Saying Farewell to an Icon + Crossfire by Lynette Eason

Hello on this delightful Saturday, my friends.

Before we get to today’s book review, I want to take a minute to speak about a current event that happened this week. You know I don’t usually address politics around here, but I feel like the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the only monarch England has had in my entire lifetime (plus!) calls for a moment of recognition.

On Thursday, September 8, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II, England’s longest-reigning monarch, died at age 96.

My mind is having ...