Art That Changed the World

I bought this book for my son and daughter in law to read and discuss with their children. Like "Little Vinny" on television, it takes famous artworks that impacted the world and breaks it down for a nice little art class with your kids. Sometimes we can't make it to a museum, so on a rainy afternoon, use this book for a trip down the history and development of art. You might be surprised where it takes you.

Happy Reading!
Carole P. Roman

You Wouldn't Want to Be Sick in the 16th Century!

Love this series. This is the second book I have read in the series and is a great catalyst that can lead to many discussions for them to learn the how's and why's that shaped our present world. Kids love guts and gore, and with this book, the whole 16th century becomes way more interesting. The illustrations are humorous and the book covers a lot of ground. It also serves to remind students how lucky we are to be in this age and not one of the more barbaric ones. Great teaching tool!

Happy Reading!
Carole P. Roman

Old Bones (Haunted Series)

I bought this book because it had so many awesome reviews and I can see people are enjoying the characters like a beloved television show. It's an ensemble cast, with a crew of engaging and sometimes wacky characters. While they were cute, and a cross between CSI and Scooby Doo, they were quite unbelievable. Getting to know ALL the family background during the engagement party was tedious. The relationship between Mia and her parents was just a bit over the top. Without giving plot away, it wasn't the right fit. They are too damaged and as well as damaging. This is the first book in the series I have read and there was so much going on- so many characters. I wish she would have stuck to one story line- one ghost and saved the demi-god story for another book in the series. There was enough meat with the first story with all the interaction and growth between the characters that the secondary story could have been would have made another novel altogether. I loved the ghost aspect, as well as the powers Mia had- however, in the second half when she has her morphing abilities- the book degraded to almost a comic book. I really enjoyed the first half- the repartee, the growing relationships, as well as the ghosts. It bordered believable a la Ghost Story- and I loved that. When it changed- I felt I bought one type of book and ended with another. Aaron is inventive and I think will do very well with her growing fan base.

Happy Reading!
Carole P. Roman

You Wouldn't Want to Live in Pompeii! A Volcanic Eruption You'd Rather Avoid

Both fun and entertaining, this book takes dry and even scary episodes in the history of the planet, and reviews the many sides of the event with both humor and intelligence. This is the first book I've read, and while it has the potential to be frightening- the whole eruption of the volcano is dealt with honesty to the dangers, and highlights the survivors. ( Less scary) The illustrations are fun and there is a lot of facts packed into this little book. Each page in itself, could lead to hours of discussion. While it's a lot to digest, I think it will be a neat way to explore life during different times for fifth grade and up. I think many parents will learn a lot of information as well. I can't wait to buy more in the series.

Happy Reading!
Carole P. Roman

I am thrilled to announce...

My book, "If You Were Me And

 Lived In...Mexico" won the Summer 2013 Pinnacle Book 

Achievement Award in the category of Children's Interest! 

Thank you to those that have purchased my books and left reviews. I could not achieve this without my readers.

About the Pinnacle Book Achievement Award:

Each year, for the past 29 years, NABE,
now known as the National Association of Book Entrepreneurs,
presents some of the finest books published by our members. 

For a list of winners, click here.

This book won't make you feel good!

Pretty scary expose on the doctor who pushed drugs on people in the highest places in government. It's no secret that drugs have infested the entertainment industries, why not politics. How much did the population even know about the drug lifestyle back in the sixties? We hadn't lost our innocence yet. I don't know how much of the facts are proven, but it was a compelling and an oddly believable read. Watching Michael Jackson's , Elvis's or Marilyn Monroe"s public drug disasters, it raises the question- was the idea of a trusted doctor on retainer disguising opiates as vitamins so unbelievable? Even more compelling was the suggestion that Kennedy's obsessive sex drive and political "brinkmanship" style can be placed at the doctors door based on the vials of drugs he was given. Read the book for yourself and consider the final suggestion- I will not give it away. It makes for some interesting reading.

Happy Reading!
Carole P. Roman

There's a Bridget Jones in all of us!

I loved this book. Bridget Jones is every single girl, insecure, always going after the wrong man, and not understood by her parents. It was the British version of "Sex in the City" with bad clothes. I loved her personality, the human side, clumsy and with a lack of polish that made her so endearing. A wonderfully entertaining read, it made me realize that the quest for companionship is not only universal, but all the side relationships (friend, parents...) and the drama that goes with them are as well. Highly diverting.

Happy Reading!
Carole P. Roman