This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Review Exchange Program, which is open to all authors and is completely free. Simply put, you agree to provide an honest review an author's book in exchange for the author doing the same for you. What sites your reviews are posted on (B&N, Amazon, etc.) and whether you send digital (eBook, PDF, Word, etc.) or hard copies of your books to each other for review is up to you. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email, and be sure to describe your book or include a link to your Readers' Favorite review page or Amazon page.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Donation Program, which was created to help nonprofit and charitable organizations (schools, libraries, convalescent homes, soldier donation programs, etc.) by providing them with free books and to help authors garner more exposure for their work. This author is willing to donate free copies of their book in exchange for reviews (if circumstances allow) and the knowledge that their book is being read and enjoyed. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email. Be sure to tell the author who you are, what organization you are with, how many books you need, how they will be used, and the number of reviews, if any, you would be able to provide.
Reviewed by Jessyca Garcia for Readers' Favorite
Mailman Tales by Jess Thornton was a pleasant little read. In the book, Thornton tells about his experiences as a mailman in a little town. This book made me long for the days when everyone respected each other and neighbors looked out for each other. Thornton writes as if he is sitting next to the reader, talking with them. He started out as a mailman in Chicago and moved to the small town of Kachuda. Although he never really states where exactly Kachuda is, only that it is “a Mississippi river town,” he made me want to move there. In Mailman Tales, Thornton shares his stories about the routes he delivered and the people he delivered to.
My favorite story of his was the “Missing Street Sign.” I loved that the woman made it her duty to make sure everyone got their mail. I also enjoyed that his friends had such strong devotion to their pets. Having a pet cow is pretty cool in my eyes. The stories about Tiny Tim and his beloved dog, Fred, were hilarious I also loved how much Thornton enjoyed his job. They do not make postmen like him anymore! I’m lucky to get my mail delivered to the correct block! I am glad that he explained exactly what a mailman does. It is so much more than just putting letters in a mailbox. I enjoyed reading this book. It has given me a new respect for mailmen, or at least for some mailmen. If you like to read about what it is like living in a small town, then this book is for you.
