Historical Fiction /Romance Well it started like a story that has been told many times. Girls meets boy but he is promised to another. Each go their separate ways to make a life - or so I thought. I was enjoying this often told tale because the characters were … Continue reading Clementine and Claudia by Piper Milton
Death At Breakfast by Beth Gutcheon
Fiction - Mystery. Pure pleasure read. Honesty disclosure - I got this book as an uncorrected proof back in April and it has been living in my night stand since then. I thought the cover looked spooky and so I had been moving it down in the pile - I … Continue reading Death At Breakfast by Beth Gutcheon
Dream Job by Janet Garber
Fiction - Romance - Humor For some reason when I said I would read this book I thought it was non-fiction - What a pleasant surprise! I have been reading non-fiction for most of the month and thought this was a different avenue - business - Little did I know … Continue reading Dream Job by Janet Garber
Waveform: Twenty-First-Essays By Women – Edited by Marcia Aldrich
Collection of Essays I enjoy essays - they give you a quick insight into usually deep subjects and in this way this book delivers. Thirty women have composed thought provoking stories. However, most of the essays I found to be depressing. The thought that women of today have so much … Continue reading Waveform: Twenty-First-Essays By Women – Edited by Marcia Aldrich
Living A Feminist Life by Sara Ahmed
Non-fiction I started reading this book with a joke about jumping in with both feet and I was right. I immersed myself very quickly. There is an old saying - if you can't walk the walk don't talk the talk -well this author can walk and talk Reading this … Continue reading Living A Feminist Life by Sara Ahmed
Do Overs by Ruthie Robinson
Fiction - Romance/Mystery Disclaimer here - I know this author and almost 10 years ago when she approached me to read a romance novel she had just had published I cringed, said ok and thought I would try to get through it - boy was I wrong. Since then … Continue reading Do Overs by Ruthie Robinson
Optimal Exposure by Dan Rogel
A Murder/Mystery Novel - takes place in India and Israel. An interesting author page and description of this book made it a must read for me. It has intelligent characters and plot twists that keep you reading at a fast pace. I really enjoyed this book and would have given … Continue reading Optimal Exposure by Dan Rogel
On Turpentine Lane by Elinor Lipman
Fiction - Romance Comedy - Finally a romance character older than 20! Twists and turns - subplot of a mystery and humor - it has it all. YES! the consistently grand level of this author comes through once again. A great way to spend the first cold front of the … Continue reading On Turpentine Lane by Elinor Lipman
The President’s Kitchen Cabinet by Adrian Miller
Non Fiction - To Be Published in February 2017 I love history especially when you get a look behind the scenes. This is an insider's view of backstage at the White House during many presidential terms. The anecdotes and stories from those working at the heart of the White House and … Continue reading The President’s Kitchen Cabinet by Adrian Miller
Eggnog Murder – Meier, Hollis & Ross
A Trio of Cozy Mysteries I am a huge fan of Leslie Meier and have read all of her Lucy Stone books. This was a wonderful enrichment piece to her books. The two other stories by Lee Hollis and Barbara Ross were the perfect complements to a cozy trio. Whether you … Continue reading Eggnog Murder – Meier, Hollis & Ross
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