Hampton + Hudson, located in bustling Inman Park, is hosting its first Brunch + Books featuring author, actor and musician Val Emmich and his debut novel, The Reminders, on Sunday, July 23, 2017. Beginning at 1 p.m., Val will be reading, signing copies of his newest novel and performing live music from the soundtrack. Guests are also invited to nosh on Executive Chef Savannah Sasser’s full brunch menu including local favorites like the Chicken Benny and the Bees Knees Burger.… Read More »
Everyone knows that I’m an avid reader. Book suggestions fly at me from friends, social media, book clubs, local authors, my family, Goodreads, etc. However, one of my favorite ways to discover new titles is to see what people are reading in the airport and on airplanes. It used to be much easier when people read “real” books and you could just spy the titles on the backs of books.… Read More »
I don’t really think of summer as swim suit season because I hardly ever wear one. My kids are old enough to go to the pool alone, heck one is a lifeguard! When I do go swimming, I don’t really mind that my suit is a tankini with a cute skirtrather than a bikini that requires a Brazilianwax. … Read More »
My girlfriend Lisa B. gave me this book a few months ago. It’s written by an acquaintance of hers (Annabel Monaghan) from her days living in Rye, NY. I read a few chapters, laughed out loud a lot, then someone moved it (probably me) and I couldn’t find it.
It was a super-hero weekend for my family. I love super heroes. In fact, I’m a HUGE Wonder Woman fan and even have a WW Halloween costume and WW luggage tags! And, my boys’ first sleeping bags were Spider-Man themed.
So here’s my quick take on these two latest comic book movie stars on the big screen:
Note from Audra: This is an interesting, thought provoking article in the AJC about race, drugs, and prison written by one of my favorite authors. She’s actually the first author I convinced to come to my house for a book club meeting many years ago when we read Gods in Alabama.
Personal Journeys: Paths not taken
The first person I see at the maximum security women’s prison is the sergeant.… Read More »
These gloves (my gloves) were drying out on my kitchen table. Boxing gloves are a foreign object in our home. Therefore, I heard these same two questions three times. (Once from each of the males living in my house as they entered the kitchen separately.)
Thank you for the recommendation and for loaning me your paperback Lisa Beiger! I’m reading this book next…here’s the initial description from Amazon: “In an enthralling new historical novel from national bestselling author Kate Quinn, two women-a female spy recruited to the real-life Alice Network in France during World War I and an unconventional American socialite searching for her cousin in 1947-are brought together in a mesmerizing story of courage and redemption.”… Read More »
I LOVE this book! My friend Kristin suggested this book because she knows how much Apalachicola, Florida means to me. She devoured it quickly and told me she knew I would enjoy…she was oh so right! I love the story, the characters, and the setting….I feel like I’m in Apalachicola with Maisy and Georgia.… Read More »
If you only use AT&T for internet service, this does not apply to you.
For several years, AT&T has had Yahoo handle their email environment. That is changing. Yahoo aka “We only got hacked two times and we’re begrudgingly telling you because we’re forced to disclose it.” just got acquired by Verizon. Because of this, it looks as though AT&T is breaking up with Yahoo. … Read More »
I’ve hired DHS rising senior, Tyler Sacks to write a few book reviews for The Aha! Connection this summer. His first one is so good that maybe we’ll just ask him to keep on writing throughout his senior year! He made me want to download The Fix right away! Here’s how Tyler describes himself:
“I am 17 and a rising senior at Dunwoody High. … Read More »
A local couple is considering opening an independent bookstore in Dunwoody Village. However, they are doing their homework first and want to find out if the citizens of Dunwoody would be supportive of the idea.
They told me “We just want to take the temperature of folks in Dunwoody on their thoughts about having an independent book store in the area.”… Read More »
The July, August, and September books of my Meadowlake Book Club have officially been announced. Such a variety. I’ve read the first two already and and awarded each of them four Goodreads stars. Can’t wait to learn more about the September choice!
Small Great Things: A Novel
by Jodi Picoult
Kindle Edition ~ Release Date: 2016-10-11
My boys know me so well. They signed me up for The Book of the Month Club for my Mother’s Day present! It’s so fun!
It’s a great way to discover new books to read…I just got my first book this week and can’t wait to get started.
If you would like to check it out use this link. … Read More »
