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BOOK REVIEWS FOR BUSY PEOPLE
Helping You Choose Your Next Book
Book Review - Weyward
Author: Emilia Hart Weyward is unique in that it follows three story lines in three different timeframes - 1619, 1944 & 2019. The woman...
Lindsay C. Barry
Jul 17, 20231 min read
Book Review - The Radium Girls
Author: Kate Moore Please please please read this nonfiction book! The Radium Girls by Kate Moore is a page-turning true story of women...
Lindsay C. Barry
Jun 20, 20231 min read
Book Review - I'll Stop the World
Author: Lauren Thoman I listened to this book, which helped me follow the changing point of views (POVs). Each character was narrated...
Lindsay C. Barry
Jun 19, 20231 min read
Village of Salt & Sorrow
Author: Laura Holt I loved the whole premise and definitely recommend if you enjoy magic, folklore & a story that comes full circle. I...
Lindsay C. Barry
May 17, 20231 min read
A Quick Book Review: The Collective by Alison Gaylin
Book Review: The Collective by Alison Gaylin Order Here: https://amzn.to/32sokoG Genre: Thriller Hook: How far would Camille go to exact...
Lindsay C. Barry
Dec 29, 20212 min read
A Quick Book Review: Beauty by Christina Chiu
Synopsis: Amy Wong is reaching for it all as an up-and-coming fashion designer. But that perfect life remains out of grasp as she...
Lindsay C. Barry
May 8, 20201 min read
A Quick Book Review: Billy Christmas by Mark A. Pritchard
Synopsis: A young adult named Billy Christmas discovers a way to bring his father home after he vanished one year ago. With a magical...
Lindsay C. Barry
Jan 4, 20201 min read
A Quick Book Review: If the Ice Had Held by Wendy J. Fox
Synopsis: Lives are complicated and entwined after a secret pact is made within a family that involves an unplanned pregnancy and a...
Lindsay C. Barry
Nov 27, 20191 min read
Easy Kindness Lesson Plan for Back to School
Here is a lesson plan that's simple but effective and something you and your students can reference all year long! Download the Lesson...
Lindsay C. Barry
Aug 21, 20191 min read
Back to School Book List Blog for Early Elementary School Aged Kids
Six Books for Back to Early Elementary School: Otto Goes to School by Todd Parr Simple, silly and effective, Todd Parr books are great....
Lindsay C. Barry
Jul 25, 20191 min read
TEN Reasons To Give My Signed Books As A Gift
TEN reasons to give my signed books as a gift 1. You will immediately become a rockstar gift-giver. 2. Kids love seeing their names on...
Lindsay C. Barry
Jul 12, 20191 min read
Raising Kind and Inclusive Children by Reading With Them
I'm so proud that an article I wrote was accepted by HowtoLearn.com! From their site: One of the most significant ways that parents are...
Lindsay C. Barry
May 20, 20194 min read
A Quick Book Review: We All Scream by Andrew Gifford
A Quick Review for Busy Parents, by a Busy Parent. Synopsis: An iconic and family-friendly ice cream and candy company in the DC area with a
Lindsay C. Barry
May 19, 20191 min read
My Favorite Amazon Finds…Forward Before Mother’s Day!
I am so excited to share some of my favorite finds from Amazon! From a steal (under $3) to a splurge ($40) there's something special for
Lindsay C. Barry
Apr 30, 20192 min read
How Children's Books Help Me Mom
How author Lindsay C. Barry uses books to help her parent.
Lindsay C. Barry
Apr 25, 20196 min read
We are ALL more than moms, dads and caregivers. While you're here because you're looking for children's books, I encourage you to take a minute to peruse my super quick book reviews. These are fast reviews of books I've enjoyed. I read many genres from historical fiction to fantasy to sci-fi to nonfiction and more. I hope my quick reviews will help you choose your next read!
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