I completely forgot a  2016 read in my last post!  This week I finished Thornyhold by Mary Stewart for the second time. I rarely read books twice.  Come on, who has time for that?  I first got this book at the library when I lived in Austin, Texas.  It was recommended by a co-worker who was a... Continue Reading →

Oh, dear.  I've done it again.  I've fallen behind!! 🙂  I suppose it's the story of my life- but life has been so good lately!  I've been reading, sewing, knitting, playing with my boys, spending time with my husband...  So I'm not complaining! It has been hot though, especially for NH standards.  I am so... Continue Reading →

I am so happy that I read this book.  Other than the Song of Ice and Fire series, I don't typically read fantasy books even though I've always wanted to.  I've never had one hold my attention, but this one had just enough magic, intrigue, politics, and drama to keep me engaged. This has a... Continue Reading →

This is the third book in the Hogarth Shakespeare series - an effort to bring William Shakespeare's life to work in modern ways.  It will be released on June 21, 2016. Thank you to LibraryThing and Penguin Random House for sending me this book and giving me the opportunity to write about it! Vinegar Girl by Anne Tyler is a... Continue Reading →

Since last night, I finished two more books!  This is an unscheduled blog post, but I know if I wait too long to write this up, then I won't have anything meaningful to say about either of these! Spark Joy by Marie Kondo: this is Kondo's follow up to her mega hit The Life-Changing Magic of... Continue Reading →

Earlier this week, I finished reading The Night Strangers by Chris Bohjalian.  If you could see my face right now, I would be staring at you with wide eyes and an open mouth.  I'd also be pushing this book into your hands and shouting, "Read this!  I must talk to you about this!"  Luckily, my best reader... Continue Reading →