An American Marriage by Tayari Jones is a highly lauded novel that has won awards and accolades from Oprah, NPR, New York Times, USA Today, People magazine and the Washington Post. Even my hero Barack Obama said the book is “A moving portrayal of the effects of a wrongful conviction on a young African-American couple.”…
Historical fiction strikes my fancy only when the history is far removed from my own lifetime. The 1960s and ‘70s aren’t that far behind for someone just starting their 60th spin around the sun. And so, learning for the first time about an adoption scandal that rocked this country’s sensibilities in the 1940s was not…
Sometimes, when you open a book recommended by others, you expect it to jump out at you and shout, “I’m here. Enjoy!” This novel definitely doesn’t do that, but it’s probably one of the best books I’ve read in my lifetime. As a matter of fact, I gave up on the book in the first…
The Christmas Chornicles, a book review
If you are looking for some light, seasonal reading you can share with your kiddos, this is it. If you want a faith-filled, childlike fairy tale, The Legend of Santa Claus is it. But, if you’re looking for a surprise, a twist or a crazy scary happening, this Christmas Chronicle is not for you. The…
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