The People We Meet on Vacation (2021) by Emily Henry falls into the category of rom/com with both some romance along the way and a mix of comedy. For sure it is not the typical “Where to go on vacation book”. Call it a rainy day read or one perfect for the beach. You will…
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Two Women Who Made A Big Difference
by Kristie Plank •
Sunflowers: loyalty, adoration, happy flowers, and unwavering faith all lead to one very pleasant read. Plus, you get two wonderful stories in one that flow together very nicely. The Secret Life of Sunflowers (2022) by Marta Molnar opens in present day where you will meet Emsley Wilson. She is a celebrity auctioneer in Hollywood. Her…
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Are You Hungry?
by Kristie Plank •
First off, this writer is not a ‘Foodie! Yes, I like to eat and enjoy a good meal. Now, not so much. Before retirement, it was not at all unusual to try our new recipes on family or friends. But, for some strange reason, I do enjoy looking at recipes. However, I do not care…
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The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
by Kristie Plank •
If you have ever taken on a home restoration project, you will quickly learned it looks much easier on television with others doing all the work. The characters in this month’s book reviews felt the same way. Sit back and enjoy both a fictional version and a very real nonfiction account. In a Year on…
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Books That Honor Veterans
by Kristie Plank •
It is pretty safe to say that most everyone of us here in Tanglewood knows someone connected to the military. Maybe a spouse, a relative, a child, or a neighbor. Tanglewood’s Library Committee would like to pay honor to all Veterans by highlighting books which deal with that topic. Many, many of our residents experienced…
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Easy Reads For A Rainy Day
by Kristie Plank •
If any of you readers have had teenaged daughters at home beginning around 2005 and beyond, you may know something about book entitled The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. I am betting several teachers out there are probably familiar with the series. Maybe you have even seen the movie version of the book. That single…