Sarah Anne Carter

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I love to read and here you will find book reviews of what is on my bookshelf.

The weather is warming up and it’s almost time to start reading on the back porch after dinner most nights. I’m looking forward to enjoying a summer of full days but quiet nights. April’s book list is long because several of them are books I read throughout Lent and finished […]

Sarah Anne’s Bookshelf – April 2026

This entry was posted in Reading and tagged bookshelf on May 6, 2026 by Sarah Anne Carter

It’s on my bucket list to see the cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C. I grew up as a military brat and spent four years of my childhood on mainland Japan where cherry blossom trees lined the streets of the base. Seeing the white blossoms every year was such a treat! […]

A Day Trip to DC for Cherry Blossoms

This entry was posted in Reading Writing and tagged travel writing on April 29, 2026 by Sarah Anne Carter

We’ve made several trips to NYC now, but none in the time span between New Year’s and spring break – until now. This might just be the best time to visit NYC if the weather cooperates. We went the first weekend of March. The crowds were so much smaller than […]

NYC When It’s “Quiet” (early March)

This entry was posted in Reading Writing and tagged travel writing on April 22, 2026 by Sarah Anne Carter

All of March was during the Lenten season. Most years, I try to only read religious books during Lent. I did so this year, too. I read some saint biographies, books to encourage faith and some Christian fiction. Here’s what I read in March: Saint Teresa of Avila: Passionate Mystic […]

Sarah Anne’s Bookshelf – March 2026

This entry was posted in Reading Writing and tagged bookshelf on April 8, 2026 by Sarah Anne Carter

In February, I read some amazing fiction books and a very interesting book about the supernatural world. There was also one almost out-dated motivational book and one thriller that had a pretty dark storyline. Here is what I read in February: The Athena Package by Victoria Kimble Set in a […]

Sarah Anne’s Bookshelf – February 2026

This entry was posted in Reading Writing and tagged bookshelf on March 4, 2026 by Sarah Anne Carter

I had the opportunity to take one of my children to a location that was on her bucket list – The Biltmore. My husband had training in Charlotte, N.C., so we had a free hotel room to stay in, along with free flights. We left on a Sunday afternoon, flying […]

A Visit to the Biltmore

This entry was posted in Reading Writing and tagged travel writing on February 25, 2026 by Sarah Anne Carter

A cold, snowy January lent itself to many cozy evenings reading a book after dinner. I read some really good books this month, too. Several historical fiction books, a legal thriller, a biography of a Holocaust survivor and a book that was a reminder to slow down and enjoy life. […]

Sarah Anne’s Bookshelf – January 2026

This entry was posted in Reading Writing and tagged bookshelf on February 4, 2026 by Sarah Anne Carter

Day 6: Colosseum, Churches, Spanish Steps and a Christmas Market We could sleep in a little bit the next day since our tickets to see the Colosseum weren’t until 10 a.m. We got there a little early, but didn’t have to wait long to get inside once it was our […]

Italy – Rome and Assisi (Days 6-8 of 8)

This entry was posted in Reading Writing and tagged travel on January 28, 2026 by Sarah Anne Carter

Day 4: St. Peter’s and the Sistine Chapel We had another early morning, but for a very good reason – mass at St. Peter’s tomb! We got to St. Peter’s Square before sunrise. The Christmas tree was lit up and it was very peaceful. We went through security and through […]

Italy – Rome and Assisi (Days 4-5 of 8)

This entry was posted in Reading Writing and tagged travel on January 21, 2026 by Sarah Anne Carter

Days 1 and 2: Travel and a Train Excursion We moved our family vacation to Italy from May up to December since our oldest is getting a chance to study abroad in May. While it did add some stress to our holiday season, it was actually a great time to […]

Italy – Rome and Assisi (Days 1-3 of 8)

This entry was posted in Reading Writing and tagged travel on January 14, 2026 by Sarah Anne Carter