The Summerly mansion on the quaint island of Winthrop has been a place of heartbreak in recent years. So many families lost sons in World War II, and as other families’ sons return home, their grief is renewed. But it is a different grief that tears the island apart at the end the summer. The … Continue reading The Beach at Summerly
According to Wikipedia, Memorial Day was first celebrated in 1868 to honor the Union soldiers who died in the Civil War. It was updated in 1971 to its current observance on the last Monday in May and to honor all who have been killed in military service. I have always looked at this holiday through … Continue reading Memorial Day Reads
Tom Clancy Act of Defiance hits shelves today! If you're a fan of the Ryanverse, grab your copy from your local bookshop! Katie Ryan is a hotshot analyst, just like her dad. Where her siblings spend time out in the field, her job keeps her behind a screen in an office. Katie reviews data and … Continue reading RELEASING TODAY: Tom Clancy Act of Defiance
Lee worked hard to get into the Ault School – she completed all the applications and financial aid requests, got the grades to qualify for entry, and figured out how to move in. What she wasn’t prepared for was how different she was from the other students. Life in South Bend, Indiana, is a different … Continue reading Prep
As we near the end of May, we're also nearing the end of the school year and the academic careers of so many students. Do you have a graduate this year? Our eldest graduated high school last year and moved into an off-campus house with friends for this upcoming school year! This week, we're reading … Continue reading This Week: May 19th
Poppy Lively is just a single mom trying to provide for her daughter who is about to head off to college. Unfortunately, the IRS has something to say about that. After her accountant defrauded her business of nearly all her money, Poppy is facing bankruptcy and desperate to find a well-paying job to make a … Continue reading There’s No Coming Back from This
A few months ago, Tess was just a reporter chasing a story. But in the past week, she’s been accused of aiding a murderer, watched her sometimes-lover killed by a hit and run driver aiming for her, and now shot at in a fight to the death with a thug looking to shut her up. … Continue reading Baltimore Blues
In honor of it's release today, I'm reposting my early review of Long After We Are Gone! Thank you NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Landmark for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. The Solomon family has lived in Diggs, North Carolina, for generations. The four siblings have gone their separate ways in … Continue reading RELEASING TODAY: Long After We Are Gone
Nicholas Young is back at his family home in Singapore – Tyersall Park. His grandmother is ill and he’s not sure he should be here – the last time he was in Singapore, Su Yi caused an uproar over Nick’s choice for a bride. But of all her grandchildren, Nick is the least of the … Continue reading Rich People Problems
Representation of minorities and at-risk groups in the media is a topic close to my heart. I love reading books by authors of color, or from other protected groups. Hearing from voices with varying backgrounds gives a reader ideas and perspectives they wouldn't otherwise have. This week we are looking at books by Asian and … Continue reading This Week: May 12th
