I’m writing this at 3:30 PM on Wednesday. Linda and I went to “Hamilton” on Wednesday night. I’ll tell you what I think on a note on Friday. I am looking forward to it.
I did forget, though, that I have a morning appointment today. I have to be there at 8:45, and it will probably take all morning, if past ones are any indication. So, I’ll catch up with all of you later today. And, I know Jeff is on vacation, so he won’t be around to respond. Feel free to talk with each other. I’ll catch up.
As of right now, I’m halfway through Rebeccca Connolly’s The Crime Brulee Bake Off, and loving it. I really like the entire set-up and the two main characters, Claire Walker and Jonathan Ainsley, Viscount Colburn. Johnny is the seventeenth viscount in the family, and he cares about the estate, so he reluctantly allows a baking show to film on part of the estate. Claire Walker is a history teacher who desperately wants to be a baker, and she’s selected as one of the contestants. But, when one of the other contestants goes missing, Claire is the one who finds the body. However, Detective Sergeant Jim Watson has never investigated a murder in the village, and he recruits Claire and the Viscount to help him investigate.
It’s actually fun to see a contemporary mystery set on an English estate. Most mysteries set there are historicals. Although a family murder from two centuries earlier has everyone talking about ghosts, this is definitely a modern mystery. Lots of fun.
What about you? What are you doing this week? What are you reading?
Still working on Fog and Fury. Been a hard week with little reading.
I’m very tired of trying to hang in.
I feel awful for you Kevin. I’m sorry. I wish there was something I could do for you. Please know that you’re in my thoughts quite often and I wish things could be a little bit easier for you.
I’m very sorry things are so hard, Kevin. Sending good thoughts and my support, not to mention my gratitude for all your excellent book reviews.
I can sympathize, Kevin. We’ve had to call 911 for my husband three times this week.
Kevin, Sending you lots of good thoughts and hope that things are better soon.
Maybe you need something soothing to read. I get that way about every other day, Please hang in there, Kevin!!
Please take care of yourself, Kevin. I too am thankful for your reviews.
Lesa’s blog is such a safe place to share what’s going on in one’s life. Know that we all wish you better days, Kevin.
I get it, Kevin. I’m sorry.
David and I successfully survived Evelyn’s stay with us. We ended up dividing and conquering much of the time – among other things, he would take her down to the river and she would try to build a bridge of stones across the water, and when she’d had enough of that she’d just throw small stones at a log. I would spend time doing her other favourite activity with her which was watching Instagram videos; I would limit her to ten videos a day. And she would ‘help’ me with Wordle and Connections. We taught her various card games as well. I wrote out a breakfast menu for her to find one morning and she enjoyed choosing what to eat. There was one section titled ‘Extras’ from which she could pick two things, and I was gratified and relieved when one of the things she chose was ‘love and a hug’. Whew!
Two books this week:
THE FARMER’S WIFE: My Life in Days by Helen Rebanks
I seldom read anything other than fiction but for some reason picked up this memoir, and am glad to have read it.
Helen (‘I am a farmer’s wife and this is my story’) and her husband James run a sheep farm in the Lake District in England. (I didn’t know this before but James wrote a book some years earlier called ‘The Shepherd’s Life: A Tale of the Lake District) Helen and James have four children, six sheepdogs, two ponies, twenty chickens, 500 sheep, and 50 cattle. They are busy!
It is an unflinching look-in at life as a farming family. It’s chock full of all the big and little things that add up to what it means to be a mother and a farmer’s wife – all the ‘farmy’ things and all the regular busy family things, and how to somehow create a balance between the two, while not losing sight of who you are along the way. The memories and stories are doled out in a meandering way, often going back and forth in time.
Written in simple, down-to-earth language. There are no flowery descriptions. But it’s all the more affecting this way; somehow the emotional impact is greater and I felt the love, the exhaustion, the passion for their farm and way of life, the joys, and the realization that making dreams come true is never easy; its requires the constant support of, and for, the partner who shares the dream. I found the whole book very interesting and learned quire a few things about farms and the farming life.
Besides a number of lovely drawings, there are several recipes included, randomly sprinkled throughout the text.
A CASE OF MICE AND MURDER by Sally Smith
What a deliciously well-written mystery. I loved this book.
Set in 1901 it takes place in the heart of ‘London’s legal world’, the Temple.
Barrister Gabriel Ward KC is a very particular man; he likes this things arranged just so and he has a familiar routine that he follows daily. He has great respect for ‘the rule of law and for the necessity for precision in its application and certainty in its results’ and is just as well-respected as a man as he is as a legal adversary.
One morning on his way into his Temple chambers, with his head full of his most recent case which is very complex, concerning a hugely popular children’s book called ‘Millie the Temple Church Mouse’ and the questions of the lady proclaiming to be its author perhaps not being the author – that he at first barely registers the fact that his way into the Temple is impeded by a body on the doorstep. This body – dead – turns out to be that of the Lord Chief Justice of England.
The Temple Treasurer asks Gabriel to undertake ‘initial enquiries with family and amongst our own members’ with the help of a young police constable named Wright. Nothing could be further outside Gabriel’s comfort zone but it appears he has no choice in the matter. And thus he becomes the most reluctant sleuth ever.
He approaches the task as earnestly as he does any of his cases however, and he and the young constable are delightful characters. It’s surprisingly touching watching Gabriel learn to deal with people and emotions, and not just with the letter of the law. All the characters are vividly depicted, the mystery is engaging, and the writing is superb and such fun; I was continually re-reading paragraphs just so I could enjoy them again. A most enjoyable book and a strong contender for a coveted (in my mind) place on my favourites list for 2025.
Lindy, I just had to put A Case of Mice and Murder on my library hold list after your wonderful recommendation. Thank you!
Lindy, both of the books you discussed here sound good. I don’t read a lot of nonfiction but THE FARMER’S WIFE seems very appealing, and also some of her husband’s books.
Lindy, I bought a copy of A Case of Mice and Murder quite a while ago, but haven’t read it yet.
The Farmer’s Wife sounds great. My family history includes a lot of farmers, including my father for some years. I’ll have to look for that one.
Thank you!
This week, the weather was surprisingly mild. I did a lot of walking and bicycling around. It was nice to be able to be outside without feeling like I was baking my brain. I did try a new Chinese restaurant, so that was nice.
I watched Megan 2.0. It descended to empty camp already. Next sequel, it’ll be in outer space.
This week I read:
100 Years of Baseball by Dave Nemec; Pretty good overview of a century of baseball. I can’t say I agreed with his player of the year all the time, but such is life.
The Graceview Patient by Caitlin Starling; A woman with an orphan disease goes into a hospital for a new treatment. Then she has trouble getting out. I’m not sure whether to classify this as horror or psychological thriller, as there is no supernatural element, but it may just be the scariest book I’ve read this year.
Throwback by Jason Kendall; A catcher talks about what it takes to play in the major league. It’s a lot more involved than one might think. Included are ways to change the scouting report on you, when to hit a guy with a pitch, and other things most people never even think about. If I knew this in high school…I still wouldn’t have gone anywhere, but it’s nice to know this stuff.
French Pressed by Cleo Coyle; The sleuth’s grown daughter is in a relationship with a much older, married, celebrity chef. Then, murder. Is there a more dangerous occupation than celebrity chef in a cozy?
Vanishing Point by Don Pendleton’s ghost writer; A Japanese cult has allied with Iranians and take over an aircraft carrier. Before you can say Steven Seagal, Able Team arrives to save the boat.
The Hunt for the Missing Spy by Penny Warner; The Codebusters Club is on a class trip to Washington DC, and the teacher sends them on a scavenger hunt with codes to crack. (My class trips were nothing like this. I felt lucky when we took a field trip to Burger King and they let us buy our own lunches!) Their bully nemesis disappears, and the kids find him. I’m not much for “understanding” bullies, myself. I think it’s more important they understand it’s best they stay far from me.
I will definitely look for 100 Years Of Baseball.
We got to go to the water treatment plan, Glen. Woohoo!
Nice that you were able to get out this week and enjoy it, rather than frying.
No, considering the book I’m reading, I don’t think there is anything more dangerous than a chef.
I am currently in 1896 with MURDER AT ROUGH POINT by Alyssa Maxwell. It’s the fourth in her Gilded Newport series. The main character is at a artist retreat in one of the “cottages” and one of the artists has died under mysterious circumstances. It’s looking like suicide at the moment, but we all know better. I mean, this is a mystery, right?
I’m about a third of the way in and enjoying it so far.
I read one of Alyssa Maxwell’s books, liked it, and don’t know why I didn’t go on, Mark. And, I saw the movie made for TV. I thought they did a good job with it.
I’m having a quiet and very pleasant week, and today the weather is perfect: sunny and breezy, with highs in the mid-70s. I’ll have to remember this day when it gets into the low nineties again (formerly unheard of in Bern). On Tuesday, I played tennis, and tomorrow night, our son is coming from Zürich to have dinner with us, which is always a huge treat.
I just finished THE DARK WIVES by Ann Cleeves, the latest Vera Stanhope book, which I enjoyed very much. I’ve enjoyed the whole series (except the first, funnily enough, which is why it took me so long to read the rest.) It’s a funny feeling to be caught up now and waiting for another of Cleeves’s books in one of her three on-going series. I’m also halfway through listening to AN ENEMY IN THE VILLAGE, the 18th book in the Bruno, Chief of Police series by Martin Walker. I highly recommend this series, starting with the first book. The hero is a very appealing man, the French village where he lives is a wonderful place, and the mysteries are always exciting. The books are not cozies, but you can still be sure of a happy ending and not too much violence — plus there are many good, lovingly described meals eaten by the characters!
While I was traveling in the US for a month in May and June, and since I’ve been back in Bern, I’ve started several fantasy series, looking for something that would grab me, but none of the first books have made me want to go further. I also read Daniel Mason’s NORTH WOODS, which has gotten a lot of attention. It’s about the lives of people involved with a house in a forest in Massachusetts over a period of 400 years, told in the form of ballads, diaries, letters, newspaper clippings, and (mostly) traditional stories. I wasn’t sure I was going to like it, but by the end, I was a fan. I recommend it.
For years, I’ve been reading YA fantasies by Maggie Stiefvater, my favorite of which is a standalone called THE SCORPIO RACES. Now she has written an adult novel about a grand hotel in West Virginia that is forced to house German, Japanese, and Italian diplomats right after Pearl Harbor. It’s called THE LISTENERS, and I highly recommend it. It has just a touch of fantasy, wonderful characters, and fascinating information about running a luxury hotel in the 1940s.
Lesa, I hope you enjoyed Hamilton!
Kim, I saw three plays on Broadway this year, including one with my favorite actor, and Linda and I have series tickets to Broadway in Columbus. Hamilton was the best show we saw this year. The entire cast was wonderful. And, the dancers! So fantastic. Even the set was great. Just a perfect show, and a very appreciative audience.
I really need to try the Bruno, Chief of Police series.
I’m sorry none of those fantasy series worked out for you.
I’m here! We are on vacation with my cousins in Connecticut (Narragansett, Rhode Island yesterday, for lobster rolls at the Coast Guard House, followed by yummy ice cream nearby). It’s warm but today is supposed to be cooler and rainy. Home on Saturday.
Jackie read and enjoyed the Darynda Jones book mentioned last time, First Grave On the Right, though it took a surprising twist at the end. I think she’ll read the next one after reading Kelley Armstrong’s Cold As Hell, the new Haven’s Rock book set in the Yukon.
I did finish the two Andrea Barrett books mentioned last week, SHIP FEVER, the short story collection, and DUST AND LIGHT: ON THE ART OF FACT IN FICTION, about putting true stories into your fiction subtly, without the info drop that can take a reader out of a book.
I’ve read at least three of Jess Walter’s previous novels, including the Edgar-winning CITIZEN VINCE and BEAUTIFUL LOSERS, as well as his two short story collections. Most are set around his native Spokane, Washington. I was always going to read his new one, TOO FAR GONE, as soon as I read the storyline. Rhys Kinnick is a former investigative reporter. Seven years earlier, he punched out his obnoxious Trump-loving son in law at 😊 dinner, then threw away his cell phone and retreated to an isolated cabin in the woods, where he’s been ever since. Now a woman shows up with his grandchildren, ages 13 and 9, and says his daughter has left her husband and wants him to watch them. Twists and turns happen, with each character getting a chapter centered on them, and Rhys trying to rejoin the world and save his family. I raced through this one and loved most of it, though it does take a dark turn, and I recommend it highly.
Currently reading a collection of science fiction stories by former Weird Tales writer Carl Jacobi, and another new book I’ll talk about next week.
Stay safe out there.
I read Jess Walter’s The Cold Millions and thought it was really good. But I haven’t read any others except an anthology in The Best American Mystery & Suspense series. Thanks for the reminder.
Mmm. Ice cream!
You stay safe, Jeff. My Mom was telling me about the weather system in the east. ( haven’t had the TV on. Enjoy the rest of your trip!
I already put holds on two books mentioned today. I’ll have to try the Darynda Jones someday soon.
we had ice cream again today, the one near the bridge in Mystic. It was the first time ever there wasn’t a huge line – usually we go after dinner and today it was earlier.
Good morning. We saw Young Frankenstein the Musical last weekend. It was a lot of fun since it picked up most of the jokes from the movie. I really think that you have to be a fan of the movie to enjoy the play. Otherwise it’s been too hot, humid and rainy here to do much.
I finished two books this week.
An ARC of THE LAST LAUGH CLUB by Kate Galley. After Norman dies he requests that three former coworkers travel to the most remote point of the Shetland Islands to scatter his ashes. The three aren’t particularly close and only agree to do it because of their friendship with Norman. The trip becomes more complicated, partly due to some additional requests Norman has which they don’t find out about until they arrive in the Shetlands, and partly due to the fact that it’s winter. Is Norman having a last laugh at their expense or did he have an ulterior motive? It took me a while to get into this but I wound up enjoying it.
I reread A YEAR ON LADYBUG FARM by Donna Ball. Three women fall in love with a rundown farm in Virginia and give up their lives in Baltimore to spend a year fixing it up. Of course they’ve bitten off waysmore than they expected.
I’m currently rereading DEATH AND THE REDHEADED WOMAN by Loretta Ross. A PI and an auctioneer search a mansion for missing jewels. But the former owner’s nephew who stole the jewels in the first place is also looking for them and doesn’t want any competition.
Reading! Sandy, that’s really all you can do when it’s that rainy and humid. We’re having rain right now. It just started.
I’m so glad you enjoyed Young Frankenstein. I never saw it, so I guess I’m not the target audience for the play.
Good morning – another fast morning out the door to yet another doctor – still trying to figure out why my teeth are hurting after my fall. The Dentist didn’t find anything abnormal – he thinks maybe a hairline fracture in my cheek? Will see what my Primary Care Dr. says today.
This past week I listened to “Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping”. I thoroughly enjoyed Book 2 in the Vera Wong series. The audio narrator was the best – really making Vera sound so authentic. Vera is once again putting on her PI hat to solve the mystery of a young man’s murder (although it is officially labeled a suicide). Along the way, Vera befriends numerous young people who she quickly takes under her wing. This book involves aspects of social media and human trafficking – both of which make this a compelling read. Lots of fun to be had along the way, in spite of some heavy topics. It appears, from the ending, that Book 3 will take place in Paris. Viva la Vera!
Mary M, I haven’t read this Jesse Sutanto series, but it sounds great. I’ve just put the first in the series on hold at the library. Thank you!
I hope that you like it, Margie!
Oh, Mary. You’ll have to let us know what your doctor says. I’m sorry your teeth are still hurting, and the dentist didn’t find anything.
My goodness Mary; I hope you get an answer soon so you can go about fixing whatever the problem is. It must be so annoying that it keeps hurting.
Ah, to be young again – a morning appointment after a night out! We drove to a family gathering last week for the 4th. The weather was beautiful and the day was long.
Although a bit more generic than Spy Coast, I enjoyed reading the second in Tess Gerritsen’s Martini Club series THE SUMMER GUESTS. But I was intrigued with the bonus short story “Over Easy” with Lee Child that tied back to the first book. Wondering which author came up with the idea of a Jack Reacher overlap.
A different sort of read, IN MY TIME OF DYING (How I Came Face-to-Face with the Idea of an Afterlife) Sebastian Junger 2024. Part medical drama, part autobiography, and part inquiry. Triggered by a personal experience and expanded by thorough research, the author shares a deeply personal examination of mortality and what happens after we die.
“Everyone has a relationship with death whether they want one or not; refusing to think about death is its own kind of relationship”
And a feel-good mystery, THE NIGHT IN QUESTION (Susan Fletcher), is a wonderfully charming take on second chances. Eighty-seven year old Florrie Butterfield has moved into a care home. When two unexplained accidents happen, she wants an explanation. A moving story of love, friendship, and the power of forgiveness.
Young! Hah. Thank you, MM, but all my doctor appointments make me feel old, not young. I never had three doctors before and so many appointments. I’ll live, but this isn’t fun.
Good morning! Glen, you’re right, the weather has been a bit more accommodating of my walking in my neighborhood, so long as I get out there early enough. Today and the next two days–maybe not. It’s 100+ time.
A couple of interesting things happened this week. First, I went with my family (6 of us) to the annual July 4 celebration at the Town Center (this year held on July 3), and the weather was perfect. It didn’t start till 5:00, and by then there was a breeze and the sun was not too hot. We missed last year because it was 100+. We each bought food at different restaurants, there was a terrific band, and the fireworks at 9:30 were wonderful, as usual. Then, on Tuesday, I had invited the author James L’Etoile, whom I know from Sisters in Crime, to our Zoom book club meeting, and it was everything I hoped it would be. It was our first time having an author present, and I hope we can do it again soon. The author, by the way, won the Lefty Award in March at Left Coast Crime, and his books have been nominated for many literary awards. See my review below.
Here are the three books I read this week.
FACE OF GREED, the first book in James L’Etoile’s Detective Emily Hunter Mysteries, is set in Sacramento, which is not too far from where I live. It’s always fun reading about a city with which you are somewhat familiar, but the case being investigated is dead serious. When a home invasion ends in the murder of a wealthy businessman who has organized the Mayor’s last campaign, Detectives Emily Hunter and partner Javier Medina are dismayed to see that both the Police Chief and the Mayor seem to be at the beck and call of the man’s wife, Lori Townsend, who was also injured in the invasion. They know this could hamper their effectiveness, but Hunter is determined to use their usual methods to investigate. Her style is abrupt and confrontational, even with her superiors, while Javi tries to get her to reel it in to keep both of them out of trouble. At the same time, Emily finds herself dealing with the welfare of her mother, whose dementia is progressing, making her more unpredictable every day.The plot is deliciously convoluted, with multiple suspects connected to organized crime, but much of the focus is on Lori Townsend, the most interesting–and most over-the-top–character. The author’s vast experience as a assistant prison warden adds to the authenticity and makes this a solid police procedural, full of twists and turns. I’m happy to see that there is already a second book in the series, and a third coming in early 2026.
Fannie Flagg’s books are some of my favorites, portraying small-town America with unforgettable characters and a healthy dose of humor. Her latest book, SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO, is quite different. Small-town America is still at the forefront, but this time the author has given us 30 short stories–some of them short enough to be called vignettes. One family provides a satisfying through-line for several of the stories, but mostly they are unique, without shared characters. The length of each story, some as short as three pages, limits the amount of detail the author can include about the plot or the characters, keeping most of them broad and simplistic. Fannie’s signature love of people, however, is always in evidence. She aims to capture emotions and teach lessons–mostly with the focus on normal people but sometimes with the help of animals or even space aliens. I enjoy her humor and her always-positive messages. I will always prefer her longer works, but this one can be enjoyed in bits and pieces, perfect for the summer, (August)
The focus of Ron Rindo’s impressive LIFE, DEATH, AND GIANTS is Gabriel, whose birth as an 18-pounder takes the life of his Amish mother, shunned because she refuses to name the baby’s father. Gabriel grows much faster than a normal boy–to his ultimate size at well over 8 feet tall and 500+ pounds, and his life is anything but normal. Living first with his much older brother, whose lifestyle is English (non-Amish), then his Amish grandparents, then out on his own, he struggles to combine both English and Amish lifestyles, opting during his rumspringa–the period when Amish teens experience a looser life before deciding whether to be baptized as Amish–to play football in high school and college. And, of course, he is a sensation. In alternating chapters, the story is told by the people who love Gabriel. Dr. Kennedy, the large-animal veterinarian who delivered him, finds that Gabriel has an almost otherworldly relationship with animals and is a sweet-tempered boy and young man despite all the acclaim he receives. A local bar owner and a high school football coach are deeply affected by their relationships with Gabriel. And Hannah, his Amish grandmother, wants the best for him but is conflicted regarding her beloved but often difficult Amish upbringing. All of these characters, including Gabriel himself, evolve significantly throughout the book, which is a wonder to experience. The portrayal of Amish culture and religion taught me things I never knew about the Amish. And one of the later scenes, which you have to read to appreciate, is so unbelievably beautiful and magical that I know I will return to read it again in the future. There are also tragic events that may challenge the reader to continue reading. It’s difficult to fully do justice to this book because it is an extraordinary story, exquisitely written. Overall, it is about the many different kinds of love, expressed so effectively by this author. Note: I received an invitation to read this book from the publisher, and I’m so glad I did. I don’t know whether I would have heard about or sought it out otherwise, and I would have missed an unforgettable experience. (September)
Thank you to Lindy and Mary M. for adding two books to my library hold list today!
Like you, Margie, I already placed a couple books on hold.
What a nice week. Time with family, and with an author and Sisters in Crime. And, you were able to get out and walk a little, too.
I didn’t know Fannie Flagg had a new book out. Thank you!
I gave up on a book that I won from LibraryThing, I think it needed to be re-written with the help of someone who knows English better. I have very limited African vocabulary.
So I picked a book from the ones I bought from Amazon. It is book for young readers by Sandra Dallas, Hardscrabble. I love it, it is a like a tranquilizer, about homesteading in Colorado, Two family members died of pneumonia but it written gently. Gentle writing is exactly what I need right now. I am going to see if there any more of her affordable books, I need calming down books. Also learning a lot about homesteading!
One of my favorite authors, Carol. I love Sandra Dallas.
I have spent the past week binge reading a new to me series by D. D. Black. The Thomas Austin novels take place in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, feature a cast of characters I’m enjoying spending time with. And a Corgi.
Oh, a new series and a Corgi! Right up your alley, Kaye. I hope you continue to enjoy the series.
I finished PORT ANNA by Libby Buck. Gwen’s lost her mother, her boyfriend and her job so she decides to escape to her family’s Periwinkle Cottage on the coast of Maine. She tries to rebuild her life with old friends and new ones. I enjoyed this very much.
Next, I read THE WOMAN WITH ALL THE ANSWERS by Linda Green from Kindle Unlimited. Imagine if there was a real person behind Alexa. This is the story of the Banks family and Pauline, their personal Alexa. I thought this was really imaginative and great fun. It did get a little long by the end because the Banks seemed to have more than their share of family troubles-aging parents, two teens with angst and perimenopause but I laughed and cried with the families ups and downs.
Hope you enjoyed Hamilton, Lesa. My brother and cousins saw it when it was in Cleveland.
Happy Reading!
Loved it, Sharon. It was the best show I saw this year! Fantastic cast, dancers and set. My sister agreed it was the best one we saw.
Well, that’s interesting – a personal Alexa.
Thank you, Sharon. And happy reading to you!
The air quality has not been great here in the last week due to a fire north of us, but I think it is getting better now. Glen and I have been working on the front and back yards lately, cleaning up, weeding, potting new plants.
Glen has been alternating reading Nick Hornby’s columns in TEN YEARS IN THE TUB while reading other books. I think that is working well for him. This week he read FRACTURED LIVES by William C. Gordon. It is the 4th in a mystery series about a reporter in San Francisco. He liked it and has two more books in the series to read. Today he is starting a book of ghost stories by John Gaskin: THE MASTER OF THE HOUSE with the subtitle “Tales of Twilight and Borderlands.”
My reading has been slow lately. I finished AT BERTRAM’S HOTEL. I like stories set in hotel’s and Bertram’s Hotel was a very nice fictional hotel. I am now reading THE AMATEUR by Robert Littell, a spy thriller published in 1981. It is not long, I should finish it tonight. The novel has an interesting history; it was first written by Littell as a screenplay, and was made into a Canadian film released in 1981. The novel was written based on the screenplay. Recently another film adaptation was released starring Ramie Malek. This is only the fourth book I have read by Robert Littell. If I had read more by him, I suspect that he would be up in my list of favorite authors of spy fiction.
Rami Malek graduated from the University of Evansville, Tracy. I worked in Evansville for the last ten years of my career, and went to a lot of plays at the university. But, he graduated before I moved there.
Stay hydrated if you and Glen are working outside!
I’m still also reading The Boys from Biloxi but I’m nearly done. My son recommended it.When I’m done with that, I’m reading a book about guards at Ravensbruck concentration camp that worked against the Nazis.
Oh, Melissa. A book right out of today’s history.
Heading out to Mt Airy, NC tomorrow to visit Andy Griffith’s hometown and tour the downtown set up to look like “Mayberry”. Will be listening to the new Wally Lamb “The River is Waiting” on audio for my drive there and back. On my kindle, I am reading a netgalley of the Blonde who came in from the cold” by Ally Carter.
Katherine, I want to hear about your trip to Mt. Airy!