The reading group I belong to chose, The Birth House by Ami McKay, as our book choice for October. Synopsis: The Birth House is the story of Dora Rare, the first daughter to be born in five generations of Rares. As a child in an isolated village in Nova Scotia, she is drawn to Miss Babineau, an outspoken Acadian midwife with a gift for healing. Dora becomes Miss B.’s apprentice, and together they help the women of Scots Bay through infertility, difficult labours, breech births, unwanted … [Read more...]
“Proof of Heaven” ~ Does Proof Exist?
July 27, 2013 by · 8 Comments
Late one night a couple of weeks ago, I was surfing the Internet {no surprise to anyone...lol} and noticed a friend on Facebook asking for suggestions of a good book to read. Another friend of mine responded with, "...you have to read, Proof of Heaven, it's amazing". … [Read more...]
The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom {Book Club Selection}
June 16, 2013 by · 6 Comments
I have recently started reading The Kitchen House by fellow Canadian, Kathleen Grissom; it is our book club selection for the month of June. I have not yet finished reading it, but I can tell you this; I have it on my Kobo Arc and the first time I picked it up I read 40% of the book! I can barely wait to finish it, so far I have found it to be a fast-paced, heart stopping, thought-provoking look at life on a tobacco plantation in the 1700's. … [Read more...]
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green ~ Our Book Clubs Choice for April
May 17, 2013 by · 4 Comments
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green is the book the reading group I belong to read for April. I love John Greens writing and I absolutely loved this book! Seriously, how can you not love a book that contains this line: "I fell in love the way you fall asleep: slowly, then all at once." … [Read more...]
~ CLOSED ~ Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns About Courage {Review & Giveaway}
May 15, 2013 by · 53 Comments
I was recently given the opportunity to read and review the children's book, Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns About Courage. It is wonderfully written by Howard Binkow and Reverend Ana and beautifully illustrated by Jeremy Norton; it is the newest book in the Howard B. Wigglebottom series. … [Read more...]
11/22/63 by Stephen King – Our Book Club’s Choice for January 2013
December 11, 2012 by · 4 Comments
~ 11/22/63 by Stephen King - Our Book Club’s Choice for January ~ December is a busy month for all of us, so when our book club first formed we decided not to read a book in December. Instead we all get together and go out for a nice dinner to celebrate Christmas. {Let me just say, we have never regretted that decision...lol} We know our book list for the year so we often chose a larger book for January, as that basically gives us two months instead of one to get it read. Well, I am going … [Read more...]
The 2012 Goodreads Choice Awards – Have You Read Any?
December 7, 2012 by · 6 Comments
I don't know about you, but I love to read! I just received an e-mail announcing the winners of the 2012 Goodreads Choice Awards, the only major book awards decided by readers and I wanted to share it with you. There were 1,156,852 votes cast and below are the winners. I am a bit embarrassed to say I have only read one of these books, can you guess which one? What about you, have you read any of the books on this list? If so, do you feel it deserves the award? … [Read more...]
Mocktails & More by Julie Elsdon-Height {2012 Holiday Gift Guide}
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"Mocktails & More is the ultimate survival handbook for the hectic Holiday Season! … [Read more...]
Can You Achieve Anything in Just One Year?
November 28, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
I think many of us have goals we want to achieve; I also think many of us, myself included, sometimes lack the motivation and discipline to turn those goals into a reality. I recently received the book, Achieve Anything in Just One Year: Be Inspired Daily to Live Your Dreams and Accomplish Your Goals by Jason Harvey and knew this was going to be the catalyst I needed. … [Read more...]
Unjunk Your Junk Food {2012 Holiday Gift Guide}
November 14, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
"You don't have to give up junk food to eat healthy-just make smarter choices." (Unjunk Your Junk Food) To me, that sentence says it all! … [Read more...]
“Love You Forever” *sniff* *sniff* *sniff*
November 14, 2012 by · 21 Comments
I was just on Facebook and saw that someone had posted a picture of this book... … [Read more...]