Jack Ryan is no stranger to Russian political affairs. He made quite the name for himself in the American intelligence community after the Red October affair and landed a high-level overt role in the CIA that’s put him on a delegation negotiating with Russian officials. In true Ryan fashion, what should have been a simple … Continue reading The Cardinal of the Kremlin
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
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
October took us through a lot of holidays and fun reads. I really enjoyed reading books for Diwali and Halloween to get us in the spirit, but this month's state reads were also fun! What was your favorite read or prompt this month? In October, I reviewed 14 books - 9 audiobooks and 5 physical … Continue reading October Recap & November Prompts
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
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
I have always LOVED Halloween! The ability to pretend you are something other than yourself is so much fun for me. I also love the Celtic traditions for the Samhain season that correlates with Halloween and All Hallows Eve. I want to share some of my favorite spooky season reads and accessories to help you … Continue reading Spooky Season Reads & Accessories
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
Herbal remedies may seem like old wife’s tales in today’s medical world, but in 17th century England, they were state of the art cures in the small villages around London. Tinctures and cordials were often produced by healers – people who often learned their skills from older family member using the ingredients they sourced from … Continue reading The Village Healer’s Book of Cures
