If you’re in need of some laughter and the comfort of old friends, you’re in luck. Claire Cook is back with the eighth installment of her beloved Must Love Dogs series, and Lucky Enough is as bright and wonderful as a glimmering pot o’ gold. Lucky Enough reconnects us with preschool teacher Sarah Hurlihy, her … More Must Love Dogs: Lucky Enough by Claire Cook – Truly a Treat
Is there any better feeling than reuniting with loved ones after being apart for so long? Sure, I mean real-life family and friends, but I also mean fictional characters I didn’t know I’d see again. When I learned that Kristy Woodson Harvey was writing a fourth installment to her beloved Peachtree Bluff series, I was … More Christmas in Peachtree Bluff by Kristy Woodson Harvey: A Gift of Comfort and Joy
Give me a delightful heroine, an engaging journey of self-discovery, and a healthy dose of romance and I’ll give you my undivided attention. That’s exactly what happened when I picked up Angela Terry’s new novel, The Trials of Adeline Turner. The Trials of Adeline Turner introduces us to the warm and witty title character as … More The Trials of Adeline Turner by Angela Terry: A Charming Slice of Life
Excuse me while I gorge myself on buttercream and pump up the party jams. Book Perfume is seven years old! And by “pump up the party jams” I mean “snuggle up in my favorite chair and read with my dog,” but I’m serious about the buttercream. I don’t joke about cupcakes and neither does Ollie. … More Oh My Heavens. Book Perfume is Seven!
Whenever somebody tells me they love historical fiction, I immediately ask if they’ve read Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb’s Last Christmas in Paris or Meet Me in Monaco. I absolutely treasure these novels, so I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the duo’s latest collaboration, Three Words for Goodbye. After devouring this gem, I … More Three Words for Goodbye by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb: A Journey You Won’t Forget
“To wish was to hope, and to hope was to expect.” – Jane Austen, Sense and Sensibility When done well, there’s nothing better than a smart spin on a Jane Austen classic, and Sonali Dev is a master at this craft. I gobbled up every morsel of Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors and Recipe for … More Incense and Sensibility by Sonali Dev: A Perfect Blend in Every Way
I don’t know about you, but this past year and a half has really threatened to zap the creativity right out of me. I thought that spending all of my time at home would open the door for a never-ending stream of fun projects. I could shingle, paint, and wire lighting in the dollhouse I … More Life Glows On by Claire Cook: Exactly the Book We Need Right Now
If there’s one thing I love, it’s the blues. Scratch that, if there’s one thing I love, it’s compelling historical fiction. Wait, if there’s one thing I love, it’s a passionate heroine filled with fire and drive. Okay, so maybe there’s a medley of things I love, and, as luck would have it, Denny S. … More Wild Women and the Blues by Denny S. Bryce Hits All the High Notes
It’s the long weekend, summer is just around the corner, and after a long, hard year, there are brighter days ahead! What do you say we all take a little trip together? I have just the spot in mind. Walkersville, Kansas! :::crickets::: Okay, fine. We can just revisit what happened when the Wakefield twins went … More Lessons from a Sweet Valley Reread: Spring Fever (Super Edition)
Sometimes you need a book that will make you laugh until you have tears streaming down your face. Sometimes you need a travelogue. Sometimes you need a heartfelt tale of the complex bonds of friendship and sometimes you just need to read about goofy dogs. No matter what you’re in the mood for, get ready … More I Thought You Said This Would Work by Ann Garvin: A Road Trip Through All of the Feelings
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