Books Set in Croatia

Books Set in Croatia

Join me as we journey around the world in our book club. Pack your bags—we’re heading to Croatia! From the cobbled streets of Dubrovnik’s Old Town to the windswept beauty of Pag Island, this month’s book picks are full of charm, heart, and adventure. The Dubrovnik Book Club brings together unlikely friends (and a mystery…

Books Set in Paris

Books Set in Paris

Join me as we journey around the world in our book club. This month we are in Paris! Our featured reads whisk you away to Paris, a city where courage, intrigue, and charm thrive in equal measure. The Last Fashion House in Paris by Renee Ryan sweeps us into the world of wartime couture, where…

Books Set in Sicily

Books Set in Sicily

Join me as we journey around the world in our book club. This month we are in Sicily! Our featured reads whisk you away to the sun-soaked shores and charming villages of Sicily. To Sicily with Love by Jennifer Probst is a heartfelt journey of family, healing, and second chances as Aurora York discovers her…

Ep 145: Living and Writing in Portugal with Author Jeannine Johnson Maia

Ep 145: Living and Writing in Portugal with Author Jeannine Johnson Maia

Meet Jeannine Johnson Maia—an author, explorer, and dreamer whose international adventures and deep appreciation for history infuse every page of her writing. Jeannine’s journey is as international as her novels—growing up in Virginia, teaching in France, studying in Italy, years spent reporting in Brussels, and finally, discovering “home” in Porto, Portugal. Her words bring history…

Books Set in Egypt

Books Set in Egypt

Join me as we journey around the world in our book club. This month we are in Egypt! Our featured reads this month transport you to the intrigue and allure of early 20th-century Egypt. In Covert in Cairo by Kelly Oliver, British intelligence agents Fiona and Kitty must navigate espionage, murder, and mummies in a…

Books Set in Portugal

Books Set in Portugal

Join me as we journey around the world in our book club. This month we are in Portugal! Our featured reads sweep you away to the sun-drenched charm and rich history of Portugal. The Filigree Master’s Assistant by Jeannine Johnson Maia offers a beautifully layered coming-of-age tale set in 19th-century Porto, where a young apprentice…

Books Set in Scotland

Books Set in Scotland

Join me as we journey around the world in our book club. This month we are in Scotland! Our featured reads transport you to the breathtaking Highlands and historic streets of Edinburgh. The Golden Girls Road Trip by Kate Galley follows a woman’s quest to reconnect with her past in a heartwarming, late-in-life adventure, while…

Ep 141: The Impact of Books Amidst Conflict – Madeline Martin Discusses Keeper of Hidden Books

Ep 141: The Impact of Books Amidst Conflict – Madeline Martin Discusses Keeper of Hidden Books

Ever wondered how books can be the cornerstone of strength during tumultuous times? Author Madeline Martin joined us in book club to discusses The Keeper of Hidden Books and more! Set in Poland during WWII, Madeline’s novel is a tribute to the power of books and strong women protagonists. She reveals the inspiration behind her…

Books Set in Greece

Books Set in Greece

Join me as we journey around the world in our book club. This month we are in Greece! Our featured read, Taking Her to Mykonos by Julie Sneed Womack, follows four friends as they embark on an emotional journey to fulfill a loved one’s final wish, rediscovering themselves along the way. Our companion book, The…

Books Set in Poland

Books Set in Poland

Join me as we journey around the world in our book club. Embark on a literary journey to Poland! From the harrowing bravery of saving culture amidst the Nazi occupation in The Keeper of the Hidden Books by Madeline Martin to the witty charm of a cozy murder mystery in Mrs. Mohr Goes Missing by…

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