Saints for All Occasions
I haven’t read this book yet but when my avid reader friend texted me last night to say: “I haven’t loved a book this much since The Poisonwood Bible” I knew I had to download it ASAP. I’ll be reading it next!
Amazon says this: “A sweeping, unforgettable novel from The New York Times best-selling author of Maine, about the hope, sacrifice, and love between two sisters and the secret that drives them apart.”… Read More »
Tuesday, Sept. 4
6:30 – 8:30 pm
A literary evening featuring six local authors who will read from and discuss their novels. The event is free and open to the public. Door prizes. Food, drink, wine and beer available.
Crema Espresso Cafe, Mt. Vernon Road… Read More »
There are 132 miles between me and some of the people I love the most…..so I can be found cruising on Interstate 85 between Dunwoody and Lee County, Alabama quite frequently. To pass the time (and to keep myself awake) I often listen to books on Audible or to Andy Stanley podcasts. One day last week I drove down and back in the same day and forgot to download a new book onto Audible before leaving home. … Read More »
My friend, Pamela, told me about this book and I’ve been reading and re-reading it all summer. I used to think that once my kids were grown…and flown…that parenting would be finished. I was oh.so.wrong!
Throughout this book the author (Stormie O’Martian) helps you pray with the power of God’s Word over your adult children and their:
career choices and sense of purpose
marriages and other vital relationships
parenting skills and leadership
struggles, addictions, or emotional trials
faith commitment and prayer life
It is comforting for me to believe in the power of God working through my prayers.… Read More »
Note from Audra: So I cheated. This isn’t really a “BOOK” of the week. However, it is a publication that I “READ” almost every day and the topic is so timely that I knew I must share. I’m taking my oldest back for his second year at Auburn tomorrow…our UGA friends are mostly all back in Athens and I have so many friends who are dropping their FIRST kids off at college this year. … Read More »
Book enthusiasts are invited to join Ponce City Market’s Posman Books and City Winery for the August edition of Books and Booze featuring ‘The Night Circus’ by Erin Morgenstern on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. Beginning at 7:00 p.m., readers can participate in a lively discussion about two young magicians, Celia and Marco, chaotic, yet romantic journey through Le Cirque des Rêves (The Circus of Dreams).… Read More »
We are giving away our book of the week!
So…my friend Christine met the author, Emily Carpenter, quite by accident recently in Roswell. I just read her bio and realized not only does she live in nearby Roswell, but she also graduated from Auburn University like me!!!
Christine is an avid reader and was thrilled to be given an autographed copy of her latest novel, Every Single Secret, to share with me for an Aha!… Read More »
Rather than reading this week, I’ve spent a lot of time hanging out with my husband’s parents. Both of them are avid readers and have book clubs of their own. So…I asked Rosie (my mother-in-law) what she’s been reading and she told me that her friend Pat recommended The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick for a light summer read. … Read More »
Confession time….I’m hooked on the hit TV Series, Younger. It isn’t my fault though. I completely blame Ana Bilbao-Granadillo. She’s an amazing Spanish teacher at Dunwoody High and we’ve both been told we look alike. One day while discussing that we should pretend that she’s my YOUNGER sister, she starting raving about the TV Show, Younger. … Read More »
On Tuesday, July 17th, Ponce City Market’s Posman Books and City Winery have once again teamed up to put a new spin on “book club” with Books & Booze, a monthly free event hosted by Posman Books’ General Manager, Marc Stiles at the popular urban winery. Featuring lively discussions among fellow readers, July’s selection is Meaty’ by Samantha Irby.… Read More »
On June 28th, my friend Christine and I attended the book launch party for Emily Giffin’s latest book, All We Ever Wanted. We accidentally ended up in great seats right behind the author’s family and close friends. Her mom, a retired Illinois Librarian, was literally right in front of me. It was such an interesting perspective to watch Giffin’s Mom, Daughter, and Husband beam with pride throughout the entire event. … Read More »
I know three families heading to Alaska for summer cruises this year. I’m personally a warm weather vacation kind of gal and have never even considered wanting to go to Alaska….until now. One of my Alaska bound girlfriends (Kristin) texted me last week that while reading this book she kept thinking how much I would love it. … Read More »
I love Wendy Wax’s Ten Beach Road series and the colorful, delightful women who love the beach as much as I do! Interestingly enough, I’ve been to all of the places that Wendy writes about in these books… which makes it so much fun for me! Plus, I’m the same age as one of the central characters (Maddie) and I just adore her. … Read More »
My friend Annemarie suggested this book to me. When I noticed it was listed on Amazon as “the #1 ebook bestseller” I figured it was worth a go. I literally read this book on the beach in Destin last week in one sitting. Maybe that’s why my neck hurts this week? Was it worth the neck pain? … Read More »