Our staycation is nearly over, but it has been so much fun! We spent time at the Museum of Aviation at Robins AFB, the Atlanta Zoo, and the Fernbank Museum, but we also spent a lot of time reading good books - I think I finished 4 this week! The trip to the Museum of … Continue reading This Week: May 18th
I'm taking it easy today between the rain and the M-Day holiday here in the US. It's been raining for the past few days and the farm is a bit soggy, so outdoor activities are limited. That means I'm spending plenty of time curled up with a good book, a cup of coffee, and a … Continue reading This Week: May 11th
After a week of strong storms in our area, including a tornado that struck just down the street, we're spending the weekend outside enjoying some sun! While the family is riding bikes and doing yard work, I'm listening to my audiobooks and networking with authors and industry people to be able to bring you more … Continue reading This Week: April 13th
With recent news about the cancellation of government sponsored diversity programs, I want to call attention to how we can all bring diversity into our own lives - reading books by diverse voices. I set this week's prompt to "books by African American Authors" in 2024 before I knew any of this was coming - … Continue reading This Week: February 16th
When I first started reading again as an adult, I was surprised to find how much I enjoyed a few genres like military/law enforcement thrillers, small town romance, and westerns. I'm pretty sure it all ties back to my childhood summers spent with my grandparents watching Gunsmoke and Bonanza or movies like McClintock! Not to … Continue reading This Week: December 15th
John Quincy Adams, America’s fifth president, had big shoes to fill. Not only was he the first presidential scion to ascend to the country’s top office, he was the start of a new brand of presidents – those who didn’t have their hands in creating the Declaration of Independence or the Constitution. But much like … Continue reading The Lost Founding Father
As we near the end of our 2024 Reading Challenge, I'm excited to share some of my favorite genres with you! This week, that's books less than 200 pages and some nonfiction! I've also go the 2025 challenge prompts together and I can't wait to share them with you! I'm excited to try something a … Continue reading This Week: December 8th
The office of American president was just the last stop in the storied political career of James Monroe. The senior statesman was involved in many decisions that shaped our early country from the American Revolution to the Louisiana Purchase, and later the Monroe Doctrine. Brook Poston explores Monroe’s work to empower the young country while … Continue reading James Monroe: A republican champion
Tomorrow marks one of the most important days of the entire year to me - Veterans Day. I find it hard to wish someone a "happy Veterans Day" because the need to have veterans in the first place is a reminder that our world is not "happy". I have been a long supporter of our … Continue reading This Week: November 10th
When Britain invaded The United States in 1814 for the second time, our fledgling government had become established in Washington, D.C. Official government buildings, including the White House, became immediate targets of the Redcoats. Anthony S. Pitch delivers a comprehensive account of the War of 1812 in The Burning of Washington. From invasion through to … Continue reading The Burning of Washington
