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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For many, many years one of my favorite things has been our local library book sales. I had not been since the pandemic began but I went this week. This month’s LWD Book Club selection is one of the books I bought – The French Gardener. The setting alone is enough for me to look…

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A novel about a British manor in the country during the post-war era? That is totally up my alley! When I ran across “A House in the Country” I just knew it would be the perfect selection for our September LWD Book Club.  This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I…

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A number of years ago I read Tish Jett’s first book, “Forever Chic” and loved it. I’m excited to share her second book, Living Forever Chic: French Women’s Timeless Secrets For Everyday Elegance, Gracious Entertaining, and Enduring Allure as our August LWD Book Club selection.  This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate…

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If you’ve followed me any length of time you likely know of my love for New Orleans. Each visit, I make a point of picking up a book or three at Faulkner House Books. This month’s book club selection (and last month’s too!) is from our most recent trip. The Yellow House is a highly…

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