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Hannah Coulter

When I received Hannah Coulter a few weeks ago, I determined to read it slowly. I limited myself to one chapter at a time, but often skimmed the previous highlights, just for the pure pleasure. As I read, I kept thinkin…
The Shield Ring

The Shield Ring is a story of the Vikings and the Normans in the Lake District of England in the eleventh century. The reader is rooting for the Vikings (for a change!) who keep a secret stronghold from whence they repe…
Kiyo's Story

Dandelion,How long have you been stepped upon?Today you bloom.haiku, author unknownKiyo Sato tells her family's remarkable story of endurance and perseverance in Dandelion Through the Crack. Sato's father and mother emi…
Sniffing Boats, Singing Seals and Fat Banks of Fog

"When there's enough that is the same and enough that is different in such a relationship, there is a fruitful middle ground to be explored." ~ Luci Shaw, writing about her friendship with Madeleine L'Engle in Books &a…
Samuel Rutherford, Master of Metaphor

When I am in the cellar of affliction, I look for the Lord's choicest wines.~ Samuel RutherfordThe popular quote above isn't found in this edition of Letters of Samuel Rutherford, but it illustrates Rutherford's masterfu…
Rick Steves in Europe

Postcards from Europe was a fun, light read. It weaves stories from Rick's early life of travel with a current (1999) solo blitz around Europe. Rick's signature phrase Europe through the back door promotes travel which…
The Philosophy of a Photograph

I don't think I've ever read a book quite like Camera Lucida. Although it is a short book, I found I had to read it quite slowly. It required a good dictionary close at hand. It required time to ponder; it made me th…
England with Susan Allen Toth

When one is planning a trip to Great Britain Fodor's, Lonely Planet, Blue Guide and Rick Steves all have maps, stars, rating systems, and specifics about sites to see, food to eat and places to stay. Travel guid…
Home to Holly Springs

Home to Holly Springs by Jan Karon, read by Scott SowersHome to Holly Springs is new territory and a new style sheet for Jan Karon. When I first listened, I thought she had read this article contrasting her Mitford (a b…
A Natural History of Latin

This book is for everyone who wants to know more about Latin,about the language and about its influence on the culture and history of Europe.(opening sentence)I have written in the past about my beloved Latin teacher, M…