by Ruth Schmeckpeper | Mar 16, 2026 | Book Recommendations
In the middle of war, one small whistle becomes a promise that love—and hope—can still be heard. Listen for the Chickadees by Terri Wangard begins in the Pacific Theater of World War II with the attack on Pearl Harbor. When war erupts, Navy nurse Gloria Block and her...
by Ruth Schmeckpeper | Feb 24, 2026 | Book Recommendations
Katie Powner’s When the Road Comes Around is a character-driven story that takes its time laying the groundwork — and then delivers a powerful emotional turn that propels the rest of the novel forward. What begins as a quiet introduction to ranch life deepens into a...
by Ruth Schmeckpeper | Feb 4, 2026 | Book Recommendations
Misty Beller delivers another captivating frontier romance in Mail-Order Duchess. When Mandy escapes a dreadful situation to become a mail-order bride, she hopes for safety and a fresh start. Instead, she is met with the unexpected—her intended husband has been killed...
by Ruth Schmeckpeper | Jan 21, 2026 | Small Talk
This mystery item is a household tool that has been around for over a century–and still works today. Can you figure out what this item is? Here are three clues: • It’s old—at least 100 years old.• It’s a household tool.• It still works! For extra fun, I let...
by Ruth Schmeckpeper | Jan 15, 2026 | Book Recommendations
Taking a Second Shot by Leslie DeVooght is a charming, heartfelt story about dreams, second chances, and the surprising ways life can change our definition of “calling.” Rainey has her sights set on becoming a professional women’s soccer player, and returning home is...