What I read this month Glennkill by Leonie Swann The Open-Focus Brain by Les Fehmi Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent by Judi Dench and Brendan O'Hea Lucy Maud Montgomery: The Gift of Wings by Mary Henley Rubio Rilla of Ingleside by Lucy Maud Montgomery - Reread I, Julian by Claire Gilbert Lady Romeo … Continue reading Month in Review: April 2025

I'm delighted to share an interview with Rev. Carol Saunders of The Spiritual Forum, where we talked about my book, When Fragments Make a Whole, and my spiritual and healing journey. I want to give Rev. Carol a big thank-you for her thoughtful way of reading, listening, and responding.-- it put me wonderfully at ease … Continue reading Month in Review: March 2025

What I read this month In an Unspoken Voice by Peter Levine Anchored by Deb Dana Little by Edward Carey Following the Red Bird by Kate Rademacher Ordinary Jack and Absolute Zero by Helen Cresswell - Reread Old Baggage by Lissa Evans Et Bien Dansons Maintenant! by Karine Lambert The Square of Sevens by Laura … Continue reading Month in Review: February 2025

Greetings! It's good to be back, after a bit of a break. I've come up with some new post graphics, and a new format for this review -- I hope you enjoy it! What I read this month Airs Above the Ground by Mary Stewart The Beginning Place by Ursula K. Le Guin Bird Summons … Continue reading Month in Review: January 2025

This has felt like a really long month in many ways, with so much going on. In terms of reading and blogging alone, it started with what turned out to be the final Witch Week, celebrating the centenary of Joan Aiken's birth. I found it a wonderful finale to an event I started back in … Continue reading Month in Review: November 2024

Literature I didn't finish many books this month, partly because I was reading Hawaii by James Michener, a massive book of over 1000 pages. It flew by, though, and I loved learning more about the origins and history of those beautiful islands. Now I'd like to read more by this author of immersive historical fiction. … Continue reading Month in Review: October 2024

Literature It was great this month to participate in a Zoom call with some bloggers from Paris in July, Emma's event celebrating all things French. It inspired me to start reading The Discovery of France, a fascinating look at how the country (made up of many small groups who didn't necessarily consider themselves French) came … Continue reading Month in Review: July 2024

Literature It's hard to believe the end of June is upon us already! I am going to take a break in July, as I have some exciting travel planned (see below) and just need unstructured time in the summer. But I'll be back in another month if not sooner. I enjoyed everything I read this … Continue reading Month in Review: June 2024