Whilst I have been exposed to the familiar Bach Remedies bottles both on pharmacy shelves and in my home, I have never stopped to learn the history of their development or the basis for each remedy. Secrets of Bach Flower Remedies covers both admirably without getting bogged down in details. … Read More ›
The cover of this book captured me from the first. Being the second in the series though, I put off reading it and, upon reading the back cover I was concerned the story would be too sad. Still, my curiosity about the orphan trains and that image won out and … Read More ›
From the start of The Spirit-Led Heart by Suzanne Eller, my mindset started shifting, I knew it was happening as I could feel myself struggling with the concept of talking to the Holy Spirit, thanking Him, asking for His help, it all felt so foreign. The more I read the … Read More ›
The second of the Lavender Tides series by Colleen Coble, The House At Saltwater Point follows on from The View From Rainshadow Bay (book review here). Though reading the first isn’t necessary as Shauna and Zach aren’t a large part of this story, I enjoyed seeing how their relationship is … Read More ›
I tucked into Modern Drawing to pick up a few new ideas and brush up on my drawing principles and techniques. The book is a step-by-step guide to drawing but a little basic for my needs. Highly illustrative, it has a lot of demonstrations and tips making the techniques easy to … Read More ›
This book was suggested to me by the publisher and, as such, I didn’t pay much attention to the back cover introduction – an error on my part! Upon reading it, I realised the book isn’t designed to be an in-depth study of how a garden comes together and how … Read More ›
Independent women in 1773? Setting sail for the West Indies to run a sugar plantation? Romance and adventure? Yes please! Keturah promises a lot and delivers on it and more! Unexpectedly, it also offers insight on the topic of privilege and the effects of racism and sexism. Slavery is alive … Read More ›
Following on from True To You (read my review here), Falling For You picks up the threads of the relationship between Willow and Corbin. Nora and John, the focus of True To You, pop up but aren’t a large part of the story. Corbin’s niece, Charlotte, begs him to allow … Read More ›
I enjoy joining in on A Chronic Voice’s linkup each month. It is a monthly get together for anyone with chronic illnesses. An opportunity to share, to listen, and to learn from one another. Each month she gives us five prompts and here is my contribution to March: Sorting the … Read More ›
Tovah Martin sets the scene for The Garden in Every Sense and Season with this opening statement “I have learned that unless you consciously experience your garden, you might be blind to its beauty. And if you don’t listen, it will remain mute.” She spends the book teaching the reader amazing … Read More ›
Oh to be back between the covers with Denise Hunter in this wonderful series is a treat! From page 1, I was hooked and I read flat out to the last! The characters are so well-written, easy to relate to and even the idea of marrying a friend to gain … Read More ›