Tidy Tidbits: Reading & Watching

Although it is still warm and summery in Florida, November ushers in a season for looking inward and spending time inside. With that in mind, here are thoughts on some of my recent reading and viewing. RECENT READING SURVIVING THE PANDEMIC Lucy by the Sea by Elizabeth Strout If you’ve read other novels by Mainer Elizabeth …

After Ian: Diversions

HURRICANE IAN It was a wild and crazy week for many residents of Florida, especially those on the southwest coast. Ian initially was predicted to hit near the Tampa area and a bit south and then went farther east and pummeled the folks in North Port, Englewood, Ft. Myers, Sanibel, and Captiva. We left our …

Tidy Tidbits: Book Notes

FEEDBACK FROM MY READERS Here are several titles my readers especially enjoyed this summer. Plus two mystery series they recommended that I didn’t know about. Fun! SUMMER FAVORITES Fellowship Point by Alice Elliott Dark (Kathy & Alice) Leaving Coy’s Hill by Katherine A. Sherbrooke (Sally) Mercury Pictures Present by Anthony Marra (Claudia) RECOMMENDED MYSTERY SERIES English archaeology professor …

Summer Reading Recap & Reviews

With Labor Day upon us, it’s time to review and recap the books I’ve read this summer.  Some from my June summer reading list for sure, but many others discovered along the way.  Here’s a list of titles followed by notes on three recent reads, each one featuring strong women who served their countries during wartime. MYSTERIES …