A Room Of Books

When a man is murdered, seven ladies become suspects. It does not mean all of the women hated him. It does mean one of them deeply disliked him. Meeting each woman individually is a good way to  relieve any thoughts about the  mortuary or the cemetery plot that will appear in the novel. The women definitely are not carbon copies of one another. You never know where you will end up in life, what type of relationships you will build, etc. is one of the themes I see in Rose Wilding's book.  

  Surely, you have seen or heard the arguments  about whether it is enabling to revisit our past. Sara Elise     writes a strong answer. She writes living in the moment is very important. It willheighten your joy.It is good to know that prioritizing our lives, shaking them up will not leave us feeling bored. Life can still feel happy after we have changed  or discarded a few of life's duties. Sara Elise's "recipe," leads to our "divinity." Just seeing our names written beside 'divinity' might cause hiccups or some other reaction. Mainly, this self help book will not cause you to feel tense, guilty or fearful. Really, There is so much exciting information in " A Recipe for more. "  

Arkady Renko is unflappable. He is as cool as the coolest Polar bear you have ever seen. Sadly, Arkady Renko is facing a personal struggle. Martin Cruz Smith is not going to allow his top man to go down without a bit of heroics. Quietly he seems to except his medical diagnosis. Not wasting a moment he rams his head with thoughts about the deaths of two young people in Russia. Martin Cruz Smith allows Arkady Renko to voice his feelings about parts of Russian History. It is a sophisticated hop between Russian  History and a time travel forward to the protesting activists  in the Ukraine. Am I here or am I there? Where are you? The Ukraine? We are there with you. Tears

 A man and woman choose to reject anything  "Babylon." They discover a new identity."  In the very beginning, there is mention of Haile Selassie.He is worshipped as the Living God. Men and women girls and boys begin to wear dreadlocks. meat is rejected.  These new thought processes are called Rastafari, Rastaman,etc.There are many ways to interpret Rasta "How To Say Babylon" by Safiya Sinclair is about another way, a new reality for their lives. A more personal list of rules is adopted by "I."There are Jamaicans who hate his unfamiliar way. The words a house divided can not stand comes to mind while reading Ms.Sinclair's book. It is difficult to think you are reading not Fiction but a Memoir.Safiya Sinclair refuses to live with her son in the family home.This is such a tragedy. What father or mother would want to throw their child out of the family dwelling? It is like killing yourself.   This Jamaican family introduces the ways of theIsland cultu

The land is our legacy.  Some times what lives here is brutalized by those who do not understand the suffering of a man or woman or the deepest needs of those living around us: the crow, the swallow, fox. The universe is tortured. We can make amends to feel again and to care again. Listen.

It is not often that we see  a Gardening History for the Black culture.There is a great deal of information about Anne Spencer's love of soil and what we grow in it. In her amazing history, Thomas Jefferson's name is  mentioned with snapdragons.

  Peter Briscoe writes about books and libraries in a different way. It is like a favorite Agatha Christie Mystery. In"The Bookseller" our most loved location besides the church has skipped over and above us  and into the world of computers. The goal is to digitize every book and document in the library. It hurts to say it. Indigestion occurs thinking about it. Our friendly library has chosen to progress without those thick, heavy tomes. No  book is too rarefied. Whether it is America or Latin Anerica the way to more knowledge is to look in a haystack and find the sewing needle.Therefore, looking for books on dusty bookshelves is not where the one in the know are searching. Their search is in the computer terminals.  "The Bookseller" is fascinating. Learning what is in and what is out may lead to tears or a slight smile.Thank goodness Peter Briscoe wants readers to progress. If we are fearful, reach for his hand of words. Whatever is done and whenever it is done, we

 "The Island Sisters" by Micki Berthelot Morency is about four women who want to improve their lives.They want no drama.  Each woman: Ella, Lanei, Cecilia and Monique intend to always remain a part of one another's lives. To read about their devotion to one another is inspirational. Micki Berthelot Morency writes about their most painful situations telling how they handled the stressful time. Each of these women have stinging present and past memories. They do not allow themselves to give up because one of the four  ladies will comes to pick up all the broken pieces and to wipe their tears away. When the friends gather life becomes worth living again. These ladies are not inferior. They are superior.

Hope Street Church is very lively. Cooper is the main sleuth. One group, the Sunrise Bible Study group, is preparing to put on a play. Their background research is It's a Wonderful life. The money collected is meant to help their senior center. The one involved in this drama is the Sunrise Bible Study Group. The location is Virginia. Richmond is full of historical landmarks, Visiting one or two of these attractions might lessen stress. Relaxing and enjoying your vintage costume is another way to unwind.  The costumes might cut the stress when murder occurs. occurs.Cooper is the main sleuth. Sit down, don't leave the premises are the words being heard.      

Aisha 's passion is Dance. She is determined to become successful. Unfortunately, she faces a struggle with those who are historically aware of the rules throughout the centuries. These authority figures believe there is a certain look all ballerinas must adhere to in order to succeed.  These commands may cause  thoughts of  stereotyping to enter the mind. Aisha finds herself fighting her own body. She thinks of herself as the "sore thumb in ballet." Almost all little girls dream of becoming Prima Ballerinas. "What Syncs Up" by Maya Ameyaw is an honest book about the field of ballet. It is categorized as Young Adult.

    Jay, Zoe and family are living with new changes every day. Jay has been diagnosed with cancer. Zoe feels the earth has dropped out of the sky. Now every moment seems very significant including the death of their parakeet. Dreams and reality seem sandwiched together. Ann Putnam leads the reader to new explorations and new discoveries in "I Will Lead You Never."