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• Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue

  

  I loved this thoughtful book about immigration and U.S. citizenship. It was the perfect complement to the other books I’ve read on this subject, like Lisa Ko’s... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE

• The Good People by Hannah Kent

  

  This is Hannah Kent’s second book, after her superb Burial Rites, which was about an 1829 true crime in Iceland. Like Burial Rites, this one is based on a true... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Are the Books of Dr. Seuss Racist?

  

  Dr. Seuss has always been a hero of mine. I’ve been a huge Seuss fan since the day I could read, and probably earlier. I have a portrait of the man, several... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE

• My September Reading Wrap-Up

  I can’t complain about September; we had a great time traveling around Spain and visiting our friends in London. I learned a ton about Spanish history and... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Best Books of Summer Part Two: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

  

  This was a powerful book about the impacts of slavery, and for me it was another book of summer that completely lived up to the hype. Gyasi writes of two... Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE

• The Best Books of Summer: Review of The Power by Naomi Alderman

  

  When I went on vacation I didn’t get to review some great reads, so I’m working on catching up. This one was my favorite. Alderman’s novel won the Bailey’s... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Our Bookish Travels Through Spain and the UK

  

  On our trip to London and Spain we saw a lot of cool things, especially in the areas of art, architecture, history, and wine. But here’s the bookish side of... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Top Ten Books on My Fall TBR List

  Hello readers! I just got back from Spain a few days ago, and I can’t wait to tell you more about our trip. But as always when I travel, I’m full of ideas and n... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Miss Kopp’s Midnight Confessions by Amy Stewart

  I love this series, which is about a real-life woman in the 1910’s who was one of the first female deputy sheriffs. Amy Stewart builds the novels in this... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE

• My August Reading Wrap-Up

  This slideshow requires JavaScript. August was a busy month, mostly spent planning for our trip to Spain. We are super-excited to finally be off on our adventur... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE

• The 20 Books of Summer Challenge Comes to a Close

  Sadly, my favorite season is coming to a close, and with it, the 20 Books of Summer Challenge hosted by 746 Books. I started off strong, fell off the list in... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE

• The Song of the Orphans by Daniel Price

  

  Last month I wrote about Daniel Price and an article he wrote in Literary Hub about developing strong, non-sexist female characters and how he responded to... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Down the TBR Hole: Which Books Should I Read?

  

  I’ve seen this meme going around (started by Lost in a Story) as a way to edit a growing to-be-read list. You take your Goodreads TBR list, sort by ascending... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Something Sinister by Olivier Bosman

  

  I really enjoy Victorian mysteries, so was pleased to accept a copy of this book from the author. I should note first off that this is the third book in the D.S. Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Stay With Me by Ayòbámi Adébáyò

  I found this book about a marriage in Nigeria fascinating and meaningful, although it wasn’t quite what I expected. The story begins with a married couple who... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Science Fiction and Fantasy Mini-Reviews

  

  This summer I’ve been reading a lot of great science fiction and fantasy. This batch is all science fiction, although I’m finding the distinction is somewhat... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE

• My July Reading Wrap-Up

  

  This month I torpedoed my 20 Books of Summer list by signing up for a pile of NetGalleys and ARCs. I’m not saying I regret those reads, which were quite good;... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Do You Listen to Podcasts?

  My husband loves podcasts, and often recommends them. My usual response is that I’d much rather read than listen, and that’s true. Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance

  

  I liked this book a lot more than I expected to, and I find myself referring to it often. It’s well-written and Vance tells his story in an engaging and... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE

• The Atlas of Forgotten Places by Jenny D. Williams

  

  I was pretty much glued to this book while I was reading it. It’s both suspenseful and thoughtful, and provides detailed information about a country that most... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE