Reviews + Articles
What Are You Reading?
Do you ever read a book and get to a chapter when you know something horrific is going to happen, and put it down, saying, I can't read that right now? Sometimes, it happens when I'm reading the book at work, and think, I don't think I should read that right now on...
Born in Fire by Nora Roberts
The last time I read one of Nora Roberts' trilogies, I went back and picked up an earlier one set in Ireland. Born in Fire is the first in the Irish Born Trilogy. This one brings the Irish lilt and magic to life. Margaret Mary Concannon is a glass artist who...
…and His Lovely Wife by Connie Schultz
Connie Schultz' memoir, a book that came out in 2007, wrapped up 2015 perfectly for me. ...and His Lovely Wife is the story of the journalist's year on the campaign trail, the year she gave up her career to support and campaign for her new husband, Sherrod Brown,...
February Treasures in My Closet – Part 2
OK, I'm revealing a secret here. When I first started Treasures in My Closet, they really were in my closet. Not anymore. Over the years, I've received more and more books. Now, they're actually on the floor in my middle room. I'm not changing the title to...
February Treasures in My Closet – Part 1
What better way to kick off the new year than to talk about books? I have two days worth of forthcoming books to talk about, books that are scheduled for release in February. Leigh Adams kicks off the list with her first Kate Ford mystery. In Hostile Witness,...
Happy New Year
I had a better 2015 than so many people I know, and, the country in general. I spent time with family and friends, traveled more than once to New York City, met a dear friend for the very first time. I have a job I enjoy, cats I treasure. I love my family. And, I...