Celebrating a love of all things reading and writing
A nice mix of genres for my May picks. May 5 In the heart of revolutionary Boston, Abigail Adams raises her children amid riots, blockades, and the outbreak of war. While her husband, John Adams, rises from country lawyer to nation-builder, often away for years at a time, Abigail builds her own independence—managing their farm,... Continue Reading →
With spring in the air, a bunch of fun, light reads caught my eye, along with a few more serious ones. April 7 Rainy March is a proud third-generation book witch, sworn to defend works of fiction from all foes real and imaginary. With her magical umbrella and feline familiar, she jumps into and out of novels to fix... Continue Reading →
Title: The Correspondent Author: Virginia Evans Publication Date:4/29/25 Publisher: Crown Description: Throughout her life Sybil Van Antwerp has used letters to make sense of the world and her place in it. Most mornings around half past ten Sybil sits down to write letters—to her brother, to her best friend, to the president of the university... Continue Reading →
Title: By Any Other Name Author: Jodi Picoult Publication Date: August 20, 2024 Description: Young playwright Melina Green has just written a new work inspired by the life of her Elizabethan ancestor Emilia Bassano. But seeing it performed is unlikely, in a theater world where the playing field isn’t level for women. As Melina wonders... Continue Reading →
I know it's the spooky season, but I'm so happy to see some light fun books by some of my favorite authors, along with some mysteries. Plus, Christmas books are coming! October 7 Goodreads description: Ingrid Dahl, a cheerful twenty-nine-year-old librarian in the cozy mountain town of Ridgetop, North Carolina, has been happily dating her... Continue Reading →
Here are some of the books that have caught my eye for July of 2025.
The books I most want to read that are being released in May of 2025.
My favorite read of March 2025 was Just For The Summer by Abby Jimenez.
My most anticipated book releases for March of 2025.
My favorite book of the month for January 2025 is Every Time I go on Vacation Someone Dies by Catherine Mack. I included a review of this humorous mystery and four other book recommendations.
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