…and His Lovely Wife by Connie Schultz

January 03, 2016

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,...

The Ashtabula Hat Trick by Les Roberts

August 13, 2015

If I was author Les Roberts, I wouldn’t be heading to Ashtabula County, Ohio in the near future. His latest Milan Jacovich mystery,The Ashtabula Hat Trick, describes the people and county in not-so-favorable terms. And, I’ve never read about a community...

After the Storm by Linda Castillo

July 15, 2015

It takes a tornado to uncover the past and reveal raw emotions in Linda Castillo’s strongest entry yet in her Kate Burkholder series. After the Storm is a gritty, intricately plotted story, that begins with a catastrophe that leads to turmoil. Painters Mill...

The Cake Therapist by Judith Fertig

May 28, 2015

It was the cover of Judith Fertig’s novel, The Cake Therapist, that first attracted me. When I found out it was a debut by an author who writes cookbooks, I was hooked. And, I wasn’t disappointed. Fertig not only writes cookbooks, she creates memorable...

Birthday Week

April 01, 2015

I’m visiting Mom in Ohio for my birthday week celebration. And, it’s been wonderful. But, this post only has one book-related part to it, so feel free to skip it unless you want to see silly pictures, and photos of Pygmy goats. I drove in Saturday from...