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Wordy Wednesday #7 - 2025 5 Star Book Review for Barbara Barth's Sleeping with Dogs (2/12/2025)

    About the Book:   A poetic memoir on living with and loving rescue dogs.  Barth started adopting dogs to heal after the loss of her husband in 2008. In nine months, she went from one dog to six, all older dogs needing love as much as she did. From larger dogs to downsizing to Chihuahuas over the years, always five to six dogs sleeping in her bed. Each dog with a unique set of quirks but finding its place in the pack. Barth has captured the essence of their personalities in her poems. Sadly, dogs leave us too soon. Barth believes in honoring a lost dog by adopting another, giving it a safe-haven.  Meet a few of the pups. Queen Chloe, the first Chihuahua who ruled the larger dogs in her leopard print dress. Annabelle, the grumpy, pudgy cocker mix. Dumb and Dumber, the bonded father and son Chihuahuas who quibble then make up. Carmella from Animal Control who doesn't like other dogs. And the PS as of publishing this, Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds, a two-year ...

5 Star Review of Homecoming Chaos by D. W. Brooks

 Thank you for allowing Bring on Lemons to be part of: D.W. Brooks’ WOW! WOMEN ON WRITING TOUR of Homecoming Chaos     I am so excited to be part of the blog tour for Homecoming Chaos ! This romantic suspense by D.W. Brooks is perfect for readers who enjoy some witty dialogue and family issues mixed with a little romance and mystery. The blog tour started November 20th and lasts through December 17th. I got a little behind with my review - not because the book wasn't phenomenal, but because my kiddos keep breaking things (wrists, ankles, etc...) and this throws off my schedule. I hope D.W. will forgive me!   5 Star Review by Crystal J. Casavant-Otto I absolutely loved Homecoming Chaos - it has a little bit of everything and flows really well! If you're looking for something light with a bit of romance and mystery - this is a fast read and is just the book for you! Jamie Scott is a delightful character you can't help but adore. With the holidays quickly ...

5 Star Review for Alle C. Hall's "As Far As You Can Go Before You Have to Come Back" - review by Crystal J. Casavant-Otto

  I want to thank WOW! Women on Writing for inviting me to be part of the book blog tour for As Far As You Can Go Before You Have to Come Back  by Alle C. Hall. This is an inspiring read and I can't wait to tell you more about it!  xoxo ~Crystal    Before we get to my review, here's more information about her novel: Nominated for The Pacific Northwest Booksellers Book Award, Alle C. Hall’s debut literary novel, As Far as You Can Go Before You Have to Come Back is a-girl-and-her-backpack story with a #MeToo influence:  Carlie is not merely traveling. A child sexual abuse survivor, as a teen she steals ten thousand dollars from her parents and runs away to Asia. There, the Lonely Planet path of hookups, heat, alcohol, and drugs takes on a terrifying reality. Landing in Tokyo in the late 1980s, Carlie falls in with an international crew of tai chi-practicing backpackers. With their help, Carlie has the chance at a journey she didn’t plan for: one to find...

5 Star Review of "The Writing on the Wall" by Marilyn Howard - Review by Crystal J. Casavant-Otto

I am so exciting to be part of another WOW! Women on Writing book blog tour! Thank you for visiting Bring on Lemons Today for this 5 star review! First, take a moment to learn more about the book and it's author - and then you'll see the review right before the tour calendar - it is my hope you'll also visit some of the other stops and hear from other reviewers!             Book Summary An astounding true story of a young woman driven by her desire to escape chauvinism blazes a whirlwind path full of mystical encounters and unexpected adventures. From love to lawsuits, her business and personal life intertwine, bringing her to untold heights. Uncanny predictions at a chance encounter with a Fulbright Scholar from India follow her throughout life, as if written on the wall and fated to happen. Chauvinism from her youth make her determined to explore opportunities. She breaks through a glass ceiling of seventy men, enjoys traveling for a year, and returns to ...

5 Stars for "It Gets Easier!...And Other Lies We Tell New Mothers" by Claudine Wolk as part of her WOW! Women on Writing Audio Blog Tour

  If you are a mom or know a mom, or have a mom, you will want to add Claudine Wolk's audiobook It Gets Easier!...And Other Lies We Tell New Mothers  by Claudine Wolk to your reading list. I'm so excited to be part of this audiobook tour! I'll tell you more in my 5 star review -  But first, here's a bit about the book: Every new mom learns pretty quickly how difficult new motherhood is but also that nobody tells the truth about it. Author and narrator Claudine Wolk learned the same lesson after her son was born but decided to speak the truth about motherhood with humorous insight and reality-based suggestions. A few crucial tips can make motherhood a bit more controllable and a lot more enjoyable. Publisher: AMACOM ISBN-10: 978-0840711151 ISBN-13: 0840711151 Length: 4 hrs and 56 mins Purchase a copy of the audiobook on Libro.fm ,  Audible  or Audiobooks.com . You can also add the book to your reading list on GoodReads.com . About the Author, Claudine Wolk Claud...