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A jewel of a novel
The first Elizabeth George novel was the treasure I uncovered on a recent visit to The Lantern Bookshop.
From the bookshelf: December 2025
Five books. Every month. A variety of topics from different genres. Here is the list from December 2025.
Oh, the places we’ve seen!
In 2025 we were certainly “off to great places.” Here’s a recap, with a hat tip to a children’s classic.
What binds us together
A novel that speaks of dislocation, history, and the power of language.
The stuff of life
A beautiful novel reminds us that “Words, especially those written, are immortal.”
What our books reveal about us
Seeing myself in the books I chose to read in 2025.
The year in books: 2025
My annual list of the books I’ve read over the past twelve months.
From the bookshelf: October 2025
It is my intention to read five books each month. See what made the cut in October.
From the bookshelf: August 2025
It is my intention to read five books each month. See what made the cut in August of 2025.
MORE TO COME... 