I love Christmas but I don’t love how all-encompassing this time of year can become. I’m inviting you to experience Christmas from a new, slower perspective.
Reflections on the reading year
I read the whole 23 in 2023 list! It had everything from light reads to heavy classics, so let’s look at the good, the bad and the unexpected from the year.
Why this book is the comfort read you need
I’ve got a bonus book for us today. And what a lovely little bonus book it is, too. Read on to learn why this read is the literary version of a hot chocolate.
A book that could have been one of the greatest
In 1922, Count Rostov is sentenced to house arrest in the Metropol Hotel, Moscow. The book follows the Count through one of Russia’s most turbulent periods.
See the final new bathroom renovation reveal
We made it! The bathroom renovation is finished and everything is functioning. Come along as I condense the rollercoaster ride of two months into a single post.
Lose yourself in The First Circle
The First Circle introduces the prisoners of Mavrino prison and Innokenty, a diplomat who risks freedom to warn a friend. Will he join the others in the gulag?
How do you know when to let go?
How do you know when to let go of having a biological child when you’re facing unexplained infertility. Because you could just keep trying and hoping forever…
An inspirational book full of amazing people
Modern Saints, Book Two is an inspirational non-fiction collection of short biographies of Catholic saints. There are also photos of these fascinating people
Why This Is The Perfect Read For True Crime Fans
In Cold Blood is a nonfiction true crime novel. It covers the story of the Clutter murders in great depth. But true is this true crime?
Is this the OG mystery novel?
When first faced with this very large mystery novel, I felt a sense of dread. But I loved it! Written in the 1800s, is The Woman in White the OG mystery novel?