Showing posts with label blogging for books. Show all posts
Showing posts with label blogging for books. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Blogging For Books - Book Review: Happier At Home by Grethen Rubin

This book has been on my shelf forever.  I wanted to read "The Happiness Project" first.  I finally picked a copy up at a yard sale about a year ago.

I was really disappointed with the writing style of "The Happiness Project."  It didn't keep my interest at all.  It was kind of scientific, not really like a memoir which it is.

So, onto "Happier At Home".  

I was disappointed again.  I hardly read it.  Once again it was written kind of scientific and not as a memoir.  

So unfortunately, I can't really give a review for this book that will help decide if you would like this book or not.

Monday, February 21, 2011

Blogging for Books - "Divine Appointments" by Charlene Ann Baumbich

Below is my 2nd review for the website Blogging for Books.  This publishing company sends books for review for free.

*****
Sometimes you just don’t know your co-workers

Although the main character in this book is Josie Brooks, this book also covers several different co-workers at Diamond Mutual. Each chapter is focused on each of the characters and the stories don’t really intertwine until mid-book. I mention this, because I wasn’t sure where this book was going at first. It was a lot of background that some authors would probably lessen the amount of time devoted to it.


Any corporate employee would enjoy this book. Based around a company downsizing and how each character is affected, it speaks to all workers at any level. The main thing it reminds you of is that you never know what is your divine plan. It shows that in an instant life can change and you have to deal with the changes. The story line is positive and reminds you that you can have a second chance no matter what your history.

I was kind of disappointed by the ending of the book, which seemed like it was rushed to wrap up the story. Also, one character, Marsha, had portion of her “book in progress” within the book. I didn’t understand the meaning of including this, and in my opinion, could have been left out.

All in all, this is a good book and great to get away with.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

What we got in the mail last week


  • Free Magazines - Oprah & Entertainment Weekly courtesy of MyCokeRewards.com, Lucky from ???, Women's Day from ???
  • coupons from a trade on HotCouponWorld.com
  • free sample of Garnier with a coupon
  • free book from Blogging for Books
  • CD Sampler, flyers and bookmark from Tune Into L's New Years Resolution Book Hop.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Blogging for Books - Book Review: Blind Hope

Below is my VERY first book review for Blogging for Books.  This is a great website where you can get free books.  All you have to do is post your review. 

The book I'm reviewing is "Blind Hope" by Kim Meeder annd Laurie Sacher

Any doglover, whether or not they are Christian or not, will like and relate to this story.


Any dog owner experiences what Laurie experienced with Mia. You picture this perfect life with your perfect looking dog. Then reality sets in and you realize “What the heck am I doing?” The next step, realizing that dogs live a simple life and you learn from it. The next, realizing how much this dog means to you and what you would do for your pup.

Kim Meeder did a great job telling the story and showing through her eyes how Laurie grew from the relationship with Mia.

Short but sweet - I'm sure I'll get the hang of this review stuff soon!  Looking forward to my next book from Blogging for Books.

Sunday, December 5, 2010

What we got in the mail last week!

Free magazines, free sample & coupon, free calendar (ASPCA) and free books from paperbackswap.com and Blogging for Books
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