Do you prefer fiction or nonfiction? While I truly enjoy a good nonfiction book, I adore novels. The first novel I remember reading is The Grist Mill Secret which I checked out from the bookmobile when I was in first or second grade. Set in pre-revolutionary Massachusetts, it had suspense, intrigue, and spies. I was hooked. Since […]
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I grew up in a large family in a small, rural town. Money was tight for our family of nine and my older siblings all had jobs, especially during the summer. My brothers worked on neighboring farms during the day and at night, they caught night crawlers (worms) by the hundreds. We lived near a
“The reading of all good books is like conversation with the finest men of past centuries.” – René Descartes One of the things I love most about books is the power of connection. Books have the power to expand horizons, broaden perspectives, and challenge our world views. They also allow us to connect with others who
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