Tag: book review

Last Christmas in Paris by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb: A Gorgeous Read Any Time of Year

January 30, 2018

Confession time: I’ve had a hard time letting go of Christmas this year. I still have a few lingering holiday decorations hanging up that I’m now calling “winter flair” and I’m deeply mourning the end of my Candy Cane Milanos. (How will I ever wait another ELEVEN MONTHS for them to come back?!) I love … More Last Christmas in Paris by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb: A Gorgeous Read Any Time of Year

Allison Winn Scotch’s Between Me and You: A Great Story From Beginning To End (And End to Beginning)

January 9, 2018

I have a lot to thank Brandon Flowers for. He fronts my favorite band, writes anthems that cut right to the heart, and puts on just about the greatest show imaginable. I adore Brandon Flowers, and now I adore him even more because his gorgeous song “Between Me and You” inspired Allison Winn Scotch to … More Allison Winn Scotch’s Between Me and You: A Great Story From Beginning To End (And End to Beginning)

Claire Cook Unleashes More Fun with Must Love Dogs: A Howliday Tail

December 14, 2017

The stockings are hung, the tree is up, we’ve seen our first snowfall, and I’ve gone A LITTLE OVERBOARD with doggie Christmas outfits. That can only mean one thing: The howlidays are here!! Wait, did I just say howlidays? That must be because I just finished the puptastic 6th installment of Claire Cook’s Must Love … More Claire Cook Unleashes More Fun with Must Love Dogs: A Howliday Tail

The Other Alcott: An Extraordinary Read About an Extraordinary Woman

December 8, 2017

Growing up as a book lover in New England, there was no one I revered more than Louisa May Alcott. With Little Women, she gave me a favorite book, a set of characters I’d love for life, and the belief that one day I too could become a writer. As I got older and dipped … More The Other Alcott: An Extraordinary Read About an Extraordinary Woman

The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman: Spellbinding in Every Way

October 11, 2017

I’ve always believed in magic. My dog gives me a look, and through no control of my own, I find myself handing over a cookie. A rainstorm clears, and suddenly, there’s a giant double rainbow. I pick up a book, and through words on paper, I’m instantly transported to another time and place, immersed in … More The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman: Spellbinding in Every Way

Wickwythe Hall by Judithe Little: Love, Loss, and the Anguish of War

October 1, 2017

There’s a reason why World War II-era historical fiction is so popular, and why it’s my very favorite. Timeless tales of heroism, tragedy, heartbreak, and love are stories that always leave a mark on me, and Judithe Little’s debut novel, Wickwythe Hall, undoubtedly has. Wickwythe Hall introduces us to three unforgettable characters, brought together by … More Wickwythe Hall by Judithe Little: Love, Loss, and the Anguish of War

The Ideal Season for “The Blackbird Season” by Kate Moretti

September 25, 2017

If summer is the time to lounge on the beach with a book that makes you laugh, I think of fall as the ideal season to curl up with a blanket, a toasty mug of something delicious, and a book that might just send a chill up your spine. That’s why I love reading Daphne … More The Ideal Season for “The Blackbird Season” by Kate Moretti

The Dog Year by Ann Garvin: For Dog People and Human People Alike

August 30, 2017

There are very few things I know for sure, but this I can say with complete certainty: Life can be hard, but dogs have a way of making things better. There’s something almost magical about the healing powers of a cold nose, silky ears, and a good old-fashioned cuddle, and that’s all beautifully rendered in … More The Dog Year by Ann Garvin: For Dog People and Human People Alike