A BLOGanary question answered by Jackie (Love) Houchin “How far back in your FAMILY TREE can you go?” asks WordPress.com today. Well, let’s see. My family tree goes back to Adam and Eve…for sure back to Noah and his wife. (Don’t we all?) After that, it gets a bit muddled. But in a nearer…
A Harlow Brothers Mystery by Jacqueline Vick (Author) A Book Review by Jackie Houchin The Harlow Brothers – Edward and Nicholas – are as unlike as you can get and still be in the same family. Nicholas is a fun loving, trick-playing, casual-dressing, happy (but broke) young guy. On the hand, Edward is an upright (up tight?),…
by Jackie Houchin “Rain, rain, go away Come again, some other day…” No! No! Wait! Please stay! Do stay another day. Rain, I love you! Dripping, soaking, greening. Yes, I love you. Sheeting, sparkling, gleaming. I love you! Yes, with thunder and lightning. Even love you. Dark, gloomy, and frightening. Misty…
An Essay by Jackie Houchin BLOGANUARY is a challenge to write EVERY DAY in January on your WordPress blog, and join the community, if you desire. Here’s how it works. WordPress.com sends you a question by email every day. Your challenge – should you accept it – is to write a post that is your…
Charles Martin (Author), George Newbern (Narrator), Random House Audio (Publisher) An Audiobook Review by Jackie Houchin I’d give this book SIX stars if possible! Anything written by Charles Martin is bound to be a winner, and The Mountain Between Us is no exception. He knows how to wring out of the heart every last drop of emotion; aching grief,…
by Hilary Pugh (Autthor) A Novella Review by Jackie Houchin A Book Review by Jacke Houchin Finding Lottie is a free novella given by the author as a prequel and introduction to her 5-book Ian Skair Scottish Detective Mystery series. In it we are introduced to Ian Skair, and ex-copper in Dublin who was injured on the…
Melody Carlson (Author), Marisa Blake (Narrator) An Audibook Review by Jackie Houchin Christmas in Winter Hill is another happy story by Melody Carlson, who knows how to write books that cheer you (even when things are going badly and you think all is lost), and assure you that everything really will turn out for the best. That girl…
Mitchell Zuckoff (Author, Narrator), HarperAudio (Publisher) An Audiobook Review by Jackie Houchin Frozen In Time is an extraordinary true story about WWII servicemen on missions who crashed their war planes on Greenland’s ice cap in 1942-3 and the daring and sometimes unsuccessful attempts at rescuing them. It’s about human survival under unendurable circumstances, valor, and selflessness beyond…
Emily Brightwell (Author), Jennifer M. Dixon (Narrator), Tantor Audio (Publisher) An Audiobook Review by Jackie Houchin I enjoyed Mrs. Jeffries and the Silent Knight. The super-smart housekeeper and the staff of Inspector Witherspoon always help him solve the murder cases, but without him knowing it. The idea is clever and you DO feel sorry for the man, as kindly but…
by Tamera Alexander (Author), Devon O’Day (Narrator), Thomas Nelson (Publisher) An Audiobook Review by Jackie Houchin Christmas at Carnton is a heartwarming faith-based story set during the Civil War in the South (Tennessee). A desperate war widow with a young son and a baby on the way struggles to make her way. She has only a few days left…
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