In Generations, Howe and Strauss put forward broad stroke predictions for the future of America. But how accurate are they now, 30 years on?
Enjoy summer warmth with The Mystery of the Blue Train
A wealthy woman quarrels with her philandering husband before heading for the French Riviera with jewel case in tow. But tragedy awaits on the Blue Train.
Status update on the house adventure
After the discovery of fleas and cat hair, we had to bring forward big house tasks we had originally planned to leave for later. Here’s a little update
Owning our first house has been a wild ride
There’s a lot of glamour tied to buying a fixer-upper. I’d like to share the less fun side with you, so you can be prepared for the wild ride that it is.
Not your average Agatha: The Man in the Brown Suit
Another day, another book review. Perhaps you feel there are too many Agatha reviews here. But this is an adventurous mystery book in its own category.
A little nostalgia moment
We ‘ve bought our first house. Soon, we’ll be moving to start a new chapter of our lives. But I’d be lying if I didn’t say nostalgia was also riding high.
The surprising appeal of Watership Down
I have faint memories of a cartoon based on Watership Down. It left me with the impression of it being slightly scary and sad. What would the book be like?
The Big Four not a big success
I recently finished reading Agatha Christie’s The Big Four and I have to say that this is the first time I have actually been disappointed by one of her books.
Not the sewing story I wanted to write
Ugh, sorry ladies. I was so hoping that I’d have the final piece of the spring sewing challenge done over the weekend. But things did not pan out well at all…
You need this book by the Queen of Crime
The Mysterious Affair at Styles is the first book by the Queen of Crime. Would Christie live up to my expectations, or was the first book a work in progress?