel. Perfect for kids and adults alike!
Fabulous illustrations, easy read, and good layout. I learned a few things about this gentleman that I had not previously known.
Perfect beach reading material!
When it comes to freedom, one is willing to risk anything. Robert Smalls was no exception, and he was not only thinking of himself. He took a total of 16 people to freedom, after stealing a confederate steamboat.
This amazing story is great for kids who are learning the history of the United States. Not only was Robert Smalls a slave, but he ended up serving the United States government in the house of Representatives.
This is one amazing story and it deserves to be shared! Get this and read it to your kids now!
The Afterlife of King James IV is one of the best books this spring! Chock-full of information, and amazing detail. I initially thought I was going to be reading more of a ghost story, but the history in this book had me captured by page two.
From Flodden Field to England, France and beyond - the legacy of King James was a hard one to live down. The idea that he lived beyond Flodden was something that was passed around and whispered. If this was true, then why would he have not returned home? There were so many questions surrounding this, but the author delved into each one with confidence and was able to satisfactorily lay the “ghost” of James IV to rest.
Kaleb is a pre-teen with a sad past and a bad attitude. He is constantly making the wrong decisions and causing trouble for no good reason. He likes to beat up kids for their lunch money, steal things from the store, and cause mayhem wherever he can. He skips class, steals some candy, and heads to the park.
But at the park, he meets someone he does not expect, and that meeting has the ability to alter his entire future. What if he can change who he is becoming with simple actions? The wise older gentleman seems to know about Kaleb that he should, and Kaleb is not sure what to make of that....
Great book! We enjoyed it immensely. I read it to my kids and we had a great discussion afterward about treating people the right way and making good choices. Fabulous choice for kids who are struggling!
I loved this book! The articles and the corresponding photographs really gave a glimpse into the Civil War. My kids and I loved looking over this book, even though the articles were over their heads, they enjoyed hearing about the different aspects.
I was a little disappointed that the license ran out so quickly for this one. I was not fully finished with it. Look forward to seeing an actual print copy so that I can get to the ending.
Set against the backdrop of the American Revolution, “Dear George, Dear Mary” gives a glimpse into George Washington's first love and the letters that they shared.
This book was interesting on many levels. Not many hear about his first love, but we all know his wife, Martha.
The story was interesting and captivating. There were a few areas where it was rather slow, but then it would drag you back in.
Great read if you enjoy historical fiction! Based on the actual letters, this is a must read for summer.
During the years that World War II raged, there were brave women who volunteered as Red Cross Workers. Follow the story of three friends as they brave the horrors of war and the many different emotions that they come across.
This story was amazing. It was raw, it was real, and it brings to the front the story of some brave women who volunteered for duties that held unimaginable heartbreak. This book drew me in and refused to let me go. Fabulous and amazing.
As a button, Norman has a very important job. He help keep someone warm in their nice winter coat. But what happens when he cannot do the job he was designed for anymore? When he falls off the coat that he was attached to, he begins to wonder what his function is.
As he tries to find a place to fit in, he discovers many jobs that are not suited for a button. As Norman goes through the different emotions of trying to discover where he truly fits, he discovers a lot more about himself in the process.
This was a really cute little book. No matter your size, there is always a place for everyone to fit into. Finding that perfect fit can take a little time. I read this story out loud to my boys and they really enjoyed it too. The many mini adventures that Norman went on, really resonated with my kids.
Michelle Olson creates a fun book for kids. This was great for starting some conversations about what they are good at at their age, and where they are in life. While my kids are still young, they listed several things that they are good at doing. Great read! Perfect for kids learning to read as well!
There are some great beginnings of stories here. Each of the Biblical ladies written about in this book had some great attributes, and some major failings at times.
The author works through the book with some humor, some attempt at humor, and stories from her own life woven into the threads. Some of the conversations from the ladies chosen were modernized just a little too much. I understand the author attempting to make the book relevant to readers, but I felt that it was trying just a little too hard to be “that” book.
There were some Biblical inaccuracies that I noticed throughout (albeit minor ones... still...) and I didn't always feel as though some of the stories really brought the lesson that the author was hoping for.
While this was an alright book, it would not be one that I would feel that I would want to read again, and might think twice about who I would recommend to read it.
Detective Rafferty and Sgt. Llewellyn have been handed a murder case that seems entirely airtight, complete with enough evidence for a conviction. While Rafferty is convinced of the guilt of Professor Babbington, Llewellyn has his doubts. When Mr. Hunter-York is murdered, only one person, Professor Babbington, has the motive to want him dead, and all evidence points in his direction. But as Rafferty and Llewellyn begin asking questions, they find that no one really cared for the professor, and they are more than willing to share just about anything to make sure that he is convicted for murder. As forthcoming as the staff at the college has been, there are still secrets lurking behind their information. The professor stubbornly maintains his innocence, declaring that someone has framed him for murder. While his colleagues have not hidden their contempt for Babbington, could it be enough to drive someone to murder and then try to frame the professor?
Llewellyn has more doubts than his superior, but there is no proof, nothing that points to the innocence of the professor until they begin looking deeper into the knife attacks that have been happening near campus. As they begin tracking the professor's movements, and the string of illegitimate children that he had, the case begins to take a different turn.
The young Sebastian Carlton, one of the illegitimate children of the professor, is full of anger, after the drunken confession about his paternity by his mother. As the pair dig deeper into the background, and the particulars about the case, it seems that Sebastian had just as much motive as anyone to want to get the professor out of the way.
As the case unravels around detective Rafferty, there is something that seems off, but he just can't seem to find that one missing piece....
A fascinating and captivating look at the role religion played in 16th and 17th century. We get a look at the Puritans, as well as how religion “motivated” men during this time.
When God Was King draws on little-known facts, things that have been looked over in history, and brings them to a more prominent position. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and even learning a bit more about Oliver Cromwell. I have always found him to be an interesting person, so to have him written about here was perfect.
A great read for those who love history!
Fiona Barton crafts a book that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the beginning. Two missing girls. Thailand. An international hunt for answers. As clues appear, and the case is being worked, there are several places that make you sit back and go “OH!” As the families are thrown into the international spotlight, besides themselves with worry, Kate, a journalist has been getting to know the families on a deeper level as she looks into the girl's disappearances.
I could NOT put this book down! It was fabulously addicting! This was the first book by Fiona Barton that I have read, and it did not disappoint! I will be checking out her other works as well.
Alice Roosevelt was a rebel before her time. With her father suddenly becoming the President of the United States, her world shifted just a bit.
As a headstrong young lady, she wanted her own way, but throughout the book, you find that she was really just wanting her father to notice her, to pay attention to her.
An interesting read. I am going to admit that I struggled a bit reading this one. It just did not captivate me and make me want to rush through. As a history teacher, finding books that I can add to my list of approved reading for students is important. If I struggled reading this, I am not sure how students would react to it. However, each person reads a book differently. While I felt the author had great information, and a good backbone for the book, I just did not feel enthralled with the book overall.
If you are in the mood for some short stories, then you need to check this book out. This book took me a little less than an hour to read, and the stories pretty much held my interest the entire way through. There, of course, are ones that you enjoy more than others, and a few managed to make the hair on my arms crawl a little bit. When it comes to crafting a spooky story, they have to be done in such a way so as not to give away the entirety of the story, and yet leave you wanting more. These stories can give you a glimpse into the mystical side.
As you read through the stories, each of them is woven in such a way that you almost want to anticipate what is about to happen, but not sure that your instincts are quite right. The story, Fraxinus Americana was one of my favorites. There is just something about a stately old tree to stir the imagination... yet leave you wanting a bit more. I want more of that story!! hint to the author here, that there could be a whole book from that one
There are a handful of stories that I look forward to taking to the campfires this summer. Grab this book, check it out... try reading through them all in the dark.. I dare you...
If you are looking for a book that will make you rethink turning off the light at night, then you need to grab this book. It is a perfect read. These stories are spooky beyond all belief. There are very few things that make my skin crawl, very few books that have made me think anything but, what a good story... but these stories, oh my. Forget lions, tigers, and bears - you are going to be looking at the person next to you. The person in the grocery store.
Some of these stories are enough to make you shrug and check under the bed once before turning out the light. But there are several in this collection that will make the hair on the back of your neck stand up, and probably cause a grey hair or two (I seriously think I got a few more reading some of these). There are some that will outright make you rethink the sanity that you think you might have a grip on.
28 tales. 28 curl your toes, oh my goodness, reads. Who says you have to wait till Halloween to find those spooky reads? Mark Tullius has devised a new level of horror, and these stories will stay with you long after you finish reading them. Grab the book, and curl up for an evening of scary with a side of absolute horror. You might be sorry, then again...
If you are squeamish, or have an aversion to language, etc. This is NOT the book for you