This week’s book to talk about is The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb. I read the whole thing in two days and can’t wait to talk about it with you. I think this book would make an excellent addition to your book club’s schedule. There’s so much to talk about!! From the publisher: Both a…
Tag: Books
The Unfortunate Life of Genevieve Ryder Cover is Here!
After the longest time, I am proud to introduce to you my new novel and show off the glorious cover and the back cover copy. A woman never knows which decision she makes is the one that changes the trajectory of her life. Will the life she lives be the one society chooses for her…
A Book To Talk About: A Series
For the next 3 months on this blog, I will be posting once a week on a book of the week. But I won’t be reviewing or rating any of them. Instead, I will be telling you how and why you should talk about it. Because I appreciate concrete examples, I want to use a…
How Books Make Life Better
It’s no secret that I love books. There are many reasons I love books. I love a great story, I love getting swept up in a new place or culture or with new people. I love reading about relationships, growth, and unexpected adventures. One of my favorite things about books, though, is the magic that…
When all else overwhelms, books to the rescue..
It’s been a few weeks since I’ve posted on this little blog of mine. Not because of any real boycott or anything, but simply because life is full and (as I regularly remind myself) we are still in the middle (hopefully near the end) of a pandemic. My brain is simply clogged. It’s full of…
Below you will read 20 (somewhat sheepish) confessions about books that I am making today: I rarely finish a non-fiction book. Sorry Michelle, as much as I loved Becoming, I just didn’t finish it. I am an aspirational book buyer, usually of non-fiction titles. (see above) I am drawn to reading to help me travel…
In Praise of Little Free Libraries
Last weekend, I was away from home at a bed and breakfast in a little town not far from where I live. I had just finished my latest read and was in need of a book. And this cute, little town did not have an independent book seller, which made me sad. After a night…
Never Finished?
As a reader, I pride myself on finishing the books that I start. Even the books that start slowly, or I don’t love at first, and (especially) the recommended read that the friend didn’t think I would like. But occasionally, I pick up a non-fiction book with great intentions. I want to learn about a…
