Reviews of books by MWSA members. Reviews appear in reverse chronological order, with the most recent review posted appearing first.
Note: Some older reviews are being reposted to this site and those will appear out of order.
Superb book educating young children on the origins of the use of red poppies to honor our fallen veterans. Beautiful illustrations!
The Poppy Lady
by Barbara Elizabeth Walsh
Book Category: Non Fiction - Children Under 12
Reviewed by Sandra Miller Linhart
ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): 1590787544
Wouldn't it be nice if we all could live in harmony rather than in conflict. This is a book filled with poetic wisdom that might just help us find our way.
Brightness from the Shadows
by Jon M. Nelson
Book Category: Poetry
Reviewed by Sandra Miller Linhart
ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): 1680287915
Being a Navy frogman in World War II wasn't supposed to be easy, but getting shot at by snipers every time he came up for air, and then being circled by a twelve foot hammerhead when he went back under the water made Lee Kelley wonder about his chances of ever getting home alive.
Stump
by Larry Allen Lindsey
Book Category: Nonfiction: Biography
Reviewed by Bob Doerr
ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): PLACE ISBN HERE
Heather Ashby has a goal when she writes. It is a simple one: to entertain. Her book, Never Forget, Love in the Fleet Book 3, does that and does it well.
Never Forget: Love in the Fleet Book 3
by Heather Ashby
Book Category: Fiction: Literary Fiction
Reviewed by Mike Mullins
ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): 1939541697
For years, human smuggling and murder have blighted the peaceful rural life of South Texas. Now these heinous crimes have reached their tentacles into the vacation hot spot of South Padre Island.
Consequence
by Pat McGrath Avery
Book Category: Fiction: Mystery
Reviewed by Sandra Miller Linhart
ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): B00QW3SWNG