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BOOK REVIEW TOUR: Purple Turtle Graded Readers Boxed Sets (Levels 1, 2 and 3)

9/26/2017

Purple Turtle is the world's 'cutest' turtle. Purple Turtle started as a children’s book imprint of Aadarsh Pvt. Ltd. and was transformed to a gender neutral character for kids books, story books, colouring books, stencil books, activity books, puzzle books, dot to dot books, notebooks and games for children.

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Join us for this tour from Oct 30 to Nov 24, 2017!

Boxed Book Set Details:

Book Title: Purple Turtle Graded Readers Level 1 (12 Titles)
Category: Children's Fiction,
Genre: Educational
Publisher: Aadarsh Pvt. Ltd.
Release date: April 1, 2017
Format available for review: print & ebook (PDF)
Will ship print books to: USA
Tour dates: Oct 30 to Nov 24, 2017
Content Rating: G (informative content intended for and available to children & their parents/educators to enhance and support learning. Suitable for: Family audiences with younger children.)

Boxed Book Set Description:

A1 Edutainment takes you to the world on an amazing new reading programme with Purple Turtle. The first level of Purple Turtle Graded Readers includes a set of 12 books with interesting stories and activities and 150 word count. This level is exclusively for learners who have just started reading. It is based on ATOS and Lexile reading level system.

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Boxed Book Set Details:

Book Title: Purple Turtle Graded Readers Level 2 (12 Titles)
Category: Children's Fiction,
Genre: Educational
Publisher: Aadarsh Pvt. Ltd.
Release date: April 1, 2017
Format available for review: print & ebook (PDF)
Will ship print books to: USA
Tour dates: Sept 1, 2017
Content Rating: G (informative content intended for and available to children & their parents/educators to enhance and support learning. Suitable for: Family audiences with younger children.)

Boxed Book Set Description:

Welcome to a world of fun-filled learning with Purple Turtle. Purple Turtle Graded Readers by A1 Edutainment is an amazing new reading program that is ideal for emerging readers. The second level includes a set of 12 books with 12 interesting stories and several engaging activities that is likely to make learning an enjoyable experience. The book has a word count of 150-250 and is based on the ATOS and Lexile reading level system. This level is for readers who have just learned to read.

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Boxed Book Set Details:

Book Title: Purple Turtle Graded Readers Level 3 (12 Titles)
Category: Children's Fiction,
Genre: Educational
Publisher: Aadarsh Pvt. Ltd.
Release date: April 1, 2017
Format available for review: print & ebook (PDF)
Will ship print books to: USA
Tour dates: Sept 1, 2017
Content Rating: G (informative content intended for and available to children & their parents/educators to enhance and support learning. Suitable for: Family audiences with younger children.)

Boxed Book Set Description:

A1 Edutainment is all set to take you on an adventurous journey to the amazing world of Purple Turtle and his friends. Purple Turtle Graded Readers by A1 Edutainment is a new reading program especially for emerging readers. The third level includes a set of 12 books with engaging stories and fun-filled activities. It is based on the Lexile and ATOS reading level system and has a word count of 250-350. This level is for learners who have started reading with confidence.

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Meet the Publisher:

Purple Turtle is India’s 1st International brand with its educational content in several languages sold in more than 30 countries including Russia, China, US and UK. The character of Purple Turtle has delighted children across the globe through beautifully created Purple Turtle books, rhymes and videos available on YouTube.

Purple Turtle was created with the idea to spread education through a wide range of innovative books for children. To give them the experience of convenient online learning, Purple Turtle also brings both learning and entertainment on a common platform to give a wholesome learning experience to young minds.

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BOOK REVIEW TOUR SCHEDULE:

Oct 30 -  Working Mommy Journal - review Level 2 / giveaway
Oct 31 -  Library of Clean Reads - review of Level 2 / giveaway
Nov 1 -   A Mama's Corner of the World - review Level 1 / giveaway
Nov 2 - Bound 4 Escape - review Level 3 / giveaway
Nov 6 - Sara's Organized Chaos - review Level 1 / giveaway
Nov 7 - T's Stuff - review Level 1 / giveaway
Nov 7 - One Frugal Girl - review Level 2 / giveaway
Nov 8 - Reading is My Passion - review Level 1 / giveaway
Nov 8 - Seasons of Opportunities - review of Level 3 / giveaway
Nov 9 - Divas With A Purpose - review Level 1 / giveaway
Nov 10 - Svetlana's Reads and Views - review of Level 1
Nov 13 - Did you Hear About the Morgans? - review of Level 1
Nov 13 - Blooming with Books - review of Level 2 / giveaway
Nov 14 - 100 Pages A Day - review of Level 1 / giveaway
Nov 15 - FUONLYKNEW - review of Level 3 / giveaway
Nov 16 - Kristin’s Novel Café - review of Level 3 / giveaway
Nov 16 - Singing Librarian Books - review of Level 1 / giveaway
Nov 17 - Bookworm for Kids - review of Level 3 / giveaway
Nov 20 - ebook addicts -  review of Level 1 / giveaway
Nov 21 - Adventures Thru Wonderland - review of Level 1 / giveaway
Nov 22 - Fantastic Feathers - review of Level 1 / giveaway
Nov 24 - Life as Leels - review of Level 1
Nov 24 - Ginger Mom & the Kindle Quest - review of Level 1 / giveaway
Nov 24 - This Mom's Delight - review of Level 1 / giveaway
Nov 26 - Writer with Wanderlust - review of Level 3 / giveaway
Nov 29 - Rockin' Book Reviews - review Level 3/ giveaway
Dec 13 -  Just One More - review Level 3

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BOOK TOUR: The Space Between: The Prophecy of Faeries by Susan Rooke

9/20/2017

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The Space Between: The Prophecy of Faeries by Susan Rooke

Join us for this tour from Oct 23 to Nov 17, 2017!

Book Details:

Book Title: The Space Between: The Prophesy of Faeries by Susan Rooke
Category: Adult Fiction, 452 pages
Genre: Fantasy, Fairy Tale
Publisher: Holynok Press
Release date: September 12, 2017
Format available for review: ebook (mobi, ePub, PDF)
Tour dates: Oct 23 to Nov 17, 2017
Content Rating: PG-13 (For some violence. There is no sex or bad language)

Book Description:

Mellis, a courageous and resourceful young woman, is kidnapped from the human world and taken to the Space Between by a tribe of faeries called the Penitents. Because of guilt over an ancient sin committed by their angel ancestors against the Maker, the Penitents have cursed themselves with grotesque physical disfigurements. Mellis can help them reunite with the Maker and find their way back to redemption, but she would need to give up the life she's always known to remain in the Space Between.

As she struggles with this heart-wrenching decision, one of the Penitents, bent on revenge, commits a gruesome attack against the tribe, and they learn he has taken Satan--the Maker's greatest enemy--as his ally. All in the Space Between are facing grave danger. Will a long-awaited act of vengeance save them?

Susan Rooke builds a rich and fantastical world of angels and demons, monsters, faeries and dragons. Abounding with spirituality and humanity, this faery tale for adults has a cast of vivid characters you won't soon forget.

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Amazon ~ Barnes & Noble
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Meet the Author:

Susan Rooke is a Pushcart-nominated poet and author of the forthcoming The Space Between Series. Her short stories and poems have appeared in publications such as The Christian Science Monitor and The Twilight Zone Magazine, among many others. She resides on a square of green, peaceful country not far from Austin, Texas, with her husband Glen, who runs a small cattle operation while Rooke writes fiction about angels and demons, monsters, faeries and dragons. Look for her fantasy novel, The Space Between: The Prophecy of Faeries on Amazon.

Connect with the Author: Website ~ Twitter ~ facebook

BOOK TOUR SCHEDULE:

Oct 23 - Library of Clean Reads - book spotlight / giveaway
Oct 25 - A Mama's Corner of the World - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Oct 26 - The Autistic Gamer - review
Oct 30 - Laura's Interests - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Nov 1 - Leels Loves Books - review
Nov 2 - Bookworm for Kids - review / giveaway
Nov 3 - Book Crazy Scrapbook Mama - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Nov 3 - eBook addicts - review / giveaway
Nov 6 - JBronder Book Reviews - review / giveaway
Nov 7 - Bound 4 Escape - review / giveaway
Nov 8 - 3 Partners in Shopping, Nana, Mommy, &, Sissy, Too! - review / giveaway
Nov 9 - Amy's Bookish Life - book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
Nov 13 - To Be Read - review / author interview / giveaway
Nov 14 - Poesy In Chrysalis - review / author interview
Nov 15 - T 's Stuff - review / guest post / giveaway
Nov 16 - Bookworm Cafe - book spotlight
Nov 17 - Rockin' Book Reviews - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Nov 17 - Cheryl's Book Nook - review
Nov 27 - NorthernMSW - review / author interview
TBD - Zerina Blossom's Books - review / giveaway

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BOOK REVIEW TOUR: How to Turn Your Mom into a Monster by Aurora Whittet

9/19/2017

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How to Turn Your Mother Into a Monster by Aurora Whittet

Join us for this tour from Oct 16 to 27, 2017!

Book Details:

Book Title: How to Turn Your Mom into a Monster by Aurora Whittet
Category: Children's Fiction, 40 pages
Genre: Children's Picture Book
Publisher: Wise Ink Publishing
Release date: Oct 2, 2017
Format available for review: print
Will ship print books to: USA & Canada
Tour dates: Oct 16 to 27, 2017
Content Rating: G

Book Description:

Do you like smearing your lunch all over yourself? Do you fight with your sister just because she's there? Do you find yourself unable to go to bed because mysterious ninjas keep stealing your pajamas? Then you're a little monster! Guess what: Mom can be a monster too! It's up to you to make your mom's monster come out to play . . .

Buy the Book:
Amazon ~ Barnes & Noble
Add to Goodreads

Meet the Author:

Aurora Whittet started out as a wild red-haired girl in Minnesota dreaming up stories for her friends to read. Today, she has completed Bloodmark, Bloodrealms, and Bloodmoon of the Bloodmark Saga trilogy, Mama's Knight: A Cancer Story of Love, and How to Turn Your Mom into a Monster. She's a national award-winning graphic designer in her day job. Aurora lives with her family in Minnesota.

Connect with the Author: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook ~ Instagram

BOOK REVIEW TOUR SCHEDULE:

Oct 16 - Ginger Mom & the Kindle Quest - review
Oct 17 - Singing Librarian Books - review / giveaway
Oct 18 - Library of Clean Reads - review / giveaway
Oct 19 - Working Mommy Journal - review / giveaway
Oct 19 - Hall Ways Blog - review / giveaway
Oct 20 - Crossroad Reviews - review / giveaway
Oct 23 - Seasons of Opportunities - review / giveaway
Oct 23 - A Mama's Corner of the World - review / giveaway
Oct 24 - Pause for Tales - review
Oct 24 - Bookworm for Kids - review / interview / giveaway
Oct 25 - Stranded in Chaos - review
Oct 26 - KC Beanie Boos Collection - review / interview / giveaway
Oct 27 - One Frugal Girl - review / giveaway

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BOOK SPOTLIGHT TOUR: Appointment with Yesterday by Christopher Stratakis

9/14/2017

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Appointment with Yesterday by Christopher Stratakis

Join us for this tour from Oct 2 to 20, 2017!

Book Details:

Book Title: Appointment with Yesterday: A Novel in Four Parts with a Prologue and an Epilogue
Author: Christopher Stratakis
Category: Adult Fiction, 334 pages
Genre: coming-of-age / WWII / immigrant experience
Publisher: IndieReader
Release date: January 2017
Tour dates: Oct 2 to 20, 2017
Content Rating: PG-13 + M (There is no bad language or violence, but there are references to sex and sexual situations (including between a pre-teen and teen)

Book Description:

A poignant and compelling first novel, Appointment with Yesterday tells the story of Yanni, a cheeky and delightful Greek boy growing up in a small town on an island in the eastern Aegean.

Left in the care of his loving grandparents, Yanni endures the deprivation and terror of the German occupation during World War II and finally leaves his beloved homeland and family to rejoin the parents who had left him behind to make a better life for themselves in America.

Filled with heartbreaking and heartwarming stories of love, devotion, disenchantment, and dashed dreams, Appointment with Yesterday is, ultimately, the story of hardships overcome and a determined boy’s journey toward finding his destiny.

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Book Depository ~ Books-a-Million
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Meet the Author:

Christopher Stratakis was born and raised in Greece. After moving to America, he graduated from Drexel University in 1951 and New York University School of Law in 1955. Shortly after joining the law firm of Poles, Tublin & Patestides in 1960, he became a partner, specializing in admiralty and corporate law.

He has written and published several articles, lectured on professional and historical subjects, served as Legal Advisor to several non-profits (pro bono), and was an arbitrator in maritime disputes. He is the author of Mnimes “Memories” (2010), a book of essays, short stories, and poems that he wrote as a teenager. In 2015, he co-edited Chains on Parallel Roads, a book published by Panchiaki “Korais” Society of New York. In recognition of his extensive community involvement, he has been the recipient of several awards from religious, governmental, and educational institutions.

Mr. Stratakis lives with his wife in New York City. He is the proud father of three and grandfather of three. This is his first novel.

BOOK SPOTLIGHT TOUR SCHEDULE:

Oct 2 -   Library of Clean Reads - book spotlight / giveaway
Oct 2 -   Simple Wyrdings - book spotlight / giveaway
Oct 3 -   Wander Girl Life - book spotlight / giveaway
Oct 4 - Amie's Book Reviews - book spotlight / giveaway
Oct 4 -   Teddy Rose Book Reviews Plus - book spotlight / giveaway
Oct 5 -   Rockin' Book Reviews - book spotlight / giveaway
Oct 5 -   Ali - The Dragon Slayer - book spotlight / giveaway
Oct 6 - What Cathy Read Next - book spotlight / giveaway
Oct 9 -   The Irresponsible Reader - book spotlight / giveaway
Oct 9 -   100 Pages A Day - book spotlight / giveaway
Oct 10 - Cheryl's Book Nook - book spotlight / giveaway
Oct 11 - A Mama's Corner of the World - book spotlight / giveaway
Oct 12 - A Holland Reads - book spotlight / giveaway
Oct 13 - Books for Books - book spotlight
Oct 13 - Deal Sharing Aunt - book spotlight / giveaway
Oct 16 - Nighttime Reading Center - book spotlight / giveaway
Oct 16 - Travelling Through Words - book spotlight / giveaway
Oct 17 - Bound 2 Escape - book spotlight / giveaway
Oct 18 - The Autistic Gamer - book spotlight
Oct 19 - Mystery Suspense Reviews - book spotlight / giveaway
Oct 20 - Adventurous Jessy - book spotlight / giveaway
Oct 20 - Celticlady's Reviews - book spotlight / giveaway
Oct 20 - T's Stuff - book spotlight / giveaway

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BOOK TOUR: First Crush, Last Love by Elizabeth McKenna

9/7/2017

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Elizabeth McKenna’s latest novel will have you remembering the angst of high school, the grief of a failed relationship, and the happiness of true love.

Join us for this tour from Oct 16 to Nov 3, 2017.

Book Details:

Book Title: First Crush, Last Love by Elizabeth McKenna
Category: Adult Fiction, 314 pages
Genre: Romance - Contemporary
Publisher: Elizabeth McKenna
Release date: Aug 1, 2017
Format available for review: print & ebook (mobi, ePub PDF and gifted Kindle copy)
Will ship print books to: USA & Canada
Tour dates: Oct 16 to Nov 3, 2017
Content Rating: PG-13 + M (There are a few short, mild sex scenes - nothing too graphic. There is swearing by certain characters. Mature themes include drinking/alcoholism, verbal abuse with some physical pushing, AIDS (a minor character is gay), stalking, brief descriptions of child abuse by a step parent, and suicide attempt (overdose).

Book Description:

Remember your first crush? How your heart raced and your cheeks flushed whenever you saw him? Jessie Baxter does, and it’s happening again. Ten years ago, despite her best efforts, Lee Archer wanted to be just friends. Now, he wants more, but Jessie's still recovering from a psycho ex-husband. Can she learn to trust again and make her first crush into her last love?

Elizabeth McKenna’s latest novel will have you remembering the angst of high school, the grief of a failed relationship, and the happiness of true love.

Buy the Book:
Amazon ~ Barnes & Noble
Createspace
Add to Goodreads

Meet the Author:

Elizabeth McKenna works as a full-time technical writer/editor for a large software company. Though her love of books reaches back to her childhood, she had never read romance novels until one Christmas when her sister gave her the latest bestseller by Nora Roberts. She was hooked from page one (actually, she admits it was the first love scene).

She had always wanted to write fiction, so she combined her love of history, romance and a happy ending to write Cera's Place and Venice in the Moonlight. Her short story, The Gypsy Casts a Spell, is available for free on her site http://elizabethmckenna.com/. She hopes you will enjoy her first contemporary romance novel, First Crush Last Love, as much as others have enjoyed her historical romances.

Elizabeth lives in Wisconsin with her understanding husband, two beautiful daughters, and a sassy Labrador. When she isn't writing, working, or being a mom, she's sleeping.

Connect with the author: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook ~ Instagram

BOOK TOUR SCHEDULE:

Oct 16 - The World As I See It - review / giveaway
Oct 17 - Working Mommy Journal - review / giveaway
Oct 18 - Books, Dreams, Life - book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
Oct 20 - Amie's Book Reviews - review / giveaway
Oct 21 - Library of Clean Reads - review / giveaway
Oct 23 - Cheryl's Book Nook - review / giveaway
Oct 24 - Books for Books - review
Oct 25 - My Reading Journeys - review
Oct 26 - Haddie's Haven - review / giveaway
Oct 27 - 3 Partners in Shopping - book spotlight / giveaway
Oct 27 - Tragically Dull Adventures of an Almost Librarian - review
Oct 30 - Svetlana's Reads and Views - review
Oct 30 - Divas With A Purpose - review
Oct 31 - The Autistic Gamer - book spotlight
Oct 31 - Olio by Marilyn - review / author interview / giveaway
Nov 2 - Jessica Cassidy - review / author interview / giveaway
Nov 2 - The Pen and Muse - book spotlight / giveaway
Nov 3 - A Soccer Mom's Book Blog - review / giveaway
Nov 3 - bookmyopia - review
Nov 3 - Celticlady's Reviews - book spotlight
Nov 3 - Kristin’s Novel Café - review / giveaway

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