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Book Review: A Calculated Whisk
The tenth installment in the Vintage Kitchen Mystery series finds Jaymie Leighton determined to solve not just one, but two murders - and one of those was five years ago.
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Book Review: In the Shadow of the Fallen Towers
Much as my generation studied the events of December 7, 1941, when Pearl Harbor was attacked and we officially joined World War II, it's important that all Americans learn about the events of…
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Book Review: What Wonders Do You See… When You Dream?
Rituals can be comforting. They're useful to soothe a busy mind and remind a person that they are in a safe, familiar place. Children—who are still figuring out the world and their place…
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Book Review: Spellbreaker
Elsie Camden's world is a place where magic is real, and it is a commodity. If you're born a wizard, you're in the market for good quality spells of all sorts.
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Book Review: Blimey, I’m Knackered!
Blimey, I’m Knackered!: An American’s Survival Guide to British English by Marshall Hall My rating: 4 of 5 stars I love learning about other countries and cultures. Getting familiar with a country’s slang…
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Book Review: Lemon Drop Falls
Twelve-year-old Morgan's mom, a professional life-coach and creator of a life planning system, has unexpectedly died. Her last words to her oldest daughter were, "Keep them safe, Morgan. Be brave for them. Help…
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Book Release Announcement: Tia Lugo Speaks No Evil
Release Date: August 17, 2021. "Tia Lugo Speaks No Evil" Tia Lugo, an asthmatic thirteen-year-old Puerto Rican girl living in NYC, witnesses a murder late one night from her bedroom window. Terrified the…
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Book Review: Hunt It, Clean It, Cook It, Eat It
Hunt It, Clean It, Cook It, Eat It by Haley HeathmanMy rating: 5 of 5 stars “The Complete Field-to-Table Guide to Bagging More Game, Cleaning it Like a Pro, and Cooking Wild Game…
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Book Review: Princess Margaret
Princess Margaret by Helen Cathcart My rating: 5 of 5 stars Part of the six-book series, “The Royal House of Windsor”, Princess Margaret was penned in 1974 by the mysterious and reclusive Helen…
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Cassowaries, Chickens, and the Apocalypse: An Interview with “Morning Dew” Author Andrew McCurdy
“Life’s become pretty stable since the apocalypse. Grief’s given way to survival. Routines have been established. Farming, rationing, and scavenging skills have been perfected. Not much changes—until you unearth a mysterious black hole,…
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Seattle Stories: Fat Tuesday
Fat Tuesday, 1977. Seattle's first one! My roommate and I wandered around in a happy, slightly-tipsy daze, not looking for anything in particular, yet somehow finding plenty of everything.
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Book Review: Eruption: Conversations with Eddie Van Halen
Eruption: Conversations with Eddie Van Halen by Brad Tolinski My rating: 5 of 5 stars “Conversations” is no exaggeration. Most of this book is comprised of transcripts taken from over fifty hours of…
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Book Review: Carefree Black Girls
A collection of essays that pivot around the hashtag #carefreeblackgirl which was first used by Zeba Blay in 2013.
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Book Review: Posts of a Mid-Century Kid
A charming ramble of childhood memories, interspersed with thoughts about present-day life.
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Book Review: The Maid: A Novel
The Maid by Nita Prose My rating: 5 of 5 stars At first glance, Molly Grey’s world seems just like the rooms she cleans at the Regency Grand Hotel—in a state of perfection.…
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Book Review: Illustrated Step-by-Step Baking Cookbook for Kids: 60 easy and delicious recipes
Illustrated Step-by-Step Baking Cookbook for Kids and Teens by Skye Wade My rating: 4 of 5 stars Everyone should know how to cook. Any child that’s able to reach the kitchen countertop (stepstools…
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Book Review: Cyrus LongBones and the Curse of the Sea Zombie
Loads of thrilling adventure, violent fights, and fantastical worldbuilding excitement for teenagers. I have a few issues with this one, though.
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Book Review: Hell of a Book
How do I even start describing the most powerful book I’ve read in years? I know I won’t be giving you a synopsis of the story. If you’re hoping for a clear-cut, concisely…
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Book Review: Whose Fault, Kismet or Impediment?
Whose Fault, Kismet or Impediment? carries the subtitle, "Difficult queries about the realness of the human fate amidst obstacles", which is an accurate summing-up of the poetry you will be reading.
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Seattle Stories: Lattice Entertain You
This story is a bit long but I hope you find it worth the read. There’s a twisty ending and shocking photos, oh my!
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Book Review: Herb of Grace
I am not Amish, so why did I choose to read Herb of Grace?
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Book Review: The Cluttered Corpse
The Cluttered Corpse by Mary Jane MaffiniMy rating: 4 of 5 stars My interest was piqued by the promise of a story about a professional organizer turned amateur murder investigator. I got what…
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Book Review: Bookbinding and How to Bring Old Books Back to Life
Bookbinding and How to Bring Old Books Back to Life by Aimee SpillmanMy rating: 5 of 5 stars I’ve always been a crafter, and a reader, so finding a book that promises to…
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Seattle Stories: Credit Where Credit’s Due
The misadventures of a young independent woman in the mid-1970s trying to get a credit card.
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Seattle Stories: My Year of Living Dangerously
It's the Summer of 1978. I'm at the edge of Lake Washington along with hundreds of other revelers. It's Seafair.
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Book Review: Gwynn Place
This short story is the fourth and final book of the “Manor House” tales. To read all my reviews for the Manor House series, here are the links. Book One: Carrick House ~…
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Book Review: Tia Lugo Speaks No Evil
Tia Lugo Speaks No Evil by Danette Vigilante My rating: 4 of 5 stars Tia is a thirteen-year-old Latino girl growing up in a close-knit family in Brooklyn. Her best friend lives close…
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Book Review: Teatime at Grosvenor Square
Teatime at Grosvenor Square: An Unofficial Cookbook for Fans of Bridgerton—75 Sinfully Delectable Recipes by Dahlia Clearwater My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is Bridgerton fanfiction for foodies! Now you can bring…
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Book Review: Holly Cottage
Holly Cottage: A short steampunk adventure by Shelley Adina My rating: 5 of 5 stars The third of four “Manor House” tales, Holly Cottage may be a short story, but I believe it…
