Are you an avid reader looking for your next "fix"? Can't bear to be without some form of reading material in your spare time? Welcome to my world! Whether you are seeking a new book to "feed your need", or you are an author seeking an unbiased point of view on your own recent masterpiece, this is the place to be. With life as with books, you never know where the next step might take you...

Friday, October 4, 2024

RRR presents... SISTERS OF THE RESISTANCE by Jina Bacarr - REVIEW!


Hello, fair readers!
Today, we welcome Rachel's Random Resources and author Jina Bacarr as we step between the epages of her latest Historical Fiction release.  For those that prefer them, consider this your trigger warning as there are acts of violence remembered and referenced at points throughout the tale, but they act as a catalyst for the actions taken by the innocent souls after the fact.  Fans of the genre, and the author's previous works, know exactly the story they are getting into, and those just being introduced certainly won't be disappointed.  Ladies and gents, today's ebook of choice and blog tour guest...



Sisters of the Resistance
by
Jina Bacarr
Boldwood Books


About the book...
Paris, 1942: Two sisters in Paris had their lives torn apart. Now they must choose – save themselves, or fight the Nazis to the very end…

I’d given up everything to fight for the Resistance. But nothing prepared me for discovering my sister was a traitor. Kept by a Nazi SS officer, outwardly she barely resembles my beloved Justine anymore.

But I guessed her secret. About her beautiful, fragile little child. The baby she’ll do anything to protect. And I believe that deep down she still knows what is right.

As the Nazis threaten everything we ever held dear, I know I have one chance. I must convince her to betray the evil she seems to have chosen. I need her to find her true self once more.

Because I need her to join the fight…

Could you choose your country – and what is right – over the person you once loved more than anyone in the world?

Unmissable, heartbreaking, gripping WW2 fiction, perfect for fans of Soraya M. Lane, Ellie Midwood and Jean Grainger.







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Once upon a time, I read the first book in this series...and I was ripped apart.  The danger and uncertainty, the violence and heart stopping moments, the times you didn't know how they could carry on and yet they still managed to...all pieced together, it made for one heck of a story.  

This follow up is no slacker either.  From page one, you're thrown right back into the thick of things, so if you needed a refresher, or chose not to read the first one for one reason or another, you won't be lost; in fact, I was having a bit of a deja vu moment when I first started reading this one BECAUSE it plops you right back in the closing scenes of the first.  From there, you're on your own, or rather you're riding out the story between the two sisters and the very different, and yet only just, trajectory their life paths have taken.  While they both felt they had lost the other, the truth of the matter couldn't have been any more different.  They both made choices given the circumstances they were in, and for better or worse, they have to live with the consequences.  Can the bond of sisterhood heal the wounds inflicted by war?  Is there any way for a lost soul to return to the beautiful life they once lived when the landscape has changed so much?

Step into the pages of history for a story you won't soon forget filled with characters you'll want to remember.  It's dark, and violent at times, but such are the results of war.  The important thing to remember is that victory is never out of reach as long as one still has HOPE.  



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About the author...


Jina Bacarr is a US-based historical romance author of over 10 previous books. She has been a screenwriter, journalist and news reporter, but now writes full-time and lives in LA. Jina’s novels have been sold in 9 territories.







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Special thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for the chance to bring this tour to you as well as the ecopy for review. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, this promotion, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. This title is available now, so click on over to your favorite online retailer to snag your copy today and be sure to check out the rest of the tour for more bookish fun!


Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!


Thursday, October 3, 2024

AWARENESS TOUR: Sophie and the Swans by Holly Peppe, Illustrated by Aeron Cargill - REVIEW + GIVEAWAY!



TODAY on Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers, we indulge in flights of fancy with a touching storybook that has plenty of lessons to share.  Currently on tour with The Children's Book Review, let's step between the epages of a tale that has just as much beauty as it has heart...


by
Holly Peppe
Illustrated by
Aeron Cargill
9781947187146
Lincoln Square Books

About the book...
Sophie is a little girl who lives beside a lake and makes friends with a pair of swans who visit her every day. One day, when a bully starts to torment the swans, Sophie rushes to defend them not by attacking the bully but by showing him kindness when he gets into trouble on the lake.




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This is the story of a little girl who enjoys the beauty of the wildlife that surrounds her.  She takes the time to see them for what they are, understands their habits, and willingly shares the natural world with them.  There's a lot that can be said about a person that is kind to animals.  Their hearts are often THAT much bigger, THAT much more open to opportunities, new experiences, and relationships.  Sophie definitely embodies all of those things even at her young age, and it shows when she encounters someone that is quite the opposite.  The thing is, the young boy that's acting the part of a bully isn't truly one at heart, but rather a result of circumstances that befell him...he just didn't know how to express himself in a healthful versus harmful way.  Our gal Sophie knows that the best way to react to his actions isn't with equal acts of violence, but rather kindness, and a bit of information/education too.  She takes the higher road, when she easily could have fallen into a similar pattern in retaliation, but that's what makes the difference between a bully, a victim, and a hero.  Sophie shows us that there are better ways of fighting injustice, and that sometimes there is something more behind people's actions besides blind hate.  Sometimes they just need someone to listen, to understand where they are coming from, to help set their world to rights once again.

Through lovely illustrations and the heartfelt tale shared, readers are in for a wonderful story time selection, while also being reminded of the importance of spreading kindness in the world.  Wherever we go, whomever we encounter, whatever the situation, we always have a choice in our actions, our reactions, and how we feel.  We CAN choose kindness even in the face of something much less than.  That kindness could be just the thing to turn a situation or person around, and keeps our heart in a place of happiness too.  So go ahead, share a smile...and remember, the next time you're faced with adversity, a little kindness can go a long way.


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ABOUT THE AUTHOR


Holly Peppe is a writer and editor who lives near a lake full of colorful ducks, noisy gray geese, and elegant white swans who take to the sky when they feel like flying. Her published writing includes essays about the Jazz Age poet Edna St. Vincent Millay; a memoir, Mum’s the Word: The High-flying Adventures of Eve Branson; and two Young Adult books about Barrington Irving, the first Black pilot and youngest person to fly solo around the world.



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!!!   GIVEAWAY   !!!

Enter for a chance to win a signed copy of Sophie and the Swans. Don’t miss your chance to enter and win!





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Special thanks to Bianca of The Children's Book Review for the chance to bring this title to you and for the ecopy for review! (THANKS!) This post is sponsored by Expound Publicity. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal view. For more information on this author, her other works, the illustrator, or the publisher, feel free to click through the links above. Be sure to check out the rest of the tour for more bookish fun!


TOUR SCHEDULE

Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Book Review of Sophie and the Swans

Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Book Review of Sophie and the Swans

Thursday, October 3, 2024
Book Review of Sophie and the Swans

Friday, October 4, 2024
Book Review of Sophie and the Swans

Monday, October 7, 2024
Book Review of Sophie and the Swans

Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Book Spotlight of Sophie and the Swans

Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Instagram Post about Sophie and the Swans

Thursday, October 10, 2024
Book Review of Sophie and the Swans

Friday, October 11, 2024
Book Review of Sophie and the Swans

Monday, October 14, 2024
Instagram and TikTok Post about Sophie and the Swans

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Book Review of Sophie and the Swans

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Book Review of Sophie and the Swans

Thursday, October 17, 2024
Book Review of Sophie and the Swans

Friday, October 18, 2024
Book Activity of Sophie and the Swans

Monday, October 21, 2024
Interview about Sophie and the Swans

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
An interview with Holly Peppe



Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!



Wednesday, October 2, 2024

RRR presents... You Had Me At Chateau by Portia MacIntosh - REVIEW!



Bringing you the bookish fun with another Rachel's Random Resources tour! This time around we've the latest romcom from author Portia MacIntosh that's giving you the holiday feels along with the bookish characters we adore! Ladies and gents, today's blog tour guest and ebook of choice...



You Had Me At Chateau
by
Portia MacIntosh


About the book...
Romantic comedy writer Amber Page is stuck in a rut.

After her editor tells her she needs to "up the spice" in her books (literally Amber's worst nightmare...), she is at a crossroads of what to do with her career.

When the opportunity arises to go on a writer's retreat at an exclusive château in the beautiful French Alps, Amber reluctantly agrees, hoping a change of scenery will help with inspiration.

While she tries and fails to spice up her writing - with the unhelpful guidance of the eccentric romance writers at the château - she meets two leading men who cause her own real-life romantic comedy to unfold...

A laugh-out-loud love triangle, forced proximity romantic comedy from million-copy bestseller Portia MacIntosh.








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Calling all romance fans!  Here's the latest release from an author you know, and love, that's just begging to be added to your TBR!

This time around we've got bookish characters, writers actually, who end up at a retreat trying to crack their writer's block. Well, it's not so much a block as a need for inspiration. She needs to spice things up, and he needs to add something to appeal to a broader audience. Together, they could be phenomenal, but the course of love never did run smooth, and everyone loves a good triangle when it comes to relationships, right? Umm, okay, so not EVERYONE, but let's just say, here, it keeps it interesting 😉, and makes you keep turning pages to see how it all plays out. 

So pack your bags, and get ready to wile away the weekend on your own retreat filled with laughs, love, and the potential for that ever sought happily-ever-after!




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About the author...


Portia MacIntosh is the bestselling author of over 20 romantic comedy novels.

From disastrous dates to destination weddings, Portia’s romcoms are the perfect way to escape from day to day life, visiting sunny beaches in the summer and snowy villages at Christmas time. Whether it’s southern Italy or the Yorkshire coast, Portia’s stories are the holiday you’re craving, conveniently packed in between the pages.





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Special thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for the chance to bring this tour to you. as well as the ebook for review. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, this promotion, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. Be sure to check out the rest of tour for more bookish fun!


Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!



Monday, September 30, 2024

WHAT'S THE BUZZ?: The Ballerina of Auschwitz (Young Adult Edition of The Choice) By Edith Eva Eger - REVIEW!




Today's WHAT'S THE BUZZ title comes to us via Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing and features a Young Adult Nonfiction title that brings us the beauty and strength that can be found in even the darkest of times. Be prepared to step behind the eyes of today's author to a time and place we wish never happened for lessons that we should never forget. Ladies and gents, today's book of choice...


Young Adult Edition of The Choice
By
Edith Eva Eger
9781665952552
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Release Date: October 1st, 2024


About the book...
Edie is a talented dancer and a skilled gymnast with hopes of making the Olympic team. Between her rigorous training and her struggle to find her place in a family where she’s the daughter “with brains but no looks,” Edie’s too busy to dwell on the state of the world. But life in Hungary in 1943 is dangerous for a Jewish girl.

Just as Edie falls in love for the first time, Europe collapses into war, and Edie’s family is forced onto a train bound for the Auschwitz concentration camp. Even in those darkest of moments, Edie’s beloved, Eric, kindles hope. “I’ll never forget your eyes,” he tells her through the slats of the cattle car. Auschwitz is horrifying beyond belief, yet through starvation and unthinkable terrors, dreams of Eric sustain Edie. Against all odds, Edie and her sister Magda survive, thanks to their sisterhood and sheer grit.

Edie returns home filled with grief and guilt. Survival feels more like a burden than a gift—until Edie recognizes that she has a choice. She can’t change the past, but she can choose how to live and even to love again.




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As a reader that falls into Historical Fiction more often than not, taking in a nonfiction title from time to time would seem the natural progression. Some call to me, while others don't, but this was one I found myself reaching for. 

While an adult counterpart exists, this Young Adult version of her original memoir plays to the intended audience. That is to say while they both convey her story, this version focuses more so on her personal journey, her feelings before, during, and after the events that unfold, and how she was able to find the strength to pull through another day when everything was crumbling around her. It reminds us that there is beauty even in the darkest of times, light to be found in the pitch black of night, courage to be found in the seemingly frailest of minds, and love to be fought for when our hearts are the only thing still free. I think teen readers will find a kinship in her struggles, even if they aren't in the same circumstances, because despite the terror that surrounds, she was still growing up, and discovering her self, her place in the world, and the difference she could make. 

A beautifully shared story of a life lived through loss and triumph, Dr. Edith Eva Eger weaves a tale that you can't turn away from with lessons you won't want to forget. 



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About the author...

Picture credit: Jordan Engle

Edith Eger is an eminent psychologist and one of the few remaining Holocaust survivors old enough to remember life in the camps. A colleague of Viktor Frankl, Dr. Edith Eger has worked with veterans, military personnel, and victims of physical and mental trauma. She lives in La Jolla, California, and is the author of the bestselling and award-winning books The Choice and The Gift. Edie and her daughter, Marianne Engle—a renowned psychologist and food writer who helped develop the recipes in The Gift—encourage you to try the delicious dishes in the book and share your thoughts at LoveEdieandMarianne@Gmail.com.




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Special thanks to Lindsey at Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing for the chance to share this title with you and for the copy for review! (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, or the publisher, feel free to click through the links provided above. This title celebrates its BOOK BIRTHDAY tomorrow, October 1st, 2024, so mark your calendar or pre order your copy today!

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!


Sunday, September 29, 2024

RRR presents...Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel by Rebecca Raisin - REVIEW!



So we're closing out September with a find farewell, and looking ahead to more great read to come, including today's Rachel's Random Resources featured tour. It stars the latest release from author Rebecca Raisin, and whisks us away to Olde Paree for an adventure not sought, but needed just the same. Ladies and gents, let's take a closer look at today's featured title...



Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel
by
Rebecca Raisin 
Boldwood Books 

Turn a tumbledown Paris hotel into a perfect boutique, bookish retreat, and have it open for

Christmas? What could possibly go wrong?

When Anais receives a near-derelict Paris hotel in her divorce settlement, her first thought is to tidy it up and sell it immediately. All she wants is to move on and forget her disaster of a marriage ever happened.

But selling it proves impossible, so she has only one option: to make it gorgeous and open by Christmas… when her funds will almost certainly run out.

She’s not counting on the grumpy American bar-owner next door, Noah, coming and interfering at every moment though. Nor is she expecting to find a mysterious room – which holds the key to a one-hundred-year-old secret – about a woman who chose love against the odds.

One thing’s for sure… as the fairy lights twinkle all over the city of lights and the first snowflakes start to fall… this will be a Christmas in Paris to remember.

A totally gorgeous, escapist romantic comedy, with an unforgettable mystery! A perfect festive read for fans of Emily Henry and Sarah Morgan to curl up with this winter.









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This is a story about love conquering all... even when it seems like the loneliest of paths, or takes a hundred years to come to light. 

I loved how the author took us behind the mystery, into the aftermath of a marriage gone wrong, through the bumpy road that is finding yourself again, and helps us land softly enough with a new future in sight. It's not a smooth road to say the least, and I wish I could say that the divorce was the last time we see the slimeball that is her exe, but alas, I wouldn't want to sell you the dream and deliver the lie. He makes several appearances, and stirs up trouble to boot, but luckily our gal Anais has some great friends, and wonderful connections (maybe even one of the heart ❤️) that will help her get where she needs to be, both in body and soul. 

A great addition to your coming holiday reading list, or any time you want a bookish pick me up that'll remind you that no matter the stakes, live is always worth it.







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About the author...




Rebecca Raisin writes heartwarming romance from her home in sunny Perth, Australia. Her heroines tend to be on the quirky side and her books are usually set in exotic locations so her readers can armchair travel any day of the week.







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Special thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for the chance to bring this tour to you as well as the ebook for review. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, this promotion, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. This title is available now, so click on over to your favorite online retailer to snag your copy today and be sure to check out the rest of the tour for more bookish fun!



Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!




Thursday, September 26, 2024

AWARENESS TOUR: Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas by Nicole Oke, Illustrated by Richard Hoit - REVIEW + GIVEAWAY!


Every day is another chance to reach for our dreams, and help others get there as well, but it can be hard when our emotional ninjas are kicking us in the pants.  What's that?  You don't know what emotional ninjas are?  Well then, it's time you get acquainted and see who's REALLY in control of the highs and lows of your life.  Ladies and gents, kiddos of all ages, let's get between the epages of today's book of choice and blog tour guest...



by
Nicole Oke
Illustrated by
Richard Hoit
Ages 4-10 | 32 Pages
9798987039632
Oke Publications


About the book...
Get ready to dance into the world of emotions in Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas!

Izzy is gearing up for the big talent show, but she’s feeling a lot of big emotions – excitement, nerves, and everything in between! With her trusty friend Penny Panda by her side, Izzy embarks on a journey to understand the colorful cast of emotion ninjas that reside within her.

From the energetic Excitement Ninja to the protective Fear Ninja, Izzy learns to embrace her feelings and harness their power as she takes center stage. With each step, she discovers that every emotion has a role to play and that she’s the boss of her own emotional journey.

Join Izzy and Penny as they dance through a story filled with laughter, friendship, and the magic of self-discovery. “Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas” is a heartwarming tale that celebrates the power of emotions and the joy of being true to yourself.

Get ready to twirl, leap, and pirouette with Izzy and Penny in this enchanting adventure that will leave you cheering for more!







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Izzy is nervous, and I can't blame her!  The excitement that's bubbling in her tummy is turning the butterflies into rumbles, and her delight at showing everyone her talent into the dread of what could go wrong.  When she gets overwhelmed, she turns to the supportive presence of her stuffed bestie, Penny Panda, but she's not just full of fluff.  She's got some great advice and reminders that helps Izzy regain control of her emotional ninjas, and redirect that nervous energy into a grand performance.  She learns that it's okay to feel your emotions; we need them to experience life to its fullest, and they are there to help us in their own ways.  She learns that while they mean well, acknowledging them, understanding them, and growing from them is fully in her control.  She learns that she's not the only one that goes through these daily "battles" and that while it might not always be fun, it's a necessary part of life, part of growing up.

A great way to help kiddos through those tough times in a way that makes it a little less scary, and a lot more fun.  The colorful images help illustrate the benefits of each emotional ninja while making sure it's made perfectly clear that they answer to us.  They work for us to protect and warn, enchant and enhance, and a bit of everything in between, and there is nothing wrong with allowing them each their own time in the sun.  If we embrace them, we allow ourselves to be in the drivers seat and live for fully.  A wonderful addition to a home or school library, and an easy reach for those times that a little boost of confidence is needed to tackle whatever life may bring.





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ABOUT THE AUTHOR


Nicole Oke is an award-winning children’s book author, mother, and member of the wildland firefighting community. She is based in Boise, Idaho, where she works at the National Interagency Fire Center and spends her spare time as a Girl Scout leader, helping to build tomorrow’s leaders.

Nicole is a champion of social-emotional intelligence. As the parent of two girls with big emotions, she understands the importance of teaching children the skills they need to identify, process, and regulate emotions.

Her debut bestselling book, Penny Panda and the Gift of Possibility, was the first in a series of books that provide children and parents with the tools to talk about emotions and emotional skills that will last them a lifetime!

For more information, visit https://nicoleokeauthor.com.



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Based in New Zealand, Richard Hoit has been illustrating children’s books for over twenty years now. Studying art and art history, he has had a passion for drawing and painting all his life.

Over the years he has worked on a wide range of projects from illustration work to posters, blankets and cookie tins. However his career has gone from strength to strength working fulltime on children’s books, magazines, educational publishing and picture books.

Today he continues to illustrate children’s books with different publishers around the globe and has his work published worldwide.

From whimsical to moody and humorous, he can confidently interpret scripts and make them come alive.



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!!! GIVEAWAY !!!

Enter for a chance to win one of ten signed hardcover copies of Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas. In addition to a signed copy, the grand prize winner will receive a Penny Panda sticker pack, Emotion Ninjas magnetic bookmark, coloring pages, and a $50 Amazon gift card.






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Special thanks to Bianca of The Children's Book Review for the chance to bring this title to you and for the ecopy for review! (THANKS!) This post is sponsored by Nicole Oke. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal view. For more information on this author, her other works, the illustrator, or the publisher, feel free to click through the links above. Be sure to check out the rest of the tour for more bookish fun!


TOUR SCHEDULE

Monday, September 23, 2024
Book Review of Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas

Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Book Review of Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Book Review of Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas

Thursday, September 26, 2024
Book Review of Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas

Friday, September 27, 2024
Book Review of Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas

Monday, September 30, 2024
Book activity for Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas

Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Book Review of Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas

Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Book Review of Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas

Thursday, October 3, 2024
Guest Post about Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas

Friday, October 4, 2024
Book Review of Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas

Monday, October 7, 2024
Interview with Nicole Oke

Monday, October 14, 2024
Guest Post about Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Book Review of Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Book Review of Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas

Thursday, October 17, 2024
Book Spotlight on Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas

Friday, October 18, 2024
Book Review of Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas


Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!


RRR presents... The Last Bookshop in Prague by Helen Parusel - REVIEW!


Get ready to step into a story from the past that'll feel like your present as we reach for a better future in today's featured tour! Bringing you another Rachel's Random Resources beauty, we've set our sights on the newest release from author Helen Parusel, a name whom you've seen here before, and a name I associate with stories to lose myself in. So, if you're ready to see how this latest venture went, keep reading and let the adventure begin...



The Last Bookshop in Prague
by
Helen Parusel


About the book...
Was she incredibly brave or incredibly stupid? Neither. Just a bookshop girl doing what she could against her country’s oppressors.

The banned books club was only the beginning; a place for the women of Prague to come together and share the tales the Germans wanted to silence.

For bookshop owner, Jana, doing the right thing was never a question. So when opportunity comes to help the resistance, she offers herself – and her bookshop. Using her window displays as covert signals and hiding secret codes in book marks, she’ll do all in her power to help.

But the arrival of two people in her bookshop will change everything: a young Jewish boy with nowhere else to turn, and a fascist police captain Jana can’t read at all. In a time where secrets are currency and stories can be fatal, will she know who to trust?

A heart-wrenching and powerful story of courage, tenacity and love. Fans of Suzanne Goldring, Mandy Robotham and Debbie Rix will devour this unforgettable novel.






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As with the previous stories this author has shared, this story will have you by the heart from the first page until the last.  With well developed characters that move you, and a well written story that makes you feel, I found myself holding my breath more than once in anticipation of what might be coming, and hoping against hope that they'd make it through the hardships they were facing intact in body and soul.  Case in point, the initial run with our little lad hiding in the trunk and being held up at a Nazi check point.  EEK!    The historical elements place you in a time and place unfamiliar yet made familiar, exploring the rebellious nature of those with a bookish heart, while having to stand strong in the face of dangers yet to be revealed..and even those that come with a face that begs you to consider what's beneath the surface.

Filled to the brim with secrets, rebellion, and the chance at a better tomorrow, author Heather Parusel has created another bookish wonder that readers will want to get their hands on post haste.  If you're a fan of the genre, don't hesitate!  This should be on your must read list today!




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About the author...


Helen Parusel is a historical novelist, having been a teacher and a clothes buyer for M&S. She currently lives in Hamburg.





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Special thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for the chance to bring this tour to you, and for the ecopy for review. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, this promotion, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. This title is available now, so click on over to your favorite online retailer to snag your copy today and be sure to check out the rest of the tour for more bookish fun!

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!



Wednesday, September 25, 2024

AWARENESS TOUR: Tiki Time: It's My Turn, by Creator JJ and illustrated by Humouring the Fates Animation Studio - GUEST POST + GIVEAWAY!



Hi there!
Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers. Today, we welcome The Children's Book Review for a special AWARENESS TOUR starring a magical adventure just waiting for you to dive into... but, I'm not reviewing it. Nope. Not this time. I'm gonna do the intros, and let you discover the magic within for yourself, however, I was lucky enough to score a special GUEST POST by the author all about a few lessons you may reveal along your way! So, ladies and gents, gals and guys, let's take a closer look at the adventure we're in store for today...



by 
Creator JJ
Illustrated by
Humouring the Fates Animation Studio
Ages 6-8 | 38 Pages
9798218341381
Tiki Toons Publishing LLC


About the book...
Tiki is an honest, fun, and adventurous boy full of integrity. Lately, his behavior has been too rambunctious and he needs guidance. He meets a magical spirit who gives him the guidance he is looking for and much more. The spirit grants him magical powers and sends him on a quest to save the village of TikiTown from the evil King Lauia. Come join Tiki and his friends as they go on a magical time-traveling journey to save TikiTown. Tiki and his friends must find King Lauia, take back the sacred magical Toku Mask, and return the mask to Tiki Town to unfreeze the town. If Tiki doesn’t succeed, TikiTown will remain frozen forever…






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TOP FIVE LESSONS FROM TIKI'S ADVENTURES with Creator JJ


The top five valuable lessons kids can learn from Tiki’s adventures in TikiTown are understanding how behavior affects others, the value of character and integrity, building self-confidence, friendship, and teamwork.

Behavior Affects Others: In this story, Tiki is approached by his sister, Tari, about how his behavior has been off lately. Tiki comes to realize that he hasn’t been on the best behavior lately and that it is affecting his relationship with his sister. This helps kids realize that bad behavior can affect others, like friends and family, and that it is important to correct bad behavior. It also shows kids that, as you grow up, you may go through a period where your behavior is a little off. But listening to your parents, family, and teachers can help you improve your behavior.

The Value of Character and Integrity: When TikiTown comes under attack by the evil King Lauia, Tiki immediately develops a strong moral core. He knows good from evil and right from wrong. This helps him calm down his rambunctious behavior and instantly become much more like a heroic boy scout. During the adventure, Tiki overall starts making the right choices, becomes more disciplined, and is much more empathetic to friends and family. As Tiki grows throughout the story, this will teach kids the value and importance of developing character and integrity. 

Building Self Confidence: During Tiki’s adventures, Tiki has a renewed vision of what he can accomplish when he meets the magical spirit, Fetu, and is granted magical powers. Fetu helps Tiki understand that it is okay to explore new things and challenge himself. Tiki develops a sense of self-worth and takes on challenging tasks that he would have never dreamed were possible. This is a metaphor for kids that teaches them that if you believe in yourself, you can do it.

The Value of Friendship: Tiki's friends Spookie, Phillip, and Tom Tom join him and his sister, Tari, on the magical quest to retrieve the magical toku mask from the evil King Lauia. As Tiki learns valuable lessons and builds self-confidence, he also shares what he has learned with his friends. This helps his friends also learn how behavior affects others, the value of character and integrity, building self-confidence, friendship, and teamwork. As the story continues, Tiki learns how valuable friendships are and how to cherish them. Kids reading this story will understand the value of friendships and that every friend is unique and different in their own way, which is a wonderful thing. 

Teamwork is Essential: During the quest, Tiki and his friends face many obstacles as they try to get closer to King Lauia to retrieve the stolen Toku mask. They have to learn how to work together to overcome difficult situations where they have to rely on each other’s unique gifts, strengths, and talents to help them advance through a difficult situation. Without teamwork, Tiki and his friends will never advance in their quest. Kids that are reading the book will see how Tiki and his friends work together and see the value of teamwork. This will encourage them to work together with friends and classmates. 






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ABOUT THE AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR


Creator JJ and Fates are the creative duo bringing you this fun and magical adventure.

Fates has been making cartoons for over 30 years, bringing stories to life through drawing and imagining. Fates wants the world to draw and dream just a little more every day.

Creator JJ is the creative writer who dreamed up the storylines and characters in their stories. By using their imagination, he believes that everyone can create characters, worlds and stories of your own.

Together, the goal is to use their creative talents to create fun stories and ignite the hearts and minds of young children for both educational and self-development purposes.


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Saturday, August 24, 2024
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Monday, September 9, 2024
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Thursday, September 12, 2024
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Monday, September 23, 2024
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Tuesday, September 24, 2024
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