My words today are taken from a book that I am currently reading: Post War Dreams by Brenda Whiteside.
Desiccated- lacking interest, passion or energy.
Pellucid- translucently clear.
ex.
mountains reflected in the pellucid waters.
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Wondrous Words Wednesday
Wondrous words Wednesday
My words today are taken from a book that I am currently reading: Post War Dreams by Brenda Whiteside.
Desiccated- lacking interest, passion or energy.
Pellucid- translucently clear.
ex.
My words today are taken from a book that I am currently reading: Post War Dreams by Brenda Whiteside.
Desiccated- lacking interest, passion or energy.
Pellucid- translucently clear.
ex.
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Teaser Tuesday
Teaser Tuesday
My teaser comes from the book: Post War Dreams by Brenda Whiteside
pg. 33
We let the screen door slam behind us and turned into the kitchen in time to see Benjamin lift his mother from the floor and spin around twice.
My teaser comes from the book: Post War Dreams by Brenda Whiteside
pg. 33
We let the screen door slam behind us and turned into the kitchen in time to see Benjamin lift his mother from the floor and spin around twice.
Monday, January 25, 2016
Mailbox Monday
Mailbox Monday
I received one new book last week called, What She Knew by Gilly MacMillan, courtesy of Wm Morrow.
Rachel Jenner is walking in Bristol park when her 8 yr. old son, Ben, when he asks if he can run ahead. It's an ordinary request on an ordinary Sunday, and Rachel has no reason to worry- until Ben vanishes.
What goodies did you receive?
Reading: Post War Dreams by Brenda Whiteside.
I received one new book last week called, What She Knew by Gilly MacMillan, courtesy of Wm Morrow.
Rachel Jenner is walking in Bristol park when her 8 yr. old son, Ben, when he asks if he can run ahead. It's an ordinary request on an ordinary Sunday, and Rachel has no reason to worry- until Ben vanishes.
What goodies did you receive?
Reading: Post War Dreams by Brenda Whiteside.
Moonlight Over Paris by Jennifer Robson
Moonlight Over Paris by Jennifer Robson
After battling a bout of scarlet fever, which nearly took her life, Helena is determined to live her life. She goes to Paris to stay with her Aunt Agnes and attend an art school. Paris in the 1920's is very artistic and romantic.
I found this to be an easy read of a young woman who wants to gain her independence and falling in love with Sam in the meantime. I also liked the description of the restaurants and cuisine, which made it even better.
After battling a bout of scarlet fever, which nearly took her life, Helena is determined to live her life. She goes to Paris to stay with her Aunt Agnes and attend an art school. Paris in the 1920's is very artistic and romantic.
I found this to be an easy read of a young woman who wants to gain her independence and falling in love with Sam in the meantime. I also liked the description of the restaurants and cuisine, which made it even better.
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Wondrous Words Wednesday
Wondrous Words Wednesday
Here are my words for today:
Ersatz- (of a product) made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one, for something else.
ex. ersatz was used as a substitute for coal.
Saucisson- is a variety of thick, dry cured sausage. Typically made of pork.
Here are my words for today:
Ersatz- (of a product) made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one, for something else.
ex. ersatz was used as a substitute for coal.
Saucisson- is a variety of thick, dry cured sausage. Typically made of pork.
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Teaser Tuesday
Teaser Tuesday
My teaser is from: Moonlight Over Paris by Jennifer Robson
pg. 199
No matter how he felt, he certainly wasn't smitten with her. That sort of thing happened in romantic novels, but not in real life.
My teaser is from: Moonlight Over Paris by Jennifer Robson
pg. 199
No matter how he felt, he certainly wasn't smitten with her. That sort of thing happened in romantic novels, but not in real life.
Monday, January 18, 2016
Mailbox Monday
Mailbox Monday
An empty mailbox for me, but much needed catch-up time.
Reading: Moonlight Over Paris by Jennifer Robson
What goodies did you receive?
An empty mailbox for me, but much needed catch-up time.
Reading: Moonlight Over Paris by Jennifer Robson
What goodies did you receive?
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Wondrous Words Wednesday
Wondrous Words Wednesday
I found these words in the book I am currebtly reading:
Moonlight Over Paris by Jennifer Robson
epergnes-ornamental centerpieces for a dining table,typically used for holiday flowers.
banquette- an upholstered bench along a wall, especially in a restaurant or bar.
I found these words in the book I am currebtly reading:
Moonlight Over Paris by Jennifer Robson
epergnes-ornamental centerpieces for a dining table,typically used for holiday flowers.
banquette- an upholstered bench along a wall, especially in a restaurant or bar.
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Teaser Tuesday
Teaser Tuesday
My teaser comes from the book:
Moonlight Over Paris by Jennifer Robson
pg. 9
In moments she was seated, a hot brick under her feet, a rug on her lap, and a shawl about her shoulders, her parents deaf to her insistence that she was perfectly warm.
My teaser comes from the book:
Moonlight Over Paris by Jennifer Robson
pg. 9
In moments she was seated, a hot brick under her feet, a rug on her lap, and a shawl about her shoulders, her parents deaf to her insistence that she was perfectly warm.
Monday, January 11, 2016
Mailbox Monday
Mailbox Monday
I received one new book in my mailbox :
Post War Dreams by Brenda Whiteside
World War 11 has ended and the soldiers are coming home. After years of folling her crop worker father, motherless Claire Flanagan is also coming home. If she can keep her father in one place long enough, she plans to follow her dreams to Hollywood. Until she meets Benjamin.
I received one new book in my mailbox :
Post War Dreams by Brenda Whiteside
World War 11 has ended and the soldiers are coming home. After years of folling her crop worker father, motherless Claire Flanagan is also coming home. If she can keep her father in one place long enough, she plans to follow her dreams to Hollywood. Until she meets Benjamin.
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Wondrous Words Wednesday
Wondrous Words Wednesday
I found these words in volume 2 of The Lady Agnes Mystery
Serfoutte- was a combined hoe and fork.
Runic Prophecy- prophecies written in old Germanic inscriptions.
I found these words in volume 2 of The Lady Agnes Mystery
Serfoutte- was a combined hoe and fork.
Runic Prophecy- prophecies written in old Germanic inscriptions.
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Teaser Tuesday
Teaser Tuesday
My teaser today is from the book: Memphis Hoodoo Murders by Kathryn Rogers
pg. 76
"What're you talking about, Miss Therapist?"
Grandma scrunched up her face "I do declare, I think you're real sweet and all, but maybe you need to work on your listening skills a bit.
My teaser today is from the book: Memphis Hoodoo Murders by Kathryn Rogers
pg. 76
"What're you talking about, Miss Therapist?"
Grandma scrunched up her face "I do declare, I think you're real sweet and all, but maybe you need to work on your listening skills a bit.
Monday, January 4, 2016
Mailbox Monday
Mailbox Monday
One New book in my mailbox last week, but a good time to catch-up. What goodies did you get?
Moonlight Over Paris by Jennifer Robson
Jennifer Robson takes readers to 1920's Paris in an enthralling new historical novel that tells the riveting story of an English lady who trades in her staid aristocratic life for the mesmerizing salons and the heady world of the lost generation.
Reading:
Memphis Hoodo murders
by Kathryn Rogers
One New book in my mailbox last week, but a good time to catch-up. What goodies did you get?
Moonlight Over Paris by Jennifer Robson
Jennifer Robson takes readers to 1920's Paris in an enthralling new historical novel that tells the riveting story of an English lady who trades in her staid aristocratic life for the mesmerizing salons and the heady world of the lost generation.
Reading:
Memphis Hoodo murders
by Kathryn Rogers
Everything She Forgot by Lisa Ballantyne Post
Everything She Forgot by Lisa Ballantyne
Margaret Halloway is having trouble concentrating after she escapes a horrific pile-up in London, when someone pulls her to safety. Having flashbacks that remiond her of her childhood causes her to try and find the person who came to her aid.
This intense mystery keeps you wondering what went on in her past and who the stranger was that saved her life. The story kept me motivated even up to the very end, when things came to light as to whom her rescurer was the saved her from a firery death.
Margaret Halloway is having trouble concentrating after she escapes a horrific pile-up in London, when someone pulls her to safety. Having flashbacks that remiond her of her childhood causes her to try and find the person who came to her aid.
This intense mystery keeps you wondering what went on in her past and who the stranger was that saved her life. The story kept me motivated even up to the very end, when things came to light as to whom her rescurer was the saved her from a firery death.
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