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A Slice of Life

History

Thrillers

Poetry & Short Stories

Children's Books

Parenting & Families

A Slice of Life

Books to help you take care of yourself, be it mentally, physically, or spiritually. The section includes books on parenting, self help books and biographies

The Confidence Talk: I SAID SOAR is a way of life. Presented by the confident, Idara Ogunsaju, this book focuses on gaining confidence in the workplace as the theories stem from the author’s own experiences. However, there are skills that are taught ...thebooknook.papergirl.info/the-confidence-talk-i-said-soar-2

The Confidence Talk: I SAID SOAR

2024…Your Year of More by Noah William Smith is a combination of a self-help & self-improvement e-book and a workbook that gives you ample time to reflect on what you want, why you want it, and how best to plan for success. For a full review, see...thebooknook.papergirl.info/2024-your-year-of-more

2024… Your Year of More by Noah William Smith

First Impression: Spiritual lessons that would be impossible for most, and take some major practice. The ultimate series of conundrums. Read the full review and see for yourself: thebooknook.papergirl.info/the-vible-opus-1-the-tao-of-lao-tzu

Vible Opus 1 Version 1 - The Way of Lao-Tzu

Maryam Monika Saliu has not lived the easiest life. As a young woman in a long-term relationship, Saliu longed for a child and wanted to ensure that her health was at a premium ready to receive such a gift. Diagnosed with intimate tumors, life took a...https://thebooknook.papergirl.info/resilience-surviving-a-life-saving-operation-is-a-silver-lining for a full review.

Resilience: Surviving a Life Saving Operation

First Impression: A Cancer Fight Club Manual that will provide you with knowledge and thought to ask the right questions of your oncologist. About In Memory of my Sister In Memory of My Sister, by Kimberly Syres, is a memorialized account of a courag...thebooknook.papergirl.info/in-memory-of-my-sister

In Memory Of My Sister - Syres, Kimberly Marie

History

Taking a trip back in time so that we might learn from those that came before us

Oof! This was a tough book to read and a tough review to write as I was provided a free copy of The Secret Histories of Spokane in exchange for a fair review. Never-the-less, here are my thoughts, on a book I am still grateful to have been trusted wi...thebooknook.papergirl.info/the-secret-histories-of-spokane

The Secret Histories of Spokane

Thrillers

This list covers Thrillers and Suspense and Psychological Thrillers

First Impression of this Thriller & Suspense novel: Lot’s of politics, not so much death, and hardly deceit when it’s all out in the open. A book of several stories that need better connection. Come check out the full review here, especially if you love politics.

Trios: Death, Deceit, and Politics eBook : Parsons, Carl

First Impression: Even if you expect the unexpected, it probably still won’t be enough. A psychological thriller with a heck of a twist. Read more about it here.

Carly Remembers by R. S. Nichols

With more twists than Chubby Checker and more crosses and double crosses than the Christian faith, this book is an absolute must read! For the full review of this 5 star rated book, visit thebooknook.papergirl.info/out-to-get-me

Out to Get Me: A Dark Crime Thriller

The prologue for Colegero Cascio’s technothriller, Ascendance: Singularity Rising, places the story firmly in the not-too-distant future. The year is 2039, and the reader is introduced to the main protagonist of the story, the mysterious Silas Reyes,...

Ascendance: Singularity Rising by Calogero Cascio

First Impression: An unputdownable novel full of twists and turns that keep the pages turning long into the night. Follow Halston Graham in this complex game of cat and mouse. Read my full review here.

The Picasso Heist by Patterson & Roughan

First Impression: I am so here for the story The Tutor has to tell. What’s up with this Mother-in-Law and the stealth admin clerk? I enjoyed this book that came with a few twists that were not foreseeable at the start. Read the full review here.

The Tutor: Gripping Psychological Thriller

First Impression: She's Not Sorry is a case of good and evil and a lot of grey matter sprinkled in between with an extra dose of deceit. Not to be missed. Read the full review here.

She's Not Sorry by Mary Kubica

Poetry & Short Stories

Sometimes we want something different to a novel. This section highlights some worthy poetry and short story collections.

First Impression: A little on the limp side, resulting in an experience related more to losing one’s virginity than orgasmic pleasure. A divisive book if ever there was one. There are reviews for 5 stars and reviews for 1 star. Read my thoughts here.

UNCOUTH: Selections of Irreverent Poetry

First Impression: Relateable in parts for readers that have been a victim of toxic/unrecquited/failed relationships. Read the full review here.

Destruction in LOVE: Weseloh, Elizabeth

First Impression: An explosion of bitter, vile, stark realities that make for tough reading. Usually, I would express my gratitude at being gifted a free copy of an author’s work in exchange for an honest review. However, I can’t lie, the gratefulnes...here.

Nursery Rhymes for the Illegitimate: Vol 1

First Impression: A book that touches your heart in just the right way, in just the right place. A must read for anyone with a heart. Seasoned writer Aurora M. Lewis has been writing for over 60 years and the talent is demonstrable in her latest offe...here.

Jigsaw Puzzle in a Vortex (Memoirs)

First Impression: Angsty, feisty, poetry that would sound great performed as spoken work and in smaller doses. For the full review, visit thebooknook.papergirl.info/the-phoenix-tapes

The Phoenix Tapes - Nelle J

First Impression: Centralized around common themes and imagery, this book provides value for money with its dense collection of poetry. For the full review of this book I rated 3 stars, visit thebooknook.papergirl.info/dancing-with-the-moon-poems-of-the-heart

Dancing with the Moon - Steven Davison

First Impression: Although blunt and brutal, the poetry collection provides an interesting read on an array of topics. Slam Poems for my Bathroom Mirror book cover SLAM POEMS FOR MY BATHROOM MIRROR…And Other Selected Works… is a bold collection of si...thebooknook.papergirl.info/slam-poems-for-my-bathroom-mirror

SLAM POEMS FOR MY BATHROOM MIRROR Book

First Impression: A delightful pocket rocket full of philosophical musings about love and longing for the past. A solid 4-star read for reasons that can be found in my full review here.

Simply Gone by Jeffrey T Diamond, Paperback

First Impression: A collection of stories that rinse and recycle the same plots and themes as they explore end of life. Read the full review here.

Twilight Monologues by Libana Kassab

First Impression: Super short stories (often quirky) covering a wide range of different topics that either give pause for thought or a mighty chuckle. Wallfisch wasn’t kidding, these really are super short stories. I thank the author for the read. I ...thebooknook.papergirl.info/super-short-stories-flash-fiction

Super Short Stories: Flash Fiction

Children's Books

Picture books and Middle Grade Reading

First Impression: A cute little book written in prose with a questionable moral but adorable just the same. Read the full review here: First Impression: A cute little book written in prose with a questionable moral but adorable just the same. Papa Ca...here.

Papa Can Fix It! : Alfred, Lee

First Impression: Teens buckle up for an adventure that sees The Goonies and Raiders of the Lost Ark meet Dickens. A 4/5 action & adventure novel for kids. Read the full review here

Knocktopia by Hunter Malone

With the help of a little magical sparkle and a small community, this picture book shows an ocean rescue and beach clean-up in action. Children are never too young for books and never too young to learn. Some of the primary topics that plague society...thebooknook.papergirl.info/josie-johnnie-and-rosie-and-the-ocean-rescue

Josie, Johnnie and Rosie and the Ocean Rescue ...

First Impression: A book full of plot holes and underdeveloped characters that were confusing for an adult let alone a middle grader. Impossible to recommend. For the full erview on this middle grade read, visit thebooknook.papergirl.info/the-folk-smuggler

The Folk Smuggler: 1 (The Galway Trilogy)

First Impression: An over-simplified version of a classic novella that falls a little short of the original but has the foundations for discussions about personality types. For the full review visit thebooknook.papergirl.info/the-jouney-of-the-little-prince

The Journey of The Little Prince by Corinne Delporte

First Impression: Giving Children a reason to dream big as they look at the achievements of historical and current noteworthy women of color. An absolute treasure! Read the full review: thebooknook.papergirl.info/little-leaders-bold-women-in-black-history

Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History

First Impression: Intergalactic, time traveling fun middle graders who love an adventure series. Read the full review: thebooknook.papergirl.info/labyrinthia

Black Hole Radio - Labyrinthia

First Impression: A Touch of Carson’s Silent Spring for young readers that addresses environmental concerns. See my blog for the full review: thebooknook.papergirl.info/the-gollogans-of-carrickgollogan

The Gollogans of Carrickgollogan

First Impression: A thrilling caper that sees a group of kangaroos harnessing their martial arts skills to conduct a daring rescue. The full review can be found on The Book Nook Blog: thebooknook.papergirl.info/the-taekwonderoos-rescue-at-rattling-ridge

The Taekwonderoos: Rescue at Rattling Ridge

First Impression: A classic children’s book that has stood the test of time to be as much loved now as it was in 1968. The Tiger Who Came to Tea by famed author, Judith Kerr, is an absolute delight to read, to listen to and to watch. First published ...thebooknook.papergirl.info/the-tiger-who-came-to-tea

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

First Impression: Pre-Christmas Cheer that sees Santa and his reindeer rush to complete a mountain rescue after his elves absconder. The third book in the Santa’s Lost series is Santa’s Lost Elves by Rachel Hilz. The comical children’s Book is a rhym...thebooknook.papergirl.info/santas-lost-elves

Santa's Lost Elves by Rachel Hilz

I was excited to read and review Daddy Do My Hair: Beths Twists by Tolá Okogwu. With its bright red cover depicting a dad holding a mirror up to show his young daughter how her hair looks at the back, whilst her face beams a large smile, the book is ...thebooknook.papergirl.info/daddy-do-my-hair

Daddy Do My Hair?: Beth's Twists

First Impression: A fun and vibrant rhyming book demonstrating the mischief kids get up to when family comes to stay. For the full review, visit The Book Nook: thebooknook.papergirl.info/the-cousins-are-coming

The Cousins Are Coming: Kay Jones

First Impression: A children's book providing a brief and imaginative trip through our galaxy through the eyes of a little girl and the moon. Read the full review here.

When the Moon Sleeps, Do You Think He Dreams?

Parenting & Families

These books are related to parenting & family life

First Impression: A book for parents shaped by parents to help raise well-adjusted children. The-Book-On-Parenting-22-Principles-For-Raising-Successful-Children book cover Every parenting manual promises to be the one that will finally share the enli...here.

The Book On Parenting: 22 Principles

Planners & Journals

We've probably all needed a good planner at some point in our lives. Here are some standout ones.

The perfect daily planner for the successful, driven heroine. Whether you're running an inn, planning a festival, or nursing a Viking back to health, you need a spot to organize your life. This planner features: Weekly and monthly calendars Habit tra...

The Romance Heroine's Daily Planner

Comedy/Humor

First Impression: A collection of experiences depicting the identifiable struggles endured by early Generation X-ers and the modern world. Frank Mastropolo’s Mum and Dad are Dinosaurs is exactly what the book set out to be. It is a humorous quick rea...thebooknook.papergirl.info/mom-and-dad-are-dinosaurs

Book Review: Mom & Dad Are Dinosaurs!

Romance

First Impression: A refreshing and realistic romcom that provides a barrel of laughs and then some. See the full review: thebooknook.papergirl.info/divorced-not-dead

Divorced Not Dead