The Mrs. & the Minister

Art Wolfe's Photographs from the Edge: A Master Photographer's Insights on Capturing an Extraordinary World contains 280 pages filled with some of the most stunning nature and travel photography you could ever imagine by the famed photographer, Art Wolfe.  There are photographs of many different indigenous cultures and wildlife on its pages.  Right away, you learn about Art, his equipment for his craft, and his evolving style.  He's been a photographer for over 40 years and lets his photos tell stories.  This is a spectacular book that deserves a place on every coffee table! I received a free copy of this book as part of the Blogging for Books program in exchange for my honest review here.

Leah Reena Goren's Besties is a beautiful, fully illustrated testament to the gift of female friendship.  Besties is a testament to what it means to be, well, "besties" -- friends who live life in the minutia, the rough patches, and your compatriot in all those "girls' night out" nights that require that plus-one.  Best friends are those with whom we can share our real lives, both the good and the bad, and Goren has given us a real gift that stands as a testament to those kinds of friends. I received a free copy of this book as part of the Blogging for Books program in exchange for my honest review here.

Ruther Logan Herne's Home on the Range is a novel about the Double S Ranch and Nick, who is raising his two daughters by himself.  I found the characters to be very realistic.  The setting is wonderful and I loved to read all the struggles of each person.  It makes it more realistic and easier to read and believe. Elsa is a wonderful character.  I love that her past is a secret until the end of the book -- which, itself, is very well written.  I was very pleased with this contemporary cowboy read. I received a free copy of this book as part of the Blogging for Books program in exchange for my honest review here.