Dessert First by Hallie Durand

Dessert First by Hallie Durand is a perfect book for the middle grade reader in your life (heck -  it was perfect for this thirty something woman too!).  Warning:  do not read this book while you are hungry.  Throughout the narrative of this yummy book you’ll encounter the following desserts: Death by Chocolate, chocolate [...]

The Mistress’s Daughter by A.M. Homes

So in all honesty it’s been a while since I listened to The Mistress’s Daughter by A.M. Homes.  I have discovered (and I suspected this would be true of me) that with two kids in the car it’s probably better for me to have read a book before listening to the audio.  I’m [...]

A Book Bloggers View Inside NYC’s Publishing Houses

I have always told myself that if I ever had to return to the workforce I would be thrilled to be the person who gets to water the plants at the local nursery.  Seriously, that would be really fun!  But after visiting some fantastic publishing houses while I was in New York City last week, [...]

Charlotte’s Rose by A.E. Cannon

The year is 1856  and Charlotte is twelve-years-old.  In Charlotte’s Rose by A.E. Cannon, Charlotte and her father, newly immigrated from Wales and newly converted to Mormonism, are among a group of pioneers pushing their own handcarts from Iowa City to Utah.
Tired of being treated like a child and eager to make a grandiose [...]

Bloggiesta is Coming Up FAST! Mark Your Calendars for June 11-13th.

My apologies for what is a very short notice announcement.   I lay blame on my recent camping trip, Book Expo America and Book Blogger Convention in regards to not getting the date publicized earlier.  Totally my fault.
The third (can it really be the third time already?!)   Bloggiesta is scheduled for June 11th, 12th, and 13th. [...]