Author Janet Kay Jensen gave interview on her books and on Life, Writing, and Reading. Until the Dawn is a LDS historical novel by Gale Sears. And Tristi gives a thumbs up to Molly Mommy by Tamra Norton. From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg is a classic children’s book about a brother and sister who run away to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Best Little Monkeys in the World by Natalie Standiford is an amusing picture book, great for beginning readers. Another favorite picture book is Guess How Much I Love You … Continue reading →

We had a great week here in Media Reviews! In case you missed out, here’s a summary of what we discussed. We started the week with an author interview. Abel Keogh, author of “Room for Two,” chatted with us about his writing process and the things he learned along the way. We then took a look at “Organic for Health,” a book which tells us of the importance of going organic and how it can help us overcome our health issues. It also includes some tasty-sounding recipes. “I’d Really Like to Eat a Child” is a quirky children’s picture book … Continue reading →

Pictures of Hollis Woods is a Newbery Honor book from author Patricia Reilly Giff. It’s the story of a foster child who grows into herself and finds a family. Don’t miss the well loved picture book The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and The Big Hungry Bear by husband and wife team Don and Audrey Wood. It’s about a little mouse who outsmarts a bear, but is maybe outsmarted himself! Another classic children’s story is Mr. Rabbit and the Lovely Present by Charlotte Zolotow, the story of a young girl and a rabbit friend who find a present for … Continue reading →

Welcome to our Media Week in Review! With all the celebrating this last week, did you miss some blogs? Here’s your chance to get caught up. We started the week with “The Clairvoyant Countess,” by Dorothy Gilman. Madame Karitska came to America to flee political unrest in her country, and brought with her an unusual gift –she’s clairvoyant. Pruden of the police doesn’t believe she can do what she says she can . . . well, he’s wrong. We then were treated to an interview with award-winning LDS author Michele Paige Holmes. You can read parts one and two of … Continue reading →

After the Rains by Deborah Raney is book about a teenage missionary, a car accident, and redemption. The Confession is by well known Beverly Lewis and is about an Amish family, secrets, and shuning. “Firstborn” by Robin Lee Hatcher is a Christian novel about an unplanned pregnancy, lifelong secrets, and forgiveness. “Dragonflight” is a popular science fiction book by Anne McCaffrey. For picture books, consider Treasure Hunt by Allan Ahlberg, a charming book about what and who are really treasures in our lives. “Blueberries for Sal” is a classic and well-loved picture book about a little girl, her mother, and … Continue reading →

Let’s take a look at all the fun we had this week in Media Reviews! We started out with “Relationship Magic,” a self-help book for married couples written in the form of a fairy tale to help husbands and wives more easily recognize patterns they might be perpetrating in their own lives. We then read about “Restoree,” which was author Anne McCaffrey’s first published novel. “Ashley’s Unforgettable Summer” is a cute children’s picture book about a girl who has a baby chimp for a pet, and “Coffee Rings” by Yvonne Lehman is a Christian women’s fiction novel about the accidental … Continue reading →

What a week for Media Reviews! TV shows, interviews with authors, picture and YA books, and even musical theater! Read about the fourth season of the family friendly show, The Next Food Network Star. A 500 page Caldecott winner? Read our review of the amazing art and story of Hugo Cabret. Peter Bowerman, author of the book “The Well-Fed Self-Publisher“, joined the Media Blog with interviews on self-publishing, marketing and promotion, how to build an Internet presence, and the benefits of self-publishing. And don’t miss the review of The Well-Fed Self-Publisher. Bobby Mercer, author of Quarterback Dad, joined us with … Continue reading →

Welcome to our Week in Review for Media! We started out with a review of “Hatchet” by best-selling adventure novelist, Gary Paulsen. When Brian’s parents divorce, Brian is sent elsewhere to live, and at the airport, his mother makes him a gift of a hatchet. That hatchet becomes his lifeline when the small plane crashes and Brian must learn to fend for himself in the wilderness. We then read “Chopping Spree” by Diane Mott Davidson. Caterer Goldy Schultz is hired to create a fabulous spread for some rich clients at the nearby shopping mall when the manager of the mall … Continue reading →

Make sure you didn’t miss any of great media reviews! Our week began with the release of the new Chicken Soup for the Soul Book: Life Lessons for Mastering the Law of Attraction. Fiction readers should not miss The Pilot’s Wife by Anita Shreve, the story of a new widow looking for answers into her husband’s death. What to play director? At StoryCasting you can share your opinions on which actors should play which roles. Speaking of movies, the Internet Move Database is a great reference resource listing actors, filmographys, reviews, and fun facts about the movies. PostSecret is a … Continue reading →