TCL’s #6Degrees of Separation for April 4, 2026.

From "The Correspondent" by Virginia Evans to "My Friends" by Fredrik Backman. This is a monthly link-up hosted by Kate at Books Are My Favourite and Best. Each month a book is chosen as a starting point and linked to six other books to form a chain. A book doesn’t need to be connected to all the … Continue reading TCL’s #6Degrees of Separation for April 4, 2026. →

TCL’s #ThrowbackThursday and #LinkParty #74 – April 2-29, 2026.

What is Throwback Thursday? I've noticed many of these memes on a few book blogs. For example, Susan Loves Books does one, which is (or was originally) hosted by Renee@It’s Book Talk. I also noticed that Lorrea @ What 'Cha Readin'?, was doing this as a monthly meme, and Reading Maria does something called "Last … Continue reading TCL’s #ThrowbackThursday and #LinkParty #74 – April 2-29, 2026. →

Announcement: TCL’s #2026NewReleaseChallenge Q2 Link Party OPENS Tomorrow!

What is New Release Reading Challenge? The New Release Reading Challenge was developed and run by (un)Conventional Bookworms, a book blog run by the talented and beautiful Bookworm Brandee and Linda Tiliagren. They've been hosting this year-long reading challenge for several years, but life has gotten in the way of their continuing. After consulting with … Continue reading Announcement: TCL’s #2026NewReleaseChallenge Q2 Link Party OPENS Tomorrow! →

TCL’s #SomethingDifferent Sunday #30 – AaahCHOO!

Time for an update on my Pottery and Stained Glass classes. No update on my bread baking, however, since Passover is coming, and I'm not allowed to eat bread during the holiday! Some New Pottery. Remember my pieces where I was "weaving" different colored clay to make a slab and shape into something? Well, I … Continue reading TCL’s #SomethingDifferent Sunday #30 – AaahCHOO! →

The Strongs and the Weaknesses.

Book Review for “The Moonshine Women” by Michelle Collins Anderson. Summary: "Every batch of Strong moonshine has its own special flavor, thanks to the secret ingredients that matriarch Lidy Strong adds to the barrels of fermenting corn mash. Whether a bucketful of golden peaches, a ripe melon or juicy, jewel-toned berries, that extra “something something” … Continue reading The Strongs and the Weaknesses. →

TCL’s WWW Wednesday #27 – March 25, 2026.

The WWW Wednesday meme This meme was formerly hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm and was revived by Sam @ Taking on a World of Words and is a great way to do an update on your reading and plans. I know lots of people do this one every week, but my being such … Continue reading TCL’s WWW Wednesday #27 – March 25, 2026. →

A Palm, a Balm, or a Bomb?

Book Review for “A Palm for Mrs Pollifax” by Dorothy Gilman (Mrs Pollifax #4). Summary: ""What we are looking for - aside from the stolen plutonium, Mrs. Pollifax - is evil in its purest form." Mrs. Pollifax was leading a very full life: Garden Club, karate, yoga - and a little spying now and then. … Continue reading A Palm, a Balm, or a Bomb? →

TCL’s #SomethingDifferent Saturday #29 – I’m starting a new bookish meme…

Yes, I'm still baking my own bread, continuing my Pottery classes, and getting along with Stained Glass classes. But today I have an idea for a new meme, inspired by Emma @ Words and Peace, and her Friday Book Hooks. I'm calling it... #SummarySaturday #1! What is #SummarySaturday? Well... Have you ever had a book … Continue reading TCL’s #SomethingDifferent Saturday #29 – I’m starting a new bookish meme… →

TCL’s Spell the Month in Books #33 – March 2026!

Reviews From the Stacks Last year I discovered Jana and her blog Reviews from the Stacks. Jana created this fun, monthly book meme. Now, it is true that Jana runs a link party for this which is supposed to take place on the first Saturday of every month. However, that day is reserved for #6Degrees … Continue reading TCL’s Spell the Month in Books #33 – March 2026! →

TCL’s #TopTenTuesday – GREEN Book Covers! – March 17, 2026.

The topic for my second #TTT for 2026 is: Green Book Covers! Happy St. Patrick's Day According to Jana's website: "Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, … Continue reading TCL’s #TopTenTuesday – GREEN Book Covers! – March 17, 2026. →