Kathleen Angelone’s Story Archive

Book Review: Indiana Legends by Nelson Price

February 12, 2015 | by Kathleen Angelone

Nelson Price’s book, Indiana Legends: Famous Hoosiers from Johnny Appleseed to David Letterman, details the story and accomplishments of 168 Hoosiers (including one entry for the individuals in each of several families including but not limited to the Lilly, Bentenhousen and Jackson families. Well organized, the book is divided into … Read More

Book Review — A History of Westfield, Indiana: The Promise of the Land

February 5, 2015 | by Kathleen Angelone

A History of Westfield Indiana: The Promise of the Land by Tom Rumer is the latest in the popular local history books published by The History Press. At first I didn’t think this book about the suburb north of Indianapolis would interest me. But I was wrong. A small group … Read More

Book Review: Andrew McGroundhog and His Shady Shadow by Peter J. Welling

January 29, 2015 | by Kathleen Angelone

Children know about Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny.  But do they know the story of Groundhog Day? Peter J. Welling’s entrancing new children’s book, Andrew McGroundhog and His Shady Shadow, hopes to impart this legendary celebration to the young and young at heart of today. The book starts with … Read More

The Twelve Days of Christmas in Indiana by Donna Griffin, Author & Troy Cummings, Illustrator

December 4, 2014 | by Kathleen Angelone

Noah visits his cousin Darcy in Indiana for the twelve days before Christmas. Each of those days, Darcy gives Noah a special Hoosier themed gift. My favorite gifts are the 12 cars a-racing, 6 Amish buggies, 4 mooing cows and a cardinal in a tulip tree. Each evening Noah writes … Read More

Holiday Teas at Bookmamas

November 27, 2014 | by Kathleen Angelone

Bookmamas, in conjunction with Signature of Irvington, is hosting three special holiday teas in Bookmamas’ “secret tea room.” Nancy Drew Finds The Lost Tea Cup, the first tea, will be from 2:00-3:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 6th. Share in the delights of Nancy’s favorite tea and tea treats at this … Read More