“This did not, BTW, have anything to do with natural childbirth. If God didn’t want us to have caffeine, She would not have given us espresso beans, chocolate, or Paris.”

Today’s team review is from Frank. Rosie’s Book Review Team Frank has been reading Damages Carried Down by Michael Keefe. Damages Carried Down by Michael O’Keefe Throughout my rea…

"This did not, BTW, have anything to do with natural childbirth. If God didn't want us to have caffeine, She would not have given us espresso beans, chocolate, or Paris."

Druid King’s Domain: An Epic Fantasy of Deities, Assassins, and Ancient Magic by Daniel R. M. ClydeMy rating: 4 of 5 stars Druid King’s Domain: An Epic Fantasy of Deities, Assassins, an…

I chose to read Legends: Monsters That Go Bump in the Night as a member of Rosie’s Book Review Team, and I received a copy from the editor, but that doesn’t alter my review in any way. Legends: Monste...

I love discovering authors who write compelling stories. A cousin from Calgary suggested I read Finding Flora by Elinor Florence; a story that takes place in Alberta during the homesteading days. I…

The Unknown Birds by Rose PrendevilleMy rating: 4 of 5 stars The Unknown Birds is a dual timeline slow-burn romance set around the poems if the first World War. The story beings in 1939 with Charlo…

Today’s team review is from Frank. Rosie’s Book Review Team Frank has been reading If Only They’d Known by Susan Leon. You like a good crime thriller? A psychological thriller? An…

Dark of Night by Emily GoodwinMy rating: 4 of 5 stars Dark of Night is the second book in the Thorne Hill series of urban fantasy, paranormal romances.This story continues from book one, so I sugge…

In honor of International Dog Day, I’m reposting this blog starring our wonderful dog Tasha. Sit. Stay. Good Reader! Hello, I’m Barb’s dog, Tasha, and she made me write this becau…

Hello again. Dusk here. You may remember me from my previous report on Barb and The Hub’s adventures in sailing, although I personally prefer to call them Barb and The Hub’s Continuing Attempts to Die in a Variety of Expensive and Unnecessarily Complicated Ways. I’m checking in because apparently there have been questions. How is the sailing going? Is Barb getting any better at it?

Today’s team review is from Georgia. Georgia blogs here Rosie’s Book Review Team Georgia has been reading Legends: Monsters That Go Bump In The Night by Kaye Lynne Booth. I chose to rea…

In honor of International Dog Day, I'm reposting this blog starring our wonderful dog Tasha. Sit. Stay. Good Reader! Hello, I'm Barb's dog, Tasha, and she made me write this because she thought you would be interested in my life story*. My name is Tasha Taub and I came to live with the Taubs on Mother's Day years ago because Barb used to tell her family she wanted a dog**.

Today’s team review is from Terry. Terry blogs here Rosie’s Book Review Team Terry has been reading Queen Anna by Tony Riches. I so enjoyed this book – particularly fascinating as…

The Beekeeper’s Daughter by Santa MontefioreMy rating: 5 of 5 stars The Beekeeper’s Daughter settles into a contemporary historical fiction genre. The story builds over three different time f…

The Beekeeper’s Daughter by Santa MontefioreMy rating: 5 of 5 stars The Beekeeper’s Daughter settles into a contemporary historical fiction genre. The story builds over three different time f…

The Quiet Generation by J.K. MorganMy rating: 3 of 5 stars The Quiet Generation is the first book in The Last Purpose futuristic trilogy series. The story revolves around a question, ‘What are huma…

A Field of Sleeping Doors by L.J. BorlandMy rating: 3 of 5 stars 3.5 stars A Field of Sleeping Doors is a science fiction tale with a strong moral theme. It begins with off-world relic smugglers wh…

Today’s team review is from Terry. Terry blogs here Rosie’s Book Review Team Terry has been reading The Version That Survived by Vera Mercer. 4 out of 5 stars I was most intrigued by th…

Toilets. Lies. And a shovel…   My mother signed me up for the Brownies when I was seven years old. I admit, I was mildly enthusiastic until I realized two things: The only meeting snacks…

Today’s team review is from Sandra. Sandra blogs here Rosie’s Book Review Team Sandra has been reading A Venice Summer by Lynne Shelby. A Venice Summer is a delightful dual-timeline nov…

Today’s team review is from Terry. Terry blogs here Rosie’s Book Review Team Terry has been reading Abigail Trench by Randy Overbeck. 4 out of 5 stars I found this story fascinating, as…

Shield-Maiden: Under the Howling Moon by Melanie KarsakMy rating: 4 of 5 stars Shield-Maiden: Under The Howling moon is the first book in a Viking themed mythical fantasy series. Hervor is the gran…

Found in a Bookshop by Stephanie ButlandMy rating: 4 of 5 stars Found In a Bookshop is the second book in the Lost for Words series of contemporary stories. This one is set during the recent covid …

I’ve been to Valencia more than once, so I have many pictures of the doors, windows and architecture of this wonderful city. I took my cousin visiting from Canada there, and we explored a par…

Puffin. Pensively, ponders. This Horned Puffin, and his playful Tufted Puffin cousin, are both Auks, from Alaska! Cheers to you from Alaska’s precious puffins~

Today’s team review is from Sandra. Sandra blogs here Rosie’s Book Review Team Sandra has been reading The Water Diamond by CB Wilson. Taylor Hunter is a diamond detective, together wit…

Patches of Red by Liz FlahertyMy rating: 4 of 5 stars 4.5 stars Patches of Red is a found family romance with older protagonists. This is easily a stand-alone story, but it is also the second book …

Today’s team review is from Frank. Rosie’s Book Review Team Frank has been reading Where The Sky Still Meets by Richard Arterton. Where The Sky Still Waits by Richard Arterton. Reviewed…

The Red King by Jenn StarkMy rating: 4 of 5 stars The Red King is the first book in the Wilde Justice series of paranormal fantasy tales which are also a spin-off from the Immortal Vegas series. Sa…

Where The Sky Still Waits by Richard ArtertonMy rating: 4 of 5 stars Where The Sky Still Waits is an art themed contemporary novella. Recently Stan’s life has become rather grey and lacking in purp…

When the Music Stops by Joe HeapMy rating: 4 of 5 stars When The Music Stops is a musical themed tale. The story opens with octogenarian Ella Campbell who is on a boat with her family. A storm is b…

Today’s team review is from Olga. Olga blogs here Rosie’s Book Review Team Olga has been reading Throwing The Hammer by Gary J. Kirchner. This novel, the author’s fifth, is a humo…

Author: Georgia Rose Published: May 2026 by Three Shires Publishing Category: Psychological, Contemporary, Fiction ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Driven By Deceit is the fifth book in the A Shade Darker series and is …

The Secrets of Flowers by Sally PageMy rating: 4 of 5 stars The Secrets of Flowers is a delightful dual timeline tale with a nautical sub-theme. Emma is grieving the loss of her husband Will. She f…

My cats fired me. The Exit Interview. (Conducted by Barb's Cats,  Mr. Greysters, Senior Household Manager, and Ms. Clary, Goddess) Ms. Clary-Goddess: Thank you for meeting with us today. Mr. Greysters: Please, sit. No—actually, don’t. This won’t take long. Barb: …I live here. Mr. Greysters: Lived. Let’s not get lost in technicalities. We’re here to discuss your performance. Barb: My performance?

Today’s team review is from Georgia. Georgia blogs here Rosie’s Book Review Team Georgia has been reading Small Problems by J.D. Haakenson. This is a book of short stories. Some are ver…

Today’s team review is from Sandra. Sandra blogs here Rosie’s Book Review Team Sandra has been reading Manufacturing A Duchess by Tracy Wise Aurora Wakefield has come to London to find …

Long ago, a bookshop was born – the beating heart of all those who find hope within the pages of a book. With the words penned upon the echo of old forests, new worlds are created. It’s ready and w…

AI powers New York City. I was in New York last week, and was stunned by how much of the advertising around me was for Artificial Intelligence. AI adverts wrapped busses, sprawled across multi-stor…

Today’s team review is from Sue. Sue blogs here Rosie’s Book Review Team Sue has been reading From B to A: Britain to Albania: The True Story of an Overland Van Life Adventure Through E…

AI powers New York City. I was in New York last week, and was stunned by how much of the advertising around me was for Artificial Intelligence. AI adverts wrapped busses, sprawled across multi-story digital billboards of Times Square, and flooded my browser. They promised lawyers a stunning legal research team, accountants a way to finally consider all aspects of massive tax codes, and everyone the answers to...

I am delighted to welcome back Terry Tyler with some more of her entertaining funnies.   My thanks to Terry Tyler for sharing her humour today. I know she would love to hear from you. A small …

I chose to read A Curse in Nuala as a member of Rosie’s Book Review Team and received a copy from the author but this does not alter my review in anyway. There are few things more comforting than sink...

The Warmth of the Heart Prevents Your Body from Rusting: Ageing without growing old by Marie de HennezelMy rating: 4 of 5 stars The Warmth of the Heart Prevents Your Body From Rusting: Aging withou…

The Warmth of the Heart Prevents Your Body from Rusting: Ageing without growing old by Marie de HennezelMy rating: 4 of 5 stars The Warmth of the Heart Prevents Your Body From Rusting: Aging withou…

Today’s team review is from Olga. Olga blogs here Rosie’s Book Review Team Olga has been reading Duchess of The New Dawn by Kim Renfield. This novel is historical fiction with emphasis …

Today’s team review is from Ellen. Rosie’s Book Review Team Ellen has been reading The Cleansing by Victoria Alvear. I absolutely loved this book. From the opening chapters, the Ancient…

Today’s team review is from Noelle. Noelle blogs here Rosie’s Book Review Team Noelle has been reading The Ones Who Never Left by Gabrielle Mullarkey. The Ones Who Never Left is adverti…