Gemma Lawrence has done it again! The Lady Anne (Book Two of its series) was a fantastic page-turner. I actually found myself neglecting my professional duties to read this book – as is often the case when I have a new book by this author! Following Anne Boleyn upon her return to England, this book … Continue reading Book Review: The Lady Anne by Gemma Lawrence
Category: biography
Book Review: Owen by Tony Riches
I first noticed Owen by Tony Riches about two years ago. The cover caught my eye because of the bright colors and title, also the name of my son. I was pregnant with my son when I first saw this book and remember thinking “What the heck? Let’s learn about this Owen.” And thus began … Continue reading Book Review: Owen by Tony Riches
Thank You, Judith Arnopp
There are four books by Judith Arnopp that have completely redefined how I view motherhood. The Kiss of the Concubine, a novel of Anne Boleyn, and The Beaufort Chronicles trilogy, detailing the life of Margaret Beaufort, matriarch of the Tudor dynasty. I read all of these books shortly after my son was born, and am … Continue reading Thank You, Judith Arnopp
Book Review: La Petite Boulain by Gemma Lawrence
If there was ever a controversial figure from history I’d love to meet, Anne Boleyn would be my top choice. From her simple beginnings in the English countryside to her adventures on the continent, to her role serving Queen Katherine of Aragon to replacing KoA on the throne, to giving birth to the remarkable Elizabeth … Continue reading Book Review: La Petite Boulain by Gemma Lawrence
Reading Ruts
Do you ever feel like you get into a rut with your reading? No matter how determined you are, you just can’t seem to stop reading the same type of books? I get this way every few months. I love diversity. I thrive on it, and my favorite date nights are when my husband takes … Continue reading Reading Ruts
The Bookworm’s Lament (Part 1)
As a stay-at-home mother and freelance book editor, I often find myself struggling to find the time to read. Until the past few months, I hadn’t been working, so I had a lot more time to dive into a good book. However, my husband and I are in a position where I need to be … Continue reading The Bookworm’s Lament (Part 1)
Author Interview: Adrienne Dillard
As I've touched on in previous posts, social media has enabled me to connect with the authors of some of my favorite books. Among the wonderful individuals to grace my life with conversation is the remarkable Adrienne Dillard, author of my all-time favorite book, Cor Rotto: A Novel of Catherine Carey. Over the summer, Adrienne … Continue reading Author Interview: Adrienne Dillard
Book Review: Erma’s Attic by Deanna Edens
The minute I finished Angels of the Appalachians by Deanna Edens, I was downloading Erma’s Attic. I couldn’t wait to see what happened next with my favorite characters, and this book allowed me to once again dive into their lives. When it ended, I didn’t want to leave their world. Alternating between the past and … Continue reading Book Review: Erma’s Attic by Deanna Edens
Book Review: Letters to Putin
Since I was a teenager, I’ve enjoyed reading stories written by survivors of child abuse. In such tales, I find equal parts strength and encouragement, as I am a survivor, too. Letters to Putin by Joshua T. Crowley, however, was remarkably different – this book validated my own experience in many indescribable ways. I cannot … Continue reading Book Review: Letters to Putin
Book Review: Cor Rotto by Adrienne Dillard
As an avid reader, I often find myself struggling to find the time to read each and every book in my To Be Read stack. However, I always seem to find the time to read Cor Rotto by Adrienne Dillard one more time. Today, I read Cor Rotto for the second time this year, and … Continue reading Book Review: Cor Rotto by Adrienne Dillard
The Pensive Bookworm 