Tomorrow marks one of the most important days of the entire year to me - Veterans Day. I find it hard to wish someone a "happy Veterans Day" because the need to have veterans in the first place is a reminder that our world is not "happy". I have been a long supporter of our … Continue reading This Week: November 10th
Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Agnes just landed in Iceland to visit the town her father is from. She’s never been here before, but an invitation to visit from a true crime podcaster was too good to pass up. The podcaster is … Continue reading The Lost House
In the 1890s, the Lakota were living mainly peaceful lives on the land the US Government had reserved for them. The Pine Ridge Reservation isn’t exactly their ancestral lands, but the government thought it was close enough. While the Lakota were free to work the land and hunt game, the army still harassed them from … Continue reading The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee
This week, we are diving deep into November with our monthly theme and reading playlist to get us in the mood for Thanksgiving! We are also honoring Native American Heritage Month with books by Indigenous Authors - there are so many great options! But with November also comes prep for our 2025 Reading Challenge. This … Continue reading This Week: November 3rd
Mika has always been told to hide who she is. She’s not allowed to use her magic and she can’t gather in groups with other witches. She’s been an orphan nearly all her life because of a curse that takes magical parents away soon after their children are born. So when an opportunity comes her … Continue reading The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
Diana feels fortunate to be researching at London’s Oxford University. She has been spending all day in the library reviewing antique alchemical manuscripts and has gotten to know the facility staff and regulars. But after she stumbles on an enchanted manuscript, a number of new faces start appearing on campus. One very handsome but mysterious … Continue reading A Discovery of Witches
I can't believe we are nearly at the end of another month - October has flown by! We are finishing out the month strong with lots of witchcraft and mystery and starting off the holiday season strong. The next few months will see us in full holiday mode, but I'll also be planning for the … Continue reading This Week: October 27th
Thank you NetGalley and Brilliance Publishing for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. The Ditto, Texas, Gracie grew up in was a different place. Small towns are full of drama and gossip, aided quite a bit by the community’s “party lines”. The ability to listen in to your neighbors calls … Continue reading The Party Line
Diwali is a time to celebrate the triumph of good over evil, but for Niki this year, it’s a time to start over. She lost her job, her parents are pushing her to agree to an arranged marriage, and all she really wants is to get away from it all and help her best friend … Continue reading A Holly Jolly Diwali
It's eleven days to one of my FAVORITE holidays - Halloween! Fall Festivals have dominated the event schedules around area this past week and they have been so much fun! Are you enjoying the fall festivities? This week, we are also getting ready for another upcoming holiday - Diwali. The Hindu Festival of Lights has … Continue reading This Week: October 20th
