We are just six weeks from the new year. I can't believe the holidays are upon us and it's time to call an end to our 2024 Reading challenge. How did you do this year? I'm on target to meet my goals, but it wasn't as easy as I remember. With the new year will … Continue reading 2025 Preview
Today's post will be short...because I didn't finish this one. Hard to follow would be an understatement. I know this received a Pulitzer Prize and I was so very excited to read it, but this was tough. I will be the first to tell you that I generally push through and try to finish every … Continue reading Less
The office of American president was just the last stop in the storied political career of James Monroe. The senior statesman was involved in many decisions that shaped our early country from the American Revolution to the Louisiana Purchase, and later the Monroe Doctrine. Brook Poston explores Monroe’s work to empower the young country while … Continue reading James Monroe: A republican champion
With Thanksgiving just 2 weeks away, we are in the midst of road trip season! Are you taking a trip for the holidays? We are (luckily) staying at home this year for the most part. But for the last 4 years, we've traveled for Thanksgiving and I've gotten good at packing accessories to ehlp me … Continue reading Top 10 Road Trip Reading Accessories
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
