Monthly Archives: March 2010

I recently picked up “The Seer of Shadows” by Avi when I was in my favorite bookstore. It looked interesting and quick to read and, to be honest, I hadn’t read a YA book in a while. The story centers on … Continue reading →

When I started this blog last year, I planned to NOT post any reviews on things I did not enjoy. Somehow saying I disliked someone’s work made me feel uncomfortable. This year I decided would be different. If I didn’t … Continue reading →

After reading all the great reviews of “Saving CeeCee  Honeycutt” by Beth Hoffman, I knew I had to get it from the library and read it right away. It sounded like the type of book I’d love. It did not disappoint! … Continue reading →

Our online historical fiction bookclub’s pick for this month is “Cleopatra’s Daughter” by Michelle Moran. If you read my blog you know I LOVE her books! This one was special to me as I won it online in a giveaway … Continue reading →

I had heard many great things about “The Postmistress”, so I pre-ordered it from Amazon. When it arrived I just knew I would love this book, so I took my time reading it. I actually tried stretching it out over … Continue reading →

Cleopatra’s Daughter by Michelle Moran — yes, it’s been there for a while but now I’m really getting to read it!!! Saving CeeCee Honeycutt by Beth Hoffman — many friends have recommended it! Alice I Have Been by Melanie Benjamin … Continue reading →

This past week I listened to another audiobook from the “new releases” section of the library.  “Raisins and Almonds” is a historical mystery featuring the intrepid Fryne Fisher – a 1920′s flapper detective in Australia. I had never read a Fryne (pronounced … Continue reading →

I love the gaslight mystery series by Victoria Thompson! In these historical cozy mysteries, Sarah Brandt, a midwife in Edwardian era New York, solves mysteries with her friend Frank Malloy, an Irish policeman. “Murder on Waverly Place” is the 11th … Continue reading →