I’m a big fan of Kathryn J. Atwood’s work. She’s written several collective biographies of women who either insert themselves into or find themselves in the midst of a war zone or occupied territory. I wrote about her Women Heroes… Read More ›
women’s history
Genevieve Towsley: A 72-year-old Woman Writer at Work
Genevieve Towsley (1907-1995) was a journalist and historian of Naperville, IL. This installation honoring her was created in 1999. A statue of a 72-year-old woman writer at work. Have you ever seen such a thing? Isn’t it glorious?
New Release: OSS Operation Black Mail by Ann Todd
I first heard about OSS Operation Black Mail: One Woman’s Covert War Against The Imperial Japanese Army at Book Expo earlier this year. It’s the story of Elizabeth “Betty” McIntosh and her World War II experience as an… Read More ›
The Trouble with Women by Jacky Fleming
Apparently, I won this book from the publisher; at least that’s what the note inside said. Don’t remember where I entered-to-win. Goodreads? Library Thing? Shelf Awareness? It doesn’t matter, but a big thank you to Andrews McMeel Publishing for sending… Read More ›