The author of the Old Testament book, Esther, is unknown, but the story is set in the Persian Empire, and most of it takes place in the palace where Esther, a beautiful Jewess has become the queen of King Xerxes I. Her bravery in standing up for her own people and the outcome of the story make me cheer every time I read this book.
Blessings!
Sue
Congratulations to Elizabeth Bailey who has won our Martha Stewart Cookie Cookbook!! Elizabeth says her favorite cookie is the snickerdoodle. Yum! Happy Baking, Elizabeth!!!
We are excited to welcome the fall season with Angeline Boulley’s incredible new novel WARRIOR GIRL UNEARTHED as our September 2024 FREE BOOK! (The silver medallion on the cover doesn’t show up in the photo, but it is a seal from the American Indian Library Association that Boulley’s novel has won their Youth Literature Award.)…
Rudy’s philosophy: Toys Need Naps, Too! Our Your Pet! star today is Rudy. Rudy’s owner Zach has raised his beautiful Golden Retriever to be a mellow and friendly dog who obeys well and is a great companion. Rudy is a very well-dressed animal and likes to wear a cap! What a handsome fellow! Welcome, Rudy,…
This beautiful Cavalier King Charles Spaniel belongs to Bill Rothwell and his wife. Bill and his wife were both born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. They currently live in Katy, Texas. Bill tells us that Abby is saying, “Won’t someone please take me for a walk?” Bill and I have something in…
I’m rewriting a scene in the third draft of my novel PRODIGY. The scene introduces two FBI agents. They’re minor characters, and I never get into their thoughts. One of them is an okay, likable guy, but the other is really irritating. My problem? I just can’t picture the irritating one. His hair color, his eyes, nose,…
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