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 →
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 →
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 →
Main Street in Brevard Just Got Better – Highland Books New Digs
Main Street in Brevard, North Carolina just got a little bit better. Highland Books, my favorite independent bookstore in the world, has a new address at 36 W. Main Street in the former Proper Pot location. I will miss having the Proper Pot in downtown Continue reading →
A Marriage Made in Heaven: Battery Park Book Exchange and Champagne Bar
Battery Park Book Exchange and Champagne Bar located in the Grove Arcade in Asheville, North Carolina is as close to a perfect marriage as you can get. Books and champagne just naturally go together and when Chris and I walked into the Book Exchange and Continue reading →
It’s Coming! #BookGivingDay is February 14, 2019
International Book Giving Day is coming on February 14th, 2019 and I would love to have my readers be able to participate in it. It is a great way to share the love of reading with children all over the world. This year the artist Continue reading →
Need a Book Recommendation? Here Are a Few to Consider.
It’s obvious that I surround myself with books. It’s a good thing. It really is. When I find books that I love, that resonate with me I like to share. So today a quick post about 4 books that I have read recently or am Continue reading →
It Makes My Heart Happy on Wordless Wednesday
When your vacation rental house comes complete with a Little Free Library of its own. Love. Continue reading →
There’s Another Little Free Library in Town – #81235
I love everything about Little Free Libraries and when Pat Bennett, another Brevardian, contacted me about how to go about putting up one of her own I was overjoyed. She had found my contact info on the Little Free Library map and had a few Continue reading →
Sean of the South – The Perfect Books for Gift Giving
My favorite author, Sean Dietrich, has to be one of the most generous and compassionate folks on this planet. I have raved about him before on the blog and shared my admiration for him, his writing, his podcasts, his blog, his kindness, the list goes Continue reading →