But since this book, this story, is a memoir, I won’t talk more about the events, but rather the way author Babette Fraser Hale has chosen to present them, which she has done beautifully.
Overall, Invitation to Italy is a satisfying summer read, with great characters and a fabulous setting. Goes well with: grilled calamari and prosecco.
At only 193 pages, Shadow of the Witch is a fast read, but a meaty one, and the perfect companion on a rainy weekend.
Overall, this is a deeply satisfying novel with excellent characters and rich storytelling.
From the first page to the last, this book is a tender, honest, period piece that shows the real meaning of “chosen family” and the strength behind such creations.
Thursday Thirteen has come to an end.
I have enjoyed my visits here and consider us friends.
Thank you for sharing your thirteens with me.
The comments you left me filled me with glee.
It is hard to believe it is really true.
I am trying very hard to not be blue.
Happy TT’ing!
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Raggedy
Your list is lovely. We’re very much in the midst of winter here, so thoughts of flowers are very cheery. Thanks.
I love daffodils, too! They’re so cheerful! Thanks.
I love calla lillies and orchids, they’re both so wild and beautiful. Maybe one day, I’ll be a good enough gardener that I’ll feel comfortable growing them.
Love Mapplethorpe’s work :-)
Also, lilacs…not only are they pretty but they smell damn good too!
Tulips, Stargazer Lillies and Sunflowers are my favorites. :)
Lovely list, I love tulips, daffodils, gerbera daisies, all of the listed ones!! I didn’t participate in TT this week and I was sad to see the final edition, but it seems it will somehow continue! thanks for visiting via Michele’s!
I’m partial to siberian irisis, gladiolas, and peonies. I do love a beautiful peony. But my all time favorite are the dark purple french lilacs. You just CANNOT go wrong with lilacs. But I don’t think they grow in Texas. Such a shame!
Here via Michele
I always see irises as purple, too. Or sometimes what I call “evening blue” … not quite purple but not really navy either.