Water is divine. Within and without, it sustains life. It is revered It is feared. Water is Mother. It heals. It redeems. Water moves. Its reach embraces us all. The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese, is a beautiful work of art. The story begins with the arranged marriage of a grieving 12 year oldContinue reading “Book Review Time: The Covenant of Water, Abraham Verghese”
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Recap: March Reads
March Reads The Last Thing He Told Me, Laura Dave This novel flies out of the gate pretty quickly with the conflict introducing itself right at the start. Hannah Hall, a furniture maker, recently married, is hand-delivered a message. It’s a cryptic note from her husband, Owen, which reads “Protect her.” The “her” in questionContinue reading “Recap: March Reads”
Recap: February Reads
How To Read A Book, Monica Wood The great thing about reading…especially reading fiction…is that it affords one the opportunity to escape. To immerse yourself in someone else’s life, in someone else’s story. Whether or not you like the characters, for a brief period, you walk with them, you see their highs and lows, theirContinue reading “Recap: February Reads”
Recap: January Reads
GINNY’S BACK!!! #1: The Guncle Abroad, Steven Rowley First book of 2025 completed. The sequel to 2021’s The Guncle, The Guncle Aboard is just as adorable, funny, and heartwarming as its predecessor. Love languages (and portmanteaux) abound as Patrick, along with his niece and nephew, Maisie and Grant, travel through Europe, exploring famous sights andContinue reading “Recap: January Reads”
Are you in a reading slump? Part 4 (The Finale)
Are you in a reading slump? Tip #4 to help you SNAP OUT OF IT!!! Well we’ve reached the end of the series. And not to toot my own horn, but thusfar booksandbevs7 has provided you with some solid advice for tackling your bout with the slumps. Reading outside of the box. Trying out audiobooks.Continue reading “Are you in a reading slump? Part 4 (The Finale)”
Are you in a reading slump? Part 3
Are you in a reading slump? Tip #3 to help you SNAP OUT OF IT!!! This is gonna sound weird, but… I’m woman who believes in carrying a big purse. It’s a vestige of early motherhood, when having baby wipes and an assortment of snacks on hand was of the utmost importance. Those days areContinue reading “Are you in a reading slump? Part 3”
Are you in a reading slump? Part 2
Are you in a reading slump? Tip #2 to help you SNAP OUT OF IT!!! What better way to spend your free time than by reading. If I had to choose between tackling the stack of dishes in my kitchen sink, or diving into a novel of Dicksenian length, I would always choose the latter.Continue reading “Are you in a reading slump? Part 2”
Are you in a reading slump?
Are you in a reading slump? Tip #1 to help you SNAP OUT OF IT!!! No need to feel guilty. Reading slumps are a common occurrence. I, myself, have experienced it from time to time. Especially when life gets busy…stress is mounting. At the end of the day, you come home tired and deflated, andContinue reading “Are you in a reading slump?”
microfiction: episode 7- september 26, 1996
September 26, 1996- Weekend in Santa Cruz A Story for Ky: After many an hour, playing in the Pacific waves, Ky decided to rest on the shore. Sandy renditions of castles and sea turtles abound. The sun beamed brightly. Ky shielded her eyes. Ocean-mist whipped across her face. And her imagination took flight. Her sister,Continue reading “microfiction: episode 7- september 26, 1996”
Book Review Time: At Night All Blood Is Black
With inundation from social media platforms and the 24 hour news cycle, we’re constantly exposed to horrific images of war. The conflicts currently taking place thousands of miles away, begin to feel closer to home. Their distance pared down by the touch of a screen. The ongoing wars have had a direct effect on soContinue reading “Book Review Time: At Night All Blood Is Black”