There is nothing like a good book on a sunny summer's day. July brought me four of them. There's something for everyone's reading taste in this month's round up. (Note: Apologies in advance for any typos. I'm dashing off for some emergency babysitting.) THE BRIAR CLUB...
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June Reading Wrap Up
It’s the first Monday of the month, which means it’s time for another edition of …. June brought me four solid historical fictions and two semi-enjoyable non-fiction titles. I recommend all four historical fiction books. They were all good in their own unique way. THE...
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Five historical fiction titles that belong on your nightstand. EVERY TIME WE SAY GOODBYE by Natalie Jenner. Of all the women in Jenner’s previous title, BLOOMSBURY GIRLS, Vivian was my favorite, so I was excited to see her get her own story, especially since she still...
Reading Round-up for February
What do you think of the new heading? I'm still looking for a good midcentury font. This is getting closer. February was an eclectic reading month for me. I found myself sampling everything from self-help to psychological thrillers. Lucky for me, all the books I read...
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Seeing all the posts touting how many books people read in January is making me feel guilty. My reading output was low last month. I managed 4 ½ books. Of course, 1 ½ of those were research books. I blame holiday burnout and vacation. Hard to read when you're...
Two Reviews and a Rant
Happy First Friday of 2024! First, The Reviews December is never a big reading month for me. Making the holidays happen takes up too much time. Plus, I was researching for my new book which meant a lot of my free time was spent online reading Italian magazines and...