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I picked up this novel by Jodi Picoult at the airport on my way to Scotland a couple of summers ago. My plane was delayed for hours and so I just had to get some new reading material. I chose this one because I’ve read other novels by Jodi Picoult and love her writing style. … More “Nineteen Minutes” by Jodi Picoult
I just love Ernest Hemingway’s “The Old Man and the Sea.” It’s a great introduction to his writing, and not just because it’s a short book! The story is quite simple. For the most part it follows an old Cuban fisherman on one fishing trip, which turns out to be both victorious and tragic. There … More “The Old Man And The Sea” by Ernest Hemingway
The next day Paul set out with the birdcage, keeping the cover on so the bird wouldn’t be frightened. It was a bit of a walk from where the bus dropped him, but he didn’t mind. It was nice to be out of the city and breathing the fresh air of the forest again. All … More The Beautiful Golden Songbird – A Short Story, Part 8
Saint Francis of Assisi is a well-known and much loved saint. “Saint Francis” by Marie Dennis with illustrations by John August Swanson, contains amazing art that brings his love of animals and God to life, as well as text that challenges us to consider our own lives in relation to the faith and work of … More “Saint Francis” – Book review
A few days later Paul and his parents had moved into their new house in the city. Although there was still a lot of unpacking to do, Paul could tell that his mother already felt at home. He had installed the birdcage by the window that faced out onto the back yard so that the … More The Beautiful Golden Songbird – A Short Story, Part 7
“Reconciled by the Light” is the true story of a father whose teenage son committed suicide. Such an event often tears a family apart. Devastated, but not defeated, the author describes his journey to find a way to forgive his son and himself. This forgiveness comes through love, and leads to a greater peace than … More “Reconciled by the Light” by Ron Pappalardo
The next day they set off early in their old car. Paul and his mother were both more excited than they had expected to be. His father seemed happy and talked about the city and how different it would be for them all to live there. As they drew closer to the city he started … More The Beautiful Golden Songbird – A Short Story, Part 6
As soon as I saw this little book “Time for Tea” I knew it was for me. Yes, I’m a tea drinker, an avid one. I believe that tea makes the world a better place; it certainly does for me. As the quote from George Orwell says, tea makes you “feel wise, braver and more … More “Time for Tea” by Helen Exley
Who can blame Penelope for struggling with her overly materialistic and selfish children? They even want to sell her father’s most personal painting, “The Shell Seekers” that was his special gift to his beloved daughter! If you enjoy Rosamunde Pilcher’s writing, sit down with this book and you’ll be transported into this family and their … More “The Shell Seekers” by Rosamunde Pilcher
“Scarlet Feather” is one of Maeve Binchy’s many novels, and I can honestly say that it is every bit as enjoyable as her best books, and in some places even more so. Maeve Binchy wrote about people in her native Ireland, about their every day lives, hopes, dreams, and disappointments. Never dull, yet completely believable, … More “Scarlett Feather” by Maeve Binchy
Jennifer P. Tanabe 