I was back at the Atlanta History Center Monday night to hear General David Petraeus discuss his new book Conflict: The evolution of warfare from 1945 to Ukraine and the current political climate overseas. I have been looking forward to this since I heard about it last month and it did not disappoint! Monday's event … Continue reading Book Discussion & Signing: Conflict
Another Most Anticipated Release of 2023 hits the shelves tomorrow! I'm excited to revisit my review of Kinfolk today - I don't normally re-read books, but I've already pre-ordered my copy of the book so I can read it again! While I really enjoyed listening to Dietrich read his work, I'm excited to sit down … Continue reading RELEASING TOMORROW: Kinfolk
We are officially into holiday season this week! With Veterans Day yesterday, and Diwali later this week, along with Thanksgiving next week, it feels like there is so much to celebrate. Are you ready for the holidays yet? I've got my books lined up for all my time away for work, but there's still so … Continue reading This Week: November 12th
When I hear the name T.E. Lawrence, my mind goes to the 1962 movie “Lawrence of Arabia” starring Peter O’Toole. I’m not sure I ever paid attention to the full story behind the legend of this man. Lawrence’s reputation was inflated in part by his own autobiography Seven Pillars of Wisdom that tracked his participation … Continue reading Lawrence in Arabia
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
Thank you NetGalley and Greenleaf Audiobooks for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Erika is sitting in the kitchen of her grandfather’s Tuscan estate with friends from America. She can’t believe that just a few months ago she was building a business and a life back in New York until … Continue reading Casalvento
Sunday night I had the pleasure of joining around 1500 of my closest book-loving friends to hear Henry Winkler discuss his memoir Being Henry: The Fonz...and Beyond. This event was part of the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta's Book Festival at their Dunwoody, Georgia, campus. It was by far the largest event I have … Continue reading Book Discussion & Signing: Being Henry
You may know this author by her 2020 release This Time Next Year which will soon be hitting the big screen. Tomorrow, her latest release The Good Part hits shelves! This is a Read With Lindsey Most Anticipated Release for 2023 - I've already preordered my copies! In honor of the release, we are revisiting … Continue reading RELEASING TOMORROW: The Good Part
This past week has been crazy for me! I drove from our home near Atlanta down to Miami for my day job on Monday, then back on Friday. Nine plus hours in the truck each way gave me plenty of time to enjoy my audiobooks! I also found plenty of time to read my print … Continue reading This Week: November 5th
The Island of the Blue Dolphins teems with wildlife – abalone, otter, giant squid, cormorants, and so many fish! Karana has been alone on the island for years. Her tribe left on a ship with white men after they were attacked by Aleuts and Russians, leaving Karana and her brother behind. Soon after, her brother … Continue reading Island of the Blue Dolphins
