Owner of a Lonely Heart by Eva Carter
Gemma thought she had her future all mapped out. She had a wonderful husband, a cute apartment, and plans to start a family. But just months after their wedding, illness took her husband from her. And now she finds herself trying to think up new dreams, when all she really [...]
Book Recommendations with Paula Peckham
What was your favorite picture book as a kid? I loved the Richard Scarry books. I pored over every page, finding things that made me laugh hidden in with all the other illustrations. (Me too!) What was the first “real” book (with chapters and without pictures) you remember reading? 101 [...]
Harvest Moon by Denise Hunter (book review)
When a tragedy leaves a divorced couple with guardianship of their friends’ little girl, Laurel and Gavin drop everything for the sake of the child. Meanwhile, a case worker begins searching for a more suitable arrangement, and the estranged couple move into their friends’ home to provide temporary care for [...]
Book Recommendations with Susan G. Mathis
What was your favorite picture book as a kid? Definitely Dr. Seuss’s Cat in the Hat. What was the first “real” book (with chapters and without pictures) you remember reading? Anne of Green Gables (the whole series), and yes, every now and then I eek out an echo of them. [...]
Lattes, Ladyfingers, and Lies by Harper Lin (book review)
Get your copy here! Fran is anticipating her trip to Italy with Matty… until a precious diamond ring is stolen from the town’s jewelry store and an employee is murdered. Fran suspects the storeowner of insurance fraud, but what if she’s wrong? Would her life be at stake again if [...]