The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah (January’s 12 in 12)

I sobbed giant, mixed tears by the end of the book -- tears of both gentle joy and deep sadness; I was caught up in the story and the characters, grateful for the recommendation, and reminded "...love has to be stronger than hate, or there is no future for us."

Nonstories (and Reflecting on the Last Few Reads of 2015)

SEASONAL READING I think it's a lot of fun to read books during the time of year that they take place or when the topic is timely. For example, I like to read spooky stories or books like Dracula around Halloween and books set at the beach in the summer. For the last few years, I've been making … Continue reading Nonstories (and Reflecting on the Last Few Reads of 2015)