Title: Bookworm Author: Robin Yeatman Publisher: Harper Perennial Publication Date: February 14, 2023 Genre: Fiction A wickedly funny debut novel—a black comedy with a generous heart that explores the power of imagination and reading—about a woman who tries to use fiction to find her way to happiness. Victoria is unhappily married to an ambitious and … Continue reading Book Highlight: Bookworm by Robin Yeatman
Title: Love & Saffron Author: Kim Fay Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Publication Date: February 8, 2022 Genre: Historical Fiction In the vein of the classic 84, Charing Cross Road, this witty and tender novel follows two women in 1960s America as they discover that food really does connect us all, and that friendship and laughter are … Continue reading Book Highlight: Love & Saffron by Kim Fay
Title: Revolution Author: David Dorrough Publisher: Self-published Publication Date: March 22, 2022 Genre: Fiction, Satire Half satire, half farce, and half slice-of-life, REVOLUTION dives into the world of Bill and Yvonne Smede, two middle-aged professionals attempting to lead semi-sane, low-profile lives amidst the loud, swirling chaos of Southern California and the colorful antics of all … Continue reading Book Highlight: Revolution by David Dorrough
Chapter Fifteen, continued "Oh my God," she breathed as she caught sight of the rose garden. "This is beautiful and massive. How many different kinds of roses are there?" His cringe puzzled her. "I don't know. I lost count. I think I lost count some time after Anna." "What?" Robert sighed and began to guide … Continue reading Queen of the Garden of Girls, Part 45
Note: Since I've been posting this for over a year now, and since I have quite a bit written, these posts will get a little longer for the time being. At least until my creative well dries up and I have a hard time working on it again. Chapter Fourteen, continued They painted in silence … Continue reading Queen of the Garden of Girls, Part 43
Chapter Twelve continued "Your mother is inviting me to tea this afternoon," Elaina said as her eyes re-read the words for the third time. "My mother is what?" "Tea," Elaina said, looking up at him. "Rose wants me to have tea with her. Just her and me. Should I be worried?" Robert scratched at his … Continue reading Queen of the Garden of Girls, Part 35
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