Why Birches Are White
by Elena S. Smith, 2006 As we often do when we enjoy an author’s latest novel, we go deeper into their catalog. Such was the case with my decision to read Why Birches Are White—Elena S. Smith’s first book, written in 2006. Elena is a colleague and local Spokane author, and a retired English professor […]
The Secret Life of Sunflowers
by Marta Molnar, 2023 I have mixed feelings about The Secret Life of Sunflowers. The historical part involving Vincent Van Gogh, his brother Theo, and sister-in-law Johanna was by far the most interesting part. The author alternates chapters between these historical parts and a modern-day counterpart of a failing businesswoman named Emsley. I found this […]
