A few piles of dirty snow still line my driveway. The yellowed grass is showing signs of turning green. Now that spring is here, there’s not as much time for reading. In spite of the…
Winter in Wisconsin is a great time to sit by the fire and read. This month I found a few gems you might like. A Horseman Riding By I first read RF Delderfield’s classic…
I scurried around the house, trying to get in in proper order before our friends arrived. They were coming to visit my husband, following his surgery. It was a kind and thoughtful gesture. Instead, all…
Writing Christmas cards. Shopping. Planning travel. Wrapping. Baking. Decorating. Is it any surprise I’m not finding as much time to read these days? I did manage to squeeze in a few books. Here are two…
Continuing on my exploration of classic fantasy, I found four fabulous reads. Some are dark, others light. All compelling, intriguing adventures. (Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means I get…
Going on an adventure where you don’t know where you’re going or how it’s going to turn out can be fun. Or scary. It’s the unknown that provides the thrill, right? It’s the same with…
“If you like the book, would you consider writing a review? That’s a standard question I ask when I do book signings. While most people are at least open to the idea, a surprising number…
No matter how busy I am, I manage to fit in time to read. Whether it’s two minutes while I wait for my tea to heat up, or an entire afternoon on the deck with…
It’s the Easter season. A time we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and new life. So I thought I’d look around for some books with themes of resurrection and redemption. Books about new lives and…
Read just about any news story and the question of the value of a life will come up. Should the government use its resources to feed people, valuing their existence? Or educate them? Or does…