Wiggly the Worm: Fun Short Stories for Kids (Early Bird Reader Book 1)

Wiggly the Worm by Arnie Lightning
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fun Short Stories for Kids...

More often than not children relate themselves with the characters of a good story. In such circumstances, reading fiction can help them to get inspiration from the characters. These stories often portray real life implications through anecdotes, and as such makes it easier for them to understand the complex aspects of life. Moreover, reading these stories at regular intervals can actually help them to develop a positive outlook towards life, which eventually proves beneficial for good character development.

Wiggly the Worm: Fun Short Stories for Kids (Early Bird Reader Book 1) is a delightful and charming book for the younger reader. I read it with my grandkids and they loved not only the stories, but also the lovely illustrations. I thought the text and illustrations worked very well together. It also comes with wonderful engaging activities!

Author Arnie Lightning writes in a wonderful, simple and imaginative style that will guarantee the attention of young minds. If you ever wanted to bond even more with your children or grandchildren, this would be a lovely story to share with them.

It seems to me that this book was created with a lot of love and joy and it’s clear that the author really enjoys creating such wonderful stories. Thank you for sharing with us the gift that you have obviously worked so hard to refine. We’ll be looking forward to seeing what’s coming next. A well-deserved five stars from us!

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Haunting in Hartley: A Supernatural Ghost Story with Paranormal Elements (Haunting Clarisse - Book 2)

Haunting in Hartley by Janice Tremayne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A first-class supernatural ghost story with perfect pacing...

Haunting in Hartley: A Supernatural Ghost Story with Paranormal Elements (Haunting Clarisse - Book 2) by Australian author Janice Tremayne is a wonderfully written and richly descriptive novel with brilliantly drawn settings and characters. The author weaves a well-crafted supernatural tale that will captivate the reader’s attention from the start. Cleverly constructed, this spooky and suspenseful yarn will have you turning the pages from beginning to end.

I enjoyed the story, character development, and dialogue. There were plenty of plot twists that I didn’t see coming and that added to the books mystique. When I stopped reading to work, I found myself wondering what happened in the book, and replaying parts of the novel in my head to see if I could figure more out. It’s been a while since I enjoyed a book this much. This is a first-class supernatural ghost story with perfect pacing.

A spooky tale that will raise more than a few hairs on the back of your neck. It comes recommended, only if you have the nerve to read it! Don’t come crying to me if this isn’t your genre!! A well-deserved five stars from me. Looking forward to reading more from this author in the future.

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Anonymous Is a Woman by Nina Ansary

Anonymous Is a Woman: A Global Chronicle of Gender Inequality by Nina Ansary
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

‘The struggle we engage in on behalf of all humanity is fundamental to life itself.’

Anonymous Is a Woman by Nina Ansary is a powerful reminder to us all of the achievements and sacrifices that woman have made throughout the centuries. Regrettably, I must admit I haven’t heard of most of the women mentioned in this book. It was a joy to be educated, inspired and enlightened by this scholarly work.

As the author states, ‘these stories represent a mere fraction of the thousands of accomplished women who have been inadequately acknowledged in world history and relegated to obscurity and anonymity despite their achievements. Illuminating these exemplary women not only expands the historical record, but also provides young girls with role models to inspire their pursuit of goals and aspirations.’

Despite the gains made by women in recent years, many women on the global stage still find that their access to education, employment, healthcare and political influence remains limited - or even nonexistent - because of their gender. This book will encourage and inspire all those who read it. Highly recommended.

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The Dar Lumbre Chronicles

The Dar Lumbre Chronicles by Don Johnston
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A unique and wonderfully written Sc-Fi that was hard to put down...

Forty-some years ago my uncle gave me a science fiction anthology. It was a thick red hardback that I read from cover to cover. It inspired a lifelong love of the genre. The stories in that book made me think outside the box. They filled me with awe for the imagination it took to write them. That book still remains in my collection today. The title is OMNIBUS OF SCIENCE FICTION, edited by Groff Conklin, a well-known and prolific editor of the genre. It was published in 1952, the Golden Age of Science Fiction. It’s a substantial volume, 562 pages, with 43 stories divided into sections relating to a common theme. Some stories are fun, some are thought-provoking, and some are adventurous. I love them all.

The Dar Lumbre Chronicles by Don Johnston is a wonderfully written and richly descriptive novel with brilliantly drawn characters and settings. The author weaves a clever web of intrigue in this well-crafted Sci-Fi that will captivate the reader from the opening chapter. Skillfully constructed, this well-written and unique story will have you turning the pages from beginning to end.

I’m a big fan of Sci-Fi, so this for us was a phenomenal read. It’s one of those books that stayed with me for several days after I finished reading it. The vivid descriptions of the settings, situations, and the people were stunning and realistic.

I’ll be looking forward to reading more from Don Johnston in the future. Highly recommended reading and a well-deserved five stars from me.

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Texas Off-road Racing: A Father-Son Journey to a Side-by-Side Championship

Texas Off-road Racing: A Father-Son Journey to a Side-by-Side Championship by Mike Kowis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Experience the thrill of Off-road racing without shelling out any big bucks!

In this adrenaline packed book, the author reveals what off-road racing feels like from the driver’s perspective. Along with the financial cost and time required to compete in this sport, he shares a bonding experience with his son and daughter that makes this book well worth reading on many levels.

Texas Off-road Racing: A Father-Son Journey to a Side-by-Side Championship by Mike Kowis comes highly recommended as a fun and entertaining read. A well deserved five stars from me.

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OM: LIFE'S GENTLE REMINDERS by Kamini Wood

OM: Life's Gentle Reminders by Kamini Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Stop and smell the roses...

The author has laid this book out so brilliantly that you can take it with you wherever you go, reading a few pages at a time, as each chapter is broken down into many little chapters. It's a fast read straight through, but there is so much information packed into it, that you are going to want to read a little bit at a time. And it will be hard to put down.

OM: LIFE'S GENTLE REMINDERS by Kamini Wood comprises short analogies that offer a new way of looking at things. She espouses that when we can relate our everyday experiences to the greater experience of building ourselves into the self-leaders we are meant to be.

In case you haven't read a good self-help book in a while, let me recommend this one that I have on my digital shelf and one I like to pick up now and again just to read to re-motivate myself. Highly recommended and a well-deserved five stars from me.

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LOVE AND FEAR ON THE SANTIAGO PATH

Amor e Medo no Caminho Santiago by Gonçalo J. Nunes Dias
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A superb novel...

LOVE AND FEAR ON THE SANTIAGO PATH is a wonderfully written and richly descriptive psychological thriller by Portuguese novelist Gonçalo J. Nunes Dias. I’m a big fan of this author after having read some of his previous books, MANUAL FOR MURDER and THE GOOD DICTATOR series.

The book description gives only a sneak preview: ‘A young man decides to do the Santiago Path alone. There he meets Valeria, a young Brazilian who, after a bad break-up, is eager to start a new life. The two meet each other, walk together and end up falling in love. As they begin making plans for their future, however something unbelievable happens in the middle of the Path and they’ll have to fight, not only for their relationship but also for their lives.’

This was another fascinating and captivating read that had me engaged from the beginning. The story flowed from scene to scene with ease, and the author shows exceptional ability when it comes to storytelling. There are plenty of attention-grabbing moments in this thrilling page turner that will take the reader on a truly spellbinding journey.

‘Only for readers who like a good twist and strong emotions.’ Highly Recommended and a well-deserved five stars from me.


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