Two Dogs and a Book

The Reptile Room  by  Lemony Snicket My rating:  5 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! THE REPTILE ROOM by Lemony Snicket is the second book in the “A Series of Unfortunate Events”. This series is so fun and witty. I love the narrator's voice in the book and his sarcasm. The second book was as entertaining as the first one. The Baudelaire children move with their uncle Monty (also known as Dr. Montgomery Montgomery… who names their child the same first name as the last one, LOL). Uncle Monty is a herpetologist (A herpetologist is a zoologist who studies reptiles and amphibians such as frogs and salamanders). Everything is going well until Stephano, Dr. Montgomery’s new assistant shows up. Stephano is none other than Count Olaf! Yikes! This can only mean trouble!!! You will have to read the book to find out. I recently lost my father and a quote in the book resonated with me deeply: “It is a curious thing, the death of a loved one. We all know that our time in this world is ...

Fox Crossing  by  Melinda Metz My rating:  4 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! FOX CROSSING by Melinda Metz was a beautiful, heartfelt, and witty book. The characters are true to life with their struggles, challenges, and heartbreaks. There is a legend in Fox Crossing, Maine about a woman who freed a fox who was caught in a snare. To this day, anyone who sees the fox will find luck or love. Annie Hatherley, the great-grant-great-grand-daughter of the woman who saved the fox, does not believe in the fox legend. She owns a store selling gear to hikers heading for the Appalachian Trail. One day, Nick Ferrone walks into her store and there is a spark. Nick heads for the trail and Annie keeps an eye on him through a GPS tracker. The sighting of the fox will change Annie’s life and save Nick’s. Will this be enough to turn the spark into a wildfire? This is a beautiful read that will leave you happy. 🙋🏼‍♀️ Thank you, KENSINGTON BOOKS for sending me an advanced copy for review....

Pups Paws On Wheels  by  Jessica Heaton My rating:  5 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! PUPS PAWS ON WHEELS by Jessica Heaton is a fantabulous book about a day in the life of the author and the rescued dogs at the SFT-Sanctuary of the Animals of Tangier, Morocco. The day starts at 8 am and ends at 7 pm. These fun and beautiful rescued dogs have their challenges, but this does not stop them from being happy now that they are in good care. The book has fun and beautiful illustrations, created by Mikey Shiraz Baird. This is a perfect gift to a child and will help them understand the care needed by these disabled furbabies. The book is uplifting and instructional. Sundae and Chili recommend it wholeheartedly. 20% of each book sale will be donated to SFT towards the daily care of disabled dogs. Visit @pupspaws_onwheels for more details. 🙋🏼‍♀️ Thank you, Jessica, for sending me a copy of your fantastic book for review. PUPS PAWS ON WHEELS by Jessica Heaton at your favourite b...

What Kind of Woman: Poems  by  Kate Baer My rating:  3 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! WHAT KIND OF WOMAN by Kate Baer is the first English poetry book I have the pleasure to read. I read a lot of French poetry in my teens and I am not sure why I stopped. One of my favourite poets is French Canadian, Émile Nelligan who lived in the late 18th hundreds. My favourite poem by him is “Soir d’hiver” (Winter evening). I cried the first time I read it. I would say that he is the first poet to really inspire me to read poetry and even write my own. WHAT KIND OF WOMAN was a different kind of poetry book I am accustomed to. It was even so moving and beautiful. I could relate to some of the poems and saw my mother in others. Beautiful read. 🙋🏼‍♀️ Thank you, SIMON & SCHUSTER CANADA for sending me a copy for review. WHAT KIND OF WOMAN by Kate Baer is available at your favourite bookstore. #bookstadog #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #dogsofinstagram #books...

The Bad Beginning  by  Lemony Snicket My rating:  5 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! THE BAD BEGINNING by Lemony Snicket is the first book in the “A Series of Unfortunate Events” Series. I just bought the entire series at my local used bookstore and I am so happy I got to read it. My, my, my!! This is such an entertaining read. I love the eclectic characters and the witty writing. In this book, we learned that the Baudelaire children lost their parents and must move in with a very distant relative, Count Olaf!! Count Olaf is a mean-hearted, devious person who does not have the children’s interest at heart and is only after their fortune. The ending was fun and left the story open to more adventures. I enjoyed this book so much and I am looking forward to reading the rest of the series. #bookstadog #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #dogsofinstagram #bookstagram #dogsandbooks #bookishlife #bookishlove #bookstagrammer #books #booklover #bookish #bookaho...

A Golden Fury  by  Samantha Cohoe My rating:  3 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! A GOLDEN FURY by Samantha Cohoe is a great YA fantasy. The female protagonist is strong and a good role model. I enjoyed the science aspect of the book too. The book appears to contain a historical facette, but it was well developed if that was the author's intention. I also felt that the story was yoyoing too much and it felt rushed. I think there is enough material to write a trilogy: 1. one happening in France about Thea, her mom, and Will, showing their relationship and the unset of their research; 2. one happening in England about Thea, her dad, and Dominic, showing their relationship and the introduction of the German connection; 3. and one more happening either back in France or somewhere else in Europe, showing the Philosopher’s stone connection to Thea and how she dealt with it. It would also show her decision to choose Will or Dominic. It was a quick and enjoyable read, nonetheless...

Dominion Required  by  H.S. Paisley My rating:  4 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! DOMINION REQUIRED by HS Paisley is the second book in the Lochlan Ellyll Series. If you have not started this series yet… what are you waiting for? It is so good! There is magic, action, looooove, and awesome characters. In this book, Zemila continues to discover what her magic is. She is still reeling from the violent events she survived in the first book but now she knows what Lochlan did to save her and what it cost him. We are introduced to new characters in this second book who add more texture to the story. The book ends in a nail-biting finale and I am looking forward to the next book to find out what happens next. This is an exciting read that can be enjoyed by those who like books such as Ninth House or Serpent & Dove but a little bit more mature. 🙋🏼‍♀️ Thank you, HS Paisley, for sending me an audio copy for review. DOMINION REQUIRED by HS Paisley will be available at your ...

Muzzled  by  David Rosenfelt My rating:  3 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! MUZZLED is the 21st book in the Andy Carpenter series by David Rosenfelt. This series is full of action, mysteries, and sarcasm. Andy Carpenter is a lawyer who does not have his tongue in his pocket. He is nonetheless thorough in his investigation and always gets the bad guy in the end. He is a dog lover, so that gets him points in my book. This story is well written and fast flowing. The characters are witty and believable. Although there is a continuation between the books, it won’t stop you from reading any of the books as stand-alone. I recommend this entertaining series. 🙋🏼‍♀️ Thank you, MINOTAUR BOOKS for sending me an advanced copy for review. MUZZLED by David Rosenfelt is available at your favourite bookstore. #bookstadog #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #dogsofinstagram #bookstagram #dogsandbooks #bookishlife #bookishlove #bookstagrammer #books #booklover #bookish...

Baking Me Crazy  by  Karla Sorensen My rating:  3 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! This was a fun, charming, and sexy contemporary romance novel. It had all the elements for a fantastic “friends to lovers” book. The tension between Levi and Jocelyn was exciting and made you root for them from start to end. It was a very quick read, and it was an enjoyable one. 🎅🏻📕 CHRISTMAS IS COMING! Are you looking for the perfect gift for a book lover? Look no more and go check out the beautiful book sleeves and bookmarks available at Reading in the country Etsy shop . Their products are rightly priced, and shipping is free in Canada. Don't forget to use my code: TWODOGS25 and save 25% on your order! Shipping is free in Canada! 📕🤶🏻 #bookstadog #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #dogsofinstagram #bookstagram #dogsandbooks #bookishlife #bookishlove #bookstagrammer #books #booklover #bookish #bookaholic #reading #readersofinstagram #instaread #ilovebooks #bookis...

Custom Built  by  Chantal Fernando My rating:  4 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! I am participating in an exciting Bookstagram Tour for CUSTOM BUILT by Chantal Fernando, organised by HARLEQUIN BOOKS. This book is sexy, rugged, and dangerous!! I love the strong tension between Bronte and Crow… so sexy! I also enjoyed the soft caring side of Crow. This story has romance, danger, action, and lots of sexiness!!! It is a quick and enjoyable read. Totally recommend! 🙋🏼‍♀️ Thank you, HARLEQUIN BOOKS for sending me a copy for review. CUSTOM BUILT by Chantal Fernando will be available at your favourite bookstore on November 24th. #bookstagram #dogsandbooks #bookishlife #bookishlove #bookstagrammer #books #booklover #bookish #bookaholic #reading #readersofinstagram #instaread #ilovebooks #bookishcanadians #canadianbookstagram #bookreviewer #bookcommunity #bibliophile #bookphotography #Sponsored #HarlequinPublicityTeam #HarlequinBooks #CarinaPress #ContemporaryRomance #ChantalFe...

From These Broken Streets  by  Roland Merullo My rating:  4 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! FROM THESE BROKEN STREETS by Roland Merullo was an intense, edge-of-your-seat historical account of the Four Days of Naples which took place in 1943. It is a story of courage, bravery, and victory. It recounts how the people of Naples fought and took their city back from the Nazis. The characters are vivid and extraordinary. The author does not hide the ugliness of the war but also depicts the courage of the Neapolitans in a true and splendid rawness. If you love WWII books based on true events, this one is for you. I recommend it wholeheartedly. 🙋🏼‍♀️ Thank you, AMAZON PUBLISHING for sending me a finished copy for review. FROM THESE BROKEN STREETS by Roland Merullo is available at your favourite bookstore. #bookstadog #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #dogsofinstagram #bookstagram #dogsandbooks #bookishlife #bookishlove #bookstagrammer #books #booklover #b...

Murder in Old Bombay  by  Nev March My rating:  4 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! I just finished MURDER IN OLD BOMBAY by Nev March. This detective story was absolutely enthralling and captivating. I could not put it down. I have been looking for a book that will get my reading mojo going and this was it. The characters are fabulous and well defined. The plot is intelligent and surprising page after page. Based on true events, this story has adventures, epic fights, love, and honour. If you are a fan of Sherlock Holmes, this book is for you. 🎅🏻📕 CHRISTMAS IS COMING! Are you looking for the perfect gift for a book lover? Look no more and go check out the beautiful book sleeves and bookmarks available at Reading in the country shop. Their products are rightly priced, and shipping is free in Canada. Click here to access their Etsy store. Don't forget to use my code: TWODOGS25 and save 25% on your order! Shipping is FREE in Canada 📕🤶🏻 #bookstadog #poodles #poodlesta...

Christmas at Home  by  Carolyn Brown My rating:  3 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! 2020 has been one of the weirdest years ever. Can’t complain about the weather, we had a perfect Summer which extended all the way to mid Fall. If there was no pandemic, it would have been flawless. I cannot deny that COVID-19 took a toll on my mental health and I had to find ways to cheer myself up more than one time. One way to do that is to read books that are light, sexy, or funny. CHRISTMAS AT HOME by Carolyn Brown is one of those books. The story is sassy, the characters sexy, and the ending sensational. I love the tension between Sage and Creed, but I also love the animal rescue aspect. It is a quick read that will lift your spirit. 🙋🏼‍♀️ Thank you, RAINCOAST BOOKS for sending me a final copy of this sexy romance novel. CHRISTMAS AT HOME by Carolyn Brown is available at your favourite bookstore. 🎅🏻📕 CHRISTMAS IS COMING! Are you looking for the perfect gift for a book lover? Lo...

People of the Book  by  Geraldine Brooks My rating:  4 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! I just finished the wonderful book entitle PEOPLE OF THE BOOK by Geraldine Brooks. Thanks again, Annie (a.k.a. @pawsandpagesbyannie) for gifting me a copy of this wonderful book. This book is based on true events about a centuries-old Hebrew codex known as the Sarajevo Haggadah. After its discovery in 1996 in Sarajevo, Hanna has been requested to examine the book before it is put on display at the museum. Hanna will go beyond examining the book, she will attempt to investigate its origins and where it traveled over the years. The book is written in two times, today covering Hanna’s investigation and the past where we discover who created this masterpiece and what happened to it over time. The modern account is great, but the past account is stunning. Such a beautiful and touching story. This book is a must-read if you love historical adventures and discoveries. #bookstadog #poodles #p...

12 Men for Christmas  by  Phillipa Ashley My rating:  3 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! I don’t know about you but lately, it has been more difficult to get motivated. Don’t get me wrong, I am happy and healthy, but the lack of social interaction is starting to take a toll. After reading a serious historical novel, I needed something light and fun to boost my spirit. I found exactly that in 12 MEN FOR CHRISTMAS by Phillipa Ashley. Although it has the word Christmas in the title, it is not really a “Christmas” novel. It is a love story with lots of racy moments. It is a perfect fun, sassy, and sexy read. The tension between Emma and Will gives you the chills at the right places. It is a short book, but it is the right prescription to lift your spirit and put a smile on your face. I recommend this romcom wholeheartedly. 🙋🏼‍♀️ Thank you, RAINCOAST BOOKS for sending me a final copy of this sassy romcom. 12 MEN FOR CHRISTMAS by Phillipa Ashley is available at your favourit...

Love in the Time of Cholera  by  Gabriel García Márquez My rating:  4 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! I had my eyes on LOVE IN THE TIME OF CHOLERA by Gabriel García Márquez for a while. I tried to read one classic every month and although this book is not very old, it has already recognised as a classic book. The writing is magnificent, the story is passionate, and the characters memorable. It could have been a bit shorter because it became repetitive at times. The ending was perfect for this ardent love story. I love how the author captured the deep feelings of the characters and described their love and pain so vividly. In my opinion, it has earned its right to become a classic. This beautiful story will be read for generations. #bookstadog #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #dogsofinstagram #bookstagram #dogsandbooks #bookishlife #bookishlove #bookstagrammer #books #booklover #bookish #bookaholic #reading #readersofinstagram #instaread #ilovebook...

The Historians  by  Cecilia Ekbäck My rating:  4 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! THE HISTORIANS by Cecilia Ekbäck was a revelation and taught me so much about the position of Sweden during WWII. The story is intriguing, and the author keeps you on your toes from start to end. A young woman is discovered tortured and murdered, and this is the start of an investigation to find out why. Three people not related, work together to investigate, and will stumble on a conspiracy that could overthrow the Swedish government and change Sweden forever. They will encounter many obstacles, and many will try to stop them from uncovering the conspiracy. Will they be able to succeed? Cecilia Ekbäck delivers a strong historical novel with all the elements of a great investigative novel. This is a must-read for any WWII story lovers. #bookstadog #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #dogsofinstagram #bookstagram #dogsandbooks #bookishlife #bookishlove #bookstagrammer #boo...

The Return  by  Nicholas Sparks My rating:  3 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! I love this author’s books; they are emotional and always leave you with a sense that you have witnessed the most beautiful love stories. The Return was a bit different. The story was lovely, but I did not enjoy it as much as I did in his other books. The relationship between Trevor and Natalie Masterson lacked the usual sparks and the side story of Callie felt incomplete. It was still an enjoyable read and the ending was charming. #bookstadog #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #dogsofinstagram #bookstagram #dogsandbooks #bookishlife #bookishlove #bookstagrammer #books #booklover #bookish #bookaholic #reading #readersofinstagram #instaread #ilovebooks #bookishcanadians #canadianbookstagram #bookreviewer #bookcommunity #bibliophile #bookphotography #thereturn #nicholassparks #bookreview View all my reviews

The Unwrapping of Theodora Quirke  by  Caroline Smailes My rating:  3 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! THE UNWRAPPING OF THEODORA QUIRKE by Caroline Smailes is quirky, fun, and emotional all at the same time. When St. Nick shows up at her door, Theo has no clue how this event will change her life. Together, they will try to figure out how to decipher the weird message Nick received concerning Theo: “SAVE THEO – SPITFIRE AND ORAL”. They will travel in the past to revisit some of Theo’s defining moments. While doing so, Theo will face her greatest pain and will also discover her life calling. It is a fun read with lots of crude humorous moments. It will make you appreciate the good in this world. 🙋🏼‍♀️ Thank you, REDDOOR PRESS for including me in the blog tour and for sending me an ARC of this fun book. THE UNWRAPPING OF THEODORA QUIRKE by Caroline Smailes is available on the RedDoor Website or on Amazon. #bookstadog #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies...

Death at High Tide  by  Hannah Dennison My rating:  3 of 5 stars 📚 Hello Book Friends! DEATH AT HIGH TIDE by Hannah Dennison was a fun and witty cozy mystery, full of deceit, sarcasm, diversion, and good old fashion detective work. It is a great start to this new series. I am looking forward to reading Evie and Margot’s next mystery adventures. #bookstadog #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #dogsofinstagram #bookstagram #dogsandbooks #bookishlife #bookishlove #bookstagrammer #books #booklover #bookish #bookaholic #reading #readersofinstagram #instaread #ilovebooks #bookishcanadians #canadianbookstagram #bookreviewer #bookcommunity #bibliophile #bookphotography #deathathightide #hannahdennison #bookreview View all my reviews