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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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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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The Mother Next Door

Posted on March 19, 2026March 19, 2026 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of The Mother Next Door: Medicine, Deception and Munchausen by Proxy by Andrea Dunlop and Mike Weber Stars: ***** St. Martin’s Press (2025)Child Abuse272 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: No bond is more sacred than that between a mother and child. And no one is more sympathetic than a…

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Uniquely Human

Posted on March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism by Barry M. Prizant, PhD with Tom Fields-Meyer Stars: ***** Simon & Schuster (2015)Psychology256 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Autism therapy typically focuses on ridding individuals of “autistic” symptoms such as difficulties interacting socially, communication problems, sensory challenges, and repetitive…

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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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The Long Flight Home

Posted on January 17, 2026January 17, 2026 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of The Long Flight Home: A True Story of Years Lost and Love Found by Beth and Jim Aubrey Stars: ***** Aubrey-Redman Publishing (2024)Memoir336 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for a review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: THE LONG FLIGHT HOME is based on a true…

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The Duck Commander Family

Posted on January 6, 2026January 6, 2026 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of The Duck Commander Family: How Faith, Family, and Ducks Built a Dynasty by Willie & Korie Robertson (Stars of Duck Dynasty) Stars: ***** Simon & Schuster (2012)Memoir>Celebrity261 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Faith. Family. Ducks’in that order. The Duck Commanders gives readers an up-close and personal, behind-the-scenes look…

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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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