My appreciation of ferns came from my mum who is so fond of them and grew when we purchased a home with a garden filled with them. I thoroughly enjoyed … Read More ›
Rahal Abaza sat motionless in front of the panoramic view of the Persian Gulf. Opening line of “Promised Land” by Robert Whitlow This is my first experience with a Robert … Read More ›
“A stranger stalking down the street shouldn’t make her hands tremble in anticipation.” Opening line from On Wings of Devotion by Roseanna White The next in Roseanna White’s The Codebreakers … Read More ›
As the title suggests, Kim Eierman’s The Pollinator Victory Garden is all about helping our bees, wasps, butterflies and other pollinators succeed in a world which is at war with … Read More ›
Guest book review by Karren Hodgkins I really enjoyed how there was action right from the beginning! It was a great start to this Regency novel. Set in Cornwall, in … Read More ›
“Isaac Blake regretted his actions, but had there been any other choice?” Opening line of Thief of Lanwyn Manor by Sarah E. Ladd Having thoroughly enjoyed The Governess of Penwythe … Read More ›
“Dear reader, there are truly times when the best, healthiest, most productive thing we can do is not to try harder, but rather to try softer: to compassionately listen to … Read More ›
Having tackled a few small home improvement projects, the Black & Decker Complete Photo Guide to Outdoor Building book appealed to develop my understanding from there. Particularly, we have several … Read More ›
“One mistake. That was all it took to put Dustee’s life on the line—death right on her heels.” Opening lines from Seconds to Live by Susan Sleeman Seconds to Live, … Read More ›
Sumo-e (Japanese) or shuimo (Chinese) quick stroke painting is based on Chinese calligraphy and the focus of Virginia Lloyd-Davies new book Mindful Artist Sumi-e Painting. It is a fascinating and … Read More ›
Benjamin Booker sat in the Old Bailey, pulse pounding. His most important case to date had finally been called to trial—his chance to prove himself to the firm’s partners. Opening … Read More ›