May Reading Challenge Suggestions
Welcome to the fifth month of the Unlocking the Past 2021 Reading Challenge. This month focuses on the Wild West. The Wild West technically was a short period between the 1870s and 1890s. This is the time period in which we think of cowboys and outlaws. For the...
April RCR: The Sentinels of Andersonville by Tracy Groot
It's time for my April review of the Unlocking the Past 2021 Reading Challenge. This month focused on the Civil War and Reconstruction Period. . . and I'll be 100% honest. I didn't get around to reading this month's book! Between reading some unpublished books for...
The Indebted Earl by Erica Vetsch
The Indebted Earl by Erica Vestch I may or may not have ended up in the doghouse with my husband when reading this story. I made the mistake of starting it at 9 pm and then stayed awake in bed with my booklight on until 4 am...on a weeknight. In my defense, it was...
Author Interview: Kimberly Duffy
This month I have the great pleasure and honor to introduce to you author, Kimberly Duffy. I met Kimberly through a mutual friend just before her debut book came out. Kimberly is a wonderful mom, wife, and author. I hope you enjoy getting to know her better as much as...
April Reading Challenge Suggestions
Welcome to the fourth month of the Unlocking the Past 2021 Reading Challenge. This month focuses on the Civil War (and post-Civil War). At the request of one of my readers, I'm posting suggestions from my bookshelf at the beginning of each month. This month's...
March RCR: Trail of Fears by Sara Turnquist
Welcome to the third month of the Unlocking the Past 2021 Reading Challenge. This month focused on the Westward Expansion Period, and my choice of story was Trail of Fears by Sara R. Turnquist. Once you read my review, don't forget to comment to be entered for your...
Sing in the Sunlight by Kathleen Denly
Sing in the Sunlight by Kathleen Denly Have you ever been in a season where everything is so wonky you're afraid to pick up a book and read? I feel like I must be weird, but January, February, and March flew by with a ton of stress. In theory, I wanted to read, but I...
Author Interview: A.D. Lawrence
The winner of the February Reading Challenge giveaway is Alisa W. Check for an email from me, and if you didn't get it, email me at crystal@crystalcaudill.com. CONGRATULATIONS!!! It is my great pleasure and honor to introduce to you A.D. Lawrence, one of the 2021...
March Reading Challenge Suggestions
Welcome to the third month of the Unlocking the Past 2021 Reading Challenge. This month focuses on Westward Expansion (1815 to 1860s – Pioneers, Oregon Trail, Gold Rushes). At the request of one of my readers, I'm posting suggestions from my bookshelf at the beginning...
February RCR: The Patriot Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse
Welcome to the second month of the Unlocking the Past 2021 Reading Challenge. This month focused on the Revolutionary War Period, and my choice of story was The Patriot Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse. Once you read my review, don't forget to comment on what you read to...
