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The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau by Kristin Harmel is captivating! It explores matters of conscience and family, and it ties into the legend of Robin Hood. What more could you want? An enthusiastic five stars! Overview of The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau by Kristin Harmel: Colette Marceau has spent a lifetime stealing jewels, … Read more
What an amazing book! I loved this beautiful story and its diverse cast of characters. Captivated from the start, I was quickly caught up in the emotions, dreams, and fears of this motley group. I strongly recommend The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner! Summary of The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner In the … Read more
A dear friend gifted me The Ministry of Ordinary Places by Shannan Martin, and it’s absolutely delightful. Reading it feels like you’re sitting down with Shannan with cocoa and talking about life. What is important? What have we learned? How can we do better? How can we laugh at ourselves? It’s full of wisdom, sweetness, … Read more
I’ve just finished The Room on Rue Amélie by Kristin Harmel, and I offer an enthusiastic five stars! Set primarily in Paris during the second world war, it’s a beautiful story of courage and love. I learned so much about the French Resistance and their heroic efforts to help downed RAF pilots escape. A riveting … Read more
Are you looking for a devotional that fits your life and values? Whether you’re drawn to the rhythms of the lectionary, looking for a weekly theme to reflect on, or hoping to dive deeper into your spiritual journey, there’s a devotional out there for you. In this post, I’ll feature a handful of meaningful devotional … Read more
My sister-in-law recommended The Secret Life of Sunflowers by Marta Molnar to me ages ago, and I finally picked it up. Wow, now I understand why she was so enthusiastic! The novel weaves together the lives of two young women living in very different eras but facing equally challenging circumstances. With chapters shifting between the … Read more
Photo attribution (above): Unknown photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Caption: Tea at Chartwell in August 1927 (left to right): Thérèse Sickert, Diana Mitford (later Mosley), Eddie Marsh, Churchill, Professor Frederick Lindemann, Randolph Churchill, Diana Churchill, Clementine, and Walter Sickert. Lady Clementine by Marie Benedict is a fictionalized biography of Clementine Churchill. Clementine’s work behind … Read more
I just finished reading The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn, and I was enthralled! Wow! A captivating and fascinating read. Recommended to me by my sister-in-law, who has never steered me wrong, Mila Pavlichenko’s story is mesmerizing. I have read few books from the Russian perspective, so perhaps that was part of what caught my … Read more
A very dear friend gifted me How to Know a Person by David Brooks for my birthday. It’s excellent! Full of insight and challenges on how to become a better person. A better communicator. A better listener and questioner. So much of what was discussed in the book deeply resonated with me, and I’m eager … Read more
I read The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown with a group of dear friends, and we met weekly (usually) to discuss and share insights. What a rich, meaningful, fun, and heartwarming experience! The book is all about a journey toward wholehearted living. It’s filled with fun personal anecdotes, wisdom gleaned from careful research, humor, … Read more