There are many lists of “summer movies” or “beach movies”, but where are the summer movies t…
Summer reading: 100 Places in France Every Woman Should Go
If you read only one book this summer let it be 100 Places in France Every Woman Should Go by Marcia DeSanctis. &#x…
What we’re reading this summer: books about books, relationships, memories
After a long winter reading history, travel, and decluttering books, we’re looking forward to changing direction d…
A binge watcher’s guide to the British monarchy
Want to understand all those British monarchs–who they were, what they did, why they matter? Don’t want to s…
Books for binge reading: histories, mysteries, family drama
If you’re tired of binge watching Netflix, Hulu, and any other streaming channel what else is there to do? Try bi…
Wine, dine, and…crime? Murder mysteries in the French countryside
Delicious. Maybe not be the first word that comes to mind when you think about murder mysteries. But that is preci…
What do women over 60 really want this summer? (A good book, of course)
There’s something about summer that is so conducive to reading a book. Whether you are on the porch or on a towel…
A book of time and wisdom: 40 Women over Fifty
“You’ve had every age. Now you have this age, and it’s exciting.” That is how Olivia de Haviland…
Do you know the stories behind these curious Easter traditions?
One might think the Easter bunny was a ubiquitous being, and indeed a rabbit brings eggs to good children at Easter in G…
The haunting presence of snow: tales from lands of dark nights and fleeting days
Much as we want spring to arrive, it’s still winter. So, in that “if you can’t beat them join them&…
Books that go bump in the night: chilling tales from the masters of horror
“On Halloween, witches come true; wild ghosts escape from dreams. Each monster dances in the park.” –…
Looking for a good book? This is what we’re reading this summer
The books we want to read this summer are not your usual book club fare. Well, some are, like Where the Crawdads Sing, s…
