Book Review: Under The Shade Of The Banyan Tree By Simi K. Rao ( Poems, Rants and Short Stories

"I try my best to talk the talk, walk the walk, But I fail miserably,  Who am I trying to be?" - From Simi K. Rao's Poem "Me is all I want to be" I'll start by saying "Thank you" to the author and Kelsey Butts for a complimentary copy of this book and the … Continue reading Book Review: Under The Shade Of The Banyan Tree By Simi K. Rao ( Poems, Rants and Short Stories

Book Review: The Convenient Marriage by Georgette Heyer

Georgette Heyer is a historical Fiction writer that I love and respect and I have read a number of her books over the years with my favorite being "Regency Buck". This book has been on my TBR and as I decided to take a short break from my M. C. Beaton books binge, I thought … Continue reading Book Review: The Convenient Marriage by Georgette Heyer

Book Review: Dance With Me By Tope Omotosho

Tope Omotosho is my best Nigerian Christian fiction writer and I am always excited to read anything new she has written. I have always found her stories captivating, deep and spiritual. This book was gifted to me by the author and I would like to say a big thank you. Reading "Dance With Me" was … Continue reading Book Review: Dance With Me By Tope Omotosho

Book Review: The Savage Marquess (The Royal Ambition Series #2) by M. C. Beaton

"The Savage Marquess" is the second book in "The Royal Ambition" series. Unlike the two previous M. C. Beaton series I recently read, the stories and characters in this series are not related or connected in any way. They are basically standalone books which where set in the same time and in the same locality … Continue reading Book Review: The Savage Marquess (The Royal Ambition Series #2) by M. C. Beaton

Book Review: The Dreadful Debutante (The Royal Ambition Series #1) by M. C. Beaton

I am still on my M. C. Beaton books binge and I am finding the experience quite entertaining. "The Royal Ambition Series" was next on my TBR so I have dived into it. This is the first book in the series and it was not a disappointment at all. The story centers around Drusilla and … Continue reading Book Review: The Dreadful Debutante (The Royal Ambition Series #1) by M. C. Beaton

Coming Soon: A Broken People’s Playlist By Chimeka Garricks

Chimeka Garricks, author of the highly acclaimed novel "Tomorrow Died Yesterday" is coming out soon with his new new Collection of Short Stories titled, "A Broken People's Playlist". It promises us lots of beautiful tales filled with love, laughter and tears. Keep your ears open for the official release date in March 2020 and be … Continue reading Coming Soon: A Broken People’s Playlist By Chimeka Garricks

Book Review: Back In Society (The Poor Relation #6) By M. C. Beaton

"It is impossible, in our condition of society, not to be sometimes a Snob" - William Makepeace Thackery  "Back In Society" is the last book in "The Poor Relation" series but can be read as a stand-alone without the need to read the other titles before reading it. To read my reviews on other books … Continue reading Book Review: Back In Society (The Poor Relation #6) By M. C. Beaton

February 2020: Top 10 Must Read New Releases

Welcome to February! Here are my top 10 "must reads" to be released this month. There is a wide range of genres to choose from and I believe there will be something for everyone. Check them out and hit the online or offline bookstores near you! Yes No Maybe So By Becky Albertalli & Aisha … Continue reading February 2020: Top 10 Must Read New Releases

Author Interview: Abhijit Sarmah, Author of “The Voice Under Silence”

Welcome to the first Author Interview of 2020. As a Poet , I decided to be a bit partial by beginning our author interviews this year with a fellow Poet and new friend. Last year, I read and reviewed his Chapbook of Poetry, "The Voice Under Silence" and was greatly inspired by it (Click on … Continue reading Author Interview: Abhijit Sarmah, Author of “The Voice Under Silence”

Book Review: Colonel Sandhurst To The Rescue (The Poor Relation #5) By M. C. Beaton

"Colonel Sandhurst To The Rescue" is the fifth book in "The Poor Relation" regency romance series. This book can be read as a standalone novel as the gist from the earlier titles are summarized here. You can read my reviews on the other titles by clicking "Book Reviews" on the menu on my homepage. Colonel … Continue reading Book Review: Colonel Sandhurst To The Rescue (The Poor Relation #5) By M. C. Beaton