The Writer’s Café Journal

July 3, 2026June 30, 2026 Writing Sparkle12 Comments

Welcome to the twenty-seventh book review of fifty-three. Each week this year, I’m opening my Weekend Coffee shares with book reviews or links to those reviews. Reviews are three stars or higher. The genres range from picture books to fiction and nonfiction titles. Beautiful UglyAuthor is Alice FeeneyPublished in January 2025The publisher is Flatiron BooksAvailable… Continue reading The Writer’s Café Journal

Coffee Blog

Coffee and my summer reading challenge proposal.

June 5, 2026June 4, 2026 Writing Sparkle12 Comments

Welcome to the twenty-third 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.… Continue reading Coffee and my summer reading challenge proposal.

Coffee Blog

Photos between sips

May 29, 2026May 24, 2026 Writing Sparkle18 Comments

Welcome to the twenty-second 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.… Continue reading Photos between sips

Writing

TBR running low!

April 4, 2026April 18, 2026 Writing Sparkle10 Comments

I stand before it, as I do every day, planning which title to consume next. Today is different, though, as my breathing spikes and my heart pounds. My book pile is dwindling! I shift focus from my heap of novels to the coffee mug clutched in my hands. The rich brown liquid sloshes close to… Continue reading TBR running low!