Writers are Readers: Nancy J. Farrier (giveaway)
My first experience with Nancy J. Farrier was a beautiful historical romance, but there's more to her than history! Welcome, and thank you for joining me today. What was your favorite chapter book? What did you love about it? I devoured two series of books when I was young. First, [...]
Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan (book review)
This beloved Newbery Medal–winning book is the first of five books in Patricia MacLachlan's chapter book series about the Witting family. Set in the late nineteenth century and told from young Anna's point of view, Sarah, Plain and Tall tells the story of how Sarah Elisabeth Wheaton comes from Maine [...]
Border Breach by Darlene L. Turner (book review)
When drugs are smuggled across the border ... it’s their duty to stop the culprits…at any cost. Forming a joint task force, Canada border officer Kaylin Poirier and police constable Hudson Steeves have one objective: take down a drug-smuggling ring trying to sell a new lethal product. But when the [...]
A Mother’s Day Thought from A Childless Woman
Every year on social media, I see posts and pictures from people encouraging others to be considerate on Mother's Day -- there are lots of women in the world who can't have children, have lost children, have given up children for adoption, etc. who struggle on Mother's Day. As a [...]
Snow Melts in Spring by Deborah Vogts (book review)
She loves the land. Mattie Evans grew up in the Flint Hills of Kansas. Although her family has lost their ranch, she still calls this land home. A skilled young veterinarian, she struggles to gain the confidence of the local ranchers. Fortunately, her best friend and staunchest supporter is John [...]