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Book Review: My Life in France by Julia Child
I’ve been watching Julia on HBO and have been thoroughly enjoying it. When this book was selected for a group read, I was super excited to read Julia Child’s own words. I was moderately familiar with her growing up coming from a PBS family on both sides, but I never thought much about her on…

Book Review: The Paris Notebook by Tessa Harris
I enjoyed Tessa Harris’ book The Light We Left Behind so I was optimistic about The Paris Notebook as well — especially with such a vibrant cover! While I can’t say it surpassed The Light We Left Behind for me, it was still quite an interesting read…

Book Review: The First Ladies by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray
I’ve unintentionally been on a Roosevelt kick this year. I’ve read a few of Marie Benedict’s books and was excited to see she (and Victoria Christopher Murray, though I have not read their previous collaboration) had a book that featured Eleanor Roosevelt…

Book Review: You Learn by Living by Eleanor Roosevelt
Over the years I’ve heard a number of great quotes from Eleanor Roosevelt. I never realized she had books published until I came across this one. My high exceptions were met and then some…
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