The Calamity Club (Book Review)
This is an atmospheric, engrossing, immersive read set in Mississippi during the depression.
5 Star Books
Danny Gregory Books (Sketchbook Ideas #26)
Reading the book above, reminded me of these four books of his (shown below) that I also loved and highly recommend.
Daughter of the Forest (Book Review)
This is based on the Hans Christian Anderson tale The Wild Swans. It is a long, very deep retelling that adds so much
Weyward (Book Review)
I listened to this book and it is superbly well done, although the themes are serious, including rape, abuse, and abortion. It is atmospheric and compulsive, and frankly a relief when it is over. There was a quip that the term witch only serves the one naming and not the one named, and that seems … Read more
A Sand County Almanac (Book Review)
This is a lovely little book of well observed nature writing. In a time where the environment is in peril from bad policy and practices, it was refreshing to read a beautifully written book about cherishing nature, which didn’t have such threatening overtones.
Holy Envy (Book Review)
This is written by a former Religion 101 professor about how teaching college kids about the diversity of world religions really help her admire parts of each of them.
Theo of Golden (Book Review)
It is about kindness, about an artist and art appreciation, about deeply listening to others about what is on their heart, encouraging others to see their value, appreciating nature, music, walking, and community, all with Christian overtones.
Three Good Books about Making Art Materials
Making the art materials yourself is an art in itself. By being creative about the elements you use, you can achieve the unique results you are after.
Best Books of the Year (Reading Challenge Summary)
I read 68 books this year, ten of which were art and cookbooks, 13 were other non-fiction, and the rest were novels. I listened 22 on audio. I gave 19 books five stars this year.
Sword Catcher (Book Review)
This is the only book over 500 pages I read this year and I really enjoyed it. I’ll be reading its sequel soon in the New Year.
Run with the Horses (Book Review)
It might make you want to be in a more constant relationship with God, in troubling times.
Raising Hare (Book Review)
Finding refuge in the appreciation of nature and agency in the desire to protect it can be resuscitating for us all.
Be Ready When the Luck Happens (Book Review)
This is the story about how following what we love with curiosity and courage, as well as tenacity and hard work, creates our luck.
Tuga Trilogy (Book Review)
These books feel like an antidote to and a refuge from the bleak realities of our news cycle. I
The Correspondent (Book Review)
I found this deeply engaging, and I recommend it to you. I give it 5 stars. Now I want to write more letters!
The Briar Club (Book Review)
I totally recommend reading this historical fiction set in the early 1950’s and give it 5 stars.
