Taken by Dee Henderson In a Nutshell: Age Appropriateness: 16 and above Genre(s): Fiction, Suspense, Romance Suspense/Violence: Moderate suspense Romance: Light romance Language: None Would I Recommend It? Yes The Nitty-Gritty Suspense/Violence: This book deals centers around the recovering victim of a kidnapping. She was kidnapped and held by individuals who were thieves, kidnappers for…
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Tribute to a Faithful Friend
I still step out the back door and head for the chicken house, expecting her to follow me. I still walk across the back yard, expecting her to match me step for step. Someone kicked a soccer ball across the yard today, and I waited for her to chase it. But she’s not here anymore….
To Be Where You Are by Jan Karon
To Be Where You Are In a Nutshell: Age Appropriateness: 16 and above Genre(s): Literary Fiction Suspense/Violence: None Romance: Light romance Language: None Would I Recommend It? Yes The Nitty-Gritty Suspense/Violence: No mystery or suspense.* *Reader discretion is always advised. Romance: Several of the characters are involved in relationships (married or dating). Some kissing, hugging,…
Top 10 Books of 2017
I industriously resolved to read 52 books last year. I also set had a resolution to graduate from Thomas Edison State University, which I did accomplish, and which seemed to be in direct opposition to my original resolution. But I did manage to read 52 books last year. Originally shooting to read a book a…
Blind Spot by Dani Pettrey
Blind Spot by Dani Pettrey Book Three in Chesapeake Valor Series In a Nutshell: Age Appropriateness: 16 and above Genre(s): Fiction, Suspense, Romance Suspense/Violence: Moderate suspense Romance: Moderate romance Language: None Would I Recommend It? Yes The Nitty-Gritty Suspense/Violence: This book is suspenseful. The characters in this book are all employed by the FBI, and…
Year End Bucket List
The year is coming to an end. Slipping slowly down behind the mountain, vanishing from sight. I like to take this time to look back and think about what all happened this year. Look back over my shoulder and all that God has done. People like to create bucket lists. Lists of things to check…
Handicapped by Dyslexia Ignorance
They are everywhere we look. They fill our homes, our schools, and our workplaces. Their ability to compensate and to memorize helps them stay hidden. They are the children that grow into adults, struggling every day to read and write. They are told that dyslexia isn’t real, they are called lazy, they are pushed through…
Get Me Started… College Algebra CLEP
Ready to be done with high school algebra, once and for all? Ready to get those math credits under your belt and move on? Most high school students are prepared to take the College Algebra CLEP after finishing the high school level of Algebra 1 and 2. That means you could graduate from high…
Graduation Home Stretch
Time to dust off the books and finish this degree! Once you’ve hit the graduation home stretch it’s a little easier to slow down, but you have to finish strong. You have to run as fast across the finish line as you started out. So here’s what I have left to accomplish before I can…
Control Your Wasted Time
It’s going to happen to all of us. No matter how great your intentions are (or how long your “to do” list is or how many time management apps you have installed on your phone) you will waste time throughout your day. Instead of living in denial that it is happening, you need to spend…