Soso and The Kako Leaf by Bella Disu

 

Book Details:

Book Title:  Soso and The Kako Leaf by Bella Disu
Category:  Children's Fiction (Ages 6-12),  78 pages
Genre:  Children's Book
Publisher:  The Good Work Company
Release date:   June 19, 2022
Format available for review:  print (softback) (US, Canada and UK ), ebook (PDF)
Tour dates: April 17 to May 5
Content Rating:  G. Children's Book.

MY RATING:

Book Description:

​Follow the life of young Soso as she encounters mysteries and unearths traditions that have existed long before she was born.Be part of her adventures as she gains confidence, self-esteem, and an understanding of her deep cultural heritage.

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This book is available for special purchases in bulk by organizations and institutions, not for resale, at special discounts. Please email all inquiries to The Good Work Company.

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

Today is a special day, it's Soso's birthday, and a special date for our country, September 12. Soso is 9 years old today, and she is excited about all of the gifts she will get. Will it be the new nail color kit, and purple hair extensions? As Soso was waiting on her parents to get her brother settled in at the football game, she goes to play in the garden. It is there that Soso falls asleep and wakes up in a magical land of her people where people are dressed in neat costumes, and there are Kako leaves, for whatever they were used for. Soso enjoys her adventure in the new land, but she misses her family. What will happen with Soso and her family? Will the big 9th birthday party still be on?

This is a cute book to teach your child about a different culture. The author being Nigerian, goes into deep detail about her culture. The story was cute and also informative for me because it is a place I know nothing about. I love the beautiful illustrations by Awele Emili, which have so much detail children will have a blast looking at the pictures and making a story of their own. I think this would be a great story for elementary school classrooms or libraries. I encourage you to check this sweet little book out. I'm giving Soso and The Kako Leaf by Bella Disu Four Stars.

A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trab731a3ff-pde Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

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Meet the Author:

​Bella Disu is a mother of two wonderful children. She is an enthusiastic lover of art as well as an avid reader. From a young age, she has been enamoured with rich cultural folktales. Now, she channels her love for art and her passion for reading into writing stories. Her stories use new forms to pass on the tales she heard growing up to the next generation.

Bella is also a renowned business leader who is committed to corporate governance and business innovation. In December 2019, she became the youngest ever recipient of the French National Honor - Chevalier dans L'ordre des Arts et des Lettres in recognition of her efforts at promoting French culture in Nigeria.
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She is married and lives in Lagos, Nigeria, with her family.
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connect with the author: website ~ twitter ~ instagram

Tour Schedule:

Apr 17 – My Reading Getaway – book review / author interview / giveaway
Apr 17 - Reading Authors Network – book review / giveaway
Apr 17 - A Mama's Corner of the World – book review / giveaway
Apr 18 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / guest post / giveaway
Apr 18 - Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway
Apr 19 – Splashes of Joy – book review / giveaway
Apr 20 – Kim's Book Reviews and Writing Aha's – book review / giveaway
Apr 21 – Books are a Blessing – book review / giveaway
Apr 24 – Amy's Booket List -  book spotlight / giveaway
Apr 24 - The Phantom Paragrapher – book review
Apr 25 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book review / giveaway
Apr 25 - Because I said so -- and other adventures in Parenting – book review / guest post / giveaway
Apr 26 – Cover Lover Book Review – book review / guest post / giveaway
Apr 26 - My WorldReads – book spotlight / giveaway
Apr 27 – Library Lady's Kid Lit – book review / author interview / giveaway
Apr 27 - Liese's Blog – book spotlight
Apr 28 – Writer with Wanderlust – book review / author interview / giveaway
Apr 29 - Reading is My Passion – book review / giveaway
May 1 – Casia's Corner – book review
May 2 – fundinmental – book spotlight / giveaway
May 2 - mamof9 – book review / giveaway
May 3 – Pause for Tales – book review / giveaway
May 3 – FUONLYKNEW – book review / guest post / giveaway
May 4 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway
May 4 - Lisa's Reading – book spotlight / giveaway
May 5 – Paw.Read.Repeat – book review / giveaway
May 5 - Books for Books – book spotlight

The Old Dragon's Head by Justin Newland

 

 

Book Details:

​Book Title:  The Old Dragon's Head by Justin Newland
Category:  Adult Fiction (18 +),  257 pages
Genre: Historical Fantasy, Supernatural Thriller 
Publisher:  Troubador Publishing Ltd.
Release date:  November 2018
Content Rating: PG-13 +M. Mild sex and cruelty. Mature themes.

Book Description:

The Great Wall of China may be constructed of stone and packed earth, but it is home to a supernatural beast – the Old Dragon. Both wall and dragon protect China’s northern borders from Mongol incursion. Just beyond the fortress of Shanhaiguan, the far eastern end of the wall protrudes into the Bohai Sea – that’s the Old Dragon’s Head.

​Bolin, a young man working on the Old Dragon’s Head, suffers visions of ghosts. The local seer suspects that he has yin-yang eyes and other supernatural gifts. Bolin’s fief lord, the Prince of Yan, rebels against his nephew, the Jianwen Emperor. In the bitter war of succession, the Mongols hold the balance of power. While the victor might win the battle on earth, China’s Dragon Throne can only be earned with a Mandate from Heaven – and the support of the Old Dragon. In every era, a man endowed with the powers of heaven – the Dragon Master – is born. Only he can summon the Old Dragon, providing he possesses the dragon pearl. It’s the year 1402, and neither the Old Dragon, the dragon pearl, nor the Dragon Master, has been seen for twenty years. Bolin’s journey of self-discovery is mirrored by that of old China, as both endeavour to come of age. When Bolin accepts his destiny as the Dragon Master, heaven sends a third coming of age – for humanity itself. But are any of them ready for what is rising in the east?

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MY REVIEW

Justin Newman is a new author first me. His book The Old Dragon's Head is a fantasy taking place in the 15th century. It was interesting being at the Great Wall of China in the 1500's. I don't usually read this genre, but I'm glad I decided at the last minute to read it. I will admit it took me a while to get into the story. It was kind of slow in the beginning for me. That is probably because I'm not that familiar with fantasy books, but Author Justin Newman does a fantastic job of writing this book, with character that play their parts well, and develop perfectly throughout the book. Newman's attention to details throughout the book brings the story to life in a unique way.

If you enjoy a good historical fantasy to read, I think you will enjoy this one. I encourage you to give it a try. I am giving this one Four Stars. 

Meet the Author:

JUSTIN NEWLAND’s novels represent an innovative blend of genres from historical fiction and crime, to supernatural thrillers and mystery. His stories deal with the themes of war, religion, and evolution and speculate on the human’s spiritual place in the universe.

Undeterred by the award of a Doctorate in Mathematics from Imperial College, London, he found his way to the creative keyboard and conceived his debut novel, The Genes of Isis (Matador, 2018), an epic fantasy set under Ancient Egyptian skies.

Next came the historical fantasy, The Old Dragon’s Head (Matador, 2018), set in Ming Dynasty China in the shadows of the Great Wall.

His next historical fantasy, The Coronation (Matador, 2019), speculates on the genesis of the most important event in the modern world – the Industrial Revolution.

His fourth, The Abdication (Matador, 2021), is a supernatural thriller in which a young woman confronts her faith in a higher purpose and what it means to abdicate that faith.

His work in progress is a two-book series, The Island of Angels, set in Elizabethan England, and is an epic tale of England’s coming of age. The first novel, The Mark of the Salamander, travels with Sir Francis Drake across the wide open seas of discovery from 1577-1580 and is due to be published in September 2023. The second, The Midnight of Eights, culminates in the repulse of the Spanish Armada in 1588.

He regularly gives talks to historical associations and libraries and enjoys giving radio interviews and making podcasts. Born three days before the end of 1953, he lives with his partner in plain sight of the Mendip Hills in Somerset, England.

connect with the author: website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ pinterest ~ bookbub ~ goodreads

Enter the Giveaway:

THE OLD DRAGON HEAD Book Tour Giveaway

She Who Rides Horses by Sarah V. Barnesl

 

Join us for this tour from May 1 to May 19, 2023

Book Details:

​Book Title:  She Who Rides Horses: A Saga of the Ancient Steppe (Book One) by Sarah V. Barnes
Category:  Adult Fiction (18+),  267 pages
Genre: Historical Fiction 
Publisher:  Lilith House Press 
Release date:  March 2022
Formats Available for Review: print-softback (USA only) and e-book (GIFTED KINDLE, MOBI FILE (FOR KINDLE), EPUB, PDF).
Tour dates: May 1 to May 19, 2023
Content Rating: PG.  It contains two kissing scenes and the death of an animal.

MY RATING: FIVE STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Book Description:

Set more than 6,000 years ago, She Who Rides Horses: A Saga of the Ancient Steppe (Book One) begins the story of Naya, the first person to ride a horse.

Daughter of a clan chief, bolder than other girls but shunned by the boys because of her unusual appearance, Naya wanders alone through the vast grasslands where her people herd cattle and hunt wild horses for their meat. But Naya dreams of creating a different kind of relationship with the magnificent creatures.

One day, she discovers a filly with a chestnut coat as uncommon as her own head of red hair. With time running out before she is called to assume the responsibilities of adulthood, Naya embarks on a quest to gallop with the red filly across the boundless steppe.

​Unwittingly, she sets in motion forces and events that will change forever the future of humans and horses alike.

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

She Who Rides Horses: A Saga of the Ancient Steppe is the story the first person to ride a horse. Even though Naya's people ate the wild horses, she always dreamed of taming these beautiful horses to ride. Being the daughter of a clan chief, Naya is a little bolder than many hee age and I was sure hoping she would get her  riding horse.

Being set over 6,000 years ago, it was interesting to read about the people during that era and their lifestyles. I really didn't know much about the Steppe, what it was or where. I was very intrigued reading about this as well. I could really say I was intrigued and excited to read this entire historical fiction and learn many things I wasn't familiar with.

Sarah V. Barnes writes a compelling story that pulls at your heartstrings while you are reading her book. I love Naya and her determined and fiesty spirit. She Who Rides Horses is getting Five Stars from me. If you love historical fiction, horses and are intrigued by stories happening 6000 years ago, this is just the book for you. I can't wait to see what is next from this new to me author.

A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trab731a3ff-pde Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

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Meet the Author:

Sarah V. Barnes, Ph.D. is both an historian and a horsewoman. When Sarah is not writing stories, she practices and teaches riding as a meditative art. She also offers equine-facilitated coaching and wellness workshops.

Sarah holds a Ph.D. in history from Northwestern University and spent many years as a college professor before turning full-time to riding and writing. She has two grown daughters and lives with her husband, her dogs and her horses near Boulder, CO.

connect with the author: website ~ facebook ~  goodreads

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Tour Schedule:

May 1 – Liese's Blog – book spotlight
May 2- History from a Woman’s Perspective - book review 
May 2 – Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
May 3 - Kim's Book Reviews and Writing Aha's - book review / giveaway
May 3 – Splashes of Joy – book review / giveaway
May 4 –Celticlady's Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway
May 4 - Welcome To MLM Opinion’s Review – book review
May 5 –Character Madness and Musings – book review / giveaway
May 9 - Diane’s Book Journal - book spotlight
May 9 – Adventures of a Traveler's Wife – book review / author interview / giveaway
May 10 –Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway
May 11 –MacKade – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
May 11 -Books are a Blessing – book review / giveaway
May 12 –Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway
May 12 - Books With a Chance - book review / author interview / giveaway

May 12 -The Obsessed Reader – book review / giveaway
May 15 - The Pen and Muse Book Reviews - book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
May 15 – Cover Lover Book Review – book review / giveaway
May 16 –FUONLYKNEW – book review / guest post / giveaway
May 16 - Book Corner News and Reviews - book review / giveaway
May 17 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / guest post / giveaway
May 17 - Authors on iTours: Let's Talk Books! – book review
May 18 –fundinmental – book spotlight / giveaway
May 18 - Paws.Read.Repeat - book review / giveaway
May 19 -Writer with Wanderlust – book review / guest post / giveaway
May 19 - Adventurous Jessy - book review / giveaway
​May 19 - Mostly Mystery Reviews - book review 
​May 19 - Bizwings Book Blog - book review / author interview / giveaway

Enter the Giveaway:

Lifeline to a Soul by John K. McLaughin

 

Join Us For This Tour From April 17 to May 5, 2023

Book Details:

Book Title:  Lifeline to a Soul by John K. McLaughlin
Category:  Adult Non-Fiction (18+), 234 pages
Genre:  Memoir
Publisher:  Lifeline Education Connection
Release date:   April, 2023
Tour dates: Apr 17 to May 5, 2023
Content Rating: PG + M

DRUM ROLL PLEASE.....

This just came in. LIFELINE TO A SOUL has been selected as a winner of the 2023 PenCraft Seasonal Book Award Spring Competition. We hope this award inspires you to keep writing and helps you reach new heights in your career. The PenCraft Seasonal Book Awards recognizes books of remarkable literary quality, artistic excellence, and popularity with readers. Lifeline to a Soul exemplified these criteria as a winner in the Non Fiction - Autobiography genre.

Book Description:

Lifeline to a Soul takes the reader inside the fence and chronicles the victories and challenges one man faced as a first-time teacher in the strange world of prison life.

BUY THE BOOK:
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Meet the Author:

John McLaughlin spent half his life bootstrapping his start-up business to an industry leader. His desire to teach what he spent his career learning led him on a remarkable journey through the gates of a minimum-security prison where he taught entrepreneurship for almost three years. John has an MBA, a teaching certificate, and a marketing management certificate from Harvard Extension University. John enjoys riding a tandem bicycle with his wonderful wife, Reba on the greenways of Charlotte, North Carolina where they live with two extremely spoiled cats, Moe and Joe. You can learn more about John’s current teaching program at: https://www.lifelinetoasoul.com/

connect to the author: website

Tour Schedule:

​Apr 17 - Locks, Hooks and Books – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Apr 17 – Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
Apr 18 – Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Apr 19– Rockin' Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Apr 19- Sue’s Musings– book spotlight
Apr 20 – Splashes of Joy – book spotlight / giveaway
Apr 21 – My WorldReads – book spotlight / giveaway
Apr 24 – Books are a Blessing – book spotlight / giveaway
Apr 25 - mamof9 – book spotlight
Apr 26 – The Adventures of a Traveler's Wife – book spotlight / giveaway
Apr 26 - Review Thick And Thin – book spotlight
Apr 27 – My Reading Getaway – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Apr 27 - The Obsessed Reader – book spotlight / giveaway
Apr 28 – Liese's Blog – book spotlight
May 1 – Paws.Read.Repeat – book spotlight / giveaway
May 1 - Gina Rae Mitchell - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
May 2 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway
May 2 - @regallywritten – book spotlight / giveaway
May 3 – fundinmental – book spotlight / giveaway
May 3 - Books and Games – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
May 4 – Pick A Good Book – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
May 5 – Books for Books – book spotlight  
TBD - The Phantom Paragrapher – book spotlight / giveaway

Enter the Giveaway:

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Mother Knows Worst by Sofia Bella Roma

 

Join us for this tour from April 24 to May 12, 2023

Book Details:

​Book Title:  Mother Knows Worst by Sofia Bella Roma
Category:  Adult Fiction (18+),  280 pages
Genre: Literary Fiction, Novel
Publisher:  Mascot Books
Release date:  December 2022
Formats Available for Review: print-softback (USA only, e-book (PDF)
Tour dates: Apr 24 to May 12, 2023
Content Rating:  PG -13 

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Pinnacle Award Winner!

"Author Sofia Bella Roma tells an absorbing story about two people from very different backgrounds falling in love and struggling to navigate the circumstances and people around them. Infusing romance, humor, and plenty of drama, Roma weaves an engaging narrative that keeps hold of the reader until the last page. Mother Knows Worst is not just a dramatic comedy but also a novel that showcases the challenges people sometimes face in adapting to other cultures, especially in relationships involving in-laws. The characters have their own idiosyncrasies, which make them very intriguing to read. Rose and Anil's dynamic feels genuine, as do their respective struggles and conflicts. Recommended to readers who savor drama novels revolving around relationships." - Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favoritel

"A lively, thought-provoking journey into one young woman's marriage, cross-cultural encounters, and life. Mother Knows Worst is recommended not just for novel readers seeking stories of women's experiences, but for reading groups interested in the psychological entanglements between different cultures and generations." - Reviewed by Midwest Book Reviews

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Book Description:

After trying her hand at acting, Rose decides to change career paths and enter law school.

She enrolls in law school in a sleepy New England town, only to find that the practice of law is not all she will study. This quirky thirty-something Italian girl falls in love when she lays eyes on Anil, a handsome intellectual from India. The two discover a deep connection and quickly begin a romantic relationship. What could go wrong as their romance blossoms? Their future looks bright. They have each other. They have great friends. They also have Anil’s mother. Inspired by true events, Mother Knows Worst is a humorous and heartfelt novel. Rose is on a path to finding herself, love, and relationships, taking the reader on a delightful and often comedic journey as she explores two cultural worlds colliding.

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MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

When Rose enrolls in law school, little did she know how her life would change. She couldn't help but fall head over hills with a handsome guy from India. Life doesn't turn out the way she thinks it will. Two different cultures causes many struggles.

I wasn't sure what to expect with this book, but I enjoyed this thought provoking story by Sophia Bella Roma. There is plenty of love, struggles and drama as we follow Roses's life through mixed cultures and the differences life throws are her. I love how the characters to tell the story so well. The writing was a little different style, but it sure kept my attention throughout the story. Roma adds a lot of humor, mixed in with all of the drama taking place. Though this is a quick read, I found myself going back through the story to read the highlights over again.

If you enjoy stories with couples of two different cultures, this is a great read that I recommend for you. I'm giving Mother Knows Worst Four Stars.

A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trab731a3ff-pde Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

Meet the Author:

Sofia Bella Roma is a lawyer in North Carolina. She has been practicing law since 2009. She was first licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and then went on to become licensed attorney in North Carolina. Sofia has spent most of her career telling stories. She regularly performs to judges when litigating her cases. Mother Knows Worst is Sofia’s debut novel. This book tackles common problems in relationships and takes on mother-in-law drama with a quirky point of view. Sofia knows firsthand about difficult relationships since she has been practicing law as a divorce attorney. She currently lives with her son and their pet lizard. She has a love for the arts and enjoys making people laugh.

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Tour Schedule:

​April 24 - Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / giveaway
April 24 - Splashes of Joy – book review / giveaway
April 25 – Authors on iTours: Let's Talk Books! – book review
​April 25 – Rockin Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway
April 26 – Leanne Bookstagram – book review / giveaway
April 26 - My Reading Getaway – book review / giveaway
April 27 - The Adventures of a Traveler's Wife – book review / giveaway
April 28 – Welcome TO MLM Opinion's Reviews – book review / giveaway
April 28 - Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
May 1 - Liese's Blog – book spotlight
May 1 – Just Another Reader – book review
May 2 – Pick a Good Book – book spotlight / giveaway
May 2 - Paws.Read.Repeat – book review / giveaway

May 3 - FUONLYKNEW - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
May 3 – Sandra's Book Club – book review / giveaway
May 3 - Books are a Blessing – book review / giveaway
May 3 - Readers Muse - book review
May 4 – @bookqueenbee – book review/ author interview / giveaway
May 4 - The Obsessed Reader – book review / giveaway
May 5 – fundinmental – book spotlight / giveaway
May 5 - @chaoshappinessbookmama – book review
May 9 - Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway
May 9 – Books With a Chance – book review / author interview / giveaway
May 10 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / guest post / giveaway
May 10 - Diane’s Book Journal - book spotlight
May 10 - mamof9 – book spotlight
May 11 – Leels Loves Books – book review / giveaway
May 11 -Book Corner News and Reviews - book review / giveaway
May 11 - Books for Books – book spotlight
May 12 - Sue’s Musings – book review / giveaway
May 12 - Adventurous Jessy – book review / giveaway

Enter the Giveaway:

Lifeline to a Soul by John K. McLaughlin

 

Join Us For This Tour From April 17 to May 5, 2023

Book Details:

Book Title:   Lifeline to a Soul by John K. McLaughlin
Category:  Adult Non-Fiction (18+), 234 pages
Genre:  Memoir
Publisher:  Lifeline Education Connection
Release date:   April, 2023
Tour dates: Apr 17 to May 5, 2023
Content Rating: PG + M

DRUM ROLL PLEASE.....

This just came in. LIFELINE TO A SOUL has been selected as a winner of the 2023 PenCraft Seasonal Book Award Spring Competition. We hope this award inspires you to keep writing and helps you reach new heights in your career. The PenCraft Seasonal Book Awards recognizes books of remarkable literary quality, artistic excellence, and popularity with readers. Lifeline to a Soul exemplified these criteria as a winner in the Non Fiction - Autobiography genre.

Book Description:

Lifeline to a Soul takes the reader inside the fence and chronicles the victories and challenges one man faced as a first-time teacher in the strange world of prison life.

BUY THE BOOK:
Amazon ~ B&N 
add to goodreads

Meet the Author:

John McLaughlin spent half his life bootstrapping his start-up business to an industry leader. His desire to teach what he spent his career learning led him on a remarkable journey through the gates of a minimum-security prison where he taught entrepreneurship for almost three years. John has an MBA, a teaching certificate, and a marketing management certificate from Harvard Extension University. John enjoys riding a tandem bicycle with his wonderful wife, Reba on the greenways of Charlotte, North Carolina where they live with two extremely spoiled cats, Moe and Joe. You can learn more about John’s current teaching program at: https://www.lifelinetoasoul.com/

connect to the author: website

Tour Schedule:

​Apr 17 - Locks, Hooks and Books – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Apr 17 – Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
Apr 18 – Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Apr 19– Rockin' Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Apr 19- Sue’s Musings– book spotlight
Apr 20 – Splashes of Joy – book spotlight / giveaway
Apr 21 – My WorldReads – book spotlight / giveaway
Apr 24 – Books are a Blessing – book spotlight / giveaway
Apr 25 - mamof9 – book spotlight
Apr 26 – The Adventures of a Traveler's Wife – book spotlight / giveaway
Apr 26 - Review Thick And Thin – book spotlight
Apr 27 – My Reading Getaway – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Apr 27 - The Obsessed Reader – book spotlight / giveaway
Apr 28 – Liese's Blog – book spotlight
May 1 – Paws.Read.Repeat – book spotlight / giveaway
May 1 - Gina Rae Mitchell - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
May 2 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway
May 2 - @regallywritten – book spotlight / giveaway
May 3 – fundinmental – book spotlight / giveaway
May 3 - Books and Games – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
May 4 – Pick A Good Book – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
May 5 – Books for Books – book spotlight  
TBD - The Phantom Paragrapher – book spotlight / giveaway

Enter the Giveaway:

Flight Log by Susan Humphrey

 

Join us for this tour from Mar 6 to Mar 24, 2023!

 

 

Book Details:

Book Title:  Flight Log: The Novel Adventures of a Stewardess Wannabe Who Becomes a Flight Attendant by Susan Humphrey
Category:  Adult Fiction (18+),  338 pages
Genre:  Women's Fiction, Chick Lit, Memoir(ish), Coming-of-age
Publisher:  Majuscule Press
Release date:   August, 2022
Format available for review:  print (US), ebook (EPUB, PDF), audiobook (audible download)
Tour dates: Mar 6 to Mar 24, 2023
Content Rating:  PG. A few romantic encounters but light on the details. Reference to tobacco use.

Book Description:

“It was 1978. People didn’t have home computers, video players, or answering machines. We rented our telephones from local phone companies and hand-wrote letters. The terms ‘politically correct’ and ‘African-American’ had not been coined. ‘Eating disorders’ and ‘alternate lifestyles’ were not yet common household phrases. Only strippers wore thongs, which made perfect sense to me, as they only caused one to gyrate their hynie in a desperate attempt to dislodge the bothersome wedgie.”

So writes Sherri Van Ness, an unassuming girl from the burbs of Kansas who’s about to embark on the adventure of her life when she signs up to become a stewardess. But it’s much more turbulent than this doughy-eyed 19-year-old ever imagined as she tries to navigate past grouchy passengers, fly-by-night relationships and the unforgiving, relentless, humiliating, monthly weigh-ins. Some dreams come true. Others require a vomit bag.

That’s not to say Sherri doesn’t enjoy herself. Au contraire! There are friends to be made and men to be made and the maid who made up her room in New York is so nice!

Yes, the work is difficult at times and the money isn’t always good, but there are perks: free flights and an endless supply of tiny vodka bottles and salted peanuts (peanut allergies hadn’t been invented yet.)

Like Dorothy Gale sans Toto, Sherri leaves Kansas and finds herself amidst a cast of characters as strange to her as the Scarecrow and the Munchkins were to Dorothy. Her whirlwind journey takes her from innocent, insecure stewardess to mature and confident flight attendant. Or does she?

​Book your flight now with this very enjoyable read, put your seat back in the upright position, and enjoy the ride!

 

 MY REVIEW

The year is 1978 and things have changed so much in the last 45 years, as we will see in this new book. I found Flight Log to be a very interesting book. It was a fun and exciting journey to the 1970's. There are many laugh out loud moments that will keep the story interesting enough that you want to keep read, you need to see what is going to happen. 

Author Susan Humphrey doesn't leave a lot out of the happenings back in the day and life as a stewardess. The characters told this story so well and their character development was spot on throughout the story. If you are in the market for a good, clean story about the 1970's, this is one I know you will enjoy. Check this one out. I just know you will love it.

A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255. 

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Meet the Author:

​Susan Jo Humphrey, the daughter of a diplomat, was born in Izmir, Turkey where she lived for three years. She also lived in Korea and Thailand, before returning home to the US with her family as a teenager. She has traveled all over the United States, and has called several parts of this country ‘home.’ Her many airplane rides as a child convinced her she must one day become a stewardess. Suz was a flight attendant for thirteen of her twenty-five years with UAL. She began penning FlightLog with the help of the Naperville Writer’s Group, outside of Chicago. There, she published in their annual pamphlet, had a humor piece printed in an online magazine, and contributed many articles to local newspapers. At the time of publication, she is busy working on FlightLog II.

Away from the keyboard, Suz loves yoga, reading, cooking, listening to music and playing her guitar. She still enjoys mapping out travel to faraway places she’s never seen, as well as planning return trips to her favorite spots.

She currently lives in Southern California and has two grown children. Today, she’s in healthcare, where she’s worked since 2014. Suz was the ‘baby’ of her flight attendant classes – and the ‘senior’ student in her nursing classes. She’s eager to write that story as well: a novice baby-boomer RN begins her dream career as a travel nurse – just as a pandemic breaks out!

connect with the author: website 

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