by Laura DeNooyer | Sep 16, 2025 | Book Reviews
I’M RUNNING A GIVEAWAY OF The Wind Blows in Sleeping Grass! USA only. I’ve never been to Montana. I had a grandfather in Billings when I was little, but he came to see us, not vice versa. My husband, Tim, had to drive through Montana last summer, from west to...
by Laura DeNooyer | Sep 3, 2024 | Book Reviews
After my kids grew up and left home, I discovered a newfound sense of freedom and a way to keep feeling young: take a solo road trip. Leaving the nest for a while was a great way to overcome any empty nest doldrums. It also renews friendships and inspires stories....
by Laura DeNooyer | Aug 20, 2024 | Book Reviews
Madeline Island is a hidden treasure tucked up north in the western end of Lake Superior. It’s the biggest of the 22 Apostle Islands, reachable by a twenty-minute ferry ride from Bayfield, Wisconsin (estimated 6474 yearly ferry trips). Cars allowed. With numerous...
by Laura DeNooyer | May 7, 2024 | Book Reviews
Who wouldn’t want to exchange grief and its source for a happier life? Have you ever wished for a do-over regarding a difficult choice or a deep regret? How many times do we ask “What if?” What if my dad had taken a different job in a different city? What if I’d been...
by Laura DeNooyer | Feb 6, 2024 | Book Reviews
Since November 2021, I featured and reviewed 80 books on my Standout Stories blog (as of February 2024). Time to “organize” them all! Here’s a convenient index for easy reference. Titles are categorized according to genre as well as setting, era, topics, and...
