I discovered Ann Patchett's work when Commonwealth hit the shelves in 2016. With a striking, simple cover, and a title that nodded to my segment of the universe (we are the Commonwealth of Kentucky, after all), I didn't even read the description inside the cover, but just plopped the book on the ...
Summer Reading
In 2015, I was introduced to Goodreads. Some refer to the app and website as Netflix for books, and it really is- suggestions based on what you've read and how you've rated past reads, a peek into what lies on your friends' bookshelves... I really love their Reading Challenge. Each ...
Book Review: Fates and Furies
Fates and Furies
Lauren Groff
Its rare that I find myself so affected by a book that I have to stop in between paragraphs to take a few deep breaths, or step away so that I can regain hold on the world around me, versus the world I'm reading about. Fates and Furies is one that I had to put ...
Book Review: 21st Century Ettiquette
21st Century Etiquette: Charlotte Ford's Guide to Manners for the Modern Age
Charlotte Ford with Jacqueline de Montravel
Since moving back to Louisville 7 years ago, I've tried and succeeded in many ways to get involved locally. Part of that involvement has been through the Younger Woman's Club- a ...
Book Review: The Girl With All The Gifts
The Girl With All The Gifts
M.R. Carey
Rarely, very rarely does anything remotely science-fiction themed grab hold of my attention. Granted, I do sometimes live for the campy horror-type movies on SyFy, but even cult-adored sci-fi books and movies lose me. The Matrix? Not a fan. The Hunger ...
Book Review: The Merchant of Sonoma
Merchant of Sonoma: Chuck Williams, Pioneer of the American Kitchen
William Warren
If you've been reading for any while at all, or have ever stolen a look at my Instagram, or have sat at my kitchen table while I cooked you a meal, you know that I'm obsessed- Obsessed!- with Williams-Sonoma. Our ...
Book Review: Infinite Home
Infinite Home
Kathleen Alcott
As a woman, getting one's roots touched up can be tiring. While I appreciate the vast expanse of magazines available for reading at Joseph's Salon and Spa, I usually pack a book in my purse. It can keep my mind occupied a little longer and more completely while my hair ...
Book Review: The Knockoff
The Knockoff
Lucy Sykes, Jo Piazza
** via my Instagram **
I have to admit, it's rare that I buy a book solely based on the cover and who's been posting about it on social media. Before long, though, this gorgeous orange spine began popping up all over Instagram, I got a closer look at the Kentucky ...
