What? Eclectic is a book club theme?

February 20, 2026February 17, 2026 Writing Sparkle10 Comments

Welcome to the eighth book review of fifty-three. As you know, I provide freelance book reviews to a few different review companies. It has been a great experience, introducing me to new authors and their wonderful books. Each week this year, I’m opening my Weekend Coffee shares with a link to a review I’ve provided.… Continue reading What? Eclectic is a book club theme?

Coffee Blog

Coffee, reviews, and psychics.

September 19, 2025September 19, 2025 Writing Sparkle6 Comments

Welcome to book review thirty-eight of fifty-two for this year’s virtual coffee shares. I’ve picked books related to the Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils theme—coffee, books, and puzzles. That Old Witch: The Coffee Coven’s Cozy Capers Author M. Z. AndrewsPublished in October 2017The publisher is Rock Paper Pen PressAvailable in eBook (436 pages),… Continue reading Coffee, reviews, and psychics.

A to Z Blogging

Memories of reading.

April 15, 2025March 21, 2025 Writing Sparkle9 Comments

Margaret Atwood’s books were almost the only novels I read in my twenties. I would go to Chapters Book Store and search for titles by her I hadn’t read. In university, if one of her titles was on the syllabus, I would register. Margaret Atwood is a Canadian author who writes dystopian, speculative, and historical… Continue reading Memories of reading.

A to Z Blogging

Dream Library

April 4, 2025March 1, 2025 Writing Sparkle4 Comments

For as long as I can remember, I have dreamed of having a library in my house. Certain library details have remained the same: built-in bookshelves, a sliding ladder, and my favourite books lining the shelves. I think a window with a window seat would be cozy. I like the idea of cuddling up by… Continue reading Dream Library