The Book Spy follows the stories of Tiago in Lisbon and Maria from New Jersey during World War II. When Maria’s path crosses Tiago’s, they form an incredible bond and agree to help each other and end the war.

“Nothing,” he wrote, “vexes the mind so much as feeling one’s self injured in a way that cannot be prevented or avenged.”

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“Should I not be angered equally for a stranger as for my own family, as I would want a stranger to do….”

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Celtic mythology and YA Fantasy come together for Queen Among the Dead

Margaret Willson compiled a fascinating retelling of Captain Thuridur’s life in Woman, Captain, Rebel. Thuridur defied many conventions of the time for how women were to act, what they were to wear, and how they are viewed within the Icelandic society.

And when we make mistakes—when we fail to lead—our identity; our sense of self; our self-esteem; our deeply held beliefs about what it will take to feel loved and safe and that we belong, as well as that most the basic ability to provide for ourselves and our loved ones, seems to implode.

Oaks support more forms of life and more fascinating interactions than any other tree genus in North America.

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My bookish friends, Noah and Leslie, decided to compete for "Best Book" each month. This month, Noah and Leslie submitted “Holiday Themed” and there was a surprise this month!

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Being different conditions you toward cautiousness, even as it demands that you be bold.

Men like Kaveh would rather me be a silent icon they can worship instead of a leader who actually challenges them.

People are awkward, they don’t always know what to do or say. Don’t hold it against them. You never know what’s in their hearts.

“People blame powerful women for everything.”

There is doom to be found everywhere if doom is what you seek.

“Because the problem with knowledge, Miss Rhodes, is its inexhaustible craving. The more of it you have, the less you feel you know….”

The Lost Apothecary tells the story of present-day Caroline and late 1700s Nella. These two women are different, with different problems, but common similarities of troubled relationships and external forces seemingly working against them.

My bookish friends, Noah and Leslie, decided to compete for "Best Book" each month. This month, Noah and Leslie submitted Sci-Fi and while it was close, we have a new winner and new leader!