This post may contain affiliate links. You can read more in my disclosure policy.  Ever since I watched the movie Julie and Julia, I've been intrigued by the life of Julia Child. Until now, I've never actually read anything about her. I just finished listening to The French Chef in America, as read by the author (and Julia's grand-nephew), Alex Prud'Homme and learned quite a bit about the life of Julia Child. I found it a delightful listen and a well-written read! This book starts after Julia Child published her first best seller cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking. It … Read More...

This Fall has seemed to grow busier as the weeks continue on...and now it's almost November! I know that November and Christmas are wonderfully busy in our household so I'm gearing up for the holidays, celebrations and yes, busy days. In preparation, I've been trying to be intentional with my reading time again. Reading does relax me so I curled up with a good book this week during nap time and read away! This post contains affiliate links. You can read more in my disclosure policy.  I sat down with From This Day Forward by Lauraine Snelling.  It is the fourth and final book in … Read More...

It's been awhile since I read a book by Judith Miller so I enjoyed reading her latest novel, The Artisan's Wife The Artisan's Wife is the story of Ainslee McKay who's life changes quickly when her twin sister secretly elopes. Her sister leaves Ainslee to take over the management of a new tile works by herself. Ainslee is not pleased about this situation but reluctantly moves to West Virginia to fulfill her obligations. When Levi Judson, an artist and designer, arrives with designs for new tiles, Ainslee starts to feel some excitement over the business - and for this kind young … Read More...