When America went to war in the early 1900’s, it was the women left behind that went to work in factories and offices to support their families, and our boys overseas. These women left behind did every kind of job from operating heavy machinery to painting luminous dials on the faces of watches and clocks … Continue reading The Radium Girls
Dolly Parton is one of America’s most recognized voices. From her duets with Porter Wagoner, to her songs made famous by movies, Dolly’s lyrics tell the stories of everyday life and are relatable for most Americans. Dolly Parton: Songteller recounts the stories behind these hit songs along with Dolly’s film appearances, Dollywood, and more. The … Continue reading Dolly Parton: Songteller
Are you read for the new week? Time to prep for this week's books! To grab your copy of these books, click the images below: Dolly Parton: Songteller by Dolly Parton Posting on Monday, July 24th Prompt: Autobiography read for July This is a magical book - especially if you choose the audiobook! Listening feels … Continue reading What To Read This Week
Ann and Minh, her grandmother, had a special relationship, envied by her mother Huong who had grown distant from both of them. When Minh passes away unexpectedly, Ann comes home to mourn and to regroup – Minh’s passing was only a small part of the worst night of Ann’s life which also included the revelations … Continue reading Banyan Moon
The Osage tribe has had more than their fair share of difficulties in the past 200 years. In 1810, the Osage were moved from their ancestral land to a reservation in Oklahoma. However, they relocated again when settlers began to encroach on their lands, this time buying their new land in allotments. This move made … Continue reading Killers of the Flower Moon
Daisy Jones & The Six is a critically acclaimed novel that has hit the small screens with it’s own Amazon Prime miniseries. It has been raved about since it’s publication and was an instant best seller. Taylor Jenkins Reid is known for her best-selling books, like Carrie Soto is Back and Malibu Rising. I had … Continue reading Daisy Jones & The Six
This week, we have some great books to discuss - a new release and two books picked up for TV/movie production. Don't forget - our Patreon subscribers have exclusive access to our monthly reading plans for $5 a month. To grab your copy of these books, click the images below: Daisy Jones & The Six … Continue reading What To Read This Week
Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Bright Lights, Big Christmas is a story of belonging and family ties filled with Mary Kay Andrews’ signature humor. This holiday romance will keep you laughing between the family drama and the witty dialogue! Andrews delivers … Continue reading Bright Lights, Big Christmas
Last year, Tanner was a star soccer player, a college student, and on the path she’d always dreamed of. But now, here she is in a hotel lobby, fixing a breakfast plate at the complimentary buffet for her elderly charge. She had been tasked with driving the older woman to appointments and looking after her … Continue reading The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise
Dorus and Anna are proud parents of seven children, although their first was stillborn. Dorus, a minister, and Anna raised their children to put family first and educated them at home. It wasn’t until the children were grown that they took on the family business in dealing artwork. The two eldest surviving Van Gogh brothers … Continue reading Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers
