Jane’s pregnant, Lizzie turned down a most advantageous proposal, Mary keeps disappearing, Kitty thinks only of herself, and Lydia eloped. Whatever will the community think of the Bennett family? And that’s not even counting the large, circus-like tarps over their house while the exterminators fumigate for a spider infestation! All Mrs. Bennett want is to … Continue reading Eligible: A modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice
In my home state of Georgia, Stacey Abrams is a household name. She has quite a few titles in her history: State Representative, Minority Leader, Gubernatorial Candidate, Voting Rights Activist, and Lawyer. But the one most intriguing to me is Entrepreneur. Against all odds, Abrams has started and run several businesses with mixed results. Her … Continue reading Lead From the Outside
For Matthew Emerzian, Mondays aren’t full of dread or fear – they are full of hope. Years ago, Emerzian found Every Monday Matters after having a mental health crisis on a Monday morning. To him, his whole world was ending, but what came out of those few hours was so much more: a non-profit working … Continue reading You Matter
Mia and her daughter Pearl are new to town. Mia, an artist, moves them frequently as she chases inspiration, but Pearl is begging her mother to stay in one place for a while – and Mia agrees. When they land in Shaker Heights outside Cleveland, Ohio, and meet the Richardson family, they have no idea … Continue reading Little Fires Everywhere
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
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
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
Dolly Parton is one of America’s most recognized voices. From her duets with Porter Wagoner, to her songs made famous by movies, Dolly’s lyrics tell the stories of everyday life and are relatable for most Americans. Dolly Parton: Songteller recounts the stories behind these hit songs along with Dolly’s film appearances, Dollywood, and more. The … Continue reading Dolly Parton: Songteller
Ann and Minh, her grandmother, had a special relationship, envied by her mother Huong who had grown distant from both of them. When Minh passes away unexpectedly, Ann comes home to mourn and to regroup – Minh’s passing was only a small part of the worst night of Ann’s life which also included the revelations … Continue reading Banyan Moon
With the start of a new month, it's time to review our reading for June! You'll notice, this only has the review - no preview for July. As I mentioned in our post earlier this week, our reading plans and ARC reviews are available exclusively for our Patreon community starting with July. You can find … Continue reading June Review
