Some of my best summer memories were long hours curled up with a book. That season is just about upon us here in the Northern Hemisphere and I’d love to recapture some of those childhood memories by making more time to read. The past two months of LWD Book Club selections were non-fiction so I…

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This month’s LWD Book Club selection, Financially Chic, was written by someone I “met” online years ago. We were in a francophile group together and I began reading her blog. A number of years later she began writing books and this is one I’ve been meaning to read for awhile. With the current high rate…

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The April LWD Book Club selection is a bit different than our usual selections. It may seem rather “niche” but I think anything that helps us understand ourselves or the people around us can be valuable. “Sensitive” addresses a personality trait that deserves greater understanding in modern society.  This post may contain affiliate links and…

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I have decided to post the March LWD Book Club selection a day early in order to help spread out the usual first-of-the-month blog posts. I’ve chosen “Wild, Beautiful, and Free” by Sophfronia Scott for our March book club read.  This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying…

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I’m a huge fan of Downton Abbey. Julian Fellowes, its creator, has cited this month’s LWD Book Club selection, The Custom of the Country as an inspiration for his hugely popular series. That alone is reason enough for me to choose it for our February read.  This post may contain affiliate links and as an…

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It’s time for the first LWD Book Club selection for 2023. A new year is always a good time to consider some decluttering and organizing. One Year to an Organized Life sounds like a great choice for helping us get our lives and homes in order.  This post may contain affiliate links and as an…

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It’s December and that means it’s time for the final LWD Book Club selection for 2022. December is a busy month so I’ve selected a short story, A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote. This seasonal autobiography sounds like the perfect read and I’m looking forward to it.  This post may contain affiliate links and as…

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I’m a big fan of fiction set during WWII England. I also enjoy reading series and War Clouds Over Blackberry Farm is the first in a series.  I think this will be a cozy read for our November LWD Book Club selection. This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn…

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