How Sweet The Sound

A Jodi Daynard Trilogy

 

I just finished book two of a trilogy.

 

 

The first in the trilogy is The Midwives Revolt.

 

 

 

I have a great fondness for historical fiction, and these are both excellent reads.

 

I can hardly wait for number three.

 

 

I Love Hummingbird Cake

 

 

 

The Secret To Hummingbird Cake

 

I will go ahead and confess up front it was the title of this book that caught my eye.

My mother loved Hummingbird Cake. And, even though I don't have a significant sweet tooth,

I have been know to succumb to the "deliciousness", too.  And, just look at that pretty cover.

 

Now, about the contents. This book celebrates friendship. You will laugh and weep.

I loved it.♥

 

 

 

Just Finished This Saturday

 

 

 

I am so... far behind on my reading that even I am amazed.

 

Life is keeping me busy, but I love reading,

 

and I decided I just have to make time for it.

 

Books by Dorothea Benton Frank are always a pleasure for me,

 

and this one was no exception.

 

I was especially enamored with the characters.

 

An easy read that tugged at my heartstrings.

 

 

Blue and Polio

 

 

Blue by Joyce Moyer Hostetter

 

You know those moments in life when you feel

 

like you are in the right place at the exact right time?

 

I had just one of those moments a few weeks ago.

 

I had accompanied my husband to a doctor appointment,

 

and while he was getting his labs,

 

I struck up a conversation with a young fellow in the waiting room.

 

I would guess he was about twelve years old.

 

He was staring at his phone screen,

 

so I asked what he was reading.

 

He responded that he was watching a video, but he liked to read.

 

I asked what type of books he preferred.

 

Well, he started right in telling me about this book

 

he had just finished that was "amazing".

 

He said it took place in Hickory, North Carolina, and that is where he lived.

 

Then he told me it was about the polio epidemic in that area in the mid-forties.

 

Let me tell you, I about fell out of my chair.

 

You see, I had polio in the late 1950s.

 

He asked me questions until it was time for us to leave.

 

He found the book cover on-line, and I promised I would read it.

 

And, I did.

 

And, it truly was "amazing".

 

And, it brought back many memories.

 

I am grateful for that conversation with an "amazing" young fellow.

 

 

This book is recommended for teens and young adults, but don't let that deter you.

 

And, please let me know if you read this.

 

Joyce Moyer hostetter has written a sequel,

 

and I am reading it now.

 

The Midwife's Revolt

 

 

This was a great book!

 

I love historical fiction,

and my favorite of all our first ladies is Abigail Adams.

 

This book hit both of those criteria.

Awesome read which I highly recommend.

 

 

All The Single Ladies

 

 

I never miss a new book from

 

Dorothea Benton Frank.

 

I love that her books take place

 

in that wonderful part of the world known as the

 

Carolina Lowcountry.

 

This was another great read.

 

Beach Town

 

 

I just finished reading

 

Beach Town

 

by Mary Kay Andrews.

 

I always enjoy her books.

 

They are a good mix of fun, adventure and a bit of romance.

 

This one took place in Florida on the Gulf coast,

 

and it featured an interesting mix of characters.

 

 

 

 

Dear Carolina

 

 

I recently had the pleasure of reading this first publication

by Kristy Woodson Harvey.

 

I enjoy reading books by southern authors,

and to my delight,

I found this book takes place in Lenoir County, North Carolina

which is where my mother was born and raised.

It is always interesting to read about

places and sights of which you are familiar.

 

This was an easy read,

and definitely one to pull at your heartstrings.

 

 

More Mystery With Liz

 

 

The second in the Liz Talbot Mystery Series.

 

A fun and entertaining mystery by

 

Susan M. Boyer.

 

And, it takes place in the lowcountry

 

which you kow is one of my favorite regions.

 

 

 

 

It's Classified

 

 

I just finished reading this book by Nicolle Wallace.

 

I am really enjoying my venture into political fiction.