#ShortStorySunday First Impressions, Secondary Consequences.

Book Review for “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” by Muriel Spark. Summary: "She was a schoolmistress with a difference. Proud, cultured, romantic, her ideas were progressive, even shocking. And when she decided to transform a group of young girls under her tutelage into the 'creme de la creme' of Marcia Blaine school, no one … Continue reading #ShortStorySunday First Impressions, Secondary Consequences. →

The Gilded, Revolutionary Cages.

Book Review for “Three Queens” by Rebecca Connolly. Summary: "Abigail Adams, Queen Charlotte, and Marie-Antoinette—three women form an unlikely sisterhood, navigating revolutions, royal pressures, and personal losses as they shape their own legacies. ... The paths of these three women cross in unexpected ways in public, in private, and through letters. They forge a quiet … Continue reading The Gilded, Revolutionary Cages. →

TCL’s WWW Wednesday #28 – April 22, 2026.

The WWW Wednesday meme This meme was formerly hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm and was revived by Sam @ Taking on a World of Words and is a great way to do an update on your reading and plans. I know lots of people do this one every week, but my being such … Continue reading TCL’s WWW Wednesday #28 – April 22, 2026. →

Sailing Towards Her Sunset.

Book Review for “The Last Voyage of Mrs. Henry Parker” by Joanna Nell. Summary: "As the wife of retired ship’s doctor Dr Henry Parker, Evelyn is living out her twilight years aboard the Golden Sunset. Every night she dresses for dinner and regales her fellow passengers with stories of a glamorous life travelling the world. … Continue reading Sailing Towards Her Sunset. →

TCL’s – #LetsDiscuss2026 #5, #BookBloggerHop #3 – April 17-23 2026 – Habitually Bookishly Quirky?

Welcome to another #LetsDiscuss and #BookBloggerHop post. This time the Hop prompt was submitted by Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer, asking: Do you have any bookish habits or quirks you catch yourself doing again and again? ? Disclaimer: These are my personal opinions. I do not expect anyone to agree with anything here, and in … Continue reading TCL’s – #LetsDiscuss2026 #5, #BookBloggerHop #3 – April 17-23 2026 – Habitually Bookishly Quirky? →

Packing and Unpacking with Books.

Book Review for “The Mountains We Call Home: The Book Woman's Legacy” by Kim Michele Richardson. Summary: "When Cussy Lovett, a Packhorse Librarian famed for bringing books to the people of Appalachia, is unjustly incarcerated, she finds a new calling as a prison librarian, bringing hope to downtrodden women and voiceless city residents alike, finding … Continue reading Packing and Unpacking with Books. →

TCL’s #TopTenTuesday – My Life in Books? – April 14, 2026.

The topic for my third #TTT for 2026 is: Book Titles That Describe Me/My Life! According to Jana's website: "Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a … Continue reading TCL’s #TopTenTuesday – My Life in Books? – April 14, 2026. →

TCL’s Spell the Month in Books #34 – April 2026!

I'm so glad I discovered Jana and her blog Reviews from the Stacks, who created this fun, monthly book meme. Now, it is true that Jana runs a link party for this which is supposed to take place on the first Saturday of every month. However, I reserve that day for my #6Degrees of Separation, … Continue reading TCL’s Spell the Month in Books #34 – April 2026! →

A Very Irish Story.

Book Review for “Shibby Magee” by Carrie Kabak. Summary: "When their bold and brassy mother, Vera Coffey, disappears after declaring she was born into Ireland’s Traveller community, a traditionally nomadic ethnic minority, Shibby and her twin sister Dorah are left behind in a settled family already cracking at the seams. Under the iron rule of … Continue reading A Very Irish Story. →

TCL’s Shelf Control #24 – Pity the Poor Book.

Shelf Control is a weekly celebration created by Lisa @ Bookshelf Fantasies, of the unread books on our shelves. Lisa says: "Pick a book you own but haven’t read, write a post about it (suggestions: include what it’s about, why you want to read it, and when you got it), and link up! For more … Continue reading TCL’s Shelf Control #24 – Pity the Poor Book. →