Upon the recommendation of Sister, and with the cooperation of my fabulous local library and their inter-library loan program, I was finally able to get America's First Daughter by Stephanie Dray & Laura Kamoie.

Wow - I was seriously caught up in this one. So much so in fact, that I listened to about 10 hours in 2 days because it was due. I like to be respectful about returning things on time. This novel is about Martha "Patsy" Jefferson, the daughter of Thomas Jefferson and is historical fiction, but loosely based in fact. Jeez I am ignorant about the history of this country I live in. When I retire I am going to enroll in an American History class for the sheer pleasure of learning for learnings sake. In the meantime, if you have a favorite book from this era that you think I will enjoy - let me know about it!
My niece told me about these as well- Presidential Podcast - and we listened to 5 on the way to and from Kentucky. Entertaining, interesting, and informative.
In other book related matters, despite my love of young adult fiction, and the fact that in our youth Dottie and I were huge fans of comic books, I could not get into the graphic novel (On a Sunbeam) I told you I was going to investigate. Which doesn't mean I won't give that genre another try. So, if you have tried one you liked - give me the 4-1-1 on it.

I just finally finished going through these magazines for the 4th or 5th time. They are so good I always have to go through them that many times before I have gotten my fill.

For pencil lovers, if you haven't seen this issue of Uppercase, get it.

Botannica went with me to Kentucky because it too demands multiple looks, and is perfect for Spring time and gardening inspiration.

And on one last literary note, this little gem was found at "The Gallery" in downtown Frankfort, Kentucky. A book full of Haiku. Which for some reason called to me.

It is lovely to hold, hand made by Larkspur Press. I would not have called myself someone who appreciated Haiku before now. This collection has intrigued me though.
Oh, and one last thing on the topics of books and reading - I just placed holds on the following books on CD at the library:
1. A Gentleman in Moscow upon the recommendation of Cheryl Jean Moss. 2. Where the Crawdads Sing as suggested by Gwen Delmore. 3. Because all good things come in three's Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney, which just happened to catch my eye and sounded interesting.