The Krank family is doing Christmas a little differently this year. Luther and Nora’s only child just left for the Peace Corps overseas and they just aren’t in the mood to do the big commercial Christmas. Instead of buying all the expense gifts and attending all the fancy parties, they are saving their money for … Continue reading Skipping Christmas
On the first day of Christmas, my True Love gave to me… This classic Christmas tune tends to fill school choral performances this time of year, but Christmas joy isn’t something the Sullivan household has had since their matriarch died a few years ago. Their dad has completely outlawed Christmas in the house – no … Continue reading The Twelve Topsy-Turvy, Very Messy Days of Christmas
How in the world is it already Christmas?? If your house is anything like mine, you've got presents crammed in a closet that still need to be wrapped and way too many holiday events in the next few days. So, let this be your reminder - it's 3 sleeps till Christmas....start your wrapping! This week, … Continue reading This Week: December 22nd
Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Jacqueline Kennedy played an integral role in her husband’s campaign for the American presidency and his legacy. But most readers would be surprised to discover that she played an even more important role in his safety before … Continue reading The JFK Conspiracy
It’s been a long time since the Hat Creek boys drove a herd of cattle north. Since Lorena was rescued from Mox Mox and Blue Duck. Since Gus was killed. The Hat Creek outfit have all taken on new lives – Lorena and Pea Eye have a family and a farm, several of the boys … Continue reading The Lost Founding Father
When I first started reading again as an adult, I was surprised to find how much I enjoyed a few genres like military/law enforcement thrillers, small town romance, and westerns. I'm pretty sure it all ties back to my childhood summers spent with my grandparents watching Gunsmoke and Bonanza or movies like McClintock! Not to … Continue reading This Week: December 15th
John Quincy Adams, America’s fifth president, had big shoes to fill. Not only was he the first presidential scion to ascend to the country’s top office, he was the start of a new brand of presidents – those who didn’t have their hands in creating the Declaration of Independence or the Constitution. But much like … Continue reading The Lost Founding Father
The three Baudelaire children just had their lives turned upside down. After finding out their parents have died in a horrible fire that destroyed their house and all their belongings, they are whisked off to live with a distant relative they have never even heard of. The strange man has little interest in the children … Continue reading The Bad Beginning
As we near the end of our 2024 Reading Challenge, I'm excited to share some of my favorite genres with you! This week, that's books less than 200 pages and some nonfiction! I've also go the 2025 challenge prompts together and I can't wait to share them with you! I'm excited to try something a … Continue reading This Week: December 8th
Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Commissaire Georges Dupin is out for his morning swim, his attention taken by the harbor seal who has been shadowing him every day lately. But today is different – there’s someone on the shore shouting for … Continue reading An Island of Suspects
