Today's post will be short...because I didn't finish this one. Hard to follow would be an understatement. I know this received a Pulitzer Prize and I was so very excited to read it, but this was tough. I will be the first to tell you that I generally push through and try to finish every … Continue reading Less
This week may be quiet on the holiday front, but we're almost to Thanksgiving! I'm also preparing for the end of the year - wrapping up this year's reading challenge and preparing for the 2025 challenge, too! By the way - this week, we see our first unfinished book of 2024. I'm a little disappointed, … Continue reading This Week: November 17th
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
With Thanksgiving just 2 weeks away, we are in the midst of road trip season! Are you taking a trip for the holidays? We are (luckily) staying at home this year for the most part. But for the last 4 years, we've traveled for Thanksgiving and I've gotten good at packing accessories to ehlp me … Continue reading Top 10 Road Trip Reading Accessories
Jack Ryan is no stranger to Russian political affairs. He made quite the name for himself in the American intelligence community after the Red October affair and landed a high-level overt role in the CIA that’s put him on a delegation negotiating with Russian officials. In true Ryan fashion, what should have been a simple … Continue reading The Cardinal of the Kremlin
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
Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Agnes just landed in Iceland to visit the town her father is from. She’s never been here before, but an invitation to visit from a true crime podcaster was too good to pass up. The podcaster is … Continue reading The Lost House
The holidays are upon us! Are stores and businesses near you in the Thanksgiving spirit, or have they jumped ahead to Christmas? Both seasons are full of family and tradition for my house. We have traditions around activities and food, but the past few years has seen us travel to North Carolina for Thanksgiving. Given … Continue reading November Theme: Thanksgiving
In the 1890s, the Lakota were living mainly peaceful lives on the land the US Government had reserved for them. The Pine Ridge Reservation isn’t exactly their ancestral lands, but the government thought it was close enough. While the Lakota were free to work the land and hunt game, the army still harassed them from … Continue reading The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee
This week, we are diving deep into November with our monthly theme and reading playlist to get us in the mood for Thanksgiving! We are also honoring Native American Heritage Month with books by Indigenous Authors - there are so many great options! But with November also comes prep for our 2025 Reading Challenge. This … Continue reading This Week: November 3rd
