From 1974 to 1983, the Argentine government perpetrated a Dirty War against its own citizens to quell an uprising threating their control. Paloma knows little about this era – her parents left Argentina soon after she was born to create a life in America where her father was to be a diplomat. But when her … Continue reading On a Night of a Thousand Stars
I'm very excited for a VERY busy week ahead of us! I'll be attending two author events, celebrating a holiday honoring one of my favorite books, and discussing several great books! To grab your copies, click the images below: On a Night of a Thousand Stars by Andrea Yaryura Clark Posting on Monday, September 18th … Continue reading Agenda: Week of September 17th
Jane’s pregnant, Lizzie turned down a most advantageous proposal, Mary keeps disappearing, Kitty thinks only of herself, and Lydia eloped. Whatever will the community think of the Bennett family? And that’s not even counting the large, circus-like tarps over their house while the exterminators fumigate for a spider infestation! All Mrs. Bennett want is to … Continue reading Eligible: A modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice
We all have one. That black hole where books go to hibernate before we're ready to read them. Sometimes it's just a day, sometimes weeks, sometimes years. I was recently asked how many books I have in my TBR stack and what is the longest a book's stayed there. It got me thinking - should … Continue reading How big is your TBR stack?
In my home state of Georgia, Stacey Abrams is a household name. She has quite a few titles in her history: State Representative, Minority Leader, Gubernatorial Candidate, Voting Rights Activist, and Lawyer. But the one most intriguing to me is Entrepreneur. Against all odds, Abrams has started and run several businesses with mixed results. Her … Continue reading Lead From the Outside
As the Alan Jackson song goes, “where were you when the world stopped turning”? I can remember exactly where I was when we heard about plane crashes in New York. I specifically remember when it dawned on me and my coworkers that this was more than just a terrible accident or computer glitch. The months … Continue reading The Emperor’s Children
Time to start September week #2! How are you doing with your September reads? Did you read extra last week because of the holiday - I know I did! This week, we have three great books coming up. To grab your copies, click the images below: The Emperor's Children by Claire Messud Posting on Patriot's … Continue reading Agenda: Week of September 10th
Sophia spends her summers with her grandmother on a very secluded island. There isn’t much contact with the mainland – no phone or television and hardly any visitors. But this slower pace allows the pair to explore their connections with each other and the world around them. They explore the island, tell stories, and talk … Continue reading The Summer Book
Last evening, I was back at the Atlanta History Center to hear Tracey Enerson Wood discuss her historical fiction novel The President's Wife. As always, Carolyn Curry facilitated an amazing conversation with the author! Wood is the author of several other books, but her previous occupations were as a register nurse, interior designer, and military … Continue reading Book Discussion & Signing: The President’s Wife
Thank you NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. The Ryan family are no strangers to danger and risky situations, but President Jack Ryan has a job to do. There’s some inherent risk when you lead a country – something President Bolero of Panama has … Continue reading Tom Clancy Command and Control
