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: : A wonderful read with so many great life […]
Lynn Goodwin’s WOW! WOMEN ON WRITING TOUR OF Book Summary The San Ramos High students are busy rehearsing their performance of Our Town when the school and the surrounding towns are rocked by a 7.1 earthquake. As a series of unusual aftershocks disrupt the town further, their school is deemed unsafe, and […]
We’re chatting about covers on Chapter Break. ‘Cause you know we all judge books by covers, whether we admit it or not. We judge the style, the color and font choices, and just the overall look. That might not keep us from reading the book, but we do still judge. What the even. […]
A powerful YA novel to encourage dialogue and ignite change is a compelling young adult novel that delves into the harsh realities of bullying and mental health issues among high school students. This poignant tale, inspired by the tragic story of Amanda Todd, follows the lives of two best friends, Kaitlyn and Rebecca, as […]
THE DESK FROM HOBOKEN A Genealogy Mystery, #1 by ML Condike Mystery / Women Sleuths / Forensic Genealogy Publisher: Harbor Lane Books, LLC Date of Publication: March 5, 2024 Number of Pages: 446 pages Scroll down for Giveaway! After a personal loss, forensic genealogist RaeJean Hunter accepts what she believes is a straightforward case to […]
FROWNS AND GOWNS The Mischief Series, Book 5 By AMANDA M. THRASHER Children’s Chapter Book / Fantasy / Fairies Publisher: Progressive Rising Phoenix Press Page Count: 236 Publication Date: September 12, 2023 Embark on a Magical Adventure with Lilly, Boris, and Jack! Get ready to join Lilly, Boris, and Jack on an unforgettable […]
TO RESCUE A WITCH by Lisa A. Traugott Historical Fiction / Action & Adventure / Witch Trials Page Count: 398 pages Publication Date: March 1, 2024 It’s 1739. An abused girl accused of witchcraft must be defended by a man married to an actual witch. William MacLeod, a fierce Scottish lawyer with a kind heart, […]
Synopsis of The Leopard of Cairo (Amazon): John Viera left his CIA fieldwork hoping for a “normal” occupation and a long-awaited family, but when a Pakistani engineer is kidnapped from a top-secret US project and diplomatic entanglements tie the government’s hands, the Intelligence Community turns to John and his team of ex-operatives to investigate — […]
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. Which book genres do you tend to avoid? Julie: So I’m such a picky reader. I don’t read everything and anything, mostly because I read to […]
REAP THE WIND by Joel Burcat Action-Adventure / Suspense / Climate Change / EcoThriller Publisher: Milford House Press, an imprint of Sunbury Books, Inc. Date of Publication: February 6, 2024 Number of Pages: 215 pages Scroll down for Giveaway! THE PERFECT STORM meets THE FIRM THE PERFECT STORM meets THE FIRM. Reap the Wind […]