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August 18, 2025 · 7:00 am

Easy Extra Large Print Sudoku for Seniors by Steven Pomeroy (Book Review)

Finally, an extra large print format in an 8.5×11 inch book! Part of our Part of our Extra Large Print Puzzles for Visually Impaired series, you can easily read and write (pencil) notes within the puzzle squares!
This Easy format is perfect for beginners or for relaxing play. There are 160 full-page puzzles, and the solutions are included.

Why play Sudoku? Here are some great benefits:

  • Boost Cognitive Power: Engage your brain with puzzles that sharpen logic, pattern recognition, and problem-solving skills. Regular Sudoku play supports neuroplasticity, helping to maintain mental agility and potentially delay cognitive decline.
  • Build Focus and Confidence: Hone concentration and build confidence.
  • Stress Relief and Relaxation: Immerse yourself in the calming, meditative flow of solving Sudoku. Each completed puzzle delivers a satisfying sense of accomplishment, reducing stress and uplifting your mood.
  • Enhance Memory: Strengthen short-term memory by tracking numbers and possibilities, fostering mental clarity and recall with every puzzle you solve.
  • Perfect for All Ages: Whether you’re a curious beginner or looking to keep your mind vibrant, these puzzles are designed to be accessible, engaging, and rewarding for everyone.
  • Social Fun: Enjoy solo or share with friends and family for a fun, collaborative challenge that sparks connection and joy.

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I received a complimentary copy of this book from Reedsy Discovery.  I voluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.

 

Do you love playing Sudoku but find the small print game boards put a strain on your eyes? Have you longed for a bigger print version of this fun and popular logic game? Well, your search is over! Steven Pomeroy has created Easy Extra Large Print Sudoku for Seniors, but it’s not just for seniors. It’s for anyone with vision impairment or who loves supersized puzzles. This game book is designed to be inclusive, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the fun of Sudoku, regardless of their age or visual abilities. What if you have never played the logic-based number placement puzzle? The author has that covered too, thanks to the Sudoku tutorial, tips, and sample game board: a 9×9 grid with 81 squares divided into nine smaller 3×3 boxes.

Did you know that playing Sudoku is not just a fun pastime, but also a great way to keep your brain healthy? It’s been shown to keep the brain active, improve concentration, logical thinking, and pattern recognition, and even reduce the risk of cognitive decline. And the best part? It’s a lot of fun, especially when you start winning! So, let’s start playing!

I recommend ordering Easy Extra Large Print Sudoku for Seniors. Take it with you on vacation, especially on those long flights. Work the puzzles outside as you enjoy the fresh air and hopefully cooler temperatures. Pass the time in a doctor’s waiting room with these fun and addictive logic puzzles. Turn off the TV, curl up on the couch, and try to solve a page a day (9×9 grid). With 160 game boards, this puzzle book will keep you entertained for days, weeks, or even months! If you get stumped, review the tips and remember there is an answer key!

Easy Extra Large Print Sudoku for Seniors is perfect for every skill level, so why wait? Order your copy today and start enjoying the benefits of Sudoku! However, keep in mind that if you are not a pro (yet), bring a pencil or an erasable pen. No scratch paper is needed thanks to the ample writing space and extra lined paper in the back of the book.

Supersized puzzle boards and game tips make this book an excellent choice for anyone with vision problems, as well as for all skill levels. Answer key included!

Heart Rating System:
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Meet the Author

Thank you fellow readers to take the time to find out a little about myself. As for you stalkers… Na na nana na – you will NEVER find me! Just kidding – nobody is stalking me… as far as I know.

So I grew up in Rochester, NY where there are all four seasons. Winters are great if you enjoy outdoor Winter sports or bowling – or Buffalo Bills football 🙂

I have a tendency to inject humor or science or sports into my writings. In other words, a funny nerd-type who fancies himself as an NFL running back. Not sure about the running back thing these days – maybe a few decades ago!

I hope you enjoy my books. If you do, don’t forget to write a review!

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May 2, 2025 · 7:00 am

What’s in That Song?: 200 Music Trivia Questions Where the Answers Are in the Lyrics by John Nicholas (Book Review)

What’s in That Song?, 200 Music Trivia Questions Where the Answers Are in the Lyrics is, of course, a music trivia book. But instead of the typical “who sings this song” or “name the artist,” the answers to these trivia questions can be found in the lyrics. You know these songs; you’ve no doubt sung along to most, if not all of them. Some answers you’ll know right off, others you’ll need to replay the song in your head to get the correct answer. Use this book to test your knowledge, or have a trivia contest with your friends.

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I received a complimentary copy of this book from Reedsy Discovery. I voluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.

 

Music fans will have a blast playing What’s in That Song? The trivia book does not ask you to name the singer. It doesnot ask you to sing along and fill in the missing word(s). This book does not ask you to name that tune in a certain amount of notes. The writer and music enthusiast created questions to gauge who really knows the lyrics to top hits in the pop and rock genres. Two hundred questions, some easy and some hard, each one that will test your memory and skill to understand what these pop culture icons were singing about.

In the introduction, John Nicholas mentioned that he verified the lyrics once he settled on a song to add. It’s a good thing, too, because he discovered he’d been singing the wrong lyrics to “Bad Moon Rising” by Credence Clearwater Revival and David Bowe’s “Modern Love.” Oh, we’ve all been there: singing songs for months or years and finally realizing we have been misunderstanding the singer all along. Embarrassing but also wildly humorous.

What’s in That Song? covers a wide range of well-known artists and bands, starting with Prince with “Raspberry Beret” in question 1 and ending with “Rocket Man” by Elton John in the 200th slot. Participants will face questions testing their musical knowledge in this carefully crafted quiz book, where the answers lie somewhere in the lyrics! Example:

In “Yesterday” by The Beatles,

what does Paul McCartney need now

after realizing love is no longer an

easy game to play?

True Beatles fans will answer with ease. I was stumped, and no amount of time would make the answer magically pop into my head. I needed a partner to help me with songs before my time or ones that were not my cup of tea. The more questions I read, the more I thought about how fun it would be to play this in a pub or game night with friends and/or family.

For those who enjoy liquor, you can make this a shot game. If you miss a question, take a shot. The more liquor you consume, well, the harder it will be to recall or speak the proper answer, so pace yourself and don’t buzz in unless you genuinely believe you know the answer. For instance, in Q 89: Who are the lucky seven women that Lou Bega wants a little bit of in “Mambo No. 5”?

Those who abstain from liquor can also have fun with the trivia book. Cheers will erupt when someone buzzes in before the other team. Laughter will rain out when someone believes they know the answer but realizes they have been singing the wrong words for a long time. Let’s take “Royals” by Lorde in Q 38: What does Lorde say you can call her? Hint: It’s not green bean.

Train, Barry Manilow, Jewel, Cyndi Lauper, Grateful Dead, Elvis Presley, Jimmy Buffet, Journey, AC/DC, and many more recording artists will make you stop and think: Do I really know the lyrics? Put your musical knowledge to the test and have a blast with friends and family, grab a copy of What’s in That Song? today.

(The answer key can be found after the last question, along with the songs’ credit citations.)

 

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John Nicholas has been a copy editor and technical writer for over 20 years. He’s worked for several Fortune 500 companies, and enjoyed being a spelling bee judge and pronouncer for 15 years. One of his hobbies is listening to music, and this is his first book publication. He currently lives in the south suburbs of Chicago with his wife.

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November 8, 2024 · 7:00 am

Rika Saves A Cat by Lamar Golden and Liana Golden (Book Review)

A story of two sisters from Planet Venesha playing hide and seek in the woods when they hear a strange sound and go to investigate.
They look and find a cat who appears to be all alone and wait for its mother to return.

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I received a complimentary copy of this book from Reedsy Discovery.  I voluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.

 

Rika and her little sister, Jari, live in the northern forest region of the largest planet of the universe: Venesha. Its appearance is vastly different from ours from a distance, but it does possess qualities found in our world: oceans, swamps, rivers, mountains, deserts, and plains. The two children (Jari and Rika) look slightly different from Earthlings, but each play as typical children do. They climb trees, play hide-and-seek, and are curious about the world around them. 

While playing outside with Jari, Rika heard a strange sound, went to investigate, and discovered a scared baby kitten inside a hollowed-out log. Children will love the adorable uni-kitty (orange kitten with yellow horn). They’ll probably yell they want a unicorn-kitty too. I know I wouldn’t mind adopting one! 

Rika and Jari could’ve left the animal to fend for itself, but they didn’t. Instead, they nestled together on the forest floor, waiting patiently for the sweet furbaby’s mother to return. Their patience and kind hearts paid off; momma cat and her baby were reunited, and momma cat was just as cute as her baby! 

Rika Saves a Cat by Lamar and Liana Golden is a sweet, quick read that children will want to read often. The main story is less than 30 pages, with simple text and adorable illustrations. As a family of Star Wars fans, I liked Rika’s Princess Leia hairstyle and her pointy ears (Artist: Veronica Guarino.) 

Amazon’s recommended reading age is baby-10 years. The color palette will capture a baby’s eye; kids of all ages will adore the pictures, while the text will appeal to older children. This short story is perfect for children who are practicing reading alone. 

I encourage you to check out Rika Saves a Cat and the author’s other works. Their stories are wildly creative, with out-of-this-world designs and engaging storylines. 

 

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Lamar:  I am a Navy Veteran who has traveled the world, met wonderful people and have enjoyed the culture, diversity and cuisines from around the world. I enjoy making up stories with my daughter to pass time and love to smoke ribs, brisket and any other meat or fish that I think would taste good.

I love hunting and fishing and believe in passing on lessons learned down to the younger generation. My motto is reach for the stars and see where it takes you.

 

Liana:  Second grade student who enjoys playing with friends, going to KidZania & Disneyland, learning at school and spending time with my mom and dad.  I love the zoo, learning about nature which my dad alw

 

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August 6, 2024 · 7:00 am

Blaze Union and the Puddin’ Head Schools by W.T. Kosmos (Book Review)

A divided nation has a ludicrous new hope.

 

Welcome to Island Nation, where powerful knuckleheads have turned schools into battlegrounds between the Puddin’ Heads and Sweeties. Amidst this turmoil, hope emerges in the form of a courageous teen on a mission to lead the nation’s schools. Narrated by a sarcastic teacher, this 2023 Mark Twain Book Award finalist is a “gloriously absurd” adventure (Kirkus Reviews) in the spirit of George Orwell, Douglas Adams, and Terry Pratchett. Dive into a world of social absurdities and laugh-out-loud moments in this sharp, satirical romp through the madness of modern life.

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Our nation is divided. People on the right and left sides of the aisle can’t come together and agree 100% on anything. Their gut reaction to hearing the opposing side draft an idea is to say, “No.” Every day, the U.S. is taking giant steps back. Blaze Union and the Puddin’ Head Schools take creative liberties over things that have occurred throughout history. That is happening today! In this chapter book, people are grouped into two categories: Smalls and Bigs. This grouping is related to a person’s hand size. Big-handed people are seen as “lesser than” beings and have more restrictions put upon them. They couldn’t lead anything, such as teams or bands, and had to pay higher school fees. Many BIGS drop out of school over the high fees.

Past or present, we’ve all witnessed people in power make decisions that suit their agendas. Citizens have lost some of their rights because of it. As our next BIG election nears, we could see more of our freedoms vanish. Blaze and Chopper are two teens who are ready to help make change happen in their fictional world. But, like in the real world, change won’t happen if brave individuals don’t stand up for their rights. Blaze and their growing numbers of supporters want the three F’s: freedom, fairness, and fabulous schools. Students, teachers, and parents do not want absurd rules thrust upon them.

What they do want is this: Stop with the book bans. Stop rewriting history. Encourage free thinkers. Executives should not be swimming in cash while middle and lower-class individuals fight to pay medical bills and school fees.

 

Blaze (Puddin’ Head) and Kai (Sweetie) were adversaries, each blaming all their problems on the opposing side. After visiting the five regions and seeing each other’s schools in action, they realized this was not a one-sided problem. It was a universal issue. The narrator quickly learned that there were schools worse off than theirs. Kai, Blaze, and Chopper soon realized that some schools, their curriculum, and their leaders were bat-shit crazy. (Talkin’ like a pirate School Boss J.R. as one example!)

 

Here’s one crazy school scene from each side…

Cape Freedom, Puddin’ Head Region 3: Students are forced to eat spicy chips and boosters of varying degrees. Goal: They must handle the heat for one minute without drinking water. The longer they forego liquid assistance, the stronger the immunity from the Sweetie Zombies. An absurd idea, right?! Here’s another: At Sweetie Experimental High School, students are forced to handle extremely hot peppers (like the ghost pepper) with zero protective gear. This school was permanently harming and disfiguring their students. Another absurd idea! (Remember, readers, the author promised absurdity. *smiley face*)

 

Kai, Blaze, and Chopper didn’t have time or resources to tour every school; they agreed that there were good teachers out there, but things still needed to change. For that to happen, they needed cash. The supreme prime minister decided that whoever won the football (aka soccer) game would win the ultimate prize: Noble Deed for each winning team member. Their represented leader would be granted a hefty budget, too. The Sweeties versus Puddin’ game had a very shocking and funny moment. The game’s conflicting results set the stage for what would happen next. Hint: The enemy of my enemy is my friend.

 

The author and narrator promised absurdity, and they delivered. I laughed at many scenes and dialogue. I’m going to find a way to include “Moldy fart tart” in a future conversation. While this story is built around absurdities, it does touch upon things in real life: demands to “build a wall,” banning books, political leaders doubling down on lies, and leaders with NO educational degree deciding what should or should not be taught in schools. The characters demonstrate that both sides (red and blue) can come together harmoniously for the betterment of all! Readers, don’t be afraid to speak up and ask for change. And remember to work with others instead of butting heads with them. Oh, and thank your lucky stars, you don’t have to play tag like the students had to at Hard Rocks High School.


Blaze Union and the Puddin’ Head Schools had comedic moments, but sometimes, the book moved at a snail’s pace. Also, a noogie between friends is done in jest, but Kai and Blaze were not friends and opposite sexes; therefore, I do not think Kai (boy) should’ve given Blaze (girl) a noogie. Some people (I won’t say which side of the aisle) might have issues with kids laying hands on the school boss, causing him to break several bones. Burning of school property might also be a hot-button item for some individuals. 

The recommended reading age for the satirical fiction story is 12-18 years.

 

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W.T. Kosmos is a humorist author and playwright whose works include the award-winning Blaze Union and the Puddin’ Head Schools, the Maya and Waggers series, and The Golden One. W.T. Kosmos is the wry alter ego (pen name) of a life-long educator.

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March 4, 2024 · 7:00 am

Ritter and Coco’s Rainy Day by Kierra Mohr (Book Review)

Rain or shine, the best adventures are shared with a friend!

The anticipation of a fun-filled picnic day at the park is shattered when unexpected rain dampens Ritter and Coco’s plans. However, the two friends quickly turn disappointment into an opportunity for creativity and imagination. With the guidance of Coco’s mother, the children start their day filled with indoor adventures- creating a blanket fort, playing with trucks, and enjoying each other’s company.

They become so busy playing and imagining, they don’t even realize that the storm outside has cleared, revealing a bright, blue sky. Through their resilience and positive outlook, Ritter and Coco learn that the joy of spending time with a friend can turn even a rainy day into one of the best days of the year.

Ritter and Coco’s Rainy Day, wonderfully illustrated and written in rhymes, provides a valuable lesson for young readers about adapting to change and finding joy in unexpected moments.

Get your copy today and help your little ones navigate their emotions and learn to deal with change positively in this brightly illustrated, rhyming story of friendship. Perfect for ages 2-5.

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I received a complimentary copy of this book from Reedsy Discovery.  I voluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.

 

Weather affects all of our daily activities. We might hit the beach, visit an amusement park, or head to the park when it’s nice and sunny. On snow days, children often build snowmen, sledding, or engage in an epic snowball fight. It’s typical for people to plan or schedule their day based on the meteorologist’s forecast. But what happens when the weather takes an unexpected turn for the worse? That’s precisely what happened in this storybook. 

Ritter and Coco have their whole day planned out: play at the park and enjoy goodies from their picnic basket. However, their plans went up in smoke when an unexpected storm rolled in. They were rightfully disappointed. They didn’t understand why it was storming when the forecast signaled clear skies. As your child reads or listens to the story, they might question how or why the weather changes so quickly. Depending on your child’s age, they might ask what “forecasted” means. Take this an opportunity to expand your child’s vocabulary!

Coco and Ritter were visibly upset by the sudden storm with due reason. Instead of crying, sulking, or becoming angry, the duo took this as an opportunity to have fun indoors. I loved how they took a negative and made it a positive. I loved how they both contributed ideas to the things to do now and things to do later list. 

Ritter and Coco could’ve allowed their feelings to match the weather outside. They could’ve let the darkened skies and pouring rain ruin their day. But they didn’t! The friends’ attitude made them great role models for young readers!

I recommend Ritter and Coco’s Rainy Day to children six years and under. It presents a positive message and encourages children to look on the bright side of life! Plus, the illustrations are fantastic, too! 

 

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Kierra is a children’s author and registered nurse who loves the amount of creativity and use of imagination writing books brings her. She’s always had a passion for creative arts and helping children learn, grow, and develop through song, dance, literature, and play. Mama, wife, Christ follower.

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