Here are three books that I shared this month on Good Day Alabama on WBRC Fox 6. One has a local connection. One will get your creative juices flowing and the other one is 52 years old and oh so timely. African Town By Charles Waters and Irene Latham This book for teens by Birmingham … Continue reading The Beginning of Summer Reading
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Celebrating Local
Here are three books with local ties—a cookbook from a favorite restaurateur, a book of poetry from a beloved poet and historical fiction set here. Truly something for everyone, and I shared them this month on Good Day Alabama on WBRC Fox 6. Ashley Mac’s Kitchen: Refined Southern Recipes for Every Occasion' By Ashley McMakin … Continue reading Celebrating Local
Celebrating Women
Women’s History Month is upon us so here are some books by women and about women to make life better and more inspiring and hopeful. I shared them on Good Day Alabama on WBRC Fox 6 this month.. Emily Post’s Etiquette Updated by Lizzie Post and Daniel Post Senning There’s a lot of incivility in … Continue reading Celebrating Women
New Year, New Lots of Things to Read and Do
I’ve decided to do one new thing a week for this entire year. It sounds daunting, but I don’t think it will be all that hard. I’ve opened this exploration up to all sorts of things like new recipes, reading an author I haven’t read yet, trying a new food truck, hiking a new trail, … Continue reading New Year, New Lots of Things to Read and Do
A Few More Gift-Worthy Books
Here are a few more books worth gifting that I took to Good Day Alabama on WBRC Fox 6. One is by a local group of poets, the other will inspire young (and older) minds. Then there’s something that’s pure escapism during this busy holiday season. Poems for Hungry Minds 2022 by Highland Avenue Poets … Continue reading A Few More Gift-Worthy Books
Thinking About Book Gifts
Here are three books I brought to Good Day Alabama on WBRC Fox 6 this month—a thriller, an impactful book for very young readers, and a special book for nature lovers—and all are gift-worthy. Ripper by Isabel Allende It’s a race against time in this fast-paced, twisty thriller set in San Francisco (where the city is … Continue reading Thinking About Book Gifts
Scary Good
Here are a few slightly spooky novels I took to Good Day Alabama on WBRC Fox 6 this month. Also, there's a link to a book-related way to do some real good. Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs This actually is a book for young adults, and interestingly, it’s one I recommended … Continue reading Scary Good
Hispanic Heritage Month and Honoring a Monarch
Here are the books I brought to Good Day Alabama on WBRC Fox 6 this month. They include a couple of books in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) and one in honor of the late Queen. Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor The first … Continue reading Hispanic Heritage Month and Honoring a Monarch
Let the Learning Begin
Here's what I took to WBRC Fox 6 Good Day Alabama this month: some smart books to get us all back into the groove of learning new things ... plus one more vacation read for that last little bit of away time. Wonder Drug: 7 Scientifically Proven Ways That Serving Others is the Best Medicine for … Continue reading Let the Learning Begin
Vacation or Staycation. Here’s What to Read Right Now
Here's what I took to WBRC Fox 6 Good Day Alabama this month: two buzzy works of fiction and a new (technical) barbecue book. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab This New York Times bestseller and National Indie bestseller and USA Today bestseller offers a tour of the world (and many of its significant moments in … Continue reading Vacation or Staycation. Here’s What to Read Right Now