Welcome to the fourteenth 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.
The Survival Squad
Author Marcy Pusey
Published in October 2024
The publisher is Miramare Ponte Press
Available in eBook, Hardcover, and Paperback (34 pages)
Children’s Lion, Tiger & Leopard Books (Books)|Children’s How Things Work Books (Books)|Children’s Action & Adventure Books (Books)
If we were having coffee, I would share that a piece inside my oven had fallen off. The oven is still under warranty, but the service person was on holiday. So, that left cooking meals challenging for the last week. So, two joyful things occurred from this. First, I bought my first air fryer, and I love how it cooks. The second, I barbequed a pizza! I plopped my pizza stone on the grill, and then a pizza. The bottom of the pizza was crunchy, but the rest of the crust was soft and hot. The pizza takes on the smoky flavour from the barbecue. It was tasty, and I will cook it that way again.
If we were having coffee, I would share a reminder. The cover reveal for my new book is next week. I would also share that I have started character profiles and world-building for the series I’m going to write for ages seven to thirteen. It’s a mystery and fantasy blend. More on that later.
If we were having coffee, I would pass you the coffee bean grinder and wish you a happy long weekend. How was your week?
By Shari Marshall (2026)
Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils 