Not Quite All Fours 🌟🌟🌟🌟 (and One 🌟🌟🌟) Almost every book I read this month landed a solid 4 stars—except for one little outlier. Indescribable Atlas Adventures (the only kids’ book in the bunch) didn’t quite measure up and came in at 3 stars. Still, no duds, no DNFs, and plenty of variety. I crossed paths with Judy Garland, shadowed an assassin, rode shotgun with a S.W.A.T. medic, and followed a Russian spy through enemy territory. I also eavesdropped on Bonhoeffer, argued with a socialite, admired an artist, and got oddly attached to a bookshop with a mind of its own. Oh, and there was an Egyptian scribe too—because why […]
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Four Stars Across the Board! 🌟🌟🌟🌟
This might be a first. Every single book I read this month earned a solid 4 stars. No duds, no eye rolls, no DNFs—just a strong lineup of good reads featuring a wildly eclectic cast. I crossed paths with Judy Garland, shadowed an assassin, rode shotgun with a S.W.A.T. medic, and followed a Russian spy through enemy territory. I also eavesdropped on Bonhoeffer, argued with a socialite, admired an artist, and got oddly attached to a bookshop with a mind of its own. Oh, and there was an Egyptian scribe too—because why not? If you like your reading list varied and your characters unforgettable, Amy’s Picks and Pans, Issue 38 […]
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Behind the Curtain: A Beautifully Imagined Story of Maud Baum and The Wizard of Oz
As a child, The Wizard of Oz was a magical event in my household, airing only once a year on TV. The music, characters, and story were unforgettable, and when I later learned the tragic details of Judy Garland’s life added a bittersweet layer. When my book club picked Finding Dorothy by Elizabeth Letts, I couldn’t wait to dive into the history behind the beloved film. This enjoyable novel centers on Maud Gage Baum, the widow of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz author, L. Frank Baum. Told through Maud’s eyes, the story alternates between her younger years as a suffragette’s headstrong daughter and her later life, when she visits […]
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