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Three Days in June by Anne Tyler Gail, one of the main characters in this novel, is not a bad person! She is just complicated—and not even complicated in a bad way! First, I have to say this novel was AMAZING!  I was hooked in the first chapter; dare I say, the first couple of pages. Yep! I dare say it… I WAS HOOKED IN THE FIRST COUPLE OF PAGES! Now that I have that out of my system… This was the first novel I’ve read by this author! (I am stretching myself and going outside

I’ve always loved listening to stories and I was encouraged to use my imagination from the very beging. Reading like everything else we grow and we put away our children’s books for youth bigs, then tweens, teens and so on.  However, reading children’s books as an adult is an amazing experience that a lot of us are msising out on. It allows us to reconnect to a very stress free time (for most of us in life), where we could freely use our imagingation, escape into mystical wor

Who Was A.A. Milne? by Sarah Fabiny I recently finished reading the Winnie‑the‑Pooh  series. I’ve always loved Winnie‑the‑Pooh, but I realized that I had never actually read the original books—so I decided it was time. And I’m so glad I did. After finishing the series, I found myself wanting to know more about the author behind these beloved stories. A. A. Milne was actually born Alan Milne on January 18, 1882. This year marked 144 years since his birth, and this October mark

A weekly reflection - my unhurried thoughts on a book, story or theme that stayed with me! What are your thoughts? Deacon King Kong — A Reflection I was pleasantly surprised by my first experience reading a novel by James McBride . I enjoyed it so much that it immediately left me eager to explore more of his work. This book evoked a wide range of emotions — from smiles and laughter to moments of deeper reflection. Even with a large cast of characters, McBride’s storytelling r

Books currently on the table - what' I'm reading, what's been recommended and what others are sharing! What's on your table? This week I’m diving into the first two books in The Amish Millionaire  series by Wanda E. Brunstetter: • The English Son  (Book #1)• The Stubborn Father  (Book #2) I enjoy discovering new stories and stepping outside of my usual reading genres, and this series has already captured my attention. Have you read any of Wanda E. Brunstetter’s books before?

Reflections on how reading shapes our days - habits, faith, seasons nad the quiet notes that form in the margins!