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Book Review: The Trial of Lizzie Borden by Cara RobertsonThe Trial of Lizzie BordenbyCara Robertson I never paid much attention to the Lizzie Borden legend, but I always assumed she was guilty of...
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It rained, and then the lights went outA strange thing happened to me last night. I could not pick up a book! It all started with a terrible day of weather. Ridiculous rain and wind. And...
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TBR Reckoning: books I said I would read in 2023 but haven’t gotten to yetI think we’re all pretty much the same when we say we want to read something, or say it’s next on the list. We definitely mean what we say! But how...
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Book Review: Tom Lake by Ann PatchettTom LakebyAnn Patchett As with other popular books, I was on the library’s hold list to read Tom Lake for months! The book finally became available...
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Great reads of 2023 – Book Club Mom’s 4-star and 4.5-star readsThese 4-star and 4.5-star reads were some of my favorite books of 2023 and I totally recommend them to readers looking for a great book! What’s up...
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Book Club Mom’s Five-Star Indie Reads of 2023I thoroughly enjoyed these indie reads in 2023. Check them out – I bet you will too! A Girl Named Truth by Alethea Kehas: An engrossing and...
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Book Club Mom’s Top-of-the-Top 5-Star Reads of 2023Hi Everyone! I hope you’re having a nice New Year’s weekend. I read some great books this year! Over the next few days, I’ll be sharing my...
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Book Review: The Guilt Trip by Sandie JonesThe Guilt TripbySandie Jones Last weekend I had some time to kill at a train station, so I bought a paperback at the concession. The Guilt Trip...
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Three fashion books I’d like to readAlthough I’m most comfortable wearing a hoodie and yoga pants, I’ve always loved reading about fashion and style icons. I also like biographies and...
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Who’s That Indie Author? Noah William SmithName: Noah William Smith Book: 2024… Your Year of More Genre: Self-help When did you first decide...
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In case you missed them! Sep-Nov 2023 PostsHi Everyone, I hope you’re all doing well! I’ve fallen way behind with my monthly summaries, so…in case you missed them,...
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Book Review: Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik LarsonDead WakebyErik Larson I hadn’t read a nonfiction book in a while, so I picked up Dead Wake by Erik Larson, an excellent storyteller. What a great...
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Hello and checking in…Hi Everyone, Somehow the lead-up to Thanksgiving and the days following took over at my house, but I’m inching back to the blog. I have been...
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Book Review: The Lost Village by Camilla StenThe Lost VillagebyCamilla Sten Have you ever read a book and thought it was just okay, then had a book club discussion that made you appreciate the...
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Book Club Mom’s Author Update: News from Pat SpencerHi Everyone! Pat Spencer recently shared this great news about her historical fiction novel, Golden Boxty in the Frypan, inspired by her family...
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Book Review: Sleeping Giants by Rene DenfeldSleeping GiantsbyRene Denfeld I recently got this ARC from Edelweiss. I have an account through my library job that gives me access to new books. I...
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Book Club Mom’s Author Update: News from JP McLeanHi Everyone! JP McLean has a new book! Scorch Mark is Book 3 in JP’s Dark Dreams supernatural thriller series. Check out Jo-Anne’s news...
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Today on YouTube: Author Chat with Robbie CheadleHi Everyone, Robbie Cheadle and I had a great time chatting on YouTube. Join us as we talk about her books, going on safari, fondant design and...
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Book Review: The Last Pilgrim by Noelle GrangerHi Everyone, today I’m sharing a review of a book I read in 2020. The Last Pilgrim – The Life of Mary Allerton Cushman by Noelle...
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Book Club Mom’s Author Update: News from Lauren ScottHi Everyone! I just caught up with memoirist and poet Lauren Scott and she’s here to tell you about her new poetry collection, Ever So...
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Today on YouTube – NEW Episode of Read, React Decide!Hi Everyone, I’m over on YouTube reacting to three random books and deciding which to read. I hope you’ll have a chance to watch!...
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Sharing Shorts (on YouTube)Hi Everyone, I’ve been experimenting with shorts on YouTube and today I’m sharing some of my popular ones. Shorts are 30-second (or shorter!)...
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Book Review: Down the River unto the Sea by Walter MosleyDown the River unto the SeabyWalter Mosley If you like detective novels, you might want to check out Walter Mosely’s Down the River unto the Sea....
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Book Club Mom’s Author Update: News from Vera DayHi Everyone! Say hello to Vera Day and learn more about her Christian Cozy Mystery series! Author name: Vera Day Genre: Christian Cozy Mystery...
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Book Review: Daisy Darker by Alice FeeneyDaisy DarkerbyAlice Feeney I’m always happily surprised when, by chance, I pick up a book that ties in with a place or time of year. I had no idea...
