It started with the Bobbsey Twins, remember Nan, Bert, Freddie, and Flossie. Those were the first mystery books that I read. Then I moved to Nancy Drew. I probably read as many Hardy Boys books as I did Nancy Drew books. I put those mystery books aside. Recently I discovered Christian suspense novels. I don’t remember the first one that I read but I was impressed with the writing and felt like I was back in my tree house reading a…
What do you think of when you hear Ireland? I think of green fields with a few sheep, a bit of rain, a pub, and history and historical buildings. I have never been to Ireland unless you count the 4-hour layover in the Dublin airport. I don’t think that really counts because airports all tend to look alike. This book combines Ireland, with a pub, a castle, some historical events to give you a story that has challenges you to…
Have you ever eaten a macaron? Have you ever made macarons? I will confess that after reading this book I began pinning macaron recipes to my Pinterest board. I still have not made them but part of that is limiting carbs. Here is a sweet book, Brunch at Bittersweet Cafe, to share with you. About the Book Title: Brunch at Bittersweet Cafe Author: Carla Laureano Genre: Christian Romance Release date: February 5, 2019 Publisher: Tyndale Baker and pastry chef Melody…
What do you know about schizophrenia? Personally, I don’t know much about it and I consider it a bit “scary”. Recently I read Broken Pieces and the God Who Mends Them by Simonetta Carr. This is a book written as a mother of a son with schizophrenia. So why read a book about schizophrenia? I was familiar with the author. I have seen other books she has written. The publisher is one that I knew of and I have read…
I love January. The beginning of a new year with a fresh clean calendar and new plans and goals for the year. I am excited and eager to achieve my goals. I want that to last all year. January began for us in the US visiting family. We arrived home with time to get a grocery order and have a day to unpack and then it was back to school for Miss K and back to routine for the rest of…