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Monday, March 27, 2017

Cover Characteristic #8: UFO

Hey everyone! This is a meme that was created by the folks over at Sugar and Snark called "Cover Characteristic" and here are the rules for this meme:

Each week we will post a characteristic and choose 5 of our favorite covers with that characteristic. If you want to join in and share your 5 favorite covers with the weeks particular characteristic, then just make a post, grab the meme picture (or make your own) and leave your URL in Linky (so we can visit). You don’t even need to participate, just stopping by and saying hi would be great! Don’t forget to stop by the other participants!

This week's theme is: UFOs!

1. UFO Flying Saucers Gold Key : This is my pick of the week! I just loved seeing the jellyfish type of UFOs invading earth and it was really creative to look at!
2. Nancy Drew: The Flying Saucer Mystery by Carolyn Keene: Such a cute cover with a UFO coming down towards Nancy and her friend!

3. Invasion by Paul Moxham : I just loved seeing that alien ship overhead that person on the ground. It makes the cover look both eerie and awesome!
4. Striker by Paul Moxham: Just seeing a spaceship go up in flames made this cover very intense!
5. Tears of Humanity by Gordon Neale : This cover just looks so fantastic with an alien spaceship coming down on earth!

Next Week's Theme:

Person/people sitting in a field of grass

New Releases on the Horizon #18: March 26, 2017 - April 1, 2017

Hey everyone! I just started this new thing on my blog called "New Releases on the Horizon!" It's where I list all the new books being release throughout the year and I choose from 10 books that I have the most interest in checking out and I also will list the dates the books will be released and where you can find them if you are interested.

So, be on the lookout for some new books on the horizon!

Strange the Dreamer (Strange the Dreamer #1) by Laini Taylor

Expected Publication: March 28th, 2017 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

A Crown of Wishes (The Star-Touched Queen #2) by Roshani Chokshi

Expected Publication: March 28th, 2017 by St. Martin's Griffin

Dead Little Mean Girl by Eva Darrows

Expected Publication: March 28th, 2017 by Harlequin Teen

Blood Rose Rebellion (Blood Rose Rebellion #1) by Rosalyn Eves

Expected Publication: March 28th, 2017 by Knopf Books for Young Readers

Dream Forever (Dream Walker #3) by Kit Alloway

Expected Publication: March 28th, 2017 by St. Martin's Griffin

Bull by David Elliot
Expected publication: March 28th, 2017 by HMH Books for Young Readers

The Gauntlet by Karuna Riazi

Expected publication: March 28th, 2017 by Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Immortal Unchained (Argeneau #25) by Lynsay Sands

Expected publication: March 28th, 2017 by Avon

Highland Barbarian (Murray Family #13) by Hannah Howell

Expected publication: March 28th, 2017 by Zebra

Overturned by Lamar Giles

Expected publication: March 28th, 2017 by Scholastic

Sunday, March 26, 2017

[ARC REVIEW] Argyle Fox by Marie Letourneau

Title: Argyle Fox

Author: Marie Letourneau

Genre: Childhood / Family / Humor / Animals

Year Published: 2017

Year Read: 2017

Publisher: Tanglewood Publishing Inc

Source: eARC (NetGalley)

Content Rating: Ages 4+ (Nothing Objectionable)

Buy on: Amazon // Book Depository

I would like to thank NetGalley and Tanglewood Publishing Inc. for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

It was time that I read more children’s books from NetGalley and I happened to pick up another children’s book from NetGalley called “Argyle Fox” by Marie Letourneau and I actually found this book to be quite cute!

The story starts off with a young fox named Argyle Fox who wanted to go outside and play, but his mother warns him that it is very windy outside and that he might not be able to play the games that he wanted to play. But, Argyle Fox went outside to play with his cards anyway and while Argyle was playing with his cards, the wind blows his cards away and Argyle had to go back home to find something else to play with. Argyle then finds an old spider costume and decided to play as a spider in the trees outside. But the squirrels warned Argyle that it is too windy outside to play as a spider. But Argyle ignored the squirrels’ warnings and continued playing outside, but then the wind comes up and blows at Argyle, which causes him to get tangled in his homemade webs. Argyle then goes back home and tried to find another game to play outside and every time Argyle tries to find a new game to play on this windy day, the wind just keeps on messing up his games. Just as Argyle was going to give up playing games outside, his mother quietly encourages to think of another game to play on a windy day.

What game can Argyle play on a windy day?

Read this book to find out!

I have been reading many children’s books that deal with the main characters (usually children) trying to find a fun game to play whether they are inside or outside and it has been awhile since I had read such as book as this. Marie Letourneau has done a great job at telling a story about a young fox’s determination to play outside, despite it being a windy day and I enjoyed seeing the various games that Argyle tries out on the windy day such as playing as a spider and playing as a pirate. I also like the fact that Argyle never gave up on trying to find the right game to play on the windy day as it shows that he has a lot of determination in trying out various games, no matter how windy the day got. I really loved the fact that Argyle’s mother was supportive of Argyle’s determination in finding the perfect game to play on a windy day as it was great seeing a parent support their child during their time of need and I liked the fact that Argyle’s mother encouraged Argyle to find a different game that would be more suitable to play in the wind. Marie Letourneau’s artwork is adorable and colorful to look at as I loved the images of Argyle Fox doing different activities such as playing as a spider and playing as a pirate and I also loved the images of the wind coming in with the words “WHOOSH” accompanying it as it gives it a huge presence in the story.

The reason why I gave this story a four-star rating was because even though I found the story to be really cute, I have already read plenty of children’s books where the main character is trying to find a new game to play either outside or inside the house and I just found this story to be a bit repetitive at this point.

Overall, “Argyle Fox” is a truly cute story about encouraging children to find good games to play on a windy day and I would recommend this book to children ages four and up since there is nothing inappropriate in this book.

Book Spotlight: South Seas Shenanigans by Abby Vandiver

It’s the sixth installment of an Amazon #1 Best Selling cozy mystery series by Author Abby Vandiver! South Seas Shenanigans continue the adventures of amateur sleuths, Logan Dickerson, archaeologist, and Vivienne Pennywell, aka, Miss Vivee, a five-foot nothing, ninety-something Voodoo herbalist.

Fans of this series have enjoyed the unusual, rarely heard causes of death that only Miss Vivee and her new husband can recognize and this one doesn’t disappoint! Sail away with amateur sleuths, Logan, Miss Vivee and Mac as they vacation in Fiji where they suffer the shenanigans of a prankster, dance the Meke, and solve an untimely death. Oh, wait! Did I say “a” death? Make that two!

Additionally, Abby is offering a boxed set the first three books in the series. Both South Seas Shenanigans and the Logan Dickerson Cozy Mystery Boxed Set are to be released March 29, 2017. Meanwhile, Abby had only planned to write one more book in the series, but she listened to her fans and has decided to continue writing the series a little longer. Check out her website for more information.

Through her various occupations, Abby discovered her love of writing. She'd always been told she had a gift for telling stories, combining the two, she became an author.

Her debut novel, the mystery/sci-fi, In the Beginning, Book I in the Mars Origin "I" Series was an Amazon #1 bestseller. It was written on a whim, packed away, and rediscovered some twelve years later. After publishing it in 2013, Abby decided to make writing a full-time endeavor. She's penned a slew of novels since then and has even more in her head. Although she writes mostly mystery, she has co-authored a historical/women's fiction novel with author and friend, Kathryn Dionne, under the pen name Kathryn Longino. Currently she is working on several cozy mystery series, including the Logan Dickerson Cozy Mystery Series which was an Amazon #1 International Best Seller and soon-to-be released Normal Junction Paranormal Cozy Mystery Series.

A former lawyer and college professor, Abby has a bachelor's degree in Economics, a master's in Public Administration, and a Juris Doctor. A lifetime resident of Cleveland, Ohio, Abby spends all of her time writing and enjoying her wonderful grandchildren.

Website: www.abbyvandiver.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AbbyVandiver

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorabbyl.vandiver

Email: abbylvandiver@aol.com

Saturday, March 25, 2017

The Sunday Post Meme (80)

Hey everybody! I am participating in a book meme called the Sunday Post which is being hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer!The goal of this meme is to share news you have on various books and things you’ve read or received and also talk about what is coming up for your blog! Book hauls can include library books, yard sale finds, arcs and bought books and you can share these finds with other book bloggers!

Hello everyone! Yesterday was my baby sister's birthday and unfortunately, we weren't able to really have a party for her because my twin sister had to work that day and then my baby sister had to go to a play during the night time, so we couldn't have that party. However, we are thinking about giving her the party on Tuesday since that's the only day that nobody's busy, so hopefully we'll give her that Red Lobster dinner she's always wanted! Meanwhile, I've managed to read more books last week, which is really good and I'm hoping to read more books this week!