Sallie Kincaid’s picture is on the front page of the paper with the words “Queen of the Rumrunners” under it. That’s dangerous – if you aren’t working with Sallie, you’re probably with the government looking to enforce prohibition, or worse, with the other bootleggers who want her out. After Sallie’s father passed, her family and … Continue reading Hang The Moon
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
Today I want to give you a behind the scenes look at how I choose the star rating for each of our reviews! The image above is the grading rubric (think college term paper grading) I've been using the past few months. It takes into account 5 categories: how do I feel about the book … Continue reading Star Score Card
Best part of Tuesdays? New books!! Today's list is mostly kids books, but there are some great ones to add to your shelves! Which ones are you picking up? You can order your copies by clicking the images below. Dead Mountain by Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child The latest release in the Nora Kelly series … Continue reading New Release Tuesday – 8/22/2023
Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Meg Kissinger has reported on the deplorable conditions in state mental health institutions and public housing for years. Her work has brought her dozens of awards, including a Pulitzer Prize. It also led to changes in the … Continue reading While You Were Out
Does back to school mean you have more time to read? Or maybe less? This year, back to school means I have more time since our eldest is off at college! Share in the comments how this school season affects your reading habits! This week, we have 3 more great books to discuss, plus another … Continue reading What To Read This Week
As photographers snap pictures, the pilot taxis the small plane to Tuskegee runway. That in itself isn’t remarkable enough to bring the press to the small Alabama town. It’s the fact that this pilot is black, and his passenger is the First Lady of the United States – Eleanor Roosevelt. Mrs. Roosevelt is visiting the … Continue reading The First Ladies
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
Today is an exciting New Release day!! One of our Most Anticipated New Releases of 2023 comes out today along with a slew of other great books. What are you picking up today? You can order your copies by clicking the images below. The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman ***A Most Anticipated Release of 2023*** … Continue reading New Release Tuesday – 8/15/2023
I previously reviewed this book in July exclusively for our Patreon community. The Invisible Hour releases tomorrow and I'm sharing my full review with our readers here, too! Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for sending this … Continue reading Releasing Tomorrow: The Invisible Hour
