Monthly Archives: September 2023

A trip to Finland, Norway and Iceland (Part 2)

Last week I shared the books I was planning to read in Finland and Norway so this week I will share the books I plan to read in Iceland. Iceland seems like such a small country tucked in the corner … Continue reading

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A Trip to Finland, Norway and Iceland (Part One)

Whenever I go on trip I like to find books written about or by authors from that country.  So I thought I would share the books I am taking on this trip and will read while visiting these countries. Our … Continue reading

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My Grandson’s Favorite Books

One of my joys this year is reading to my grandson, Vander. I started reading to him almost as soon as he was born and now that he is 14 months old he is beginning to indicate his favorite books. … Continue reading

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The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty

I have always enjoyed reading books based on legends. I loved reading everything I could get on the Arthurian legend and I really enjoyed books by Laura Joh Rowland which mined Japanese history and legends in books like Shinju.  Téa … Continue reading

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Book Lovers by Emily Henry

Sometimes a romance novel is just what the doctor ordered! Especially when you are dealing with Covid and a rebound reinfection! Knowing that you face five to ten more days of isolation and all the cold and flu like symptoms … Continue reading

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