Book Review: CODE NAME HELENE by Ariel Lawhon

CODE NAME HELENE by Ariel Lawhon was the right book at the right time for me – the story of … More

Book Review: FREE MEN by Katy Simpson Smith

Katy Simpson Smith, once again, beautifully weaves nature alongside the lives of her characters in her second novel – FREE … More

How timely was AMERICA WAS HARD TO FIND? It was published on May 14, 2019 and the 50TH anniversary of … More

I am SO fortunate to have gotten my hands on AMERICAN DIRT by Jeanine Cummins in advance of publication (thanks … More

I have been making this Christmas Sugar Cookie Cutout recipe since 1986. It is an heirloom recipe brought from Europe … More

Novels featuring Gods and Goddesses and mythology aren’t generally my go-to. But THE WOLF IN THE WHALE by Jordanna Max … More

Earth sustains us not only in body, but in spirit: “Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties … More

As a national holiday, Labor Day turns 125 years old in the US this year. There was already a legal … More

Banff National Park is in the heart of the Canadian Rockies and is Canada’s first national park. It’s destiny was … More

“The practical value of psychology… It is well recognized that the teacher must understand the working of the mind in … More