Reviews + Articles
All My Bones by P.J. Nelson
I may be responsible for my reaction to P.J. Nelson's All My Bones since I read the book in fits and starts over the Christmas holidays. Although I like the characters, the plot seemed a little disjointed. And, I still have the same complaint about the protagonist,...
What Are You Reading?
I hope I didn't mess up too many people with the change in the blog schedule this week, but today just seemed to be the best day to talk about our week and our reading. I hope your days were as nice as mine. Christmas Eve I went to Midnight Mass with my Mom. Then we...
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to those who celebrate. Christmas to me has always been about family, food, togetherness, and background music. Togetherness means the time we all spend together, talking about books and our lives. Thank you for being such an...
Merry Christmas Eve
Merry Christmas Eve and Happy Holidays to all who celebrate. May you enjoy a cozy day and evening, with the people and pets that you love. Or, if you're in the mood, celebrate Jólabókaflóð, the “Christmas Book Flood,” Iceland's tradition of...
Spirit of Steamboat by Craig Johnson
It wouldn't be Christmas for me without Spirit of Steamboat by Craig Johnson. I've been reminding readers about this book for several holidays. Except for several readings I do privately on Christmas Eve, this is the novella that touches my heart. Spirit of Steamboat...
Hot Cocoa and a Book
What more do any of us need? Cocoa, a book, a blanket, and the people and animals we love? Enjoy your day, and your week. Happy Holidays!