A Tale of Two Book Clubs
I’ve participated in many a book club in my life. While the general proceedings of each book club meeting are almost always the same, the atmosphere, dare I … Continued
The Not-So-Great Alone
I’m extremely wary of modern, best-selling fiction authors. These authors publish books so frequently in such short periods of time you begin to wonder if he/she is doing any creative … Continued
Animal Dreams
Cosima – a name meaning something akin to “order in the cosmos” – ironic in that the name-bearer in Barbara Kingsolver’s Animal Dreams has lived a life devoid of anything … Continued
Irish I were in Ireland
With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, you may experience the desire to read some books about the ever-lovely Emerald Isle. Whether you are a lover of fiction or … Continued
The Thirteenth Tale
Vida Winter is a famous author whose stories have captivated her readers for years. A particular collection of her stories with a missing thirteenth tale only intrigues her admirers further. … Continued
Reading Goals
It’s that time again…time to determine my reading goals for the New Year. For the first time in a long time, I am participating in multiple book clubs and while … Continued
Sugar Plum Fairies Dancing in My Head
It happens to me a lot this time of year. I hear a few notes from one of the iconic melodies and, suddenly, I’m backstage in the wings awaiting my … Continued