OPPORTUNITIES FROM THE EDITOR: I seem to be reading up a storm these days. How about you? Are you a reader? Do you ever review books? Want to share short reviews of 250-350 words on Writer Advice? If so, please query and we’ll take it from there. Take a look at our Guidelines and read
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Spring 2022 ~~ Hooked on Books
READER’S CHALLENGE As I was putting this together I realized that the page reflects my tastes. Can you help me appeal to a wider audience? Maybe you could write a review of your favorite book, published within the last 3 years, or put me in touch with a writer whose book you recommend. I cannot
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Winter of 2022 ~~ Hooked on Books
“I had to become who I wanted to be.” ~~Ruth Rymer As a thank you for being a loyal follower and reading this page, I’d like to offer you a special deal: If you’ve been curious about either Talent or Never Too Late: From Wannabe to Wife at 62, now is the time to order a copy.
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Fall 2021 ~~ Hooked on Wonderful Books
“I was a writer at 12 years old when my parents bought me a Smith Corona typewriter and I wrote my first story.” ~~Sheryl J. Bize-Boutte BETRAYAL ON THE BAYOU Written by Sheryl J. Bize-Boutte and Reviewed by B. Lynn Goodwin ISBN #: 979-8642089934 Independently published (June 3, 2020) Let It All Out
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Summer 2021~~Hooked on Books
“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.” ~~ Joseph Addison From the Danville Library, Danville, Contra Costa County, CA MORE reviews coming soon. Check back. NOTE: If you are interested in reviewing for Writer Advice, please send us a sample of your work through the Contact button on this site.
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Spring 2021 ~~Hooked on Books
“While each piece reveals one truth, there’s a second one that comes up as writers answer Cullen’s question, “What scares you about writing?” ~~B. Lynn Goodwin REVIEW OPPORTUNITY: Ever considered reaching out to other authors with a new review of their work? If you’d like to write short reviews (350-500 words) for Writer Advice, please send
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Winter 2021 ~~ Hooked on Terrific Books
“There is no past; there are just versions of the past.” ~~Andre Aciman NOTE: If you’d like to write short reviews (350-500 words) for Writer Advice, please send a query and a sample of a review you are proud of. 🙏 AT THE EDGE OF THE HAIGHT Written by Katherine Seligman and Reviewed
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Fall 2020 Hooked on Wonderful Books
“Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing.” ~~ Harper Lee NOTE: If you’d like to write short reviews (350-500 words) for Writer Advice, please send a query and a sample of a review you are proud of. 🙏 BEGINNING WITH CANNONBALLS: A Novel Written by Jill
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Summer 2020–Hooked on Books
“Reading is an act of civilization; it’s one of the greatest acts of civilization because it takes the free raw material of the mind and builds castles of possibilities.” —Ben Okri Would you like to review books for Writer Advice? Click on the contact button, tell us what kinds of books you like, and send
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Spring, 2020 Hooked on Quality Books
“Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are.” – Mason Cooley Especially true in April 2020! – “Stay home, stay healthy, and read.” — B. Lynn Goodwin Would you like to review books for Writer Advice? Or share your reviews with Writer Advice? Click on the contact button, tell us
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Winter 2020–Hooked on Eclectic Books
“Reading is a discount ticket to everywhere.” – Mary Schmich, American journalist NORMAL PEOPLE Written by Sally Rooney and Reviewed by B. Lynn Goodwin ISBN-13: 978-1984822178 Hogarth The Push-Pull of Love What kinds of lovers are drawn to each other and push each other away? Perhaps they are those who are
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Fall 2019 Hooked on Quality Books
From the Editor: Yes, we changed the title, just slightly. These are reviews of books we recommend, and we only recommend quality. Admittedly, quality is in the eye of the beholder, but we try to give you lots of reasons why these are “must reads.” What piques your interest? Would you like to review books
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