Welcome to the twenty-fourth 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.
Spooksville: 3-Books-in_1!
Author is Christopher Pike
Published in September 2015
The publisher is Aladdin
Paperback (352 pages)
Fantasy for Children |Action & Adventure for Children (Books)
If we were having coffee, I would share that I learned a new version of solitaire this week called Canfield. It’s a challenge, and I’m enjoying playing it. It helps that I’m using my Alice in Wonderland card deck. Do you play any version of solitaire?
If we were having coffee, I would share that I started writing book two in my middle-grade fantasy series. I also accidentally (I say “accidentally” because I had no intention of doing this) started writing a new urban fantasy. I woke up in the middle of the night, and this idea wouldn’t leave me alone. So, I was pounding away on the keyboard at six in the morning.
If we were having coffee, I would share that my Reiki teacher attuned both my dogs to level 1. So, they can give Reiki using their paws, tail, or eyes.
By Shari Marshall (2026)
Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils 