A wonderful, heartwarming, comforting read. The Faraway Inn offers a cozy, magical escape from the cares and troubles of ordinary life—for the reader as much as for the novel’s teenage heroine. (And there’s cake!)

Sunday Post – 8/09/2026
In which we sell our dining set, and I pack up the craft supplies.
Also, a look back at this week’s reading and blog posts, plus a really big weekly book haul!

Books with Dragons on the Cover
A Top Ten Tuesday collection of books featuring dragons on the covers.

Monthly Wrap-Up — July 2026
A quick look at what I read and/or reviewed in July 2026, and the state of my challenges and resolutions.

Sunday Post – 8/02/2026
In which our kitchen gets a glow-up, our oven decides it’s had enough, and we continue packing up our stuff. Also, a look back at this week’s reading and blog posts, plus the weekly book haul.

Sea of Charms, by Sarah Beth Durst
A heartwarming cozy fantasy set on the high seas, brimming with charm, hope, healing—and a touch of romance

Sunday Post – 7/26/2026
A busy week, with several good highlights and no major lows.
Also, a look back at this week’s reading, plus a pretty big book haul!

Sunday Post – 7/19/2026
More packing up the household, with an unexpected side trip. Also, a look back at this week’s reading and blog posts, plus the weekly book haul!

Remember That Day, by Mary Balogh
A romance between an unlikely but ultimately believable pairing… I really enjoyed watching the slow blooming of their relationship.

Fountain Pen review: The Jinhao 82
The Jinhao 82 is a surprisingly good pen at an $8-$10 price point. And it comes in so many pretty colors!


































