Janet Flaugher

11/10/2025 Miss Benson’s Beetle by Rachel Joyce If you haven’t yet read Miss Benson’s Beetle, drop everything and get it.  The unlikely heroine, Margery Benson, strikes out to pursue her outrageous dream of discovering the “golden beetle”, after getting sacked from her teaching position for stealing a co-worker’s boots!  On the run from the police, …

The Bear in the Chair  (a new children’s book by Janet Flaugher) THE BEAR IN THE CHAIR by Janet Flaugher  On a Saturday morning, that was coolish, but fair, I was reading a book by the living-room stair.  Then I heard a great snorfling and grumbling somewhere, And I saw something move in the overstuffed …

10/31/3035 Bless Me, Ultima by Adolfo Anaya Bless Me, Ultima, takes place on the llano (plains) of New Mexico after the end of World War II, and is a coming-of-age story. The story of Antonio (Tony) develops through the perspective of the adult Tony, who reflects on his childhood beginning when he is seven and …

10/27/2025 The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver I love Barbara Kingsolver’s books. Her ability to draw you into a story is unmatched. Her narrative is beautifully crafted. Her vivid characters practically jump off the page. Here, the main character, Harrison Shepherd, born in the US and raised in Mexico, draws us in to a tale of …

10/7/2025 THEBOOKREPORT The Color Purple by Alice Walker The Color Purple is a profoundly moving novel that explores the heartbreaking story of a poor, Black, woman living in the South who is deprived of an education and the simple pleasures of childhood by her vicious and predatory stepfather. The story is told through a series …

October 7, 2025 I had so much fun doing THEBOOKREPORT for Banned Books Week, I decided to continue.  My intent is to post a “REPORT” every other week or so to introduce you to books I have been reading or have read to give you a little insight into they are about and whether I …

Exciting news this week!  I have been named a finalist for 2025 Author of the Year by International Impact Book Awards.  I would love to attend their Gala in Hollywood in October.  Unfortunately the expense is way beyond my comfort zone, so I will watch from the sidelines! “It is with deep respect and admiration …

In March, I submitted my new publication, The Acreage:  An Anthem, to Kirkus Reviews to be evaluated.  I’m pleased to share an excerpt from the Kirkus review of the book. This story about life on a farm is appropriate for all ages. If you haven’t had a chance to read it, it’s available on Amazon, …

WOW! GOT GREAT NEWS TODAY FROM THE BOOKFEST AWARDS: My newly released book, Two Bottles of Water, was awarded 1st Place for Nonfiction/Biography, 2nd Place for Travel Memoir, and 3rd Place for Humor. I’M JUST OVER THE GREAT WALL ABOUT IT!!!!

I Celebrate the Women I join the world to celebrate the women – the scientists, the poets, the artists, and the patriots – who names light up the skies. Whose impressive contributions to our world are recognized. Angelou, Curie, Elizabeth, Earhart, Bernhardt Rudolph Malala and more, So many more. So many more. So many more. …