Category: books

I finished two books in May, and two great books they were! It’s rare that I rate two books 5-stars back to back! It’s no secret that I am a fan of historical fiction and I do enjoy a descriptive writing style. I like to feel like I am “there”...

I again only finished one book for April, but it’s okay. I am not putting any pressure on myself these days. I read when I read. How’s your reading going?  Without further ado, my review of…  The Bookcharmer by Karen Hawkins (★★★☆☆) Sarah lives in a small town, Dove Pond,...

So, here’s my attempt to throw in some regular content that I usually post on this blog. I’d hate to look back and see a whole chunk of time blank from any regular posting, just because of COVID-19 (let’s not give it that much power!). I only finished one book...

My reading last month was all over the place. First, I had to finish a book that I had started in January, but where my library loan had expired before I finished it and I had to wait to re-borrow it. Then, the same thing happened with another book that...

I read three books in January, which is a good start into 2020.   I liked my life by Abby Fabiaschi (★★★☆☆) This book had a lot of 4 and 5 star reviews and I’ll admit that it had some good moments and a few bits of real wisdom scattered along...

The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery  (★★★☆☆) This was the only book I finished in December. It was a drawn-out read. I learned some amazing things about octopuses that I didn’t know (they have a beak, the are red when excited and white when calm, they only lay...

Let me liken my reading routine to a roller coaster, my friends. It’s been going up and down and right and left and I am just hanging on for dear life.  But I lied in my last post. I finished not one, but two books in November. Imagine my delight...