Last night, my uncle texted me. “State of Emergency in Louisville??!!!!” “Its scary as hell, Uncle Joe,” I replied. My husband and I live in New Albany, Indiana, which is directly across the river from downtown Louisville. It would take us about fifteen minutes to reach the Federal Courthouse in Louisville, from which we’re awaiting … Continue reading As We Wait…
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Book Review: Dear Professor by Donna Freitas
Note: I received a free copy of this book from Net Galley and am leaving this review voluntarily. Dear Professor by Donna Freitas is a quick read. I finished the book in a single sitting, lasting less than an hour, and instantly sent a recommendation to a friend for her to read this book as … Continue reading Book Review: Dear Professor by Donna Freitas
Book Review: Before the Crown by Flora Harding
Note: I received a free copy of this book from Net Galley and am leaving this review voluntarily. When I first saw Before the Crown by Flora Harding on Net Galley, I hurried to request an Advance Review Copy (ARC). As followers of my blog are aware, I am a huge English History buff and … Continue reading Book Review: Before the Crown by Flora Harding
Book Review: Vagina Problems by Lara Parker
Note: I received a free copy of this book from Net Galley and am leaving this review voluntarily. As someone who has never shied away from calling it like it is—no matter what “it” is—Lara Parker’s Vagina Problems caught my attention instantly. It’s a catchy title, to be sure, but as I am someone with … Continue reading Book Review: Vagina Problems by Lara Parker
Book Review: Why Did Hitler Hate the Jews? by Peter den Hertog
Note: I received a free copy of this book from Net Galley and am leaving this review voluntarily. Why Did Hitler Hate the Jews? by Peter den Hertog is the most fascinating book about Europe in the twentieth century I have ever read. Exceptionally well-researched and presented in a manner that is easy to comprehend, … Continue reading Book Review: Why Did Hitler Hate the Jews? by Peter den Hertog
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
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
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: 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
Book Review: The Creation of Anne Boleyn by Susan Bordo
The Creation of Anne Boleyn by Susan Bordo can be described in two phrases: Well-researchedLong-winded I’ve been a fan of Tudor history for several years, and the relationship between Katherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn has been one of my pet subjects of interest. I’ve tried to see both sides of each woman – Katherine … Continue reading Book Review: The Creation of Anne Boleyn by Susan Bordo
The Pensive Bookworm 