Just in time for those with a New Year’s resolution to try to eat better or avoid toxic chemicals in makeup and cleaning products, Clean(ish) is here to help. I really wanted to like the book. Unfortunately, I just didn’t. Here’s why. The author loves to talk about her journeyContinue Reading
Lux’s mother has died after a lengthy battle with cancer. Lux meets Nico as his server. They fall heavily for each other and sail off on Nico’s boat to Hawaii. The boat needs some repairs before they can continue on with their trip to anywhere but here. Enter the RecklessContinue Reading
Best friends Margaret, Sam and Diana set off on a girl’s trip to upstate New York. It sounds like The Perfect Escape as all have relationship issues with their significant others. However, halfway to their destination, they lose the smart key to their rental car. Forced to stay in ruralContinue Reading
Unfortunately, The Core 3 Healthy Eating Plan is not very good for two reasons. First, I took nutrition in college so believe me when I say this book reads like a textbook. It is filled with useful facts but as dry as a bone. Don’t read this in bed unlessContinue Reading
A TV reporter, with secrets of her own, investigates a murder Twenty Years Later when the about-to-be accused murderer’s bones are found in the 9/11 rubble. I was enjoying this convoluted murder mystery until the midpoint. At that point the mysteries just got a bit unbelievable. Does every character haveContinue Reading
In Jane Darrowfield and the Madwoman Next Door, Jane is retired, single and lives in Cambridge. She works for herself as a Professional Busybody (as shown on her business cards). She solves strangers’ problems that are too small for the police. Jane’s neighbor, Megan, asks for her help. Megan believesContinue Reading
Safecracker features a gentleman thief named Michael, who witnesses a murder by a female thief and assassin. He is then forced into breaking into the safe of a Miami drug cartel boss. Things just get worse for Michael after that. How will Michael extricate himself from this situation without beingContinue Reading
You will be saying Low Carb Yum after looking through this keto (and sometimes also paleo and vegan) cookbook. There are more than 125 recipes for all manner of meals included. All recipes are for one or two servings. They are easy to make and take around 30 minutes orContinue Reading
Who doesn’t want to be Happy, Healthy, Strong? This book has short blurbs about habits and food groups, but it is essentially a cookbook with some exercises included in the last chapter. The recipes do include nutritional information. However, some feel ridiculously simple. Do you need a recipe for CottageContinue Reading
Do microbiome (intestinal) issues always appear when a thyroid is out of whack? The author makes a compelling case in Microbiome Thyroid. The beginning chapters explain how a thyroid works and the best tests to verify that it is working optimally. As a person with hypothyroidism controlled by medicine, thatContinue Reading
14 minutes a day for 7 days is the total time commitment required within 7 Minute Fitness Strength Training for Seniors and Over 60+. Of course, the hope is that you will continue the 7-minute twice daily strength and meditative workouts forever. This book has clear instructions for each exerciseContinue Reading
Author’s Guest Post I’m thrilled to be a coveted stop at Diane Reviews Books on the tour for Sleigh Bell Tower. Thank you very much for this opportunity. Today, we’re hearing from Nana D, everyone’s favorite grandmother. Let’s hear what news she brings us… Yep, I’m the mayor of WhartonContinue Reading
Murder in the Badlands – Ghost & the Camper Kooky Mystery Paranormal Cozy Mystery 3rd in Series Publisher : Independently Published (December 1, 2021) Print length : 216 pages ISBN-13 : 979-8487548573 Digital ASIN : B09B2PF7CP Rita Moreau’s 3rd book in thisContinue Reading
Author Guest Post It’s possible that this fall I walked through the room where my husband and sons were watching football games one too many times, but today I can’t help but think of the characters in How to Book a Murder in terms of a starting lineup. So hereContinue Reading
In Silent Parade, two girls disappear twenty years apart. The first girl’s body is found cut into pieces, burned and buried in the woods. A suspect is arrested who refuses to talk to the police. Because the case is based on circumstantial evidence, the suspect is found not guilty andContinue Reading
If you have a family member or friend that loves all things Japanese or sushi in particular, you can’t go wrong in gifting them The Art of Sushi. The book tells the tale of how a French manga artist learns everything about sushi from two Japanese chefs and their suppliers.Continue Reading