Firefly Lane (Book Review)
I’m ambivalent about this one and not recommending it. I’m glad to move on to something else.
Book Reviews
Mill Town (Book Review)
This is an important book about environmental destruction; it is an intense but necessary read.
Lady of Quality (Book Review)
With sparkling wit, vivid characters, and a satisfying ending, this short read was a highly entertaining romp.
The Wizard and the Prophet (Book Review)
This is a remarkable book on the history of environmentalism from two diametrically opposite perspectives.
The Nature of Fragile Things (Book Review)
Both historical fiction and mystery, this compelling story is of a mail order bride facing survival after the San Francisco fire of 1906.
How to Be an Antiracist (Book Review with Quotes)
This book clarifies some terms and helps the reader start on the path out of denial.
Landscape Painting Inside and Out (Book Review)
I took copious notes from this thorough book and have copied them down here, both for my reference and yours.
A Woman of No Importance (Book Review)
Wow. Here’s a story of WWII’s most dangerous spy. She was a handicapped woman!
Naturalist: A Graphic Adaptation (Book Review)
I enjoyed this graphic memoir a ton more than I thought I might, and now I want others to read it too!
Maisie Dobbs Mystery Series (Book Review)
Perfect light reading without being twaddle, you’ll like Maisie and enjoy seeing her intuit her way through her cases.
The Stationery Shop (Book Review)
I found this novel about lost love, the quirks of fate, missed chances, and forgiveness engrossing. I give it five stars.
Nothing to See Here (Book Review)
While I usually don’t blog about three star books, this undemanding novel, might be the ticket to lighten things up for you during this crazy year.
The Henna Artist (Book Review)
I recommend reading this chick lit with an exotic twist. It is a great way to visit another culture when you are land locked in a pandemic.
40 Rules of Love (Book Review with Quotes)
This book is historical fiction of the 12th century mystic poet Rumi’s life, embroidered with so profound Sufi bits.
The Talented Miss Farwell (Book Review)
If you are interested in art, crime, or compulsive behavior, you might enjoy this unique read. I give it four stars.
Broken Open (Book Review)
If you are going through a dark night of the soul, this book can help you rise out of the ashes.
The Island of Sea Women (Book Review)
This book, about the struggles of two deep sea diving friends, is enlightening about a different culture and time.