There are very few books I long to memorize every single word so I can relive the magic as I please. Will’s Journey is certainly at the top of the list. As the third book in the Angels of the Appalachians series by Deanna Edens, Will’s Journey bittersweetly ties up the remaining loose ends of … Continue reading Book Review: Will’s Journey by Deanna Edens
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Lifetime Reading List: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
This post is a little late - inspiration struck on Friday for my short story series and I had to pursue it, and thus ran out of time for this post! Anyway... I can’t count the number of times I’ve read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. If I had to guess, I venture I’ve … Continue reading Lifetime Reading List: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
Judging a Book by Its Title, Part 1: Letters to Putin
I always like to promote my fellow indie authors, and one that I find myself promoting more than any other is Joshua T. Crowley. His book, Letters to Putin, was a healing reading experience for me because it features the story of his childhood with a narcissistic parent – a childhood that, at times, mirrored … Continue reading Judging a Book by Its Title, Part 1: Letters to Putin
Book Review: The House on Tradd Street by Karen White
As an avid reader, it isn’t often that I’ll make the time to re-read a book. It’s rare that I’ll finish a book and know that I’ll read it again, which is partially why I like my Kindle and Kindle Unlimited so much – it’s less of an investment (financially, materially, and environmentally) in what … Continue reading Book Review: The House on Tradd Street by Karen White
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
The Reprieve Reading Provided Me
It’s been a tough two-and-a-half years at the Castetter House. Since my husband lost his job in 2017 right after our son was born (he was six weeks old), it’s been a battle every paycheck to make ends meet. We almost lost our house in the middle of it, but as I type this, my … Continue reading The Reprieve Reading Provided Me
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: How Yellow Fades by Lana Lowe
Recently, I have been trying to expand my reading horizons. I tend to find myself immersed in a variety of Tudor historical fiction, often neglecting all other genres. Thanks to the Writing Community on Twitter, I’ve seen many excellent suggestions for self-published authors that I’ve been able to add diversity to my To-Be-Read List. Last … Continue reading Book Review: How Yellow Fades by Lana Lowe
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 Pensive Bookworm 