by Maria Roden | Jan 31, 2023 | Book review, Fiction, Historical Fiction
There is nothing more satisfying and uplifting than reading a book that is not just beautifully written, full of unforgettable and loveable characters, and tells a captivating story, but one that also encompasses so much about art, life, love and family. You will be...
by Maria Roden | Dec 16, 2022 | Book review, Historical Fiction
Carmel Valley’s very own Pulitzer-winning Jane Smiley has a rollicking brand new mystery out – and it is set in 1850s Monterey. The protagonists are two young prostitutes – best friends Eliza and Jean – who investigate the murders of several young women in town. There...
by Maria Roden | Oct 15, 2022 | Book review, Historical Fiction
From Europe to Africa to the Caribbean, this first installment in the Alma trilogy (for ages 8-12) tells a gripping story of hope, perseverance, and love. 1786: Isolated from the rest of the world, thirteen-year-old Alma lives with her family in a lush African valley....
