Fairy Tales Are Fragile
By: Cindy Ladage In 1939, when the threat of war drifts over Vienna, young Ilyana Verner sails across the Atlantic Ocean to emigrate to the United States. She and her mother intend to join relatives in Chicago, but a shipboard romance changes their plans. As her mother and new step-father marry, Ilyana finds herself torn […]
Lost Angel Walkabout: One Traveler’s Tales
By: Linda Ballou Lost Angel Walkabout: One Traveler’s Tales is a spirited collection of travel narratives recounting the haps, mishaps, and serendipitous adventures that have given travel writer Linda Ballou her sense of wonder and delight. Some of the stories might make you glad you stayed home, while others will inspire you to toss the […]