I’ve read a number of books about the Holocaust and World War II, but never one from such a unique perspective as The Dressmakers of Auschwitz by Lucy Adlington. This well researched true story tells a powerful tale of a group of extraordinary women who worked in Auschwitz’s “Upper Tailoring Studio” sewing for their lives.… Read More

I positively devoured The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek and loved spending a few more nights on the fantastic sequel: The Book Woman’s Daughter. It felt like being reunited with old friends and was one of those books where you have to force yourself to slow down so that it doesn’t end too soon. In… Read More

I picked up The Paper Palace in the airport this summer when I had approximately 2.3 seconds to decide on my next vacation read. It had Reese’s Book Club seal of approval and a glance at the back cover both made it sounds promising. Well, the old saying goes – you certainly can’t judge a… Read More

I started The Four Winds one evening about 9:00 PM intending to read just enough to put me to sleep. Meaning, like 5-10 minutes. Well, I finally closed the last chapter at almost 4:00 AM that same night and had no regrets. I was completely transported to a time and place I knew nothing about.… Read More

Let me start by saying that I loved The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek SO much. I picked it up before our Kentucky trip because I realized a few years back that I enjoy reading a book set in a place while I’m visiting that place. I didn’t get to it on that trip, but… Read More

Before our Kentucky Spring Break trip, I ordered three books about the area. I love picking a few fun reads before we travel somewhere new. The first was Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker by Jennifer Chiaverini. At the same time and regarding the same topic, I also chose Behind the Scenes: Or, Thirty Years a Slave, and… Read More

Just before Spring Break I finished up The Woods are Always Watching by Stephanie Perkins. Yikes! I didn’t fall in love with the two main characters so that, combined with the darkness and goriness of the story, left this one feeling flat for me. Bears aren’t the only predators in these woods. Best friends Neena… Read More