Three Many Cooks: One Mom, Two Daughters: Their Shared Stories of Food, Faith & Family
by Pam Anderson, Maggy Keet & Sharon Damelio
Warm fuzzies (2/23/2015)
Got to say, I was unfamiliar with this wonderful group of ladies prior to getting this book. Will have to frequent their blog now. As a woman who likes to cook and enjoys sharing the experience with my daughter, daughters-in-law and granddaughters, this book struck a chord with me and made me feel the warmth and love that women who love to cook can share. Loved the stories and will definitely try the recipes. A good read and good time!
The Romanov Sisters: The Lost Lives of the Daughters of Nicholas and Alexandra
by Helen Rappaport
The Romanov Sisters (5/29/2014)
I loved this book as I love a lot of books about this era. It brought these girls to life so much. I cannot even imagine being ages 22 to 13 (the ages of all the children) and facing the final minutes of their life as they did. Russian history at this time is so fascinating and the princesses certainly had the exposure as special people of their time. It only makes me want to know more and see more, which is something I love in a book.
Song of the Spirits: In the Land of the Long White Cloud saga
by Sarah Lark
Song of the Spirits (8/11/2013)
I love a book where I get to learn about a new land and another way of life. I also love a good saga. This book delivered on both counts. Although not the best of the genre, it was very good. New Zealand is not a place that I have ever read about, so that was very refreshing. I will go back and read the first installment and will look forward to the new installments in the future. Very happy with the book.
Close My Eyes
by Sophie McKenzie
You will probably want to know how it ends... (4/16/2013)
I absolutely hated this book by page 70. I debated on whether to finish it or not. The writing was not great, the main character, Gen, I found really annoying...and the plot was way beyond what I could accept. So, I read other reviews. "It is slow the first 125 pages" I think I read. Okay, I will read on. At around 125 pages, I did not put it down. Now I have finished the book. I still think the writing is not that good, the main character tedious and the plot way out of bounds. But I did finish it because I wanted to know how it ended. I figured out a major plot twist way too early. I found the book very repetitious. I am glad I finished it, but am also happy it is done. It is no "Gone Girl". But if you get past page 125 you will probably want to know how it ends. And so I give it 3 stars...instead of not finishing it.
Illuminations: A Novel of Hildegard von Bingen
by Mary Sharratt
Illuminations (10/1/2012)
I really didn't know much about Hildegard, and being a Catholic, I was really curious about this Saint. I read it more as a novel as I am not sure of the accuracy, but major events check out and I found the novel to be fascinating. Hildegard is going to be made a doctor of the Church and so this was timely. She was very independent for her time and forward thinking. I enjoyed this book and loved learning about the times.
The Borgia Betrayal: A Poisoner Mystery Novel
by Sara Poole
The Borgia Betrayal (6/24/2011)
Like other readers of this novel, I too, am a lover of historical novels. I love learning about periods of history in an entertaining way. Some of the novels I have loved and others not so much. This one was average for me. I could not connect to the main character. And I really did not like her. That being said, it was still an interesting time, but I think I did not enjoy my stay. Would I recommend this book? Not really. Would I read another book by this author? Yes, but something that is not Borgia related. I would give Sara Poole another chance.
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