Emilia has an indomitable spirit. This is her story. It didn't keep me riveted but it was good enough.

I enjoyed this book taking place in the south, nearing the end of the Civil War. A southern woman, her precocious niece, a freed slave who works for her and a wounded Union soldier leads to an intriguing story.

I enjoyed some of the stories in this short story collection. I enjoyed hearing the author's explanations of how each story came to be.

Paddy Swan is a well known and charismatic chef who’s life is tragically ended one night when he is pushed off a train platform. His grieving widow, Nina, receives a lighter in the mail with a note from a man named Nick Radcliffe claiming that he used to work with Paddy and he thought she would like to have this memento. They exchange a few emails and start dating. Asche, Nina and paddy’s daughter, suspects something is off with Nick’s back story and investigates his past. Is Nick who he says he is? Can Asche prevent Nina from making a huge mistake? Do the women in Nick’s past come back to haunt him? Read and find out. I enjoyed this book with all of its twists and turns.

Very nice Light summer read.

This book follows the life of Susan LaFlesche, the first Native American Doctor in U.S. History. In 1889 she became the doctor f her people. She used her knowledge to assist her people move forward by encouraging them to attend church, avoid alcohol and manage the rush west. This book held my interest throughout as I learned about her family, her tribe, and the fate of Native Americans. Susan worked with government officials to insure her patients /tribe were treated fairly.

Enjoyable autobiography.

If you have heard stories about Captain Kidd, this non-fiction book will set you straight. I found it an interesting read.

I liked the book beginning to end - it's simple - I liked it!!!!

I really enjoyed this novel. I was inspired to read it after hearing the author speak and read excerpts from her book at EMPL. It is a fast read about why Grace left her family years ago.