I was pretty excited about reading this book. (i.e. it had a really pretty cover and a popular author that was new to me.) So let me preface by saying this: The writing was wonderful. I loved the way Elizabeth Camden brought her characters to life, the way she set up a scene and the… Continue reading To the Farthest Shores
Right around this time of year, my wanderlust kicks into over-drive. Summer vacation has arrived; lazy mornings, time spent reading, evenings in the garden and plenty of time to daydream about road trips. But with five kids, a car that isn’t big enough for all of us, and a tight budget, travel plans are difficult… Continue reading We Stood Upon Stars
Friends, I have found the lost city of Atlantis. I really enjoy Instagram. I love when you find a feed that is cheerful and intentional. Have you seen those? They flow, they’re bright and colorful, and each picture is posted with the overall grid in mind. I have wanted a feed like this for ages,… Continue reading Instagram Peace with PLANN
Follow me on Bloglovin’! Downton Abbey. Got your attention, didn’t I? Yep. If you loved Downton Abbey as much as I did, you have to read this book. I picked this book up because I loved the cover (yes, I am that girl) and because the blurb sounded pretty intriguing. I figured that this would be a book… Continue reading The Girls of Ennismore
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Lately, I have been on a fiction kick. I just want good, in-depth stories that I can sink into at the end of the day. (Or while the kids are busy chowing down at snack time.) So, I confess, I wasn’t all that excited about another “self-help” book. Curious, yes!… Continue reading You Are Free
I have mentioned to you before how much I love Historical Fictions set in Ancient Rome. (Like this one!!) I have also mentioned how unbelievably picky I am about said books, and here’s why: I have found, more often than not, that the book will have a modern storyline set in an ancient time, with no real… Continue reading Dark Heart
Under the Approaching Dark by Anna Belfrage Publication Date: April 28, 2017 Matador eBook & Paperback; 424 Pages Genre: Historical Fiction Adam de Guirande has cause to believe the turbulent times are behind him: Hugh Despenser is dead and Edward II is forced to abdicate in favour of his young son. It is time to… Continue reading Under the Approaching Dark + GIVEAWAY
You guys, I have been so excited to tell you about this book! Also, this review is way overdue. But I have a really good reason for that! See, King’s Blood by Jill Williamson is Book Two of The Kinsman Chronicles. Which is somewhat misleading (at least it was for this thick Norwegian head) because it actually contains books… Continue reading King’s Blood
Raven’s Feast by Eric Schumacher Publication Date: May 1, 2017 Creativia eBook & Paperback Series: Hakon’s Saga, Book 2 Genre: Fiction/Historical Raven’s Feast is the sequel to God’s Hammer, the true story of Hakon Haraldsson and his quest to win and keep the High Seat of Viking Age Norway. It is 935 A.D. and Hakon Haraldsson… Continue reading Book Blast: Raven’s Feast
