Showing posts with label book. Show all posts
Showing posts with label book. Show all posts

Thursday 18 January 2024

Jirvania: Book 2 in the Julu series

"What a beautiful book!"





My review


The 2nd book I read this year was a fantasy story with the title Jirvania. This
beautiful book was written by Jan Anderegg and published on May 9th. 2021.
It contains 506 pages in the Kindle edition. So, it took a while for reading and
reviewing, but it was worth every minute I spent for this book.

While reading I always make some notes. These were the notes I wrote down,
while reading Jirvania:

- The story is full of adventure, romance, and self-discovery, keeping readers
hooked from beginning to end.

- The author's vivid prose brings the fantastical world of Jirvania to life,
transporting readers to a realm filled with magic and mystery.

- The characters are complex, relatable, and well-grounded, making
them easy to root for and connect with. I really enjoyed reading about the
adventures of Jack and Julu. 

Overall, Jirvania is a well-crafted and entertaining novel that offers a
captivating story, immersive world-building, well-developed characters,
and a heartwarming message. It is a must-read for fans of fantasy literature
and anyone seeking an engaging and uplifting read.

Without any doubt, I give a five star rating for Jirvania. 


Booktasters

I really want to thank Booktasters and the author as well for providing me a
free copy and for their patience. It took a while for reading and reviewing this
beautiful book, but it really was worth all the time. 



Source picture: Book cover 



Thursday 14 December 2023

World Upside Down

a good book and well written.




My Review

It took a while, before I could start reading the World Upside Down, but
as always in the books of Louis McCall, it was a wonderful story, which
I couldn't put away. 

It was a thoughtful and meaningful book so, I recommend
'World Upside Down: The Life of Paul, God's Chosen
Messenger' for readers who enjoy biblical history.

Without any doubt I give a 5 star rating.


The book


Format: 100 pages, Paperback
Published: February 15, 2023 by Dorrance Publishing Company
Language: English


Booktasters


As always I want to thank Booktasters and the author for providing me a 
free copy in return of my honest review, which I did. And again thank you
for your patience! 

Monday 17 April 2023

WOAD

 A beautiful novel


My review


What a beautiful novel! I really enjoyed reading WOAD because it was more
a fairy tale than a fantasy novel. I also liked the detailed way of the story. 
The writing style was very fluent and pleasant for reading. It contained parts
of mythology which I absolutely adore. Therefore I give a recommendation
and a 5 star rating!




The book

Publisher‏ : ‎ Montag Press (12 November 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 254 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1957010207
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1957010205


The author


WOAD is beautifully written by James Isaac.


Booktasters


I want to thank Booktasters and the author as well for providing me a free
copy in return of my honest review, which I did. 

Thursday 6 April 2023

Is What I'm Thinking True?

 A Fantastic book


My Review


I always enjoy fantastic children's book with a great lesson.
This book has it all and the more the layout was extremely
beautiful and colourful.

I recommend this book to parents and teachers, because
it's a good guide.

Without any doubt I give five stars for this fantastic book!




The author


Is What I'm Thinking True was written by Lynn McLaughlin.
She has a lovely website on this link


The Book


Author : ‎ Lynn McLaughlin Co. (7 November 2022)
Engels
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 36 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1775001784
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1775001782
Age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 10 



Booktasters


I want to thank Booktasters and the author Lynn McLaughlin as
well for providing me a copy in return of my honest review, which
I did. Thank you very much! 

Saturday 16 July 2022

The Game With no Name

 A lot of suspense!


My review


It's a very good point, I didn't realise this book is part of a series. But since I've
read "The Game With No Name", I defenitely wanted to read more books of the 
series. 

I liked the cover very much, as well as the plot and the family. There is a lot
of suspense and even a twist.

I would recommend this book for all who like to read adventurous stories.

Without a doubt I give "The Game With No Name" a 5 star rating.




The author


LG Cunningham loves to write scary, spine-chilling, monster filled, ‘
my-child-is-not-able-to-sleep’ stories. This term of endearment could
be as a result of growing up in an Irish town filled with ghosts, being
able to communicate with (and actually see) the dead or more than
likely because his family used to rent him horror movies (pre-Netflix
and pre-DVDs) when he was very little which had the affect of twisting
his brain to the extent that he was - and still is - afraid of his own shadow.


Booktasters


I thank Booktasters and the author for giving me a free copy of the ebook
in exchange to my honest review. This has not affected my opinion. 



The Game With No Name was published on August 23rd. 2020 and contains
142 pages. 

Thursday 23 June 2022

Black, White, and Gray All Over: A Black Man's Odyssey in Life and Law Enforcement

 A tough story


Summary


From shootouts and robberies to riding in cars with pimps and prostitutes,
Frederick Reynolds' early manhood experiences in Detroit, Michigan in the
1960s foretold a future on the wrong side of the prison bars. Frederick
grew up a creative and sensitive child but found himself lured down the same
path as many Black youth in that era. No one would have guessed he would
have a future as a cop in one of the most dangerous cities in America in the
1980s---Compton, California. From recruit to detective, Frederick
experienced a successful career marked by commendations and awards.
The traumatic and highly demanding nature of the work, however, took
its toll on both his family and personal life---something Frederick was
able to conquer but only after years of distress and regret.




My Review


What a tough story! It took so long because I wanted to read the complete
story to have a better idea of the book. However it grabs you and it takes you
into a journey of man. 

The book is fluently written and it has a fantastic character. I like the book
cover too. It also is very detailed, which I enjoy a lot. 

I recommend to read Black, White, and Gray All Over: A Black Man's
Odyssey in Life and Law Enforcement because it's an interesting piece of
work and very well written! 

I give the book 5 stars but if I could I would give even more!



The author


The book is written by Frederick Douglass Reynolds and is available in
Amazon. 



Booktasters


I want to thank the author and Booktasters as well for providing me a free
copy in return of my honest review, which I did. 

Wednesday 27 April 2022

Author in the picture post : Srividhya Lakshmanan

Welcome on the “Mycrazylifewithbooks” blog Srividhya Lakshmanan !
I read several books of you and I always was pleasantly surprised by the
atmosphere and the lesson that each story contained. So, these were
the main reasons, I invited you to take part of the Author in the picture
blogpost. Off we go with these questions: 

1/ Can you tell the readers more about you?

I am an indie author. I have published picture books and short stories
for children. Before venturing into the book space, I used to run a fashion
e-commerce company. I spent several years in the corporate world.






2/ How did you start writing children's and young adults' books?

I started to write as early as eleven. The local radio selected one of the
stories during my high school days. Still, the idea of publishing books
came only two years ago at my daughter's insistence. I published a few
short stories that received excellent reviews in the early days. The
feedback encouraged me to publish more books.

3/ How were you as a kid?

I spent the best part of my childhood in smaller towns and the
countryside, so I was always with friends, exploring nature and playing
in the outdoors. Loads of free time and zero screen time! I believe
that a lot of my creative side was nurtured predominantly in those times. 

4/ Which book/series inspired you?

I have many books, but I will keep the list short considering the time -
Roald Dahl's BFG, the Indian mythology series by Anant Pai,
Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne, Mark Twain's Tom Sawyer.
My most preferred genre is children's picture books. I never a miss a
chance to read one.

5/ How do you chose your stories/ topics?

The ideas for my stories come from everyday conversations with people.
For instance, the idea for my newest picture book, 'Gugulu, The Little
Bear Dares', came from a family trip to the Western Ghats of India.
The previous book, 'Do they all Sleep?' came from a bedtime
conversation with my child. She is my first soundboard. She is a
voracious reader, so I start to develop an idea only after she approves.

6/ Can you tell us a bit more about your writing routine? 

I don't follow a strict routine, but I always carry a small notebook
for my story ideas. I try to write at least three days a week. In addition,
I try to keep up with my writing habit by participating in time-bound
story writing competitions. I believe these competitions also
help me improve my skill.




7/Are you proud receiving a good review or an award?

A good review obviously makes me super happy. I love to read it again
and again. 

And, of course, awards are significant too. It reassures my efforts and
belief in the books. I was elated when my first book got shortlisted
for the Wishing Shelf Awards.

8/ Are you nervous before the release of a new book? 

I am super nervous before a book release. As an indie author, you
must wear multiple hats and spend several months preparing for the
release. If the readers don't accept the book, all the effort goes wasted.

I have a new release scheduled for the 29th of April 2022,
and I am already sweating!


9/ Do you have plans to write other children / young adults' books,
or books in another genre?

Yes, I am working on my next book that will release mostly next year mid.
The book will be again a picture book.





10/ What are your wishes for the (nearby) future? 

While I am happy in the indie space, I would also like to try out the
traditional publishing side. I am working on a few picture book
manuscripts. I hope something clicks soon.


Thank you


Thank you very much for answering these questions. If you want to know
more about Srividhya Lakshmanan, please check her social media.

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