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
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
We are now past the point of return for ordering gifts online and having them reach your home before the holidays. Not going to lie - I panicked when I realized that earlier. Let's talk about some last-minute gifts you can pick up on your way to your holiday event. Gift Cards While not a … Continue reading Top 10 Road Trip Reading Accessories
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
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
With just a few days left, I'm excited to share with you the full Read With Lindsey 2025 Reading Challenge prompt list! You will see a few prompts repeating from 2024 Challenge, but I'm happy to include a few new ones - they are some of my favorite genres! The Schedule As discussed a few … Continue reading 2025 Reading Challenge
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
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
Kids around the world know the story of Dorothy and Toto and how they ended up in the Land of Oz. The land of Munchkins and Gillikins and Winkies and Quadlings….and witches. But do they know how the witches learned their skills? Or that they were friends and even sisters long ago? That’s right – … Continue reading Wicked
For Americans of the Xennial Generation, born in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, it has felt as though our country was at war with Iraq our entire lives. George H. W. Bush invaded in defense of Kuwait in 1990 along with a coalition of nations. It was settled with an agreement resulting in Saddam … Continue reading The Achilles Trap
