Reviews + Articles
My Good Life in France by Janine Marsh
I have no idea how some of the books in my spare bedrooms arrived there. My Good Life in France by Janine Marsh is subtitled “in Pursuit of the Rural Dream”. Those of you who dream of living a pastoral life or renovating a house someplace in Europe...
On Fire Island by Jane L. Rosen
I know some of you will stop right now when I tell you the main character of Jane L. Rosen’s novel, On Fire Island, died of cancer. That’s not a spoiler. Julia Morse is the narrator of the book, and she starts the story at her funeral. But, cancer will...
The Skeleton Paints a Picture by Leigh Perry
Most of you know I’m getting ready to move in September, so you never know what book I might review as I’m going through piles. Leigh Perry’s The Skeleton Paints a Picture is six years old, but that doesn’t mean I can’t talk about it....
August Treasures in My Closet
It’s hard to believe we’re already talking about August book releases. There are some fun titles in this group. And, don’t forget to check the titles at the end of the annotated ones as well. Then, let us know what books I missed. What August...
Favorites of 2023, So Far
If you showed up here today looking for the August Treasures in My Closet post, you’ll have to wait one more day. I needed a little more time. But, because it’s July 1, it’s also time to talk about the best books I’ve read so far this year....
Winners and a Gothic Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of Ellen Byron/Maria DiRico’s Four Parties and a Funeral. Ellen will send copies to Jane D. from Valparaiso, IN, Anita K. from Harrisburg, PA, and Kathryn Z. from Sacramento, CA. This week, I’m giving away two books with...