Blurb Isaac’s only friend is a passenger pigeon named Bandy. He deludes himself in believing the bird talks to him. Bullied, he is resigned to a life of being the misunderstood bookworm by neighboring boys until a disastrous fire kills his parents and little sisters, sparing only his younger brother, Thomas. He and Thomas are … Continue reading Book Review – Bandy by Craig R Hipkins
Historical fiction
Spotlight – Riddle of the Gods by Eric Schumacher
Today I’m delighted to be shining a spotlight on Eric Schumacher just released novel Riddle of the Gods as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. Riddle of the Gods is the fourth book in Eric’s series Olfa’s Saga. Blurb Riddle of the Gods is the riveting fourth novel in … Continue reading Spotlight – Riddle of the Gods by Eric Schumacher
Snippet: A Matter of Time by Judith Arnopp
Today I’m delighted to be sharing a snippet from Judith Arnopp’s newly released novel, A Matter of Time: Henry VIII: the Dying of the Light, as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. A Matter of Time is the third book in Judith’s trilogy, The Henrician Chronicle, told from Henry’s … Continue reading Snippet: A Matter of Time by Judith Arnopp
Excerpt – Her Own Legacy by Debra Borchert
Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Debra Borchert’s novel, Her Own Legacy, as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. Her Own Legacy is the first book in Debra’s Château de Verzat series set during the French Revolution. Blurb Her Own Legacy (Book 1)A Woman Fights for … Continue reading Excerpt – Her Own Legacy by Debra Borchert
Anywhere But Schuylkill by Michael Dunn
Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Michael Dunn’s powerful new novel set in the coal fields of Pennsylvania, Anywhere but Schuylkill, as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. Blurb In 1877, twenty Irish coal miners hanged for a terrorist conspiracy that never occurred. Anywhere but Schuylkill is the … Continue reading Anywhere But Schuylkill by Michael Dunn
Spotlight – The Trail to Crooked Creek by MK McClintock
Today I’m delighted to be shining a spotlight on MK McClintock’s newly released novella, The Trail to Crooked Creek, as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. The Trail to Crooked Creek is an historical romance set inpost-Civil War Montana and is part of the Crooked Creek series. Blurb Everyday … Continue reading Spotlight – The Trail to Crooked Creek by MK McClintock
2023 – A Year of Reading
To my surprise, I have read a similar number of books to last year, 34 books in all – nowhere near my illusory goal of a book a week. The year started slowly as I only managed two books a month until August. Results for the latter part of the year were helped by a … Continue reading 2023 – A Year of Reading
Beautiful Ghost by Milana Marsenich
Today I’m delighted to be sharing an snippet from Milana Marsenich’s novel, Beautiful Ghost, as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. Blurb During the fall of 1918, the influenza pandemic crosses the nation and reaches the mining town of Butte, Montana. Marika Jovich, who wants to go to school … Continue reading Beautiful Ghost by Milana Marsenich
Twelfth Cake House by Heidi Eljarbo
Today I’m delighted to be shining a spotlight on Heidi Eljarbo’s newly released novel, Twelfth Cake House, as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. Twelfth Cake House is a heartwarming Christmas romance set in the Georgian period. Blurb Even a clever matchmaker may need a push in the right … Continue reading Twelfth Cake House by Heidi Eljarbo
Millie’s Escape by Marcia Clayton
Today I’m delighted to be sharing a snippet from Marcia Clayton’s recently released novel, Millie’s Escape, as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. Millie’s Escape is the fifth book in The Hartford Manor Series, a heart-warming family saga stretching from the Regency period to Victorian times. Blurb 1885 North … Continue reading Millie’s Escape by Marcia Clayton
Catherine Meyrick 