One of my favorite children’s books is THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX by Kate DiCamillo. You may recall that Kate DiCamillo also wrote BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE, another of my favorite children’s books. Our give-away edition is a beautiful hardcover embossed with the John Newbery Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Literature for Children. From the inside…
Congratulations to Mary Storey who won a copy of Lisa Wingate’s incredible novel, BEFORE WE WERE YOURS. Mary told us in her post that as a child she was happy and helpful. That must have been a great childhood, Mary! Happy Reading! Sue
Let’s face it. When it comes to hair products, we are spoiled! Before I began writing this post, I raided my bathroom storage shelves and these are just a few of the products I found: During Victorian times, both women and men often sported or supported elaborate hairstyles, and for men that included some pretty…
Holidays are often the times we accumulate some beautiful memories. This Christmas, my daughter-in-law thought to take a photograph of our granddaughters with their great grandfathers, my dad (far right) and my husband’s dad (far left). Both fathers are in their 90s and a very present part of our everyday lives, so sometimes we forget…
Congratulations to Jennifer Wilson McCracken, winner of our January 2018 Free Book! Jennifer tells us that her favorite type of music is classic rock. I hope you also will enjoy a bit of Mozart! Jennifer, please message me your address and I’ll send your book ASAP! Happy Reading! Sue
During all the commotion of the Holiday Season, I did manage to get a few books read. MARRYING MOZART by Stephanie Cowell was one of them. I immediately knew it was a book I wanted to share with all of you, and what better way to share than to include it in the 2018 Free…
During Victorian times, if you lived in a wealthy family, the Christmas feast was much more elaborate than most of our feasts nowadays. I found these Victorian Christmas menu items online and thought you might like to steal some ideas for your own Christmas celebration. Or not! VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS MENU: Appetizers: Blue Point Oysters; Olive…
Congratulations to Leslie Paul Diaz who won our December 2017 Free Books!! Leslie tells us that her favorite Holiday celebration is to make cookies with her children! Such a fun time and a great way to make memories, Leslie! Please message me your address and I will mail you your books. Happy Reading, Leslie! Sue
When I saw these three Amish Christmas novels, all grouped into one sweet package, I couldn’t resist! We’re giving them away as our “December Free Book,” three books ready for one lucky reader to take home for Christmas! To have your name included in our Wednesday, December 6 drawing, just answer this question. What is…
Congratulations to Janeen Hunt Radtke who won our two free books for November 2017!! When asked if she thought she could survive in a wilderness situation, Janeen said, “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” Great attitude! Janeen, please message me your address, and I’ll send the books your way! Happy Reading, Janeen!! Sue
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