Summer Reads by Kris Brown (guest post)
There is something wonderful about sitting on a sandy beach, waves gently lapping the shore, and reading a good beach book. It’s an essential in my picnic basket whenever I plan a day-trip to the lakeshore of Wisconsin. A yummy sub, cold can of Coke, brownies and a novel suitable [...]
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell (book review)
Cath is a Simon Snow fan. Okay, the whole world is a Simon Snow fan.. But for Cath, being a fan is her life—and she’s really good at it. She and her twin sister, Wren, ensconced themselves in the Simon Snow series when they were just kids; it’s what got [...]
Like Never Before (Walker Family #2) by Melissa Tagg (book review)
Maple Valley became Amelia Bentley's haven after her heart and her dreams of a family were shattered. But her new life as a newspaper editor is shaken when the small-town paper is in danger of closing. Her one hope: A lead on an intriguing story that just might impress the [...]
Promises to Keep by Ann Tatlock (book review)
Eleven-year-old Roz (Rosalind) Anthony and her family have just moved to Mills River, Illinois, to escape an abusive situation. Only days after settling into their new home, they are surprised to find the previous owner, Tillie Monroe, on their front porch reading the newspaper. Though her sons have sold the [...]
Author Interview: Janet W. Ferguson
Past, present, and future -- writers are lifelong readers. Everyone you talk to can tell you about the books that inspired them back in the day as well as what they're looking forward to in the future. If you're interested in adding to your to-be-read pile (and who isn't?), this [...]