Thoughts on The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah Overview: The Nightingale is a historical fiction romance, set in WWII occupied France. Two sisters, Vianne and Isabelle, are swept into a tenuous world where uncertainty, fear, and secrets define their futures. Vianne must consider the safety and survival of her small family Read more…
Pip Williams is a new author for me this summer, and I’ve really enjoyed her unique take on historical fiction! Both her debut novel, The Dictionary of Lost Words, and her newest book, The Bookbinder, center on the experience of women at the Oxford University Press during WWI. The Bookbinder Read more…
If there’s one common theme I’ve noticed in my reading habits, it’s that I tend to like certain types of books in certain seasons of life. They don’t always correspond with the actual seasons (although I do really like reading mysteries or thrillers in October). More like, what can my Read more…
Okay, confession time. While I adore books, I don’t do a great job keeping up with what’s new or being released soon. Maybe it’s from a sense of self-preservation, since I use my library for most of my book reading and I don’t like waiting in interminable queues? Either way, Read more…
“Alas for those that never sing, But die with all their music in them.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes We received this book today at work from our Innovations team – aka, the big ideas team. Todd Henry, the author, spoke at Celebration about the need to live a full Read more…
If you’ve paid close attention, you’ll realize that I didn’t do my math very well. I thought 25 days would get me through the end of February, but I find myself blessed with an extra day! Due to my December eye condition returning, the late hour, and the BYU basketball Read more…
… if you actually were to exist, you would be getting me an amazing Valentine’s day gift. Because that’s how wonderful you are! You know me well, and I just have to share with everyone what you would get me! You’d start off my morning with breakfast in bed (along with Read more…
I have a problem.I am obsessed with books. It’s a good thing that I have a Kindle so I can feed my obsession at minimal cost, aka none. The free collections are my saving grace. Admittedly, some of the promotional items lack literary value, but many are quite good and make Read more…
I have never considered myself to be a big quoter. Take movies, for example. Sure, I watch movies and pick up on the funny lines in them. But very rarely do I use movie lines in my general conversations with people; nor do my general conversations trigger thoughts of movies Read more…