Time To Feed My Reads

Hello all,  First of all a massive thank you for the continued support of the Feed My Reads community as it truly means the world to us.  We genuinely love that Feed My Reads has become such a supportive and positive voice in the book world and are excited to continue our journey with the amazing people who have made this community the amazing place it is. We love to be a little different at Feed My Reads and so we are doing a book giveaway which will be open to UK residents (we wish it could be open to everyone but due to postage costs this is not possible, we do promise we have worldwide giveaways in mind and are working on them).  This will be the chance to win a box of books from a variety of genres and authors and might include a few little extras in there too.  Here's how it works -  1 - UK residents only 2 - You must be following us on either our Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and share our post about the giveaway. 3 - We ask for you to send us an email w...

Day 108 for Feed My Reads recommended in 2022 and we welcome an author who will no doubt be appearing in our list again, Helen Pugh.  This entry is Mama Chira: How to Negotiate With an Emperor and is really fantastic piece despite being a short read and one that more readers should check out. A drought-ridden region. A mighty emperor. A humble village woman. From the author of Intrepid Dudettes of the Inca Empire comes a retelling of the fascinating Inca legend of Mama Chira, passed down from generation to generation in southern Peru. Adapted for adults from Inca-tastic Tales. Review: The times of the Inca are a period of history that many would feel we have lost to the ages but Helen Pugh is able to bring to life some of the history and whilst this is a short book (around 13 pages) it is a very interesting read.  The fact that Helen focuses on the strong female who is willing to risk death and stand for what she believes is a really great thing and very relevant in our modern...

Something a little different for day 107 of Feed My Reads recommended in 2022 as we bring you Love Peace Joy Light from Esha Prakash.  This is a book which is all about celebrating the journey of life and aims to help the reader to be reminded that they can slow down and appreciate and love life. Integrating aspects of holistic wellness, merriment, spirituality, and inner happiness; this book aims to celebrate life with the help of carefully articulated four chapters about  Love, Peace, Joy, and Light . This book is purposed to be a loving reminder that we must never stop caring for ourselves and our loved ones, even when we feel exhausted. Uncovering the magic of the four magical words, "Love, Peace, Joy, and Light", this book strives to traverse everyone to an alternate uplifting Universe. Read to discover the magic of life via techniques like practicing gratitude, forgiveness, kindness, self-love, meditation, Yoga, and Mantra chanting. Additionally, learn about the therapy...

Jessica Piro is bringing you day 106 of Feed My Reads recommended in 2022 with her brilliant book It's the Small Things That Matter. As a soldier in the Rebellion, Cyrian has seen death, but nothing could’ve prepared him for the bloodbath he discovers. Or the butcher being a woman, chained to a wall and bleeding from the slash at her mouth. She looks ready to add him to the body count… Review: Imagine entering a space where a bloodbath awaits you, now imagine that you discover a woman chained to the wall with a weapon in her hand and a look that tells you that you could very well be next.  When Cyrian finds just this scene he can't imagine that this sight would meet him but even less can he believe what he finds when he speaks to the woman and discovers her story of how she had ended up in this predicament. This is a short story that is really well written and leaves you wanting more and straight away looking to see what other work this author has available.  For a short story...

Day 105 for our Feed My Reads recommended in 2022 and we are once again bringing you a children's book and another new author for us as we welcome Paul O'Grady with Eddie Albert and the Amazing Animal Gang: The Amsterdam Adventure. The hilarious and action-packed middle grade adventure from beloved comedian and bestselling author Paul O’Grady. Unbeknownst to anyone, somewhat-unhappy and never-quite-fitting in 10-year-old Eddie Albert can speak to animals, including his pet dog Butch, his hamster and his two goldfish (who claim they were once pirates). But when Eddie is sent to stay with his eccentric aunt in Amsterdam, he discovers that she too has this gift… So begins a breathless cosmopolitan comic crime adventure, as Eddie, Aunt Budge, his new friend Flo and a whole gang of amazing animals take on the most-dastardly villain Amsterdam has ever seen, in a desperate race against time to save one of their own. Eddie Albert  is a technicolour cinematic adventure packed full of f...

Feed My Reads recommended in 2022 day 104 sees another horror entry as Ouija by Zoe-Lee O'Farrell brings the horror, suspense, twists and turns that so many love to read. The only thing for certain is the deaths were no accident. Rayner High School once a prestigious school stands in ruins after such a terrible event. A year later, a group of friends return to the abandoned school and their nightmare begins. Something wants to get out and won’t take  NO  for an answer… Review: After a tragic event at the local school leads to the building being abandoned, a group of teens decide to try out a ouija board session within the school but after things take a turn for the worse can they escape with their lives and sanity intact or will it all be too late for them? This is a horror book that reads much like the point horror stories of old and for me this is something that made it a read I truly loved as it was a reminder of how much I loved reading those books.  The story itself ...

Another childrens book is our day 103 for Feed My Reads recommended in 2022 as we welcome along The Worst Class in the World in Danger! by Joanna Nadin.  This was a book that I went into having no real thoughts on what to expect but it was a pleasant surprise and one I could see children really enjoying. A hilarious and exclusive World Book Day book featuring THE WORST CLASS IN THE WORLD - or are they? Perfect for fans of Horrid Henry. Head teacher Mrs Bottomley-Blunt thinks 4B is the WORST CLASS IN THE WORLD. She says school is not about footling or fiddle-faddling or FUN. It is about LEARNING and it is high time 4B tried harder to EXCEL at it. But best friends Stanley and Manjit won't let that stop them. They have a FOOLPROOF PLAN to write the most FUN and DANGEROUS book EVER. It's LITERALLY going to be the most OUTSTANDING (and dangerous) World Book Day! Contains superglue, wild animals and a very daring rescue! Review: Imagine being in a class at your school that has a repu...

Feed My Reads recommended in 2022 and we are at day 102 which sees Graham Norton enter our list with his quick read The Swimmer.  There was never a plan to read work by Graham Norton but when picking up a number of quick read books I decided we had to try it for the community to know if this was someone worth checking out and must say that it was a pleasant surprise. Helen is a retired teacher living on the Irish coast. She enjoys the peace and quiet - despite the burden of Margaret, her unpleasant sister. Margaret arrived three years ago for a short holiday, but somehow managed to stay and worm her way into Helen's life. One day, Helen sees a man struggling in the sea and decides to investigate. She doesn't quite know what it is, but something about it feels very strange... Review: Helen is retired and finds herself sitting on the beach with a nice little glass of something to just watch the world go by but after spotting a man enter the water to go for a swim and then finding...

Welcome to day 101 of our Feed My Reads recommended reads in 2022 and we once again welcome James Melzer to our selection with the excellent short story Now I Lay You Down.  This story sees zombies and the end of the world yet manages to contain sexual moments too and who could argue with that? Sex at the end of the world! After watching her husband die in the zombie apocalypse, Serana is left to wander the world alone. Foraging for food and supplies and only taking rest when it's safe, the last year has been difficult, but she's a tough girl who knows the ropes. After she stumbles across an abandoned church, she meets the caretaker, Tommy. Like her, he's a survivor, and the two form an instant bond that leads to the sharing of their bodies in a hot mess of passion that changes their worlds forever. From award-winning author James Melzer comes an erotic, horrific romp that will leave you trembling in ways you won't soon forget. *Contains explicit, sexual situations and ...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW When did your love of books begin? My love of books began when I was young I’ve always loved the stories of Arthur Conan Doyle and wrote a few short stories of my own when I was a young kid around 7. When did you start to have the wish to become an author? When I was 13 I found I had a lot of time during the lockdown and I thought I could give it a shot and see where I may end up and eventually I’ve got to the point of being a published author. How have you found the process for becoming an author? It’s been tough! But I’ve had a lot of support and for that I’m very grateful. Everyone on Twitter has been incredible and building up this following has enabled me to meet new writers and incredible people on the journey. The publishing process was long and sometimes slow but toward the end things got better and I’m finding it really enjoyable now. What would you say to those wanting to become an author? To those wanting to become an author I would say go for it and don’t f...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW A little introduction: I am Author and Blogger, Danae Decker. Author of "Life in Katie's Shoes," and Blogger at  www.authordanaedecker.com  . I have a background in business, and currently, work at a tech company. In addition to writing being a passion, I enjoy mountain biking, golfing, hiking, backpacking, climbing, reading, and currently learning acoustic guitar. I am a believer in self-improvement and enjoying life on your own terms.   When did your love of books begin? As a child, I loved the Junie B. Jones series. My kindergarten teacher read us multiple copies, and I remember how fun and whimsical the books were. As I grew up through the years, my taste in books has evolved. For a bit, I was worried that reading others’ work would deter my own. However, over the last year, I have fallen back into a routine of finding my love for reading others’ written adventures. I appreciate how reading others’ work can help teach me lessons on my own wr...

Day 100 of Feed My Reads recommended in 2022 brings us to a horror entry.  Ouija by James Melzer is a book which was brilliantly written and had a story that worked so if you haven't yet checked out his work then we recommend Ouija as your first read from James Melzer. High school senior Billy Tanner only wants one thing: Valerie Pigeon. Unfortunately, Valerie is dating the one guy who has tormented Billy since grade school: Rick Monroe. When his grandmother gives him a Ouija board for his 18th birthday, Billy finds himself communing with an entity knows as Sam, who slowly gives him the confidence and strength to not only talk to Valerie, but to face his bullies, transforming him into a whole new person. But everything has a price, and as Billy and Sam draw closer to one another he realizes the true power of the Ouija board, and the revelation is deadly! In the tradition of Witchboard and old school 80's horror movies, Ouija is a fun, fast-paced thrill ride of excitement from a...

Day 99 of Feed My Reads recommended in 2022 is a debut novel from Lucy A. McLaren with her amazing book, Awakening (The Commune's Curse book 1).  This book truly stood out as being an amazing piece of writing and with it being the first offering from a series you are simply left wanting more. The Kingdom of Septima is ruled in all but name by the Commune, a ruthless cult that seeks control of an ancient power that has taken root in unsuspecting children in Septima. To maintain their hold on the kingdom, the Commune will stop at nothing to capture children who show signs of this power, to be weaponised or eliminated. 18-year-old Evelyn Folksman is in hiding. Taken in by a tavern-owner, she is haunted by the horrific events that drove her from her home years before. Evelyn is forced to face her past when two wayward children, Raif and Rose Huntsman, arrive at the tavern, pursued by Commune soldiers. The children fall under Evelyn's reluctant care as the trio narrowly escape a rai...

Day 98 of Feed My Reads recommended in 2022 is a children's book which was a World Book Day offering from 2022 and saw Sophie McKenzie bring us Boy, Missing.  This was a first time reading anything by this author for us and one which means we may well check out more of her work in the future. An adrenaline-fuelled race against time for World Book Day, from the Queen of teen thrillers and author of  Girl, Missing , million-copy selling Sophie McKenzie.   Cousins Ellen and Harlan have been forced to go on a family camping trip – the worst timing ever, because they’re in a huge fight.  So Ellen is happy when Harlan storms off into the woods, but her peace and quiet quickly turns to panic when he doesn’t come back.  Facing heart-stopping danger on the clifftops, will Ellen be able to find Harlan before it’s too late? Review: A family camping trip sees Ellen trying to figure out why her cousin who has always been her best friend is suddenly being off with her but whe...

The journey of an author is one that readers really don't have much visibility of but What Are Words Worth? by Pete May gives an amazing insight into his author journey and manages to be charming, funny, relatable and for all these reasons and more it is our day 97 Feed My Reads recommended in 2022. Writing is not the glamorous or rich occupation some assume.  What Are Words Worth?  is Pete May’s wry, humorous look at the life of a jobbing writer. Pete’s house has subsidence and there’s cacophonous drilling from next door’s extension being built. Sacks of wood keep arriving on the doorstep, a rat has appeared in the loo and a feral fox is depositing takeaway containers and colostomy bags in the garden. Agents don’t return emails and commissioning editors reject his ideas, while his wife is standing on a wobble cushion doing pretend paddle boarding with a broom. Meanwhile Pete’s lecturing a beggar on how the print industry is dying and a life coach is telling him to stand in a ...

An author who has appeared a few times in our Feed My Reads recommended in 2022 is back with another offering and this one is a separate offering from the series to have already featured, please welcome along Nicola Lowe with Liar.  This is a brilliant book that deserves to be checked out and we are hopeful that there will be sequels. Amber Carmichael splits her time between her nursing career and community spirited acts of kindness. This life fulfils her; she has no interest in nightclubs or the men her friends tirelessly chase. The spark of attraction has never lit within her and of this, Amber is glad. Until one day her dreams begin to shift; something deep in her subconscious begs to awaken. This stirring within her attracts the attention of an enemy. An enemy she doesn't know exists; a threat she can't possibly hide from. Because how do you hide from the one soul in the world who truly sees you? A heart has to fall before it can soar. The latest release from Nicola Lowe - ...

A debut offering from Amy Lee is our Feed My Reads recommended in 2022 read for day 95 as she brings us Fate and Resolve.  This is the first book in a trilogy and was one that I was not sure how I'd feel about but as I read through it I found myself really enjoying the story and being impressed by this debut author, meaning this had to be on our recommended reads list. Some people get lost in the forest. Others find themselves there. Leah just found out she has been promised to the blacksmith with a violent past. She had expected the gods to reward her with a loving marriage for her obedience to her father and religion. Instead, she is now faced with a choice: Trust that this is her destiny, or create a life of her own and run. Leah abandons her wedding and flees into the forest, but soon after is captured by a centaur. Dominick offers her a place in his tribe, where he promises she will be free of the village's oppression. But Leah has reason to believe that Dominick has a dar...

Day 94 of our Feed My Reads recommended in 2022 sees an author who was new to us and part of the Pandamoon Publishing family, Dave Housley.  This Darkness Got to Give sees a book that was one of the very best for the year so far and with nearly 80 titles read this is a truly great feat. This Darkness Got to Give is a story to die for… Cain lives the unconventional life of a Deadhead, one of the many fans following the Grateful Dead’s fateful 1995 tour as part of the Dead’s colorful, uninhibited entourage. A vampire determined to fly below the governmental radar, he has carefully constructed his life into one of sheep’s blood and self-control. Drugs aren’t really his thing considering the circumstances, but it only takes one dose from a stranger for Cain’s world to collapse around him and end in what he’d been determined to avoid: murder. Bodies mount behind Cain as his control frays ever further, and more than one government agency takes notice. The FBI sends Jenkins, a methodical ...

Nino Gugunishvili brings us her book based around her experience during the lockdown caused by Covid-19 and this is a great book which allows the reader to have a perspective on how it impacted on another person and thanks to the uniqueness of the book and the skilful writing it manages to be our day 93 of the Feed My Reads recommended in 2022. Canceled Plans? –Check! Panic and Fear? – Check! Self- Isolation? – Check! Missing Friends? – Check! Gaining Weight? – Check! Binge-Watching TV? – Check! Lengthy Self - diggings? – Check! Hope? – Check, check, check! Who would have thought that Global Pandemic, Self-Isolation, Cluster, and a Lockdown were to become the trendiest words in 2020? Who would have imagined the world would freeze and people would stay home shattered with fear, panic, uncertainty towards their future? How do we adjust to this changing reality, when none of our questions have answers when plans turn upside down, and things get totally out of control? In her new book: “Fr...

A true gent and someone who created a fantastic book, Steve Frogley is our day 92 Feed My Reads recommended in 2022 entry with his truly great The Path of Good Response. If a company runs the best graduate scheme in the world, then it can afford to be probing with its interview questions. When Joe Massey is offered a role aboard Schelldhardt's luxurious headquarters at sea, he discovers that the company mission is beyond anything he had ever imagined. Strange dreams disturb his sleep, and it soon becomes clear that nothing is quite as it seems. Is he really the right man for the job? And if not, then why is he there at all? Review: In a world where one large organisation basically runs everything and is seen as an amazing company thanks to all of the good it does in the world like saving the rainforest, a chance job opportunity coming up sees Joe Massey given a chance to join their graduates scheme which will see him based at their headquarters at sea but when a company has power l...

Dead Souls by Andrew S. French is our day 91 offering for our Feed My Reads recommended in 2022.  This short story collection delivers on fantastic content and is free on Amazon Kindle regularly so very much a great way to discover this amazing author. The Dead Actress in the Painting A forgotten pop star gets more than she bargained for when buying a painting of a tragic 1930s movie actress. The Resurrection will not be Televised The dead have returned. Not as zombies or vengeful spirits but people to be exploited for the secrets they might have brought back with them. Dead Souls Camilla Cromwell’s death was the best thing that ever happened to her. Agoraphobia had left her trapped inside her home for thirty years. But as a ghost, her illness had disappeared with her body. Now all she had to do was decipher how to get out of her house. Lost In Music A family funeral takes a man down a memory lane to meet a father he never wanted to see again. The Last Rites of Oscar Wilde Who coul...