There Are Rivers in the Sky Review by Momma Leighellen’s Book Nook. FIVE STAR FAVORITEBOOK OF THE YEAR CONTENDER! “May life be kind to you, child, and when it is not, may you emerge stronger.” – There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak Sometimes a book hits just right. Some of it is […]

The Wedding People is a new book from author Alison Espach that is set to release on July 30, 2024 from Henry Holt books. I did an early listen thanks to MacMillan Audio and loved it. “Why is it so hard to be a person sometimes?” – The Wedding People Oh friends. I always love […]

Thank you Flatiron Books for sending this fantastic promo box for The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo. Review for The Familiar The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Familiar is a standalone historical fantasy from the creator of the Grishaverse and author of the Ninth House. It is set during the […]

Happy Birthday Booksparks! Ready to win one year of free books? Booksparks is turning 15. To celebrate, they are offering one of my Instagram followers ONE YEAR OF FREE BOOKS! Let’s CELEBRATE! Booksparks is celebrating 15 years of books and community with an AMAZING GIVEAWAY! 15 winners, one each from 15 different bookstagrammer accounts, will […]

Reading is not only making a comeback, it’s HOT right now! With the epic rise of Bookstagram, Book Tube, BookTok, and more influencers are making a name for themselves and bringing sexy back to books. Reading: It’s not a hobby; it’s my superpower! Leighellen Landskov Book Reviewer | Book Blogger | Author Interviewer | Bookclub […]

Pub Day Review: The Other Valley Thank you @atriabooks and @scottalexanderhoward for sending this thoughtful novel my way! The Other Valley is a truly unique coming of age story. It’s filled with heartbreak and hope…and time travel.  Didn’t see that coming, did you? The basis of the book surrounds the actions and choices of a […]

“What is hope if not the decision to shine light in the dark?” – The Mystery Guest It’s so fun to return to Molly Gray and her world.  This time we get not one, but TWO stories, as we see what Molly is up to as the Head Maid at the Regency Grand Hotel and […]

“Death is inevitable, my girl.  So all we can do is choose how to face it.” – Love, Holly. Oh Emily Stone.   You always make me cry!!  This is NOT your typical “holiday” book but it is a tear jerker, so have the hankies ready.  This is a truly lovely story about navigating grief, […]

Not all December books need to be holiday books! I have the perfect winter reading recommendation for you – the Beartown Series by Fredrik Backman. Winter Reading We already have a lot of snow here in Colorado. Which got me thinking of these books. So I’m here to remind you of this powerful, heartfelt series from […]

Bountiful Cooking by Agatha Achindu from Hachette Books is out September 12, 2023. This is so much more than a recipe book! “Food was simple; it was community; it was family; it was happiness. Food was the thread that brought everyone in the community together; it was where you found laughter regardless of what was […]