Where Butterflies Wander: A Journey Through Grief and Renewal As a devoted fan of Suzanne Redfearn, I was captivated by the promise of her new novel, Where Butterflies Wander. My anticipation reached new heights after embracing the heartfelt narratives of Hadley & Grace and In an Instant. Redfearn’s ability to weave emotional truths through her …
The Paper Palace: A Literary Adventure Gone Awry When I first heard about The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller, I was intrigued. A debut novel with a Reese Witherspoon book club stamp? Sounds promising, right? I eagerly delved in, expecting a poignant exploration of love, choices, and the complexities of life. What I found, …
H is for Hawk: A Journey Through Grief and Wildness When I first picked up H is for Hawk by Helen MacDonald, I was drawn in by the promise of a unique exploration—both of the natural world and of the depths of human emotion. You see, I’ve always felt a connection to nature, but MacDonald’s …
A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson – A Personal Reflection Ah, Bill Bryson. The man who can make me laugh out loud on one page and yawn on the next. I picked up A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail with a mixture …