Story: Beartown is a hockey town. The village depends on the sport. The very survival of its citizens hinges on the quality of the Beartown hockey club. When the junior team’s championship run is interrupted by a scandal, everyone in …

Before I begin with this review, please note that there is a trigger warning: child abuse. My library always has a display of books that are new to the rotation. I love heading over there every time I pick up …

Story: I’ll Be Your Blue Sky is a story about Clare and Edith. Connected through a single conversation, Edith gives Clare the confidence to leave her stifling fiancé on their wedding day. Shortly after, Clare learns of Edith’s death when …

Story: Love Unleashed: Tales of Inspiration and the Life-Changing Power of Dogs by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh is a collection of short tales about incredible canine companions. From therapy dogs to police partners to wounded rescues, these inspiring animals and their humans provide a reminder …

I’ve been following and reading the Frugalwoods blog, run by Elizabeth Willard Thames, for about a year and a half. Thames writes about money-saving techniques and tips, monthly expenditures, and her and her husband’s quest for financial independence, which they’ve …

I not only learned new things about 29 influential women, I also discovered new heroes after reading In Praise of Difficult Women by Karen Karbo. It was an inspirational read, just in time for Women’s History Month! The way Karbo writes these …

Printed travel guides are significantly underrated. Sure Google and the internet have made finding new places as easy as its ever been, but having a printed guide with recommendations and information is invaluable as you head out into the more …

Well, it’s March, and here we are having a snow day in Minnesota. We’re supposed to get freezing rain, then 4-6 inches of snow. It’s definitely going to be a good reading night after work! Hope this first official week …