Herbal remedies may seem like old wife’s tales in today’s medical world, but in 17th century England, they were state of the art cures in the small villages around London. Tinctures and cordials were often produced by healers – people who often learned their skills from older family member using the ingredients they sourced from … Continue reading The Village Healer’s Book of Cures
It's my favorite month!! Fall festivals, Halloween, leaves changing colors...love it! There's just something magic about this time of year for me. And what better way to celebrate this time of year that with a magical book, a cup of something warm, and a good playlist in the background? Here's a few books we've previously … Continue reading October Theme: Halloween Magic
Thank you NetGalley and Tor Publishing Group for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. This was not the way Addie wanted to be spending her time. Back in her hometown of Starlight, Alabama, with her aunt and half-sister…and all the drama of secrets and lies left behind when she moved … Continue reading A Certain Kind of Starlight
The Owens women are all grown up. Kylie and Antonia are in college and choosing their own path in life…and love. Sally is running the Owens Library and trying to keep magic and love as far away as possible. Gillian is working in a research lab and embracing the family’s history of outsmarting the curse. … Continue reading The Book of Magic
Happy Fall Y'all! Cooler weather brings so many wonderful moments - fall festivals, apple picking, cozy clothing, and reading while wrapped up in a blanket. We love to hike on the weekends when it turns cooler, but I'll still find plenty of time to read. Do your reading choices seem to fluctuate with the changes … Continue reading Favorite Fall Reads
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
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
Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Best-selling author Alice Hoffman is back with a new novel showcasing her unique take on female relationships and the underlying magic that surrounds each of our lives. The Invisible Hour is an ode to the power of … Continue reading The Invisible Hour
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 – at least to Ava. She’s standing outside the Magpie Coffee Shop watching the town movie around her. Ava’s not even sure why she came here – a mysterious … Continue reading At the Coffee Shop of Curiosities
Linus Baker is good at being a case worker. He evaluates foster homes for a government agency and determines if they meet standards. He turns in thorough reports, and his desk is kept clean. He keeps to himself both at work and at home and is as happy as a single guy with a cat, … Continue reading The House in the Cerulean Sea
