October 2, 2023 · 12:01 am

Book Talk: What have you been reading lately?

Welcome to this week’s Book Talk!

Murder in the Family by Cara Hunter: 4 stars. A very unique premise that I really liked. The pacing is a little slow but this did not lessen my enjoyment. The characters are well-drawn. There are plenty of plot twists. The conclusion is quite unexpected.

Wild Dogs by Michael Trant: 4.5 stars. Read my review HERE.

Why We Did It by Tim Miller: 5 stars. A dishy look at GOP campaign strategies by someone with plenty of experiences working in communications for the GOP. He also offers intriguing peeks into the reasons why so many non-supporters of the 45th president went to work in his administration. A wry, funny and insightful non-fiction book.

Appalachian Song by Michelle Shocklee: Read my review 10/3.

Now it’s your turn. What have you been reading lately? Join the discussion by commenting below!

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October 1, 2023 · 12:01 am

The Week Ahead Oct 2-7

Here’s a look at what’s happening this week at Book Talk & More with Kathy:

Monday’s Book Talk: What have you been reading lately?

Spotlights

Mystery Monday
Review 10/3: Appalachian Song by Michelle Shocklee
Teen Tuesday
Thrifty Thursday
Friday Feature
Saturday Spotlight

Winning Wednesday (10/4) eBooks up for grabs:

The Holiday Heartbreaker by Maisey Yates
Return to Embthwaite Farm by Kate Hewitt
Treading Water by Alex Winters

Click here for more info on entering the eBook contests.

Have a great week!!

***All the eBooks in this week’s Winning Wednesday have been purchased by Book Talk & More with Kathy.***

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September 30, 2023 · 12:02 am

October Reading Challenge: Set in Canada

October’s Reading Challenge is to read a novel set in Canada.

I absolutely loved the Rockton/Casey Duncan Series and I was so disppointed to learn the series was ending. But Kelley Armstrong had a spin-off series up her sleeve! YAY! So I am going to read Murder at Haven’s Rock, which is the first book in the Haven’s Rock series.

Need some help finding a book set in Canada? Goodreads has some great books HERE.

Please click HERE to learn more about Murder at Haven’s Rock.

I am looking forward to your selection!
Happy Reading!!

If you participated in last month’s challenge, check out the discussion post HERE and let us know if you met your challenge!

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September Reading Challenge Discussion

September’s Reading Challenge was to read a book from another Reading Challenge.

I really enjoyed my challenge book, Wild Dogs by Michael Trant. This adventure thriller set in the Western Australian Outback is full of non-stop action. The characters are well-drawn and the good guys are very likable. The isolated setting springs vibrantly to life. The storyline is engaging and well-developed. I am very much looking forward to reading the sequel, No Trace.

Please click HERE to learn more about Wild Dogs.

Did you enjoy the book you selected for the challenge? Leave a comment and let us know your thoughts about your selection!
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Check out October’s challenge HERE.

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September 29, 2023 · 12:01 am

Friday Feature: Amazing Gracie by Laura Drake

Do you love friendship novels? Then you might like today’s Friday Feature!

Title: Amazing Gracie by Laura Drake
Publisher: Gramarye Media/The Story Plant
Genre: Contemporary, Women’s Fiction
Length: 273 pages

Summary:

CJ has returned from war. But she has not left the war behind. The one bright spot in her life is her nine-year-old sister, Amazing Gracie, or Mazey, as CJ knows her. Mazey is brilliant, curious, and innocent, but she’s carrying burdens of her own, including a deep desire to meet the father she’s never known.

When CJ heads off on a cross-country motorcycle trip to visit the homes of her fallen friends, Mazey somehow convinces CJ to let her tag along. It isn’t the journey CJ expected, but it is the journey she needs. Contending with her demons, confronting her past, and facing her future, CJ comes to terms with choices she couldn’t have anticipated. And when Mazey’s quest takes a surprising turn, both CJ and Mazey discover that this road trip has been headed to an undisclosed destination all along.

A story of family in all its incarnations, Amazing Gracie is a deeply felt excursion presented by a writer of rare warmth.

Read my review HERE.

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Purchase Links: Amazon * B&N

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September 28, 2023 · 12:01 am

Thrifty Thursday: Rafe by Nicole Edwards

Do you love gay romances? Are you looking for a book that costs less than $5.00? Then you might want to check out:

Title: Rafe by Nicole Edwards
The Walkers of Coyote Ridge Book 11
Publisher: Nicole Edwards Limited
Genre: Contemporary, Gay, Romance
Length: 430 pages

Summary:

A history of running…

When Rafe Sharpe was eighteen, he put Coyote Ridge, his family, and everyone he knew in his rearview in order to escape his past. When he returned three years ago, everyone thought he’d returned to face the horrors that had shaped his existence. What he didn’t tell anyone was that he’d been running then, too.

But settling in didn’t mean settling down because that wasn’t in the cards for Rafe, even if he was secretly pining for the beautiful, pure-hearted Bailey Weber. Despite being his greatest temptation, Rafe managed to keep Bailey in the friend zone, opting to be her confidante and protector, ensuring she believed her feelings for him weren’t reciprocated. After all, Rafe wasn’t worthy of anyone’s love. Not after what he did.

The past and present collide…

It isn’t until a handsome man from his past rolls into town that Rafe realizes what he was running from and what he’s been resisting would soon come together, becoming a powerful pull on the heartstrings he didn’t even know he had.

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