I’m writing this post during the first winter storm in Southern California of 2018. We’re expecting two- to four-inches of rain over the next 48 hours. Here is where I would normally make a crack about the news coverage—“News alert! Winter Storm of 2018! Don’t drive anywhere!!”—but with the recent fires in the Santa Barbara … Continue reading My TBR List: Winter 2018
Hiddensee: Expansion Pack
Not ready to leave Hiddensee? Check out this author interview, author illustration, and my favorite bookstagram.
Book Review: Hiddensee by Gregory Maguire
Gregory Maguire of Wicked fame returns for another jaunt into fable backstory with Hiddensee: A Tale of the Once and Future Nutcracker.
Hiddensee: Book Club Notes
From a miniature Christmas tree decorated with holiday mice to Nutcracker napkins and German wine, Hiddensee was the perfect inspiration for a holiday book club.
Secrets of the Wine Lovers Book Club
What's the secret to a wildly successful and long-lasting book club? I have no idea. But here's what's worked for the Wine Lovers Book Club.
Very First Post
You’re going to love this blog. That’s my mantra as I write my first blog posts, decide upon a name for the blog, figure out how to use WordPress, prepare a posting schedule: you’re going to love this blog. You’ll love it because it has review of books you want to read, or have thought … Continue reading Very First Post