“Fetching Raymond” fascinated me. Maybe it was because I hadn’t done any advance research into what the story was about, so I was delightfully drawn in with a slow dawning of understanding.
My Family and Other Animals
When the unconventional Durrell family decides they can no longer endure the gray English climate, they sell their house and relocate to the sunny Greek isle of Corfu. My Family and Other Animals is a delightful account of the family’s experiences.
Finish First
Finish First is a wake-up call for business leaders, entrepreneurs, spouses, parents, and students to stop settling for mediocre and revitalize their intrinsic will to achieve excellence and go for the win.
I’d Rather Be Reading
For many of us, reading is a lifestyle. We can’t imagine life without books. I’d Rather Be Reading is the perfect literary companion for anyone who feels this way. In this collection of relatable reflections by blogger and author Anne Bogel, readers are encouraged to identify and remember the moments that have defined them as readers.
Cape Refuge
The heroines of Cape Refuge, sisters Morgan and Blair, are as alike as salt and pepper but love each other and work together for the important things in life. Lofty themes of unity, second chances, and serving others play out in the nitty-gritty of everyday relationships in this story.
Miss Julia Takes Over
Just like the first book in the series, Miss Julia Takes Over is a fun, fast-paced read with subtle moral themes.
Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind
Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind is a coming-of-age story for a woman who has lived her entire life within traditional Southern bounds of conventional women’s roles and male-dominated church leadership. When her circumstances change, Miss Julia tests the opportunity to live differently.
Pure Sea Glass
This definitive reference for beachcombers is also a beautiful addition to any coffee table. Pure Sea Glass surveys the history of glass manufacturing, explains the weathering process that creates frosted gems from fragile shards, and offers tips on how and where to find the best pieces. More than 200 exquisite photographs bring to light the luminous beauty of sea glass.
Pearl Harbor
The movie Pearl Harbor is a Jerry Bruckheimer show-stopper rich on patriotism and impressive visual spectacle. The soundtrack includes some of the best melody-driven moments of Hans Zimmer’s career.
Scent of the Missing
In the wake of the Oklahoma City bombing, Susannah Charleson clipped a newspaper photo of an exhausted canine handler, face buried in the fur of his search-and-rescue dog. Susannah, an airline pilot with search experience herself, was so moved by the image she decided to volunteer with a local canine team.