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Author: Kathleen Bailey

A Brief History of the World in 47 Borders

Posted on November 18, 2025 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of A Brief History of the World in 47 Borders: Surprising Stories Behind the Lines on Our Maps by Jonn Elledge Stars: ***** The Experiment (2025)Geography/History368 pages Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: A single boundary might, upon closer inspection, reveal…

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Wicked Witch of the West

Posted on November 17, 2025November 15, 2025 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review (as part of a book tour) of Wicked Witch of the West: An Enduring Legacy of a Feminist Icon by Lona Bailey Stars: ***** Bloomsbury (2025)Popular Culture220 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: In The Wicked Witch…

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History is Rich

Posted on November 4, 2025 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of History is Rich by Shaun S. Nichols (Honest History) Stars: ***** Honest History (2022)Children’s Nonfiction>History80 pages Disclosure: I received a copy in exchange for an honest review. Summary: Journey through the rich history of money, capitalism, and the American economy in History Is Rich. From the history of early capitalism through modern…

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History is Inventive

Posted on November 4, 2025November 4, 2025 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of History is Inventive by Brooke Knight (Honest History) Stars: ***** Honest History (2021)Children’s Nonfiction>History80 pages Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for this review. Summary: A children’s book exploring inventions (and their inventors) that changed the world. Discover the true stories behind amazing creations, from the Antikythera mechanism, an ancient…

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The Modern Monk

Posted on November 4, 2025November 4, 2025 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of The Modern Monk: Walking The Path to an Elevated Life, a Step-by-Step Journey to Long Term Health, Fitness and Well-Being by Hayden McComas Stars: **** 1° Publishing (2025)Health>Nutrition254 pages Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: What if becoming your best…

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Are You Mad at Me?

Posted on November 4, 2025November 4, 2025 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of Are You Mad at Me?: How to Stop Focusing on What Others Think and Start Living For You by Meg Josephson, LCSW Stars: *****Gallery Books (2025)Self-Help304 pages Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Are you… – Constantly worried about what…

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Becoming Free Indeed

Posted on November 4, 2025November 4, 2025 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of Becoming Free Indeed: My Story of Disentangling Faith from Fear by Jinger Duggar Vuolo with Corey Williams Stars: ***** Thomas Nelson (2024)Christian Living/Personal Memoirs240 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Vuolo was growing up, she was convinced that obeying the rules was the key to success and God’s favor….

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Shaking in the Forest

Posted on November 4, 2025November 4, 2025 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of Shaking in the Forest: Finding Light in the Darkness by Lori R. Hodges Stars: ****KoehlerBooks (2024)Inspiration & Personal Growth172 pages Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: What do you do when faced with trauma? Shaking in the Forest opens with a…

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The Forbidden Schoolhouse

Posted on November 2, 2025November 2, 2025 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of The Forbidden Schoolhouse: The True and Dramatic Story of Prudence Crandall and Her Students by Suzanna Jurmain Stars: ***** Houghton Mifflin (2005)Children’s Nonfiction150 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: They threw rocks at the school windows. Villagers refused to sell Miss Crandall groceries or let her students attend the…

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Unhurried

Posted on October 27, 2025October 27, 2025 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of Unhurried: An Invitation to Slow down, Create Margin and Surrender Control to God by Samantha Decker Stars: ***** Moody Publishers (2025)Christian Living222 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Experience the joy of slowing down, creating margin,…

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