Author: fabulousreader4ever

Hello Book Lovers! I'm Yaritza from NY. I'm an avid reader who loves books and traveling to book events to meet authors. I find reading a great escape from reality and a way to expand my mind. Books mean so much to me that I will forever have an unlimited TBR list. Eight years ago, I opened a Facebook group where I could share my love of books with other readers, and I have made wonderful friends for life. The book community is so loving, charming, and caring. Books are a huge part of our lives and have a profound impact on each of us. My favorite genres are Mystery, Thriller, Romance, and Young Adult. My mission is to spread the love of books to all ages. ​Let's turn the page together!

Review: Without Words by Delancey Stewart

Goodreads Blurb

After an accident in the line of duty, firefighter Roberto DeRosa’s life is turned upside down. His career fighting fires is over, and he’s left with an uncertain future and an injury that makes communicating difficult for him. The only time words flow easily is when they’re lyrics and he has a guitar in his hands. Talking to women is definitely out, especially if they have bright blue eyes that seem to see right into his soul.

Dani Hodge is on the brink of realizing her dream of opening a small combination wine and book store in San Diego’s funky Ocean Beach neighborhood. But before she can open the doors, there’s work to be done, more work than she can do herself.

When the tattooed guy who completely ignored her at a bar walks by and offers her a hand wrangling a tile saw, Dani can’t afford to say no—and why would she say no to Mr. Strong and Silent when his stare conveys more than words could?

My Review: Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It is a wonderful book that sparks love at first sight to a full-blown lust and desire. I loved how both Dani and Rob had many scars from previous relationships. This made the story more fun since they were so attracted to each other but were so worried about how either one would leave. Rob was a character with many flaws who had a huge heart. I loved that Dani, though scarred from her past family history, was able to succeed and had a clear mine of what she wanted in life. This was a wonderful romance filled with love, hope, and determination. I assure you that wine and chocolates truly make this the book extra enjoyable.

Goodreads Author Biography

I’m USA Today Bestselling author Delancey Stewart. My contemporary romances run the gamut of settings and setups, but they always deliver humor, heart and heat. It’s a guarantee.

I write from my home in Denver, CO, where I manage a household full of boys and men. Okay, only one man. The hubs. But two boys. I mean, three if you count the hubs. (You see why I do words and not numbers. I was told there’d be no math in this bio. Someone lied.)

I grew up in California and have had more jobs than anyone on earth (personal trainer, pharmaceutical rep, copywriter, tech writer, marketing director, wine seller, elementary school teacher… I’m not kidding. The list. It goes on.) But the one I love the most is writing, in part because I get to meet people who love books and stories as much as I do! Please don’t hesitate to get in touch to say hello, and don’t forget to join my newsletter!

Upcoming Book Tour: David Baldacci

A new book tour was added for Paramus B&N.

About this Event

Join Barnes & Noble – Paramusin Paramus, NJ on Saturday, November 15th as we welcome #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldaccito discuss his new book NASH FALLS. In this page-turning thriller, when Walter Nash is recruited by the FBI to help bring down a global crime network his life is turned completely upside down.

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To make this event safe and enjoyable for all attendees, please read the below guidelines ahead of buying a ticket, so you know what to expect on the day. To avoid disappointment, we must stress that there will be no access to the event for non-ticketholders.

TICKET INFORMATION

**A ticket includes

  • **A ticket PER PERSON includesone pre-signed copy of NASH FALLS, along with admission to the event space for the Talk/Q&A. (LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE)**

Book Admission – $34.21 (Admission + one pre-signed copy of NASH FALLS: **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes:

–>For tickets that include admission to the discussion, there are SEATED and STANDING tickets:

For Seated Tickets: Limited quantity is available and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Purchase of a ticket guarantees entrance to the event for the discussion and signing. However, this ticket may not necessarily guarantee a seat at the event, as later arrivals may be placed in a line behind the seated audience.

For Standing Room-Only Tickets: Limited quantity is available and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Purchase of a ticket guarantees entrance to the event for the discussion and signing. Ticket holders will be granted a standing view from behind the seated audience — some views may be more limited/obstructed than others.

  • Books will come pre-signed, but there will be a signing line for personalizations after the discussion. Photographs with the author will be allowed at this time.
  • Ticket holders will be admitted into the event beginning at 1:30 PM on the day of the event. Please have a copy of your ticket available (either printed out or on your phone) for check-in.
  • Any gifts for the author will be collected at check in.
  • To avoid disappointment, we strongly advise you to arrive no later than the start time of the event. Late arrivals may not have the opportunity to enter the event space.
  • No books or memorabilia will be signed at the event.
  • No large bags will be permitted into the event.
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  • Barnes & Noble may cancel this event at any time with or without notice to the ticket holders.

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  • All event guidelines are subject to change.
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Review: Where Is the Eiffel Tower by Dina Anastasio

Goodreads Blurb

Learn about the Eiffel Tower, beloved and iconic symbol of Paris, France, and one of the most recognizable structures in the world!

When the plans for the Eiffel Tower were first announced, many people hated the design of the future landmark, calling it  ungainly and out of step with the beautiful stone buildings of the city. But once it went up for the World’s Fair in 1889, the people of Paris quickly fell in love with the tower. Today it seems impossible to imagine Paris without the Eiffel Tower, which greets millions of visitors each year who climb up its wrought-iron stairs, ride its glass elevators, and enjoy the wonderful views of the city spread out below it.

This book, part of the  New York Times  best-selling series, is enhanced by eighty illustrations and a detachable fold-out map complete with four photographs on the back.

My Review: Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It is truly one of the most magnificent structures ever created. I am happy that after all that hard work, Gustave went through that the Eiffel Tower didn’t get destroyed. I haven’t seen it in person, but I am obsessed with this beauty. I love the images in the book and was happy to learn the history.

Goodreads Author Biography

Dina Anastasio grew up and lives in New York City. She lived in West Cork, Ireland, for many years. She is a freelance writer and past editor of Sesame Street Magazine (four years). She is a mother of two with three grandchildren.

Review: Summer at the Shore by Carol Ross

Goodreads Blurb

Risking his life for others is all in a day’s work for Coast Guard petty officer Jay Johnston. Until he comes to the rescue of Mia Frasier after her small plane goes down. Maybe it’s because the empathetic blue-eyed vet wants to save the world just as passionately as Jay wants to create a safe haven for his five younger siblings, but there’s no denying their bond. Despite his growing feelings for Mia, a romantic relationship isn’t on Jay’s radar. How can two people always on the move stay in one place long enough to create a family of their own?

My Review: Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Another amazing story by Carol. She sure knows how to grasp the readers attention with a life and death situation. This story truly touched my heart. It was a story that, though it was fiction it truly could be someone’s life situations. I love the chemistry between Jay and Mia. They are both fighters who have worked hard to get where they are today. Mia is a veterinarian who loves to save animals from cruelty. Jay is in the Coast Guard and assists in saving life’s when they are in the ocean. This book was full of drama, secrets, hope, and love. Each character was perfect for this novel. Made the story come to life. If you are looking for a book that takes you to dangers in life and finding love, then look no further.

Goodreads Author Biography

Carol Ross grew up in small-town America right between the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains, in a place where you can go deep sea fishing in the morning and then hit the ski slopes the same afternoon. The daughter of free-range parents, she developed a love of adventure and the outdoors at a very early age. She’s grateful for the “research material” that every questionable decision, adrenaline-charged misstep, and near-death experience has provided.

Review: The Bad Guys by Aaron Blabey

Goodreads Blurb

The Bad Guys next mission? Rescue 10,000 chickens from a high-tech cage farm. But they are up against sizzling lasers, one feisty tarantula, and their very own Mr. Snake…who’s also known as “The Chicken Swallower.” What could possibly go wrong?

Get ready to laugh up your lunch with the baddest bunch of do-gooders in town!

My review: Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was such a cute, funny book. Perfect for children to read and enjoy. I love the illustrations, and the plot was very good.

Goodreads Author Biography

Aaron is an Australian author of children’s books and artist who until the mid-2000s was also an actor. His award winning picture books include Pearl Barley and Charlie Parsley, The Ghost of Miss Annabel Spoon and the best-selling Pig the Pug.

In the field of acting, he is probably best known for his lead roles in two television dramedies, 1994’s The Damnation of Harvey McHugh, for which he won an Australian Film Institute Award, and 2003’s CrashBurn, before retiring from performance in 2005.

Review: My Fair Duchess by Megan Frampton

Goodreads Blurb

Archibald Salisbury, son of a viscount, war hero, and proficient in the proper ways of aristocratic society, has received orders for his most challenging mission: Genevieve, Duchess of Blakesley. How she inherited a duchy isn’t his problem. Turning her into a perfect duchess is. But how can he keep his mind on business when her beauty entices him toward pleasure?

It was impossible, unprecedented…and undeniably true. Genevieve is now a “duke”, or, rather, a duchess. So what is she to do when the ton eyes her every move, hoping she’ll make a mistake? Genevieve knows she has brains and has sometimes been told she has beauty, but, out of her depth, she calls on an expert. And what an expert, with shoulders broad enough to lean on, and a wit that matches her own. Archie is supposed to teach her to be a lady and run her estate, but what she really wants to do is unladylike—run into his arms.

My Review: Rated 5 out of 5 stars

War hero meets duchess in need of guidance. I just finished reading, and I can still see steam coming out of the book with all the spicy scenes. The plot for this book was genius since a woman wouldn’t have been able to run an estate. I love happily ever after novels. I loved the attraction between Archie and Genevieve. Both are strong characters who stand up for what they love and their duty. I was cracking up with the notes they wrote back and forth while they were in the same house. It was great to be able to know each characters true thoughts of their feelings. Highly recommend this fun romance filled with laughs and hot loving.

Goodreads Author Biography

Megan Frampton’s love affair with books began when her parents moved her to a remote town in New Hampshire where there was only one television station. And then the TV broke. She devoured every book of fiction in her well-read parents’ library, finding special joy in Georgette Heyer and the fairy tales collected and translated by Andrew Lang. Megan majored in English literature at Barnard College and worked in the music industry for fifteen years. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband (her former intern) and her kid.

Chiller Theater Expo

Another fantastic year of the Chiller Theater Expo. My main goal was to meet Mimi Rogers. In 1997, I used to watch a Christmas movie that she played in called The Christmas List. It is my favorite Christmas movie. She was just as sweet as she was in that movie. I even got to give her a hug, I was truly fangirling.

I also went to see Sara Karloff, the daughter of Boris Karloff (the one and only Frankenstein). I found several Frankenstein goodies from some awesome vendors.

Upcoming Author Event: E. Lockhart

About this Event

Please join us as we welcome author E. Lockhart as she celebrates the release of her newest book We Fell Apart!

This Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition includes a unique seafoam printed edge design with custom printed endpapers, an exclusive case with foil stamp, and bonus content from the author, including an annotated chapter, a hand-drawn map of Hidden Beach and the Sinclair family tree, and a Q&A.

#1 New York Times bestselling author E. Lockhart returns to the world of her TikTok sensation We Were Liars with all her signature beachy gothic atmosphere, family intrigue, and high-stakes romance.

“Compulsively readable to the very last page.” -Jennifer Lynn Barnes, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games

The invitation arrives out of the blue.

In it, Matilda discovers a father she’s never met. Kingsley Cello is a visionary, a reclusive artist. And when he asks her to spend the summer at his seaside home, Hidden Beach, Matilda expects to find a part of herself she’s never fully understood.

Instead, she finds Meer, her long-lost, open-hearted brother; Brock, a former child start battling demons; and brooding, wild Tatum, who just wants her to leave their crumbling sanctuary.

With Kingsley nowhere to be seen, Matilda must delve into the twisted heart of Hidden Beach to uncover the answers she’s desperately craving. But secrets run thicker than blood, and blood runs like seawater.

And everyone is lying here.

Don’t miss any of the We Were Liars novels
WE WERE LIARS • FAMILY OF LIARS • WE FELL APART

Special Instructions
  • You MUST purchase a copy of We Fell Apart from our store location in order to gain enter the event.
  • Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase from our store location.
  • You can register for the event HERE