January is the perfect time to reflect on what we read last year and to compile a list of our favorite books. Below are the titles that made a big...
A River in Darkness: Escape from North Korea
One of my many reading goals for 2019 is to read more translated books. This goal is partially inspired by the book I wish to share here now. With a...
Twice Read
At our recent Matchmakers' meetings, Carole talked about rereading Daphne DuMaurier's Rebecca which she has done a number of times. She said that...
Take a Cup of Kindness Yet
As the holidays up the ante on the usual hustle and bustle, remember to take the time to be kind to sales clerks, baristas, mail carriers, friends,...
Let It Go (to Voicemail): Avoiding Scam Calls
We've all had it happen. Your phone rings, but you don't recognize the number. What do you do? A. Answer - you wouldn't want to appear impolite. B....
Light, Pleasant Reading: Georgette Heyer
Ah, the long dark evenings of December. Whenever I wish for a journey to a sunnier time and place, I check out a Georgette Heyer novel from the...
Enlightening Historical Fiction
Jack Ford's compelling, historical novel, Chariot on the Mountain, is based on little known events that took place in Rappahannock County,Virginia...
Explore Real and Imaginary Worlds in Graphic Novels
Graphic novels are great for all types of readers and tweens, especially, gravitate towards the genre. They are the perfect combination of text and...
Historical Fiction: Fiona Davis
What I think about Fiona Davis' latest historical fiction novel, The Masterpiece, is that she chose her timelines well. This is one of those books...
Spinning Silver, Spinning Stories, Spinning Gold
Mention the phrase “fairy tales” and many familiar images spring to mind – a lost glass slipper, a shiny poisoned apple, an enticing gingerbread...
The Adventure Zone: Here there be Gerblins
Before I begin telling you all about this book I need to provide some background on the story’s origins. The Adventure Zone is a podcast, an...
Talk to your Robots: Virtual Assistants
If you grew up watching Star Trek you know that in the future, we are going to be able to ask our computers to do just about anything for us. While...
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