Marcie Stokman, founder and president of Well-Read Mom, writes to encourage women through reading, faith, and friendship. As an author, national speaker, and former clinical nurse specialist in mental health, Marcie seeks to awaken the best in women and families, encouraging women to read more, read well, and live an enhanced quality of life. Marcie and her husband Peter have seven children and 25 grandchildren and reside in northern MN. Margherita Vezzani was born in Reggio Emilia, Italy. She studied medicine and became a specialist in otolaryngology before moving to the United States with her husband and five children. She founded Barefoot Home, a small business devoted to handmade Italian tablecloths, inspired by her love of the table, art, and textiles. Through her work, she encourages families to reclaim time around the table—to gather, educate, and savor the joy of hospitality. A Cloth Upon the Table is her first book.