My First Summer in the Sierra

Over 150 years ago, John Muir trekked through the Sierra Nevada Mountains as part of a sheep herding adventure.  While not his first trek or his first journal, My First Summer in the Sierra was a groundbreaking account that brought the beauty of the western forests to readers nationwide.  Published in 1911, this, and other … Continue reading My First Summer in the Sierra

Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates

Just as Thomas Jefferson was taking office as third president of the United States of America, a battle was raging across the Atlantic Ocean that would test the young country.  Government-backed pirates were patrolling the waters off the Barbary Coast, attacking merchant ships from the US, Britain, and other European countries.  Not only were they … Continue reading Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates

The Bridges of Madison County

Madison County, Iowa, is known for its historic covered bridges and idyllic farmland, which is why National Geographic has sent Robert Kincaid to photograph the bridges for an upcoming article.  He knows his way around angles and lighting, but can’t seem to find the last bridge he’s looking for today, so he pulls over at … Continue reading The Bridges of Madison County

RELEASING TODAY: Toxic Prey

Thank you NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Letty Davenport just got called in to the Senator’s office again – that’s never good.  A British doctor has gone missing on American soil.  On it’s own, that’s not too worrisome.  However, Doctor Scott is an … Continue reading RELEASING TODAY: Toxic Prey