“Land was something that anchored a person, gave one a life. The idea of it, finding a good life and a place to belong, seduced her as nothing ever had.” – Four Winds, Kristin Hannah Oh, friends. I’m so glad I chose this for #mommaleighellensbookclub February pick. This devastating story made ache, but it left […]

“Our whole lives, we’ve been taught to make ourselves smaller, weaker than men. That’s what they teach – that being a girl is perpetual submission.” – The Gilded Ones, Namina Forna Friends – this book is INCREDIBLE!!! Definitely one of the most anticipated YA fantasy books of 2021 and well worth the hype! SUMMARY The […]

“and thine ears shall hear a word behind thee saying ‘This is the way, walk ye in it.” – A Dance In Donegal What a perfect book to read for St Patty’s Day! I was able to enjoy this with a full plate of corned beef and cabbage on my lap, so I was fully […]

The Stills: SYNOPSIS The Stills is the third in Jess Montgomery’s exquisitely written Kinship series, The Stills is a triumph of storytelling by an extraordinary new talent in crime fiction… Ohio, 1927: Moonshining is a way of life in rural Bronwyn County, and even the otherwise upstanding Sheriff Lily Ross has been known to turn a blind […]

The Light Through the leaves is the sophomore release from the author of Where The Forest Meets the Stars.  Perfect for lovers of nature and powerful family dramas! This is a heartbreaking yet hope filled nail biter of a story with rich characters and detailed writing that makes the setting and scenes come alive. This […]

The Wedding Date is my latest Literati book box choice and the February pick for Malala’s book club. What a pleasant surprise this book was for me! I admit I went into it with a bit of an attitude. I was acting like a book snob…rolling my eyes that we were reading a romcom in […]

Book Information Covet (Crave #3)by Tracy WolffPublished by Entangled TeenReleasing on March 2, 2021YA FICTION-Fantasy, Romance, Paranormal Goodreads link: Book Summary I may have reached my breaking point. As if trying to graduate from a school for supernaturals isn’t stressful enough, my relationship status has gone from complicated to a straight-up dumpster fire. Oh, and […]

Book:  Falling Home, Creating a Life that Catches You When You Fall Publication Date: February 2, 2021 Author: Hallie Lord Paperback: 208 pages Publisher: Thomas Nelson  Summary Beloved speaker and radio host Hallie Lord shows how to use unexpected hardships and challenges to build a life that will make you more secure and grounded than […]

I stayed up WAAAAYY too late finishing up Good Company. This is a heartfelt family drama about marriage and friendship from the author  of The Nest. This book captures the tensions and unease of the mid-life “what ifs” that abound when life suddenly turns upside down after a revelation.  Told through flashbacks, we come to […]

Beauty Among Ruins is a historical romance novel out January 12, 2021. Historical fiction is ALWAYS my go to genre. I love that it helps me escape to another time and place. We get to travel through pages! And meet new friends. Beauty Among Ruins was absolutely lovely! It has all the elements I love […]