Karen Newfield

Karen Newfield is first and foremost a reader, she has reviewed hundreds of books on her blog www.readingandeating.com. And, more recently, this new Keys resident has also begun writing.

CHECKMATE: ‘CHESS’ OUT THESE GAME-INSPIRED READS

Check & MateBy Ali Hazelwood Mallory Greenleaf hasn’t touched a chessboard in four years. Obsessed throughout childhood, too many bad memories linger to face those...

THREE INSPIRATIONAL BOOKS TO PROMOTE GRATITUDE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

The Sun Does ShineBy Anthony Ray Hinton Anthony Hinton loved his mama more than anything in the world. He loved church, his best friend Lester,...

BOOKS TO CELEBRATE AND DEFEND THE FREEDOM TO READ

Parents, school boards and activists have been responsible for removing dozens of books from school and library shelves. Starting October 1, in honor of...

BOOKS TO CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

AfterlifeBy Julia Alvarez Retired English professor Antonia Vega is struggling after the death of her husband Sam. Having grown up in the Dominican Republic, English...

READS FROM SOUTHERNMOST AUTHORS ADD TO KEY WEST’S LITERARY LEGACY

The Woman at the LightBy Joanna Brady On Wrecker’s Cay, a small island off the coast of Key West, Emily and Martin Lowry happily live...

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