Thank you to the author for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Herbert is your average janitor. He cleans up after people in the offices and labs he’s assigned to, carts the waste out to the dump, and does it all again the next day. He and his wife have … Continue reading The Secret Order of the Scepter & Gavel
Demetrius Clarke just arrived in town. He grew up here, but hasn’t been back in decades. Tolland, Connecticut, has changed: more houses and businesses replaced. Most shockingly, there’s been a murder. That never would have happened when he was a kid! This close-knit community isn’t helping the investigation along and some would even say they … Continue reading Murder in Tolland
I'd be remiss if I didn't honor our friends who don't like Valentine's Day today. Whether it's the commercialism, or the way the "holiday" has nothing really to do with Saint Valentine, so many people prefer not to have anything to do with all the pink and red, candy and heart-filled things everywhere. In honor of these … Continue reading The Anti-Valentine’s Post
Modern day Americans would quickly answer Hershey’s or Mars, maybe even Nestle, if asked to name the biggest chocolate manufacturers in the world. Most wouldn’t be able to tell you where the world’s chocolate originates, or even the difference between milk chocolate and semi-sweet, let alone who started the chocolate revolution of the early 1900’s. … Continue reading Chocolate Wars
Friendly reminder - Valentine's Day is this week! Do you celebrate? I have several friends who are anti-Valentine's for one reason or another. If that's you, don't worry - I have you covered this week, too! Here's the books I'm looking forward to discussing with you this week. Grab your copies of these books by clicking the images … Continue reading This Week: February 11th
For several decades, there’s been an increasing trend of personality and skills tests used either in the hiring process or in team building workshops for many corporations. In my 20-year career, I’ve been asked to participate in several different tests – most of which showed the same type of data like my communication style, my … Continue reading Strengthsfinder 2.0
Denver, Colorado, is a different world depending on where you came from. For the white immigrants, it’s a new chance at life. But for the Indigenous tribes, it is a world of trouble and strife as they attempt to hold on to their heritage in an ever changing and increasingly prejudicial world. Kali Fajardo-Anstine’s Woman … Continue reading Woman of Light
Is it really any surprise that our February theme is Romance? This is the month of love for most of the world, but if you're not in the mood for candy hearts, roses, and cupids....never fear! Our Valentine's Day post is going to be an ode to all things anti-romance! There are so many great romance writers … Continue reading February Theme: Romance
Jacob and William have become fast friends. They are standing in the middle of camp, talking music and preparing for their performance that night for the Union officers. Music and a belief that all men should be free brought them together, but it’s the women they left behind that would connect their lives forever. These … Continue reading The Thread Collectors
Happy Sunday, friends! We've started a new month, which means this week we'll be sharing our monthly theme and playlist for your reading enjoyment. Our house is getting ready for Mardis Gras as well - do you celebrate? Here's the books I'm looking forward to discussing with you this week. Grab your copies of these books by … Continue reading This Week: February 4th
