Fall is quickly approaching, and with cooler weather comes the idea of cuddling with a blanket, sipping a Pumpkin Spice Latte or tea, and enjoying a good book....

When I first chose to write a review of Charles Martin’s novel, The Last Exchange, I intended to write a traditional review discussing all the literary and thematic elements of the novel. However, after reading it a few times in preparation, I knew I had to change things. This book moved me and hit tender spots in my soul, and there is no way I could do it justice in a ‘normal’ review….

St. Bernard of Clairvaux is often credited with coining the phrase, “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” I had excellent intentions when I created my reading list for October and November of 2023. Unfortunately, life intervened, and I read only one-third of one of the books I listed. I hope you had greater discipline and success than I did. So, I have amended that list and will try again to read the books on my new list over January and February of 2024….

I intend to finish Romancing the Beat this fall as well as read, at minimum, the following books….

Even with the best intentions, I didn’t read everything I listed for June and July, so I shortened my list and expectations for August and September 2023. However, I am persevering with my reading!