Welcome to the thirteenth book review of fifty-three. As you know, I used to provide freelance book reviews to several review companies. It was a great experience that introduced me to new authors and their wonderful books. Each week this year, I’m opening my Weekend Coffee shares with a link to a review I’ve provided. Reviews are three stars or higher. The genres range from picture books to fiction and nonfiction titles.
Dad You Are My Influencer
Author Barbara Pinke
Published in April 2025
The publisher is Barbara Pinke
Available in eBook and Paperback (31 pages)
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If we were having coffee, I would share that the cover reveal for my new book is happening on Friday, April 10th. I will share it here and on my social media platforms. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on it.
If we were having coffee, I would share that I have two book events booked. I have a vendor booth reserved for the Stirling Fun Fair in May. It’s a fundraiser for the local public school and library. I also reserved a table for the Belleville ComiCon in August.
If we were having coffee, I would share that I am looking to join a few new blog groups. Do you have a group that you would recommend?
By Shari Marshall (2026)



Hi Shari! How fun to have so many good things rolling out for you in the near future!
I don’t have any current recs for blog groups but am curious to see what you hear from others! What are you looking for in new groups?
Hope your weekend is lovely!
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Hi Melissa, and thank you.
What am I looking for in a blog group? That’s a good question. I’m not really sure. Something fun in terms of what the group is posting about, and a group that is active and supportive.
Happy Saturday.
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You have many good things going for you 🙂
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Thank you, Maria. And I agree; I could do a few lovely gratitude posts.
Thank you for stopping in.
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I think you follow the same blogs as I do but would be interested to hear if you find some new ones.
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Yes, I think there are a few of us who blog in the same circles (ha-ha). I will share if I find any new groups. Happy Sunday.
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Glad things are going well for you. Thank you for your weekend coffee share.
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Happy Sunday, Natalie.
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