Author Interview, Book Spotlight Post, Jillicious Reading, Sci-fi

Book Spotlight: Orbital by Samantha Harvey

the program is dismantled, these astronauts and cosmonauts—from America, Russia, Italy, Britain, and Japan—have left their lives behind to travel at a speed of over seventeen thousand miles an hour as the earth reels below. We glimpse moments of their earthly lives through brief communications with family, their photos and talismans; we watch them whip

Read More

Author Interview, Business, Jillicious Reading

Author Interview with Paul Dixon

Today, we have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Paul A. Dixon, a renowned author with a fascinating background in Biological Oceanography. In addition to his impressive academic achievements, Paul also works in Climate Technology at Singularity Energy, where he focuses on decarbonizing the power grid. Apart from his professional pursuits, Paul is a dedicated

Read More

Book review

How to Survive Middle School by Donna Gephart

Summary:  David has dreams of being the next Jon Stewart…. that is IF he can survive middle school!  His best friend ditched him, he’s the new target of the school bully, and he just can’t catch a break anywhere.  David’s only escapes are making original videos to post on You Tube and spending time with his hamster, Hammy.  But, David’s life is about to take a turn

Read More

Book review

Girl Stolen by April Henry

Summary:  Cheyenne is very sick with pneumonia.  Her step-mother runs into the pharmacy to get her medicine, and Cheyenne waits in the warm car.  Suddenly, Cheyenne hears the door open but it’s not her step-mom who gets in and puts the car into drive.  But, Cheyenne has no idea who it is because she is blind. Thoughts:  Girl Stolen is a

Read More

Book review

Little Blog on the Prairie by Cathleen Davitt Bell

Summary:  It’s her mother’s dream come true, but it’s Gen’s nightmare.  A summer at living history camp where the visitors must live like pioneers of the 1890s!  How can she possibly make it through the summer without electricity, plumbing, and an iPod?  Well, cute, fellow camper Caleb might help as well as the cell phone she’s snuck in!

Read More

Book review

Claire de Lune by Christine Johnson

Summary:  Claire, a seemingly normal 16-year-old, is thrilled when she finally catches the attention of handsome, popular Matthew.  But, she soon discovers a family secret and realizes she is anything but normal. Thoughts:  Again, I wasn’t thrilled about another werewolf novel, but was pleasantly surprised with Claire de Lune.  The mother-daughter relationship and the concepts of self-acceptance are explored in this suspenseful, intriguing

Read More