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Soccerology

Posted on June 14, 2026June 14, 2026 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of Soccerology: Unbelievable Facts and Stories About the Beautiful Game by Kevin Sylvester Stars: ***** Annick Press (2026)Children’s Nonfiction>Sports92 pages Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Colorful illustrations, fun infographics, and supercool trivia reveal all about the most popular sport in…

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Quiet Endurance

Posted on June 14, 2026 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of Quiet Endurance: A Memoir by James D. Reginato Stars: **** Self-Published (2025)Memoir139 pages Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: At aged 23, James Reginato was a law and commerce student who loved structure, precision and meaning. He found peace in…

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Keys to Your 20s

Posted on May 31, 2026May 31, 2026 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of Keys to Your 20s: The Ultimate Homebuyer Playbook for Young Adults by Jamal Henry (Start Smart. Buy Smart – Step by Step Guide for Your First Home) Stars: ***** Self-Published (2025)Financial Advice155 pages Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for a review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: “Keys to…

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So You Want to Be A… Series

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Kathleen Bailey

This is a book review of the So You Want To Be A… series by Linda Soules Stars: ***** Self-PublishedChildren’s Nonfiction38 pages These adorable books are not like ones made for younger children that have very few (and obvious) words. These books are more like children’s nonfiction in a picture book. There is lots of…

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Unread

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of Unread: A Memoir of Learning (and Loving) to Read on TikTok by Oliver James Stars: ***** Union Square & Co (2026)242 pagesMemoir Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: As a result of childhood learning disabilities and educational neglect, Oliver James graduated from high school and became one of approximately 45…

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Directed by James Burrows

Posted on April 25, 2026April 25, 2026 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of Directed by James Burrows: Five Decades of Stories from the Legendary Director of Taxi, Cheers, Frasier, Friends, Will & Grace, and more by James Burrows Stars: **** Ballantine Books (2022)Memoir>TV352 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Legendary sitcom director James Burrows has spent five decades making America laugh. Here…

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Without Your Father

Posted on April 23, 2026 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of Without Your Father by Jessica Lynne Henkle Stars: ***** Unsolicited Press 2026Memoir136 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Five days after the sudden death of Jessica Lynne Henkle’s father, the phrase “when your father dies” seeped…

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Behind the Maltese Cross

Posted on March 1, 2026March 1, 2026 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of Behind the Maltese Cross by Garrie Madison Stoutimore Stars: **** Mountain Aura Publishing (2025)Memoir/True Stories242 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Behind the Maltese Cross is a compelling blend of memoir and investigative storytelling that takes readers…

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The Guinea Pig Diaries

Posted on March 1, 2026March 1, 2026 by Kathleen Bailey

This is a book review of The Guinea Pig Diaries: My Life as an Experiment by A.J. Jacobs Stars: **** Simon & Schuster (2009)Humour/Essays235 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: One man. Ten extraordinary quests. Bestselling author and human guinea pig A.J. Jacobs puts his life to the test and reports on the…

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Evil at Our Table

Posted on February 18, 2026February 23, 2026 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of Evil at Our Table: Inside the Minds of the Monsters Who Live Among Us by Samantha Stein, PsyD Stars: ***** Kensington Books (2025)True Crime Memoir272 pages Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for an honest book review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: In Evil at Our Table, Samantha Stein,…

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