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BOOK REVIEWS FOR BUSY PEOPLE
Helping You Choose Your Next Book
Lindsay C. Barry
Jul 17, 20231 min read
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...
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Lindsay C. Barry
Jun 20, 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...
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Lindsay C. Barry
Jun 19, 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...
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Lindsay C. Barry
May 17, 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...
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Lindsay C. Barry
Dec 29, 20212 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...
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Lindsay C. Barry
May 8, 20201 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...
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Lindsay C. Barry
Jan 4, 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...
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Lindsay C. Barry
Nov 27, 20191 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...
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Lindsay C. Barry
Aug 21, 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...
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Lindsay C. Barry
Jul 25, 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....
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Lindsay C. Barry
Jul 12, 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...
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Lindsay C. Barry
May 20, 20194 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...
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Lindsay C. Barry
May 19, 20191 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
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Lindsay C. Barry
Apr 30, 20192 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
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Lindsay C. Barry
Apr 25, 20196 min read
How Children's Books Help Me Mom
How author Lindsay C. Barry uses books to help her parent.
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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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