​“All that mankind has done, thought, gained, or been; it is lying as in magic preservation in the pages of books.”
—Thomas Carlyle, 1846.
On Heroes, Hero-Worship and the Heroic in History. New York: Wiley and Putnam, 1846. p. 143.

Sarah's Books
I would be honored if you would put my name in the suggestion box of your local bookstore, and ask your friends to do the same!  Ask them to sponsor a presentation / signing, or ask your library to choose one of my books as a Community Reads project. 
​Thank you for your support!

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​"A home without books is desolate indeed."
—Walter R. Houghton, 1889.
American Etiquette and Rules of Politeness. 1889, p. 50.

When I read from my Tales of Chetzemoka series at the Coupeville library yesterday, a very kind fan brought these beautiful flowers for me.  Such a lovely gift!

If you'd like us to come to your community, please ask your local bookstore or museum to sponsor a presentation / author event!

We'd be honored if you would ask your community to choose one of my books as a "Community Reads" or "One Book" topic.  These wonderful programs are a way to bring people together and participate in projects of interest to everyone.  Check with your local library to find out how books are chosen to be Community Reads in your local area.  If your library gives you a chance to vote for a specific book, please do so!  
Here's some information about other Community Reads projects which have been done with various books:
http://www.loc.gov/loc/lcib/0601/cfb.html

Past Events

​"Where the reading ends the thinking should begin with renewed intensity."
—W.H. Venable, 1872.
"Something About Libraries, Books, and Reading."  The National Teacher. October, 1872, p. 382.

"​A reading people is always a thinking people."
—Annie Randall White, 1891.

Step into Chetzemoka…

​"The author himself must live through what he describes."
—Wolstan Dixey, 1889.
The Trade of Authorship, 1889. p. 111.

Tales of Chetzemoka merchandise

Some pictures of a beautiful display at Dark Gardens Corsetry in New Orleans.  Note the copy of my book,
Victorian Secrets:
What A Corset Taught Me About the Past, the Present, and Myself ! 
Special thanks to store manager Annabelle Zakaluk, for sending me these lovely pictures.

Dark Gardens Corsetry website:
https://www.darkgarden.com/

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More of my books

Happy birthday, Queen Victoria!  Born May 24, 1819.
What happened on YOUR birthday in the Victorian era? 
(Scroll down to find your birth month, then click on the link.) 

January in 19th-century history: http://www.thisvictorianlife.com/blog/january-in-19th-century-history

February in 19th-century history: http://www.thisvictorianlife.com/blog/february-in-19th-century-history

March in 19th-century history: http://www.thisvictorianlife.com/blog/march-in-19th-century-history

April in 19th-century history: http://www.thisvictorianlife.com/blog/april-in-19th-century-history

May in 19th-century history: http://www.thisvictorianlife.com/blog/may-in-19th-century-history

June:
http://www.thisvictorianlife.com/blog/june-in-19th-century-history

July:
http://www.thisvictorianlife.com/blog/july-in-19th-century-history

August
http://www.thisvictorianlife.com/blog/august-in-19th-century-history

September in 19th-century history: http://www.thisvictorianlife.com/blog/september-in-19th-century-history

October in 19th-century history: http://www.thisvictorianlife.com/blog/october-in-19th-century-history-and-some-october-related-items

November in 19th-century history: http://www.thisvictorianlife.com/blog/november-in-victorian-history
 

December in 19th-century history: http://www.thisvictorianlife.com/blog/december-in-19th-century-history