Recent Stories
The investigation is on
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Intrigue, twists, turns and even humor — this week’s book has it all. “Death of a Gentle Lady: A Hamish Macbeth Mystery,” is author M.C. Beaton’s newest and 23rd novel about red-haired Constable Hamish Macbeth.
Glittering world of 1899 Manhattan, with a twist at the end
Sunday, April 6, 2008
"The Luxe,” by Anna Godbersen, released February 2008, is a novel for young adults — but one adults will equally enjoy, too. It’s a novel you just can’t put down.
‘Home to Holly Springs’ another superb Karon work
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
“Home to Holly Springs,” Jan Karon’s newest novel, was released in November 2007. It’s the first of the “Father Tim Novels.” Fans of Jan Karon have enjoyed her series of novels about the town of Mitford, of which Father Timothy Kavanagh is a central character.
Spring gardening is bound to come
Plan ahead when choosing what seeds to plant
Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008
Although it may seem like the snow and cold will last forever this year, spring is bound to come. But, even though it’s still wintry, it isn’t too early to start thinking about gardening, especially if you order seeds or start your own bedding plants.
A fascinating novel with unexpected end
Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008
"Light of the Moon” is Luanne Rice’s most recent novel for adults and was released in January. The prologue of the novel catches the reader’s attention, that’s for sure. It’s a dark, foggy night. A young girl awakens to whispering voices. She looks out the window and sees a car, a man with a mustache and her mother’s bags.
Great book for a grandmother
Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008
This week’s book would be a great gift for a grandmother or a grandmother-to-be. My sister, Darlene, gave it to me awhile back.
Young woman struggles growing up in Amish country
Monday, Dec. 31, 2007
This week’s novel for adults begins in autumn and ends just before Christmas Day. The setting is Honeybrook, an Amish community. The central character of the novel is Nellie Mae Fisher, a 17-year-old daughter of Reuben and Besty Fisher. “The Parting,” by Beverly Lewis, is the first book in “The Courtship of Nellie Fisher,” a series.
Mia Hamm says ‘Winners Never Quit!’
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007
Learning the importance of being part of a team and how to lose graciously are crucial to being successful in life, whether it’s in sports or anything else. The author of this week’s book learned these lessons as a child.
Serve up assorted cookies
Friday, Dec. 7, 2007
‘Tis the season for making cookies. There’s no nicer gift than a pretty plate of assorted cookies.
Fascinating, credible 'After Diana' paints portrait of Royal Family
Friday, Nov. 16, 2007
When I read a biography, I turn to the book’s bibliography and sources pages. It seems to me that the longer the list of references, the more likely the book’s contents are credible.