I visited Fallingwater over the weekend. Of course it is gorgeous. You really need to see it in the setting to understand the true brilliance of the place. It is known as Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece built between 1936 and 1939. He designed it for the Kaufmann family who used it as their weekend home. … Continue reading Fallingwater
I came across this in a book last week. Some poetry for you today. Follow us on Instagram!
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It was a lazy weekend here at Novels and Noses. Particularly for the resident house panther. Monday was not much of a motivator. Hopefully, Tuesday bring some energy. The season has officially changed, so here's to warmer weather and the promise of rebirth! Happy Spring everyone!
The description via Amazon: This historical thriller is a novel of layered secrets, fickle love, and tests of mettle. The story follows Edith, an ostracized noblewoman, and Aidan, a timid monastic novice, as they strive to protect a mysterious book from the conquering Normans. For this unlikely pair, the text with a golden falcon on … Continue reading Book Review: The Falcon Confession
The description from Amazon: To escape an arranged marriage, a jinni granted Lyla her wish: to live a thousand years as a jinni herself. Now, her servitude is ending, but there are a few obstacles in Lyla's path to freedom. A Magi intent on binding her again, a jinni bent on vengeance, and not to … Continue reading Book Review: Jinn and Juice
I first got this idea from GirlReading over on YouTube. I am relatively new to her channel, but I am enjoying it so far. She's opened up a lot of contemporary fiction options for me. Also, I must agree that if you save someone's dog...I'm probably going to fall in love with you too. Anyway, she … Continue reading Rapid Fire Book Tag
If you have the occasion to visit southwestern Pennsylvania, stop by Nemacolin Woodlands Resort. You do not have to stay at the resort to visit the many attractions across the sprawling estate tucked in the Laurel Highlands. There are several animal habitats on the grounds. Does it sound strange to have these on a … Continue reading The Legend of the White Buffalo
It is release day for Rin Chupeco's The Bone Witch! Tea comes from a line of witches, or asha. Her sisters wield their elemental magic with ease and grace. Most of them anyway. Tea longs for the day she will take her place beside them in the community. She learns, in a rather shocking and … Continue reading Release Day!
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