A New Life for Ariana Byrne (The Hiverton Sisters, #1) by Liz Hurley

Narrated by: Martha Mackintosh When I first started listening to this book, I was afraid I would not like it. The rating that I finally gave it is reflective of how rarely such a visceral first reaction changes.In the first chapter, we see our protagonist, Ariana, having a fight with her husband. It is not…

The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World by Virginia Postrel

When I picked this up, I did not realize how much I will take away from it. The innocuous fabric is actually shown to hold large swatches of history together!The author's attachment to the topic and the level of enthusiasm comes through the pages. The book can get a little heavy from time to time…