Mother’s Day is approaching and who can think of a better way to celebrate mom than by giving her a book – and some time to relax by herself. Here’s some ideas to get you started: The Professional. It’s great for any book lover really, but the Amazon Kindle is the perfect gift for working moms. At an affordable $49 for the Kindle or $99 … Continue reading Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Best Books for Mom
Rules of Civility: A Novel on sale now *****5/5 stars It’s New Years Eve, on the dawn of 1938. A chance encounter in a Greenwich bar leads Katey Kontent on a ride to the top of New York Society with the engaging Tinker Grey—but will he stay there with her? Recommended readers: For anyone who enjoys getting totally lost in a time and place of … Continue reading Fiction Review: Rules of Civility by Amor Towles
Elizabeth Gilbert’s The Signature of all Things is available now ****4/5 stars Join Elizabeth Gilbert on a foray through the world of Alma Whittaker, where turn-of-the-century science meets mystic faith. Can one overwhelm the other? Recommended readers: If you loved Eat Pray Love… If you hated Eat Pray Love… If you never even read Eat Pray Love…this book is still for you. It is different and … Continue reading Fiction Review: The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert
Available April 29: Half Moon Harbor (The Bachelors of Blueberry Cove) ***3.5/5 stars It’s time to step away from real life … and drop into Blueberry Cove, where you’ll meet two people starting their American dream. Recommended readers: If you dream of starting a life in a cozy coastal town If you like Debbie Macomber Here’s my Rankings: 3.5/5 for characters 3.5/5 for plot 3.5/5 overall REVIEW … Continue reading Review: Half Moon Harbor by Donna Kauffman
On sale May, 2014, Secrets of Seduction (Legendary Lovers) ***** 3.5/5 stars Secrets of Seduction had the makings of a great romance and was an enjoyable read. My main concern: I wish it was longer; I wanted a few of the plot lines to play out more. A recommended read for any romance lover! Here’s my rankings: 3.75/5 stars for hero/character 3.0/5 stars for plot 3.5/5 stars for overall … Continue reading Romance review: Secrets of Seduction
Available now: Fool Me Twice ****4.5/5 stars Mystery, romance, splendid characters: Meredith Duran delivered with Fool Me Twice, and I’m ready to be fooled thrice! Recommended readers: If you love a strong, independent heroine If you love mystery tied into your romance Here’s my Rankings: 4.25/5 for characters 4.5/5 for plot 4.5/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: From the moment I glanced at the cover all the way to page … Continue reading Romance Review: Twice a Fool
For sale now: Beautiful Ruins: A Novel ****4/5 stars On a remote stretch of Italian coastline in 1962, a beautiful dreamer and a beautiful actress meet by accident, and become the center of a story weaving around an interconnected series of characters looking for a path to redemption– both toward and away from what they might deserve. Recommended readers: If you like a little bit of real … Continue reading Fiction Review: Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter
On sale now, Gods in Alabama *****4/5 stars Gods in Alabama grabs you from the beginning with a great hook, quirky characters, and a few surprises along the way. It’s just plain good fun, but then it delves deeper into truth, race, and redemption. Here’s my rankings: 4/5 stars for character 4/5 stars for plot 4/5 stars for overall Recommended readers: For readers of Southern Lit… … Continue reading Fiction Review: Gods in Alabama by Joshilyn Jackson
On sale April 28, 2014, $.99 *****4/5 stars Just a Kiss grabbed me from the beginning with its Cinderella-style plot. Well-written but short, this novella captivates with amazing characters. I want to see more from this author! Here’s my rankings: 4.0/5 stars for hero/character 4.0/5 stars for plot 4.0/5 stars for overall Recommended readers: all romance lovers, especially historical regency. readers who love a come-back, a character who … Continue reading Romance review: Just a Kiss
If you’re reading this, books and literature are a staple in your life. We collect them, stack them, organize them … sometimes we’re able to share them or donate them. Regardless, your home is probably stacked full of books. How artistic are you with your bookshelves and book displays? Do you work them into your home as a design element or pile them up wherever there’s a corner? From … Continue reading Books: How they make your home beautiful
Books for Her 