Category: Book Events

Book Cover "The Away" with forest and dilapidated tunnel entrance

The Away by Cassandra DeJesus

Published on by shejustlovesbooksLeave a comment
"Mystery" Genre card with dark woods and light in the distance
Book Cover "The Away" with forest and dilapidated tunner entrance
Book Genre Block - "Young Adult" with 4 young adults

Sonia Peterson can’t help but be excited for the bright future ahead as she nears the end of her last year of high school. But she quickly discovers that things are not what they seem in the quiet community of Glendale. After her neighbor’s suicide and a slew of disappearances, Sonia’s friend Devon divulges one of the town’s best-kept secrets: at eighteen, residents are required to receive a serum that takes away their immoral impulses and imperfections, or they are exiled to a place called the Away. At first, Sonia can’t believe what she’s heard, but when her turn for the appointment comes, all of her worst fears are confirmed. Now, she must decide who she can trust and discover who is really at the core of the plot to rob Glendale’s residents of their elemental human nature. Her journey takes her deep into the heart of the Away in pursuit of freedom for herself, her friends, and her community. Can she unravel the conspiracy before it’s too late?

Just the Facts:

The Away by Cassandra DeJesus
Genre: Young Adult
Page Count: 224 pages
Publisher: Mascot
Pub Date: April 2021

Where to Find This Book:

Amazon ~ B&N ~ Mascot ~ Goodreads

Continue reading “The Away by Cassandra DeJesus” →
Book cover for Cleo Can Tie a Bow with little girl sitting with a rabbit and fox

Cleo Can Tie A Bow by Sybrina Durant

Published on by shejustlovesbooks1 Comment
"Childrens" Genre Block - 4 kids laying on stomachs looking at book
Book cover for Cleo Can Tie a Bow with little girl sitting with a rabbit and fox
Book Genre "Learning" with "Learn" spelled in blocks

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Learning to tie a bow can be a very frustrating time for children AND parents! I know it has been for my family. My son can pretty much tie a bow at this point, but my daughter is still not really able to do it. So, having this book land on our doorstep was perfect!

Cleo Can Tie A Bow teaches the reader how to tie a bow using illustrations and easy-to-understand instructions. If you have a young child that is or will be learning to tie a bow, this is a wonderful tool to help you!

Continue reading “Cleo Can Tie A Bow by Sybrina Durant” →
Book "What You Never Knew" with sunlight casting shadows over the cover

What You Never Knew by Jessica Hamilton

Published on by shejustlovesbooks1 Comment
Person peeking through hole titled "Thriller"
Book Cover - foggy forest-covered land with water
Book Genre Block - "Paranormal"

Rating: 5 out of 5.

This book was awesome! As a debut author, I am so excited to see what Hamilton will come up with next!

With a spooky, atmospheric vibe, from start to finish, this one had me completely entranced! The story is told through the alternating POVs of two sisters…one alive and one dead. WHAT?? I know right. It’s so good!

Continue reading “What You Never Knew by Jessica Hamilton” →
Book Strong Like Water next to stack of books and flowers

Strong Like Water by Laila Tarraf

Published on by shejustlovesbooksLeave a comment
"Non Fiction" words carved into wood
Book cover "Strong Like Water" with cover image of water rippling
Book Genre "Memoir" with person writing with pen

Rating: 4 out of 5.

This book is all memoir, self-help, and inspiration. I loved that while it discusses ways to be stronger in a business setting, this story really prepares you to be successful in life.

Tarraf takes the reader on her emotional journey of heartbreak and growth. I was saddened reading about Laila’s childhood where her parents’ fighting turned physical, creating a poor home environment for her. After she started her own family, she endured a devastating loss of her husband as well as both of her parents. Her story talks about her therapy and finding a way through her grief. The things that she learns, she speaks to us about applying in our daily lives, both personally and professionally.

Continue reading “Strong Like Water by Laila Tarraf” →
Book cover of Let's Talk! A Story of Autism and Friendship with two girls holding hands and walking toward pool

LET’S TALK! A story of Autism and Friendship by Lisa Jacovsky

Published on by shejustlovesbooks2 Comments
"Childrens" Genre Block - 4 kids laying on stomachs looking at book
Book cover of Let's Talk! A Story of Autism and Friendship
Book Genre Block with image of group of children

Harper, a seven-year-old little girl that is typically developing, meets a new friend one day at the pool that is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. They both love to swim at the pool and want to play together however, Emma has little communication skills. Emma can make sounds and not words and flaps her hands when she is excited. When Harper realizes she cannot communicate with her new friend she becomes determined to find a way to. She begins to learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder and the different ways that Emma can communicate. Once she does the two become inseparable. Harper introduces Emma to all her friends and teaches them how to communicate with Emma. Harper and Emma become the center of their circle of friends and have more many more adventures together.

Just the Facts:

LET’S TALK! A story of Autism and Friendship by Lisa Jacovsky
Genre: Childrens
Page Count: 32 pages
Publisher: Lisa Jacovsky
Pub Date: July 2020

Where to Find This Book:

Amazon ~ BAM ~ B&N ~ IndieBound ~ Goodreads

Banner with book pages
I had the chance to interview Lisa Jacovsky! Check out our conversation!

What advice would you like to give to a kid or an adult who wants to begin his career in your field?

Continue reading “LET’S TALK! A story of Autism and Friendship by Lisa Jacovsky” →
Book cover with zebra, duck, and dog running

Zippy’s Special Gift by Therese Van Ryne

Published on by shejustlovesbooks2 Comments
"Childrens" Genre Block - 4 kids laying on stomachs looking at book
Book cover with zebra, duck, and dog running
Book Genre Block with image of group of children

Rating: 5 out of 5.

This book was absolutely adorable! I really loved the focus on accepting what makes you special and seeing what is special about others! Children will enjoy the fun way this message is told through Zippy and his animal friends!

Zippy is a zebra that doesn’t like her stripes! As we journey with her through the book though, we learn that her stripes make her special, and that we each have something that makes us special too. This was a book that both of my kids were really interested in. They enjoyed learning about what made each of Zippy’s friends unique!

Continue reading “Zippy’s Special Gift by Therese Van Ryne” →
E-book on reader with beach bag and towel.

The Path to Sunshine Cove by RaeAnne Thayne

Published on by shejustlovesbooksLeave a comment
Book Genre Block - "General Fiction" Person holding book
Book cover of gate opening to the ocean

Rating: 5 out of 5.

This was a beautiful story with a setting that I thoroughly enjoyed! Oh my, I want to visit Sunshine Cove now! The ocean views, and the people that live there sound amazing! This is book 2 in the series “Cape Sanctuary”, but if you haven’t read book one, do not worry! I think you’ll be completely fine, this can be read as a stand-alone.

The characters are wonderful and easy to connect with. They feel so real, they could be your actual friends. Jess and Rachel are sisters separated from each other in their teenage years. Sunshine Cove provides an opportunity for the two of them to reconnect, and it’s an absolutely lovely story!

Continue reading “The Path to Sunshine Cove by RaeAnne Thayne” →
Book cover of ice cream store from street view

War at the Ice Cream Store by Cheryl DaVeiga and Dave Gibson

Published on by shejustlovesbooksLeave a comment
"Childrens" Genre Block - 4 kids laying on stomachs looking at book
Book cover of ice cream store from street view
Book Genre Block with image of group of children

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Wow, this was an absolutely wonderful book! I think I enjoyed reading it just as much as my kids, and it is definitely one that we can read over and over and continue to enjoy! We are big fans of ice cream in this house, and the wonderfully fun character names had us laughing!

Not only was this book full of fun that had us giggling and soaking in the cute images, it also had a great message that every child should read. There is a bullying storyline that really shows children the hurtful nature of it. I really liked how the other ice cream friends/flavors come to the rescue and stand up for Mustachio Pistachio when King Bully Vanilli targets him!

Continue reading “War at the Ice Cream Store by Cheryl DaVeiga and Dave Gibson” →
Book cover of sun and moon close in sky

When the Sun Met the Moon by Simran Mohinani

Published on by shejustlovesbooks1 Comment
Book cover of sun and moon close in sky
Book Genre "Learning" with "Learn" spelled in blocks

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Do you think the Sun could get lonely up there in the big sky all by itself? This story is the tale of just that! After getting tired of being alone in the sky day after day, the Sun sets out on an adventure to find the perfect match…the Moon!

I thought this was a really cute children’s story of a light-hearted search for love in the great big atmosphere. It was a well-written and had my kids completely engaged. I loved how the Sun was getting “burnt out” and needed the support of another to help out. A very cute and fun read overall!

Continue reading “When the Sun Met the Moon by Simran Mohinani” →
Book cover with wine bottle and glass dresses as bride and groom

Tastes Like Murder: A Fiona Quinn Mystery by C.S. McDonald

Published on by shejustlovesbooks2 Comments

Welcome to the blog tour for Tastes Like Murder hosted by iRead Book Tours!

"Mystery" Genre card with dark woods and light in the distance
Book cover with wine bottle and glass dresses as bride and groom
"Mystery" Genre card with dark woods and light in the distance

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Tastes Like Murder was such a great cozy mystery! This is the fourth book in the series, but I really think it can be read as a stand-alone, so if this is the book you want to use to jump into the series, go for it!

I really enjoyed the murder mystery in this one. The setting for this one is at wedding-type venues and events. I really liked the extra twists that brought to the story! I thought it was really interesting, and the surprises along the way that kept me listening at every possible moment!

Continue reading “Tastes Like Murder: A Fiona Quinn Mystery by C.S. McDonald” →
book cover "It Happened in Tuscany" with foggy rolling hills

It Happened in Tuscany by Gail Mencini

Published on by shejustlovesbooksLeave a comment
Book Genre Block - "General Fiction" Person holding book
book cover "It Happened in Tuscany" with foggy rolling hills
Book Genre Block with image of group of children

Rating: 5 out of 5.

This was a story of friendship, hardship, family, and love. I was surprised by the deep emotions this book drew out of me! It was a lovely journey.

We follow Will and his neighbor, Sophie, as they travel to Italy. Their friendship seems impossible, but grows into a bond that is absolutely lovely. I love what an absolute grump Will is. His attitude creates the best payoff for the reader as Sophie works to thaw him and their friendship forms.

Continue reading “It Happened in Tuscany by Gail Mencini” →
Book Cover with girl throwing lemons and happy

Marvellous Macey, The Delightful Days by Caitlin Bangsund

Published on by shejustlovesbooks3 Comments
Book Cover with girl throwing lemons and happy
Book Genre Block with image of group of children

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Marvellous Macey is certain quite the fabulous little lady! She is filled with joy and happiness, and just looking at her smile makes you smile!

I liked how the story lets the reader know that Macey has challenges in her everyday life. There are things that are hard for her to do, but she doesn’t let those keep her down. She has so many talents and special qualities that she excels at, and she takes full advantage of those!

Continue reading “Marvellous Macey, The Delightful Days by Caitlin Bangsund” →