It was one of those unexpected occurrences that change your life in ways that never occur to you. On November 5, 2023, just two days after this photo of my husband and I was taken, he had a massive stroke. We are a blessed family. I say this with all sincerity because we were told …
I am a life long reader and book lover. To be surrounded by books makes me happy. As soon as I am close to finishing one book, I pick out my next read. Besides reading, I also enjoy outdoor activities such as walking, running, gardening, cross-country skiing, hiking, outdoor photography, and just plain puttering around the yard.
August 2023 Books Read with Short Reviews
“Lord Peter Views the Body” ©1928 by Dorothy L. Sayers This is a collection of twelve short stories about Lord Peter Wimsey. Each story was a mystery that was deliciously solved and gave little glimpses into Lord Peter’s personality. I really enjoyed the short story format. “The Hills is Lonely” ©1959 by Lillian Beckwith Lillian …
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July 2023 Books Read with Short Reviews
I will preface this month’s book reviews with a little “What I Did on My Summer Vacation” story. Our daughter got married in the middle of the month. Prior to that we had a some prep work for the wedding itself as well as preparing for several out-of-town guests. I also took a solo trip …
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June 2023 Books Read with Short Reviews
“Unwillingly to Earth” ©1992 by Pauline Ashwell A mostly fun sci-fi story of a young woman who was raised on an inhospitable mining planet. When her father is in an accident and is flown to the hospital in the city, Lizzie follows. She gets a job at a bar and finds that she is good …
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May 2023 Books Read with Short Reviews
“Sister Light Sister Dark” (book 1 of 3) ©1988 by Jane Yolen This fantasy is set in the distant past in a society of Amazonian warrior women who also take in abandoned children. The “light” sister lives in the here and now and the “dark” sister lives only in the night and is a reflection …
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March and April 2023 books Read with Short Reviews
During March and April, I chose to re-visit Alexander McCall Smith’s delightful series “The Number One Ladies’ Detective Agency.” I love this series! I have read part of it before and thought it would be a good re-read during our lengthy DIY project of new hardwood flooring throughout the main level of our house. I …
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February 2023 books Read with Short Reviews
1 “Last Ditch” ©1977 by Ngaio Marsh Young Adult Ricky Alleyn (son of Chief Superintendent Roderick Alleyn) takes a working summer vacation on a small island to start writing his novel. He meets with some friends of his parents and they all hit it off very well. One day they all rent horses from a …
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January 2023 books Read with Short Reviews
I am going to preface this month’s short reviews of the books I read by telling you that all of these books are in the Young Adult or Junior genre. All but the very last book are also fantasies. I was motivated to read these books this past month because of my black Friday impulse …
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2022 Reading Year in Review
My 2022 reading year did not feel as varied as I was hoping it to be at the beginning of the year. I think I need to make more of an effort to step out of my reading comfort zones. I am still enjoying sitting down a day or two after I finished a book …
December 2022 Books Read with Short Reviews
“The Mistletoe Murder” ©2016 by P.D. James This is an enjoyable set of four short Christmas mystery stories. “The Mistletoe Murder” is supposedly a murder that had happened in the author’s past during WWII when she had spent a Christmas holiday with some relatives that she did not know very well. She thinks they invited …
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