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Presenting Three Books I am an avid reader, and I enjoy most of the books I read. But then there are the truly special ones. The scenes that make me stop reading, sigh and drift away with the characters and their conflicts; the books that have vivid, daring, appealing women main characters. I highly recommend these new books…..
Between Two Kingdoms by Suleika Jaouad 
Thank You for Your Service
Books about World War I and World War II are popular right now and can be historical fiction, women’s fiction, suspense thrillers, biographies, memoirs, and even romance. Stories of battles, and the Holocaust are on the same shelf as tales of women in the services, wives and families at the home front and lovers sharing…..
It’s August Already! I’m delighted to share my reviews of books I have read and relished, released in August, and available now for you to enjoy on all major retail sites and places! The “dog days of summer” are here, so chill with a good “tail”…I mean “tale!”
Thanks to the following for providing me with advance digital review copies. I…..
Fresh Eggs and Dog Beds 2 by Nick Albert “Still living ‘The Dream’ in Rural Ireland”
Nick and Lesley’s desire for a better life in the countryside was a long-held dream. Unforeseen events and a leap of faith forced that dream into reality, but moving to rural Ireland was only the beginning of their story.
Foreigners in a foreign land, they set about making new friends, learning the culture and expanding their collection of…..
Lovely New Books!! Ready to Read!
Thanks to NetGalley
Blog Tours, Rachel’s Random Resources and Boldwood Books
and generous Publishers Adams Media, Boldwood Books, Hallmark Publishing, Lightning Press, One More Chapter, St. Martin’s Press
I get to read advance copies of books before they are published!
I’m delighted to share the following books and my reviews, that are…..
Growing Old Notes on Aging with Something like Grace by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas
“By turns hilarious, poignant, fascinating, and disturbing, every page is brutally honest. If you ever plan to grow old or know anyone else who’s already there, you’ll find insights here you’ll see nowhere else.”– “Sy Montgomery, New York Times bestselling author”
JENA’S REVIEW
No matter our age, we all hope to grow old, and indeed we are growing older day by day. A bestselling author of books…..
Through Dust and Dreams: The Story of an African Adventure by Roxana Valea What Amazon Reviewers are Saying:
‘Thought provoking and captivating account of one a woman’s journey roughing it through Africa while wrestling with her own personal journey about life dreams and reality.’
‘A beautiful account of adventure, observation and presence. A lovely read.’
‘The art of youth and discovery oneself, as life itself gets the essence of…..
Why not go? I lift up my eyes unto the hills- where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Pslams 121:1-2 Come, let us sing for Joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvations. Psalm 95:1 
My family and I live in a place of gently rolling forested hills. I have to drive to see mountains. But not too far…..
My Books are on Amazon Happy New Year, friends! Whether or not you ponder, make, or keep resolutions there is still something about beginning a new calendar year, isn’t there? Let’s turn the page to 2020!! And speaking of pages, did you know that I read and review books all the time?! Peanut butter and jelly, books and Jena! What dazzles me is how many different topics, plots, and characters there are waving to us from the book shelves! Wishing all writers…..
