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Hi, we’re Karen & Kelsey Formost!…We’re a mom-daughter duo who review, curate & pair the best books, movies, TV & travel to bring your next literary journey to life!
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Reading our book reviews is like getting a trusted recommendation from your favorite staff member at your local bookstore. We’re total book nerds and we. read. everything… From historical fiction, to the classics, to YA, to fantasy, to the Best Seller “of the moment”, we read it all, then write up our thoughts, recommending only the BEST, most engaging reads.
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We’re experts at finding the best binge-worthy films and TV shows to enhance your reading experience. Whether it’s the newest psychological mystery thriller from the BBC, or a sweet rom com based on a favorite Young Adult novel, consider us your “go to” spot for the best movie and series recommendations!
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Travel expert Karen is an absolute guru when it comes to planning trips. She loves finding places that are mentioned in favorite books and movies, but still off the beaten path and undiscovered by tourists. Whether it’s a filming location of your favorite Jane Austen mini series, or the site of a famous battle in your historical fiction novel, or the restaurant where Hemingway got the idea for “A Moveable Feast”, we’ll tell you all the best spots to make your literary journey come to life!
Featured Posts…
Read: The Madonnas of Leningrad
A beautifully told, in-depth perspective of the WWII Siege of Leningrad, highlighting the strength and resilience of human nature. It blends art and life by showcasing the Hermitage and its art in a powerful and provocative way. The author also takes us through the ravages of Alzheimer’s, a cruel disease she treats with dignity and respect.
Watch: ‘The Rape of Europa’ Documentary
A meticulously researched and startling documentary chronicling the Nazi conspiracy to steal the world’s greatest art during the 1930’s and 40’s. The enormous, organized theft claimed what we we’re told was one-fifth of all the known significant works of art in Europe. Many families are still fighting to get their property back today.
Go: A virtual tour of the Hermitage Museum
The collection of the State Hermitage museum in St. Petersburg, Russia includes more than three million works of stunning art and artifacts. Bring ‘The Madonnas of Leningrad’ to life by taking a virtual tour of the book’s real life setting, exploring the art the main character Maria talks about in her ‘memory palace’.