The Sandalwood Tree: A NovelAuthor: Elle NewmarkIn 1847, Martin Mitchell is on a newly established Fulbright scholarship to write his Ph.D. thesis on Indian history. Martin’s wife, Evaleen (Evie) and their 5 year old son Billy accompany him, for Evie loves the thought of the exotic and they both feel Billy will be exposed to a different culture. The University of New Delhi allows them a beautiful Victorian style bungalow with a beautiful sandalwood tree leafing the yard in Masoorla, India. ... continue reading...
Book Reviews: The Sandalwood Tree
CD Reviews: Bugs
BugsBy: Mister G This can be a nice CD for your car! My 2 year old stayed quiet during the whole CD while we listened together on our way to the grocery store. The songs are very quiet, mellow, even relaxing. They are said to vary in music style, but to me they looked very much similar one to the other, which was kind of disappointing. The lyrics are cute, but children have to be older to be able to get what he means.Although the words are creative, and I like the fact that they go beyond the ... continue reading...
Book Reviews: The Hip Girl’s Guide to Homemaking
The Hip Girl's Guide to Homemaking: Decorating, Dining, and the Gratifying Pleasures of Self-Sufficiency--on a Budget!Author: Kate PayneSuzie Homemaker I am NOT. Just ask my husband and son and they'll roll their eyes. After thirty one years I suppose they've learned to live with is. The question is...Can you teach an old "wife" new tricks? While this book seems to be geared to a much younger crowd than me (think 20 year olds out in their own apartments for the first time), there are some great ... continue reading...
Book Reviews & Giveaway: Saints and Sinners
Saints and Sinners: StoriesAuthor: Edna O'BrienThere is nothing to say about Edna O'Brien that has not already been said. Recipient of the Ulysses Medal and he Los Angeles Times Book Prize, and an honorary member of the Academy of Arts and Letters, O'Brien's prose has been described as he voice of the Irish consciousness. Along with Frank Delaney, she remains one of my favorite writers.In Saints and Sinners, her newest collection of short stories, O'Brien quietly enters the room, takes her pen, ... continue reading...
Book Reviews: The Dressmaker of Khair Khana
The Dressmaker of Khair KhanaAuthor: Gayle Tzemach Lemmon Maybe the subtitle of my favorite new book, The Dressmaker of Khair Khana, by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon should be, “I Am Woman, Hear me Roar, “ because Ms. Lemmon does an outstanding job of showing us an insightful and moving picture of Afghan women who overcome. Lemmon is a former ABC News producer, covering presidential campaigns. She decides to change her career at age 30. Finding a subject for her MBA thesis at Harvard Business ... continue reading...
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