Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. When Charlotte and Henrietta decided to board a ship from Boston to England without their father’s knowledge, they had no idea the adventure they were truly undertaking. Followed onto the ship by their father’s coworker on the … Continue reading Austen at Sea
April Theme: Purple
April is a fun month in our house - both my husband and my son have birthdays later in the month, and there are lots of holidays to honor our library friends! My son's favorite color is purple, which inspired our monthly color theme. Don't forget our monthly theme can be taken as the color … Continue reading April Theme: Purple
The Postmistress
Two American women brought together by events happening a sea away in London. One was there to deliver radio reports on the German bombing raids destroying the city, the other is back in the states waiting on news of her doctor husband who went there to help. Now the one thing that connects not only … Continue reading The Postmistress
This Week: March 30th
We are switching months and switching color themes this week! March's green theme is giving way to April's purple color scheme in ode to my precocious youngest offspring who turns 9 later in the month - it's his favorite color! This week, we're focusing on one of my favorite genres - historical fiction - with … Continue reading This Week: March 30th
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
Thank you NetGalley and Harper Muse for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. 10 years ago, Leah was an easy going 20-something, traveling along the coast in a van. She surfed, she painted, and she was enjoyed life. One chance encounter in a surf shop had her turning in her … Continue reading Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
March Recap & April Prompts
March brought so many great adventures our way! We started the month at the Amelia Island Book Festival and have enjoyed some great Friends of Library book sales and virtual author events since then. With warming temps, I'm excited to see more in person gatherings around Georgia coming up! Have you been enjoying any good … Continue reading March Recap & April Prompts
Kilt to Order
Casey’s role as “house mom” has always extended well past the doors of the home she shares with her brother and his friends. She’s always packing snacks for them, making sure they have water, and other supplies they need, and stay out of trouble. In return, these big burly guys keep an eye out for … Continue reading Kilt to Order
This Week: March 23rd
I know our theme this month is green, but my world is yellow with pollen this week - how about yours? I love seeing the world come to life in the spring, but only through the windows while I enjoy a book from the comfort of my low-pollen home with a cup of tea with … Continue reading This Week: March 23rd
Party of Liars
Thank you NetGalley and Minotaur Books for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Today is set up to be the Sweet 16 birthday party all teen girls dream of. A pool party at your father’s mansion complete with DJ, all your friends, and a beautiful cake your stepmother made just … Continue reading Party of Liars
Light a Penny Candle
When Elizabeth’s mother decided to send her away, out of the country, to a distant “aunt” she had never met, she was torn. She understood her mother was doing it to keep her safe – the German’s were bombing London and she would be safer in Ireland. But these were people she’d only heard of … Continue reading Light a Penny Candle










