Have you ever tried Moonshine? I have. I will never again. Imagine swallowing corn flavored gasoline while it's on fire. And it stays on fire. For hours after you swallow it. But what if Shining was your family legacy? It feeds your family and pays the bills. But it also is what killed your mother. … Continue reading The Moonshiner’s Daughter by Donna Everhart
Panthers, and Witches, and Rabies - Oh My! There might not be a wizard in this one but there's definitely a bit of magic and a host of quirky characters. The Winter Sisters is a FUN read. The prose is clever, the conversation is snarky, and the story takes you into a world of medicine, … Continue reading The Winter Sisters by Tim Westover
What's the first thing that comes to mind when you hear Carrie Fisher's name? I highly doubt anyone's answer would be anything other than the iconic Princess Leia from Star Wars, right? But this beloved actress was so much more than cinnamon bun hair and a golden bikini. She was a mother, a writer, a … Continue reading Carrie Fisher: A Life on the Edge by Sheila Weller
Have you gone to any US National Parks that you loved? I visited several on cross country trips with my family as a kid. I remember being enamored with Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons, and terrified of Death Valley… but really only because of the name! More recently - I visited Carlsbad Caverns in New … Continue reading Atlas of the National Parks by Jon Waterman
** I'm hosting a GIVEAWAY for this one over on Instagram! Check it out! ** You guys. THIS book. Picture this: Late 1800’s Wyoming - 2 farms - nothing else around for miles and miles. Wife from Farm 1 has an affair with husband from Farm 2. Husband from Farm 1 shoots … Continue reading One for the Blackbird, One for the Crow by Olivia Hawker
Tell me - what do you think is the most fascinating thing about this planet? Is it the Giza Pyramids? The winged wonder hummingbird? The shapes in the stars? The Great Barrier Reef? How on Earth do we pick just one? This world is a wealth of intriguing history, awe-inspiring places, captivating creatures and inspiring … Continue reading National Geographic Almanac 2020
I took a break from historical fiction for a bit and went on a thriller binge for awhile... but oh boy am I back! I LOVED this book and I don't know why it took me so long to read it. It's historical fiction at its finest, with a really fun and intriguing mystery - … Continue reading The Lost Vintage by Ann Mah
Could this be the most anticipated book of all summer? I mean, enough teasing and FOMO - the time is finally here - Lock Every Door is available tomorrow (7/2/19) and it is about damn time! It's also a Book of the Month selection - so bonus all around! Sager is definitely becoming a fave … Continue reading Lock Every Door by Riley Sager
I've definitely been on a historical fiction kick these days and I am LOVING it. This one is all Hollywood romance, scandal, glitz and glamour, and if you know anything about The Great Gatsby - you need to read this! We all know the infamous F. Scott Fitzgerald of Gatsby fame. But what I did … Continue reading Another Side of Paradise by Sally Koslow (book tour review)
Two weeks ago I took the train into NYC for BEA and started Montauk. I spent my first evening there at an author and blogger event, mingling with some amazing people & authors - and imagine my surprise when I start talking with a woman who she introduces herself... "I wrote Montauk!" So surreal!I told Nicola … Continue reading Montauk by Nicola Harrison (review)
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