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Author: Kathleen Bailey

There But For the Grace of God

Posted on January 5, 2026January 5, 2026 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of There But for the Grace of God: Survivors of the 20th Century’s Infamous Serial Killers by Fred Rosen Stars: **** HarperCollins Publishers (2007)True Crime278 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: They stared into the faces of pure evil . . . and survived! Ted Bundy . . . Jeffrey…

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Human Again in the AI Age

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Kathleen Bailey

This is a book review of Human Again in the AI Age: Are you using AI or is AI using you? by J.D. MacPherson Stars: **** Cairnstone Press (2025)Technology>AI266 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: In a world where algorithms…

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Dash and the Lights in the Sky

Posted on December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of Dash and the Lights in the Sky by Ashley Key Stars: *** Adventures Press (2025)Picture Book>Northern Lights52 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Dash and the Lights in the Sky is a poetic children’s book that blends storytelling,…

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When the Sea Left

Posted on December 14, 2025December 14, 2025 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of When the Sea Left by Nadine Holland Stars: *** Tielmour Press (2025)Picture Book>Sea Pollution36 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: When Felix Carelessly tosses his trash into the sea, he thinks nothing of it. That is,…

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Think Positive Feel Positive

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of Think Positive Feel Positive Affirmations by Corinne Coe Stars: *** Self-Published (2025)Mental Health>Affirmations136 pages Disclosure: I received this post in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: We all experience moments when our thoughts veer toward negativity, making it easy to fall into these patterns. However, it’s…

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Biology Made Simple

Posted on November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of Biology Made Simple: A Gateway Introduction EVERY Young Student Should Read by Rion Iwano Stars: ***** Self-Published (2025)Children’s Nonfiction>Science65 pages Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: From photosynthesis to DNA, get ready to dive into the fascinating world of biology…

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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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