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• My October Monthly Wrap-Up

  

  October was a tough month, not so much for me but for close friends and family. It was a reality check, a reminder to hold close the people I love. Here’s what ... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Review: The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery

  

  Unlike many women, I did not discover L.M. Montgomery in childhood. I expect I would have loved the Anne of Green Gables series, but I just never picked it up. Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Atmospheric Books for Halloween Reading

  

  This week’s Top Ten Tuesday (hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl) is about atmospheric books. A lot of times atmospheric books are dark and eerie, making it a... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Book Recommendations for National Hispanic Heritage Month

  

  National Hispanic Heritage Month runs in the U.S. from September 15 to October 15, to recognize the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic Americans. Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Review: Blue Skies by T. Coraghessan Boyle

  

  I’ve read many books by T.C. Boyle, and I always enjoy his pointed humor and his way of delving deep into history and science, while also building very... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Top Ten Tuesday: Reading Goals to Accomplish by the End of the Year

  

  This week’s Top Ten Tuesday, hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, is about the reading goals I want to accomplish by the end of the year. There’s a part of me... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Travels in Europe and My September Reading Wrap-Up

  

  In September, Mr. CG and I traveled to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. I wanted to explore this part of the world because of my family’s connections to it,... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Review: Chenneville by Paulette Jiles

  

  News of the World is one of my favorite books, but I was a little less enthralled by the author’s more recent Simon the Fiddler. Happily, this book brought me... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Review: Happiness Falls by Angie Kim

  

  If there’s a book I’ve recommended over and over again, it’s Miracle Creek by Angie Kim, so I was thrilled to receive an ARC of her new book. Despite its simila... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Review: The House is on Fire by Rachel Beanland

  

  I love a book that is based on careful research and historical detail. Beanland provides a historical account of one of the deadliest fires in early U.S.... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE

• My 20 Books of Summer Reading Recap

  

  Every year, Cathy from 746 Books hosts the 20 Books of Summer Challenge. It’s a good opportunity to challenge my reading during the summer and to hopefully get... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Review: Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo

  

  I love Acevedo’s books (With the Fire on High, Clap When You Land, The Poet X) but I didn’t find this one as moving or enjoyable as her others. This is Acevedo’... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE

• The 2023 MMD Summer Reading Guide

  

  I love Modern Mrs. Darcy’s Summer Reading Guide. It has tons of great reading suggestions (50 titles in all) and I trust MMD’s recommendations. Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE

• My July Reading Wrap-Up

  

  How is your summer going? I went to my niece’s wedding in Wisconsin and I’m visiting family in California in August, and then in September we’re taking our firs... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Review: The Deep Sky by Yume Kitasei

  

  In The Deep Sky, a group of youth train for years to leave the earth for a new planet, bearing children as often as possible along the way to form a new colony. Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE

• My Favorite Audiobooks in 2023 (so Far)

  

  I’ve listened to some amazing audiobooks this year, and as more people I know are getting into reading audiobooks, I wanted to share some recommendations. Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Top Ten Tuesday: Books I’d Like to Re-read

  

  The topic of this week’s Top Ten Tuesday (hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl) is a freebie — so a topic I’ve been thinking about lately is books I’d really like t... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Review: Dreams of Arcadia by Brian Porter

  

  In Dreams of Arcadia, a debut novel by Brian Porter, Nate Holub is a veterinarian who returns to the small town in rural Texas where his father grew up. Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE

• My June Reading Wrap-Up

  

  June was a busy month, with my birthday, travel planning for later in the summer, and getting my dad’s condo ready for sale. I’ve been trying a new allergy... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE

• My 2023 Reading Challenges: What I Still Need to Read

  

  At about the halfway point in the year, I’m taking stock of where I am with my 2023 challenges. For the TBR Pile Challenge and Backlist Reader Challenge, I... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2023 BOOKS, CULTURE