Books are often better than the movies that are made from them. Read these before the movies come out, so you can compare. A Dog’s […]
Fiction
“Pink”ing of You
Valentine’s Day is upon us, need some pink books for the perfect bookstagram photo? Or something to match your Valentine’s Day outfit? Check out some […]
Pride and Prejudice Spin-offs
It is a truth universally acknowledged that there can never be too many retellings of Jane Austen’s most popular novel, Pride and Prejudice (Yes, I […]
My Favorite 18+ Books of 2018
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 […]
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 DuMaurier was in top […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 and Pennsylvania in 1849. On slave […]
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 house. […]
