If you ask your readers, they will undoubtedly agree that original characters are what makes for a great story. When characters are complex and realistic, it helps readers connect with the plot. Also, multi-dimensional characters with growth arcs make readers care about what happens to them, resulting in a real page-turner. Depth in characters not […]
Anoop Judge WOW! WOMEN ON WRITING TOUR of No Ordinary Thursday Book Summary Lena Sharma is a successful San Francisco restaurateur. An immigrant, she’s cultivated an image of conservatism and tradition in her close-knit Indian community. But when Lena’s carefully constructed world begins to crumble, her ties to her daughter, Maya, and son, Sameer—raised […]
For this discussion post, we are joining the Tell Me Something Tuesday challenge run by Jen at That’s What I’m Talking About. Here’s the topic for this week. Stars, Letter Grades, Nothing…how do you rate books? Julie: First, HAPPY BIRTHDAY LYNN!! Now, let’s talk about rating books. I rate with my gut. And my […]
by Liz Crowe Synopsis (from Amazon): Welcome to Connelly Court. A secluded, old money neighborhood, harboring a web of desires and deceit behind pristine facades and manicured lawns, where the lives of a group of neighbors, bound by their shared secrets and unconventional lifestyle, are about to unravel. Michael and Amelia Ross move into their […]
2024 Audiobook Challenge – Mid Year Check In Join Caffeinated Reviewer and That’s What I’m Talking About for the annual audiobook challenge. Challenge Details Runs January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024. You can join at any time. The goal is to find a new love for audios or to outdo yourself by listening to […]
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 : I did book 1 so long ago that I […]
2024 #JIAM Audiobook Mini Challenge – Results Update We have previously stated our goals and intentions, and now we are using this post to track and reveal our results. Join Caffeinated Reviewer and That’s What I’m Talking About for the #JIAM (June Is Audiobook Month) audiobook mini-challenge. Challenges Complete at least one challenge to enter […]
For this discussion post, we are joining the Tell Me Something Tuesday challenge run by Jen at That’s What I’m Talking About. Here’s the topic for this week. Have your reading interests changed over time? Julie: Interestingly, yes. For a while I was all about mysteries. Young adult me devoured every Nancy Drew book […]
by Marilyn Slaughter Illustrator: Angel Neha Children’s Book Date Published: March 6, 2024 Publisher: Mindstir Media This short story is about Nathan’s adventures during a 5th grade science field trip to the Sunbrook Forest National Park. Nathan is familiar with the park because he and his sister Iris has visited the park before […]
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 : This was a fun story and maybe would be […]