Hawai’i was the 50th state admitted to the United States of America, but most Americans aren’t aware of it’s rich culture and history prior to its admission. A dynastic kingdom, Hawai’i was composed of multiple islands in the archipelago – some controlled after war and some voluntarily admitted to the kingdom. The Hawai’i we know … Continue reading Hawai’i’s Story by Hawai’i’s Queen
While Fall is officially my favorite season, the first few weeks of March are a close second! This time of year, everyone in American "becomes Irish" and celebrate a common holiday. I know we get like this for other big days like Cinco de Mayo and the Superb Owl, but Saint Patrick's Day has long … Continue reading Irish Eyes
Holly is still picking up the pieces after her husband’s death. High school sweethearts, they were together over a year when Gerry was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Now, Holly is stuck feeling like she can’t move forward while her friends and family all move on. She has taken to staying in and avoiding her friends … Continue reading P.S. I Love You
We are entering one of my favorite seasons - Saint Patrick's Day! Ireland is my number 1 bucket list location. The music, the people, the food...it makes me so happy just thinking about it! We will be spending quite a bit of time talking about Ireland, Irish Literature, and all things Irish. Here's the books … Continue reading This Week: March 10th
Following up on her shining debut Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings, Annette Gordon-Reed continues delving into the history of the residents at Monticello in The Hemingses. In this second book, the author investigates several generations of the famous family and how they came to live at Monticello as well as what happened after Jefferson’s death. … Continue reading The Hemingses of Monticello
Nonny came into the world on a night full of chaos and heartbreak. Her whole life has been like that though. Genetically belonging to one of the most feared families in town, and legally belonging to the other, Nonny has walked a fine line trying to bring both sides together to live peacefully in town, … Continue reading Between, Georgia
Do you like to travel? I used to travel a lot for work, but not so much this year. However, I have decided to do more personal travel - book festivals, reading retreats, and more! But in March, I'm traveling virtually through our reading prompts more than anything - Afghanistan, Ireland, India, multiple states. Does … Continue reading March Theme: Travel
Thank you NetGalley and Harper Audio for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. In 1904, the United States signed a treaty with Panama for access to build and maintain a canal across the isthmus. For the next decade, American civil engineers designed and managed the construction of a massive system … Continue reading RELEASING TODAY: The Great Divide
All Amir has ever wanted was to feel loved and valued by his father. His mother died in childbirth and the only family he has ever known is his father, and his father’s servant who has a son Amir’s age. Like their fathers, the boys have grown up together and been close their entire lives. … Continue reading The Kite Runner
Welcome to March! This month's theme is travel and our books will be taking us on a journey around the world to celebrate different holidays! This week's stops start in Afghanistan with the start of Ramadan later this week. Have you read Kite Runner yet? Let me know your thoughts! Here's the books I'm looking … Continue reading This Week: March 3rd
