BOOK REVIEWS
The Ghost of the Cuban Queen Bordello (by Peggy Hicks)
A shopkeeper in Jerome pressed a signed book into my hands: Peggy Hicks’s The Ghost of the Cuban Queen Bordello. I expected a ghost story. I got a harder history—and a madam who was no one’s heroine.
Risen from the Ashes (by Patrick O’Brian)
Risen from the Ashes by Patrick O'Brian covers much of the same territory as the first West Baden Springs Hotel book I recently reviewed, West Baden Springs: Legacy of Dreams.
West Baden Springs: Legacy of Dreams (by Chris Bundy)
To celebrate my retirement in September 2024, my husband and I spent a few days at the West Baden Springs Hotel in French Lick, Indiana. It’s a magnificent and unexpected gem tucked into…
Stray (Shannon O’Brien)
I’m captivated by memoirs about individuals who embark on extraordinary journeys. Shannon O’Brien’s memoir, Stray: Breaking Free, Falling Hard, and Growing Stronger, chronicles her…
The Haunting of a Bourbon Town (by Jeff Waldridge)
Lawrenceburg, a charming small town nestled in Central Kentucky, is a frequent destination for us. Its historic downtown and vibrant local businesses make it a delightful place to explore.
Roadshow (by Neil Peart)
I recently read Neil Peart’s fourth book, Roadshow: Landscape with Drums: A Concert Tour by Motorcycle. It’s an incredible memoir that recounts Neil’s motorcycle journey from concert to…
The Recovering (by Leslie Jamison)
While the book description accurately describes its content, I must admit that I wasn’t entirely certain what to expect. This book is quite intricate, blending elements of a memoir, an analysis of authors…
The Castle on Sunset (by Shawn Levy)
I purchased the audiobook, “The Castle on Sunset: Life, Death, Love, Art, and Scandal at Hollywood’s Chateau Marmont,” by Shawn Levy, during an Audible sale. This book has been on my radar…
A Walk in the Woods (by Bill Bryson)
I frequently encounter author Bill Bryson in my bookish social media feeds, and I’m aware of his widespread popularity. As a nature lover, I recently added A Walk in the Woods to my reading list.
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