When I first saw the cover of this book, I recognized the sweet face and beautiful big eyes immediately. I’ve read the entire Little House series several times and watched each episode of the TV series multiple times. While I’m familiar with the cute little Melissa Francis who played Cassandra Ingalls on the TV show, […]
Books
The Beatles in 100 Objects by Brian Southall
The Beatles. The one and only. Whether you are a diehard fan or just someone who grew up sometime during the last 5 decades, The Beatles have been a part of our lives. Their impact includes the music, but goes far beyond that. Brian Southall has put together an interesting and entertaining book that will […]
Her Dear and Loving Husband by Meredith Allard
I’m always up for a spooky story and, of course, it seems especially appropriate with Halloween right around the corner. Her Dear and Loving Husband is the first book in a trilogy, which can be described as a paranormal, historical fiction romance and mystery. Fans of any of those genres will be drawn into the […]
Idiot’s Guides: Making Natural Beauty Products
Handmade products are fun to use and great to give as gifts! The Idiot’s Guides: Making Natural Beauty Products by Sally Trew gives detailed step by step instructions for a wide array of products. The book itself would be a good gift for a crafty friend or family member. Or if you’re so inclined, you […]
Americana: The Kinks, the Riff, the Road: The Story by Ray Davies
Americana! I’ve been a fan of The Kinks for decades. The music that made me dance and sing when I was a kid, and still makes me dance and sing. Ray Davies and the other members of The Kinks have talent that spans a variety of genres. Their story goes way beyond the music and […]
We Are Water by Wally Lamb
Whether I’m reading a book or just going about my real life, I love to figure out and understand why people act and think they way they do. People are fascinating. If we just look at the surface, it’s easy to pass judgement. I prefer to go deeper than that. In We Are Water, Wally […]