Reading

I love to read. I use Goodreads to keep track of what I have read, am reading and want to read. I write book reviews as part of a book launch team or for my own enjoyment. Here are some of my latest reading posts:

  • NYC When It’s “Quiet” (early March)

    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 normal that we didn’t get…

  • Sarah Anne’s Bookshelf – March 2026

    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 by Mirabai Starr This version…

  • Sarah Anne’s Bookshelf – February 2026

    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 dystopian time, The Athena Package…

  • A Visit to the Biltmore

    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 from Dayton to Chicago to…

  • Sarah Anne’s Bookshelf – January 2026

    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. Here is what I read…

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

    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 time. It’s much bigger in…

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