Cussy Carter is riding her mule up the mountain, laden with books. She’s part of the Packhorse Librarian project for the WPA in the Kentucky hills. This program isn’t popular with every person in the community though – some people look at WPA programs like handouts and these proud people don’t take handouts. However, Cussy … Continue reading The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek
How would you react if your parents didn’t love you? If you knew they were always looking at you and seeing the daughter they lost many years before, comparing you? That has been William’s life. So, when he moves to college, William is surprised to find people who genuinely care for him. He makes many … Continue reading Hello Beautiful
I almost hate to admit that I gave up. But I did. Last year I gave up a lot - on books that is. Do you do that? Start reading a book and decide it's just not worth your time? Early on in this blog, I shared a post about why it's ok not to … Continue reading Books We’ve Never Finished
The Frick Collection is housed in beautiful building on the east side of Central Park on 5th Avenue. This amazing collection holds works by some of the most famous artists such as Rembrandt and Titian, along with lesser-known works contained in the Frick Art Reference Library. When Helen Clay Frick first imagined this museum and … Continue reading The Magnolia Palace
Viola Davis has become a household name, and well-respected actress over the past two decades. She has won accolades including all the major award shows’ top honors, listings in New York Times’ greatest actors and Time’s most influential people, and several honorary degrees. But that’s not what Davis’s debut book centers on. Finding Me is … Continue reading Finding Me
When considering early presidents, John Adams is hardly the most well know. Serving between George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, Adams appears to be rather unremarkable as president. However, his life beyond that office is quite distinguished. From his early carreer as a lawyer to his overseas statesmanship, Adams was present for many of the events … Continue reading John Adams: A life
Have you ever read a book and walked away wanting to meet a character in real life? I'm not necessarily talking about swooning over a love interest, maybe just as a friend, or parent figure? This happens to me all the time! They aren't even the main characters most of the time either, but I … Continue reading Favorite Book Characters
The Ryans are visiting London – something Jack and Cathy have done many times before. This is a working vacation for them: Jack is researching a paper and Cathy is taking their daughter shopping in the high end stores she loves so much. But when armed men storm a car in the middle of the … Continue reading Patriot Games
I can't believe July is already over! The end of the month always brings the end of the summer holiday for our local schools, and the end of vacation season around here. Did you go anywhere fun this summer? Below is our month review for July. Clicking on the links below will take you to … Continue reading July Review
A book from our Most Anticipated Releases of 2023 list on Bookshop is releasing tomorrow! I am revisiting my review of the ARC, and preordering my copy today! Thank you NetGalley and Tor Publishing Group for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Driftwood, Alabama, is an odd little town – … Continue reading RELEASING TOMORROW: At the Coffee Shop of Curiosities
