Knock-Knock, Opening a Door on ‘Touch Wood’

‘Knock-knock,’ I chuckle to myself as I knock on the wooden closet, ‘the work on my next book is going so well, touch the wood!’ And ‘mum’s the word!’ ~ Am I being irrational by succumbing to a positive superstitious belief? Or do I actually improve my performance in a subsequent task by engaging in such credulous thoughts and behaviors? Never mind keeping to a rigorous writing schedule! It feels magical, so it’s got to be, right? 😉

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The Bone Hacker by Kathy Reichs, Book Review of the Latest Bones Book

The Bone Hacker Kathy Reichs book review Patricia Furstenberg

The Bone Hacker by Kathy Reichs is the latest Bones book. Enjoy a book review with plot outline, what I liked, what I loved, clever book quotes, and hopes for the next Bones book!

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The Boyar, with the Dagger, in a Square of Sibiu, or the Assassination of Mihnea cel Rău

Evanghelical Church Sibiu, Southern Portal 1457, has a baroque style door

There are numerous historical stories associated with Sibiu, Transylvania, but the assassination of dark Mihnea Vodă cel Rău, son of Vlad the Impaler, by a boyar, with the dagger, in the church square stands out.

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Flâneurs on Paris Streets, Smiling Under Arches and Iron Sculptures

Five years ago we visited Paris and like greedy-eyed flâneurs, we smiled under arches and admired its iron carvings. We started our Parisian tour with glossy Trocadéro and Palais de Chaillot’s secrets and relaxed in the gardens of notorious Place de la Concorde.

On our way to the the thrilling Arc de Triomphe de l’Étoile we simply strolled along the rues of Paris and admired its wrought-iron street art… Before climbing the historical Eiffel Tower… Before bowing underneath the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel… Before finding the shortest way to the Mona Lisa inside the artsy maize of Palais Royal Musee du Louvre… and other touristic activities people do in Paris, such as paying a visit to Nicolas Flamel’s home or finding the sinking house of Paris. Come, off we go along my Parisian memory lane!

01/08/202303/09/2023

Unraveling New Found Literary Treasures through Book Reviews

Readers hungry for new novels should look no further than these literary treasures and their book reviews. Use this book list as a go-to resource for exploring the world of enthralling books and thought-provoking stories. Join me as we explore recent releases, and lesser-known works that have captured my heart as we travel through the world of literature.