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Friday, September 13, 2024
The Littles and Reading
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Rekindling Her Heart Virginia Barlow
Bruce Moretti's life was changing too. He was moving into an apartment down the hall from Mara. He needed the change. He was dealing with his own issues and not ready for a relationship. He did notice Mara though. Would these two get acquainted or just be ships passing in the hall?
This is a great book. The writing is solid and the characters well defined. I found this to be an easy read. It does cover some intense subjects. Light hearted and fun, you'll be able to read this in one sitting. I enjoyed this book very much. You will as well, so get your copy now.
I found no issues.
I gave this one 5 cheers out of 5 because it delivers in every way.
Saturday, July 27, 2024
Let Me Share Something
I thought I'd try to explain something about the reviews. I receive on average 120 review request in a week. I try to keep the number I agree to review in a comfortable amount. I try not to over extend. With the health issues I've run into the last 3 years, it has kept me on a very slow pace.
In order to help facilitate a better understanding of my schedule, I'm sharing something no one has ever known about my list. Right now, I have over 1159 books on my Kobo waiting to be reviewed. There are 2140 books on my Kindle. I have 275 physical books here. Then we go to the biggie. I have 11264 books on my computer to review. When I say I'm busy, I mean it.
My Kindle is one of the original ones and very slow moving. My Kobo is also troublesome. I am unsure how much longer either of them will last. The question is, how do I replace them? I also am having trouble with Amazon allowing me to post reviews. Their policy of having to spend $50 a year to post reviews of any kind is ILLEGAL! You can not require payment for such reviews. They know this and so does my attorney.
How to leave a book rating or review on Amazon (even if you didn’t buy your book there).
Amazon ratings/reviews are important to authors The Consumer Review Fairness Act was passed in response to reports that some businesses try to prevent people from giving honest reviews about products or services they received.
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
I will be back to it as soon as I can.
New Health Update
On one hand the reviewer can't be compensated for their reviewws
I thought it was time to post an update. I'm still healing, that's the best thing! I still seem to have fun-house-like vision in my left eye. It makes for some interesting days. lol. Unfortunately, till have blood making may vision milky and hazy. It is diposting my reviews. Mr. Bezos also allowed my profile to be put bacfficult to read. I am still trying though.
I have noticed my visits here going from 900 to 7. I won't lie, it hurts and disappoints me but I haven't given up. I know I will be back to reading and reviewing before end of year. I miss it all. I understand my blog isn't as popular as thousands of others, but I keep reviewing.
I am still boycotting amazon. allowed my They have underhanded and unfair business practices. They expect anyone to spend $50 a year to post any review. If you receive a gift from amazon, you can't post a review about it. Unless, they get their $50. If the Author, himself or herself, give you a copy of their book to review, unless they've gotten their $50. If you receive as a gift a book and want to review it, unless they've gotten their yearly $50 spent there. They do however, have a rule about reviewers accepting payment for reviews. If you do and someone reports you, they will not allow you to reviews for any books. On one hand the reviewers can't accept compensation. On the other hand, amazon can DU was shocked the first time anyone asked me to review for them/EMAND you spend $50. In essence , you are paying to post reviews. How is that a fair business act? In the past, Jeff Bezos would "flip" whatever switch they need to and allow me to keep posting my reviews. Mr. Bezos also allowed my profile on amazon to be put back up.
I know I sound like a crazed lunatic but I assure you, this is for real. I am 60 years old. I live on a budget so tight it squeaks. I don't have a penny extra at the end of the month. Getting free books to review is a dream come true for me. When I tell my Author friends I appreciate them, or I love my Author friends, It comes from the heart. Authors are my favorite celebrities.
I will be back at it as soon as I'm able. I do appreciate my members and those who stop by often.
MELANIE
Friday, May 31, 2024
HEALTH UPDATE:
I thought i should let you know what's happening. The initial eye surgery went well. The Retina is doing well. The surgical area is doing well. Dr. Gordon is a bit concerned because I still have bleeding in my eye. She may have to go in and drain the blood. It will mean another procedure. I'm just ready for it to be over and my sight to be restored.
I am trying to read, however it isn't going well. I NEED my left eye back. I am asking for those who pray to maybe include one for me and my children. I'm not the easiest patient. I worry too much and I get angry that I can't get through my day as I have for 60 years.
Hanging in there!
Hugs to all,
Melanie
Monday, April 22, 2024
The Cook of Castamar Fernando J. Múñez
Clara Belmonte's father is killed during the war. Clara takes the news so hard she becomes agoraphobic. A monk secures employment for her at Castamar. Clara's mother taught her to cook and then when she died, Clara continued to cook and create recipes. What follows is a story you will fall in love with.
I watched this movie because I couldn't find the book translated anywhere. It's beautiful and groundbreaking for the time period. I couldn't get enough of this movie. The movie is broken down into twelve one hour episodes. I knew I had to find the book translated. This is just as beautiful and wild as you can imagine. You must read the book and see the movie.
I did find issues. If you watch the movie first and fall in love with it... don't read the book. You will be disappointed. The back stories in the book are significantly different. Relationships are different. Not just a bit different though, it changes the story. The book is more violent as well. I am so glad I found the movie first.
I gave this one 3 cheers out of 5 because it changes the story too much.
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Shmuel's Bridge: Following the Tracks to Auschwitz with My Survivor Father by Jason Sommer
You are going to love this book. It tells you and takes you to some of the most horrific places. It's very well written and should be in your must read pile. You will experience the Holocaust first hand in this book. Mr. Sommer's tells the story in such clear and haunting terms you'll feel like you are there. I love that Jay and his son went back to the places he spent time in. As Mr. Sommers relives those memories you get a first hand "look" at Auschwitz.
I did find one issue. The book's title is about Jay's brother yet he isn't mentioned much at all. I feel to be true to the title, prying the information about Shmuel from family members memories.
I gave this one 5 cheers because I enjoyed the book so much. You will as well so get your copy today.