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
Book Review: Postscript by Barbara Avon
I feel like the first thing I need to admit is that the genres of romance, paranormal, and horror aren’t exactly in my top-five. The second thing I need to admit is that, as the wife of a photographer/graphic designer, I definitely judge books by their cover. Lastly, I need to admit that I’ll throw … Continue reading Book Review: Postscript by Barbara Avon
Book Review: Diary of a Divine Relationship by Theresa A. Laws
In college, I worked in the Clarksville, Indiana branch of the now-defunct Family Christian Stores. Primarily a bookstore, I spent many breaks reading the novels we had in stock, but none of these Zondervan works could hold a single candle to the self-published literary master Theresa A. Laws, whose work is available on Amazon Kindle … Continue reading Book Review: Diary of a Divine Relationship by Theresa A. Laws
Book Review: The Kiss of the Concubine by Judith Arnopp
As an avid researcher and voracious reader, I have lamented the lack of a realistic telling of Anne Boleyn's life. Blessedly, Judith Arnopp has provided such a tale. Beginning in Anne's maiden years and following her throughout her ascent and fall, The Kiss of the Concubine allows readers to see Anne as she may truly … Continue reading Book Review: The Kiss of the Concubine by Judith Arnopp
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: Eight Will Fall by Sarah Harian
Love. Devotion. Revenge. Those are three words I wouldn’t have put together before I read Eight Will Fall by Sarah Harian today. (Yes, today! It was so good I couldn’t put it down. I started it yesterday and then read all day today!) Following the trials of young Larkin, Eight Will Fall is a fantastical … Continue reading Book Review: Eight Will Fall by Sarah Harian
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
The Pensive Bookworm 