by Leslie Sholly | Dec 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
I am back on track this month with seven books read–though a couple of them were pretty quick reads. I can’t wait to dive into all the books I expect to get for Christmas! First up is Black Beauty by Anna Sewell. I picked up this copy at a flea market....
by Leslie Sholly | Nov 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
Remember how sulky I was last month about having only read three books? Well, I made up for it this month! A major reason for this is that my daughter and I went to a Friends of the Library book sale and I bought so many books at rock bottom prices that I needed a...
by Leslie Sholly | Jul 6, 2022 | book review, books, Catholicism, Uncategorized
I really thought I had completed six books this month. But unless I completely forgot one, it looks like I missed my goal. To be fair, it’s been a crazy month! My first read was completed at the tail end of our vacation, after I picked it up at a cool used...
by Leslie Sholly | May 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
So here I am with a yearly ritual, which is usually a beginning of the year ritual, but better late than never, am I right? The first five posts were the most popular with readers last year, and the second five are my own favorites. Readers’ favorites can be...
by Leslie Sholly | May 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. As the graduate of a Jesuit university, I love all things Ignatian. Pray As You Go, one of my favorite Catholic apps, often asks listeners to engage in the what the Jesuits call contemplative...
by Leslie Sholly | Sep 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
I met my goal in August and have some great reads to share. Piranesi by Susanna Clarke I read this for the Fountain of Carrots book club. It’s absolutely delightful. I already am wanting to re-read it so I can unpack new layers of meaning. I loved it so much...