Do you judge a book by its cover? Suffice it to say there is a trend in book covers that I did not realize until my friend Beth pointed it out to me. Just take a look at these books that are for sale in Continue reading →
January 10, 2020
December 30, 2019
My Top Books of 2019
As 2019 draws to a close I thought it would be fun to offer up my top books that I read in 2019. As I looked over my Goodreads list I realize that I read a lot of different types of books and I have Continue reading →
September 13, 2019
Whatcha Reading? Here Are My Latest Picks You Can’t Miss.
I love to share books with readers that I have found that resonate with me. Obviously I have had a lot of books given to me free for review and those are sometimes surprisingly wonderful but when I find something on my own that rings Continue reading →
August 30, 2019
Spotlight on Author Cheryl Stritzel McCarthy
Author Cheryl Stritzel McCarthy is an extremely talented journalist whose work appears in The Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune and other newspapers and websites. Her recent memoir, Many Hands Make Light Work, is a wonderful addition to the genre and I found it to be Continue reading →
August 16, 2019
America’s Oldest Independently Owned Bookstore – Otto Bookstore
If you know me you know of my love of everything books. I adore books. Always have. Always will. Imagine my excitement when I discovered that America’s Oldest Independently Owned Bookstore was just a couple blocks away from my hotel and I had a totally Continue reading →
August 8, 2019
Spotlight on Author Bonnie S. Hirst
Bonnie S. Hirst has written a compelling non fiction book that I was privileged to be asked to read for review purposes . Her book – Test of Faith : Surviving My Daughter’s Life Sentence – is a book written from a place of love Continue reading →
June 25, 2019
Tea and Books on Teapot Tuesday
Every once in awhile there is some crossover in my love of tea and my love of books. This past week I finally read a book that has been in my stash for a long time. I had delayed reading it because I wanted to Continue reading →
June 20, 2019
Need A Book? Banner Elk Book Exchange May Just Be Your Answer
Banner Elk, North Carolina has an amazing resource for locals and visitors located in the Historic Banner Elk School Building located at 185 Azalea Circle SE. Chris and I stumbled across this little gem when we were on a day trip to the area and Continue reading →
June 13, 2019
AAUW 50th Annual Book Sale — It’s Almost Here
There are a few events that get me really excited in our town of Brevard. Topping the list is the AAUW Annual Book Sale. It. Is. The. Best. I do not say that lightly. It absolutely is. This group of women have done this book Continue reading →
June 10, 2019
Four Words Can Carry Much Meaning
Sometimes I find a book that just speaks to me at the particular time that I am reading it. This book – Four Word Self Help : Simple Wisdom for Complex Lives by Patti Digh — is one of those books. Oh my goodness. It Continue reading →