Sometimes a story unfolds through small, life-altering moments rather than dramatic turning points. In , Michele Davenport-Dutton focuses on how personal grief, private responsibility, and unexpected connection can quietly reshape two lives moving in very different directions. Angela Sutton is attempting to steady herself after divorce and repeated pregnancy losses leave her questioning what her […]
For this discussion post, we are joining the Book Blogger Hop hosted by Billy of Ramblings of a Coffee-Addicted Writer. This week’s prompt: What drives you to read books? Julie: What drives me to read books in general? Escaping from real life. Life is… well it’s not been a daily joy ride. And my […]
Big feelings often arrive without warning, especially for children navigating expectations they don’t fully understand. In by Kathleen Jeffrey, illustrated by Susan Kilmartin, anxiety interrupts familiar routines and leaves a child unsure of how to respond. Although Katie is cheerful and capable, tests make her feel uneasy in ways she cannot explain. On one spelling […]
Julie’s Review: Undead Gods is a gritty fantasy set in a kingdom that is deteriorating and magic has been lost. In fact, any magic use is forbidden and anyone found to be “cursed” by the undead gods with magic is executed. The characters are complicated and driven to their own goals. Enter our FMC, […]
The Adventures of Hurley, Pearl, and The Pink Soldiers of Kindness Children’s Book Date Published: October 10, 2025 Publisher: Gatekeeper Press Hurley and Pearl are a brother and sister duo who usually get along but, like all siblings, sometimes struggle with their emotions. One day, when Pearl’s singing pushes Hurley to his […]
Welcome to the easiest challenge you’ll find all year! Read books. Mark off squares. That’s all it takes to participate in Bookish Bingo! Play along with us! Here are the rules: Each month, we will upload a new bingo card. You can download the bingo card and mark off squares as you read books each […]
by: Laura Frost Expected publication date: February 10, 2026 Blurb:For fans of The Girl on the Train, Luckiest Girl Alive, and Pieces of Her, Seeking Sasha is a twisty, emotionally charged debut about identity, survival, and the cost of reinventing yourself to outrun the past. Sasha lives off the grid—new name, new town, same story. Haunted by a traumatic childhood and […]
Alright, everyone. Did you fill out your Bookish Bingo Cards? Share your cards and link up your posts below! Recap of the rules: Each month, we will upload a new bingo card. You download the bingo card and mark off squares as you read books each month. At the end of the month, we will […]
Here at Chapter Break, we don’t always write a full review of every book we read. Well, now we decided to do these monthly wrap-up posts with roundups of our reviews this month and mini-reviews to fill in the gaps. Enjoy! Mini Book Reviews Julie’s Mini Reviews: : I would describe this as a […]
For this discussion post, we are joining the Book Blogger Hop hosted by Billy of Ramblings of a Coffee-Addicted Writer. This week’s prompt: Do you struggle to start a new read after finishing a truly amazing one? (submitted by Elizabeth @ Silver’s Review) Julie: Yes because a book hangover is REAL! Sometimes a […]