Last week I set forth a challenge to guess the title of a book I just read. NOTE! If you MISSED that post, and want to participate, STOP READING. Instead, follow this link to the challenge post: "Guess the Book Title" OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Kudos to any of you game lovers who used the clues … Continue reading Guess the Book Title – REVEAL
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Review of 1000 Beautiful Things by Arthur Mee
Seeking beauty among the endless books at a used book sale, I ran across this treasure. But since "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" (and in the reading and the mind of the reader), and since this was written in the twentieth century, I was skeptical. What a thrill to discover that the … Continue reading Review of 1000 Beautiful Things by Arthur Mee
Review of Gown of Glory by Agnes Sligh Turnbull
This one’s a keeper. It may turn out to be my favorite book of all time. It’s got it all. The story in this excellent novel is set in Pennsylvania around 1910. David and his wife Mary are just moving to a new community, Ladykirk. He is the new minister at the church, and Mary … Continue reading Review of Gown of Glory by Agnes Sligh Turnbull
Valentine’s Day Book Review of Winter Solstice by Rosamunde Pilcher
Often, in February, after several long cold months of winter, I long for a mini-holiday in a place guaranteed to be warm and sunny. It’s been ages since I’ve been able to go, but this year the flight and hotel deal was amazing, so off my sister-in-law and I went to San Diego. (More photos … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Book Review of Winter Solstice by Rosamunde Pilcher
Quality Classic Christmas stories that Stand the Test of Time
With the holiday activities slowing down, now is a great time to chill with a classic Christmas story. Here are some recommendations from my recent discoveries. “Uncle Richard’s New Year Dinner” by Lucy Maud Montgomery, a fortuitous mix-up.You can read the story here Unable to find a publisher, the author printed 200 copies of this … Continue reading Quality Classic Christmas stories that Stand the Test of Time
Review of Sweet Caroline, my Blind Date With a Book
In February I shared the fun I had participating in one of my library’s many creative activities. When I walked into my local library and discovered their Valentine’s themed activity, “Blind Date With a Book”, I jumped right in! My rating So, here’s how I rated my Book “Date”, using the my public library’s "Rate … Continue reading Review of Sweet Caroline, my Blind Date With a Book
The Wonderful World of Cats
I recently re-read this precious book--after 58 years! In a testament to the quality of the stories, I was surprised at how many of the plots I still remembered. And almost as much as the stories, I also remembered the unique drawings. Unlike some contemporary children's books, these stories aren’t written “down” to children. They … Continue reading The Wonderful World of Cats
Not Mine, But His by Emma S. Pratt
This lovely book was next on my books to review, and it is fitting that I post it today, Easter! The story is about Mary, a young woman who is endeavoring to live rightly. This is a common theme in late 19th century fiction, one reason I find these so fascinating and interesting! One of … Continue reading Not Mine, But His by Emma S. Pratt
Middlemarch: Humility is beautiful
Humility seems to be out of fashion these days. People have a tendency to want attention, and preferably fame, regardless of what they have to do to get it. So it was with pleasure that I encountered beautifully understated qualities of humility and simple goodness in a 19th century novel, Middlemarch, by George Eliot. If … Continue reading Middlemarch: Humility is beautiful
Author Edward Payson Roe
One of E.P. Roe's most popular novels is Barriers Burned Away. In my last post I shared my thoughts on the novel, and how a visit to Chicago not long after the Chicago Fire of October 8, 1871 inspired him to write it. This fascinating book was actually his first attempt at writing a novel! … Continue reading Author Edward Payson Roe
