by Sandra Dallas
Wow. I had no idea that "mountain life" was so difficult. Around the turn of the 20th century, people were moving West; looking for new adventures, looking for new lives; and looking for anything better than what they had. This is the story of "Hennie", as told by herself. It is fiction, but could be anyone's life during that time. A great tale of love, pain, newness, and peace. Great book!!
****
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
All Other Nights
by Dara Horn
This historical fiction gives an account of life for a Northerner, Southerner, soldier, civilian, and others both during the Civil War and after....wow! I love history, but haven't read much about the Civil War. It gives information without being graphic; it helped me better understand what life was like for a variety of people and just how volatile the entire war was. Great book!!
****
This historical fiction gives an account of life for a Northerner, Southerner, soldier, civilian, and others both during the Civil War and after....wow! I love history, but haven't read much about the Civil War. It gives information without being graphic; it helped me better understand what life was like for a variety of people and just how volatile the entire war was. Great book!!
****
Monday, June 20, 2011
The Devil's Paintbox
by Victoria McKernan
What a great insight into life in the late 1800's west of the Mississippi. Drought, sickness, accidents, bandits, indians; all manner of ways to die. Yet, a boy survives. This is his tale. Interesting book. I was on the edge of my seat at times. Great read!
***
What a great insight into life in the late 1800's west of the Mississippi. Drought, sickness, accidents, bandits, indians; all manner of ways to die. Yet, a boy survives. This is his tale. Interesting book. I was on the edge of my seat at times. Great read!
***
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Jane Bites Back
by Michael Thomas Ford
What a fun spin on the life of Jane Austen. I haven't read any of her books, but I love the story of Pride & Prejudice. This takes place today; the kicker being: Jane is a vampire. Just a light read that makes you smile and laugh at times. I'm excited to read the next installment: Jane Goes Batty.
****
What a fun spin on the life of Jane Austen. I haven't read any of her books, but I love the story of Pride & Prejudice. This takes place today; the kicker being: Jane is a vampire. Just a light read that makes you smile and laugh at times. I'm excited to read the next installment: Jane Goes Batty.
****
Monday, June 13, 2011
Falling Under
by Gwen Hayes
Whoa...fascinating story of life in this realm and the demons that exist in the realm of death, evil, and nightmares. I loved the entire book until the end....I hope there's a sequel.
****
Whoa...fascinating story of life in this realm and the demons that exist in the realm of death, evil, and nightmares. I loved the entire book until the end....I hope there's a sequel.
****
Casting Spells
by Barbara Bretton
What a fun book! Witches, werewolves, fairies and Magick, all in a small New England town. Death, intrigue, manipulation, and love all make this book a great read!
****
What a fun book! Witches, werewolves, fairies and Magick, all in a small New England town. Death, intrigue, manipulation, and love all make this book a great read!
****
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Carolina Harmony
by Marilyn Taylor McDowell
I never read Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan; however, I expect is wasn't as good as Carolina Harmony. Carolina goes through struggle after struggle, but relies on her Daddy and Auntie Shen to stay true to herself. A great story of courage and pain and joy and peace, and family (in whatever form it comes).
****
I never read Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan; however, I expect is wasn't as good as Carolina Harmony. Carolina goes through struggle after struggle, but relies on her Daddy and Auntie Shen to stay true to herself. A great story of courage and pain and joy and peace, and family (in whatever form it comes).
****
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