Quarantine Marathon

by Alison DeLuca

My sincerest hopes that you and your families are safe and well.

Quarantine has been interesting, to say the least. It's like being in a cocoon, and perhaps that has become the time for people to reveal themselves. Have you grown wings by learning how to cook a great curry or brushing up on those sewing-machine basics?

On Ocean Boulevard by Mary Alice Monroe ~ a Review

by Susan Roberts

The lowcountry was spread out far below as she soared in the sky. Linnea Rutledge sighed and placed her fingertips on the plane's cool window, her eyes tracing the twisting creeks and winding rivers that snaked through the seemingly impenetrable greenery of the salt march. From her vantage point, the rivers looked like great arteries, and all the myriad creeks were veins. Salt water coursed through them like a bloodstream. The tides were the lowcountry's pumping heart. (p. 1)

5 Fantasy Series to Binge Read

by Donna Huber

You've been home for 8 weeks or so, the regular television season has basically wrapped up, and you've watched binge-watched all the Amazon and Netflix originals in a matter of days. So what are you going to do to keep you entertained? Pick up one of these fantasy series that are totally worth binge-reading even if you have read them before. Another awesome thing about these series - it is possible for you to read 3 of them for FREE!

Earth Almanac by Ted Williams ~ a Review

by Donna Huber

When I requested Earth Almanac several months ago, it was mostly because I was trying to read more nonfiction and I like nature. But now, during the pandemic, my reason has changed slightly. If you read my April wrap-up, you know that I've been trying my hand at writing nature poetry. After reading this book, I think I might try my hand at nature prose.

Ghosts of Harvard by Francesca Serritella ~ a Review

by MK French

Cadence Archer decided to attend Harvard University, even though her older brother Eric had committed suicide while a student there. He had been diagnosed with schizophrenia and had pulled away from his friends and the prestigious award competition that had once meant so much to him. She tried to trace his final year, especially after she started hearing voices herself.

The Ingredients of You and Me by Nina Bocci ~ a Review

by Susan Roberts

Nina Bocci takes her readers back to Hope Lake in book 3 of the Hopeless Romantics trilogy.  It was great to catch up on the women from the first two books and to read Parker's story.  All three of these books are romances with strong female characters but they also about the importance of friendship.  As all three women worked to fulfill their dreams, they depended on each other to keep them on the right path.