I read this book because I had read and loved another book by this author; I’d Rather Starve Than Cook. I really enjoyed that book and frankly it hit close to home for me as cooking is not my favorite activity. However, this book is very different. This is a memoir. There were chapters I … Continue reading It’ll Feel Better When It Quits Hurting (Okay Picture This ……) by Lisa Orban
Book Review
Sylvie Writes a Romance by Melissa Burovac
This was a cute and funny book. I laughed out loud at the mess that poor Sylvie gets into as she tries on line dating just for some experience to use in a romance she wants to write. The various dates and all that were involved with her trying to be sexy was very funny. … Continue reading Sylvie Writes a Romance by Melissa Burovac
Dragon Teeth by Michael Crichton
This book was published posthumously by the author’s wife. Some reviewers have called it a prequel or basis for his later works such as Jurassic Park. I have to admit that I was not a huge reader of Crichton’s books. I had read some of his earlier books but once Jurassic Park appeared in the … Continue reading Dragon Teeth by Michael Crichton
Plum Tea Crazy (A Tea Shop Mystery #19) by Laura Childs
I devoured the first 6 in this series and then somehow lost track of the author. It was a pleasant surprise to see this one appear on my Netgalley account. Being a tea drinker in a coffee world and having a strong affection for cozy mysteries is what first attracted me to this series. The … Continue reading Plum Tea Crazy (A Tea Shop Mystery #19) by Laura Childs
Educated by Tara Westover
A heart wrenching memoir. The description for this book said “in the tradition of The Glass Castle” and while that is true on the basic level, it is so much more. This is the story of a young woman’s life and eventual triumph over her background and the way she was raised. When I started … Continue reading Educated by Tara Westover
Deadly Secrets (Forever and A Night Book 3) by Lana Campbell
This book has a little of everything. It is a Vampire/Romance/Christian story. All three of those elements are strong throughout the entire story. The Christian element became particularly strong in the last 1/3 of the book. It did intrigue me that the author created Vampires that were also strong Christians. Plus the publisher’s name is … Continue reading Deadly Secrets (Forever and A Night Book 3) by Lana Campbell
The Far Empty by J. Todd Scott
This was a 5 Star gem hiding on my "to be read" shelf. Way back in April of 2016, I was attending the Texas Library Association Conference and heard a panel of speakers who then gave the audience a copy of their books. The copy I have is an Advanced Reader and has the cover … Continue reading The Far Empty by J. Todd Scott
The Life She Was Given by Ellen Marie Wiseman
At the beginning of the month I asked for help in choosing some books to read just for the joy of reading. This is one of the two picked for the month of January. (And I am thrilled that I actually got to it – another 2018 goal on its way!!!!) This story jumps between … Continue reading The Life She Was Given by Ellen Marie Wiseman
Fading Grace by Christine Roney
This novella led me to a lot of thought. I read the blurb a while ago and was intrigued with the story of an older woman feeling and then becoming invisible. How many of us over 50 have felt this? The shop door that is not held for you, the waiter at the restaurant who … Continue reading Fading Grace by Christine Roney
The Girl Who Could Read Hearts by Sherry Maysonave
This author was at the Texas Book Festival. She was surrounded by people chatting with her so I never did get to meet her but had a very nice conversation with her husband who convinced me to give the book a read. If you believe in angels, this could be a good read for you. … Continue reading The Girl Who Could Read Hearts by Sherry Maysonave
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