Hello! It’s time for Writer Wednesday, when I discuss another author and his or her book. Today, I’m talking about The Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo. I was introduced to this book during the historical fiction class offered by the University of Virginia on Coursera. Part historical fiction, part magic, part ancient Chinese beliefs, part…
Hello! It’s time for Writer Wednesday, when I discuss another author and his or her book. Today I’m talking about Shakespeare, who has been named the greatest writer of the English language. 2014 marks the 450th birthday of William Shakespeare. He is beloved centuries later because there is a universality in the actions of his…
Hello!It’s time for Writer Wednesday, when I discuss another author and his or her book.Christmas with Anne is a delightful compilation of Christmas stories and also tales for the new year. Some included are chapters from the Anne of Green Gables books, while others are short standalone stories. Be prepared to be charmed by the…
Hello! It’s time for Writer Wednesday, when I discuss another author and his or her book. For December, I am talking about some seasonal greats.A Christmas Carol, remade many times for movies and tv, stands in its most perfect form in the printed words of Charles Dickens. It is many things: a glimpse into Victorian…
Hello!It’s time for Writer Wednesday, when I discuss another author and his or her book. For December, I am discussing books of the season. The Biblical Christmas story is well-known, but Susan Fish gives it a new angle in Seeker of Stars. She writes about a young weaver, interested in astronomy and his journey- through his past,…
Hello! It’s time for Writer Wednesday, when I discuss another author and his or her book. For December, I am talking about some seasonal greats. Today I want to tell you about a book that I adore. Part history, part magic, full of the Christmas spirit and fully irresistible is Jeff Guinn’s The Autobiography of…
Hello! It’s time for Writer Wednesday, when I discuss another author and his or her book. Today, I’ll be discussing the magical, charming and hugely compelling The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. Seemingly, The Night Circus might be better related to Halloween and I indeed did read this book in the build up to Halloween….
Hello! It’s time for Writer Wednesday, when I discuss another author and his or her work. Today’s post is about Louisa May Alcott (of Little Women fame) and her short story, “An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving”. This is a short work, perfect to read in between the festivities of the season. Just like the Thanksgiving dinner…