Available now with a brand-new cover: Cluny Brown **** 4/5 stars- loved it Originally published in 1944, Cluny Brown is an unconventionally-attractive parlormaid who refuses to know her place. Recommended readers: Fans of British humor fans of Bridget Jones fans of a comedic play Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 4/5 for plot 4/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: If you could use a little cheering up, do yourself a … Continue reading Review: Cluny Brown
Available with a brand-new cover on April 12th: The Nutmeg Tree **** 4/5 stars- loved it Originally published in 1937, The Nutmeg Tree’s Julia Packett is a Bridget Jones for the 1930s. Recommended readers: Fans of British humor fans of Bridget Jones fans of a comedic play Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 4/5 for plot 4/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: You may … Continue reading Available Today: The Nutmeg Tree
Available May 16: Eliza Waite ***3.5/5 stars- Really liked it This debut novel is a compelling story of a women’s role in a dramatic and changing time in the Wild West. Recommended readers: Readers of Western History Those interested in the changing roles of women in the West Here’s my Rankings: 3.5/5 for characters 3.5/5 for plot 3.5/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: This debut novel explores one female’s … Continue reading Review: Eliza Waite
The day is finally here for Season 2 of Outlander to kick off on Starz tonight. The second season follows the story line of Diana Gabaldan’s second book Dragonfly in Amber (released in 1992, one year after the first book). Need a quick recap of Season 1? Read our reaction here. Or browse all Books for Her Outlander info – from the book recaps to other shows … Continue reading Outlander Season 2 Premiere
Available April 26: Magnate (The Knickerbocker Club) ****4/5 stars- loved it Tycoon is the first in the Knickerbocker Club Series set in the unique Gilded Age. And you’ll love it. Recommended readers: If you’re looking for not-your-typical setting: Gilded Age if you like Candace Camp, Jane Feather and others and if you like a super-quick and steamy read Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 4/5 for plot 4/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: … Continue reading Magnate by Joanna Shupe
Guess which cover is the US version and which is the UK version. Everyone Brave is Forgiven is out in May in the US. Continue reading Vote: Your favorite cover
America, mark your calendars for May 3rd: Everyone Brave is Forgiven by Chris Cleave ****5/5 stars-It was amazing. We Loved it. From the author of Little Bee, the one with a title so intriguing we both had to read it… Recommended readers: Everyone. But: in particular, if you are a reader of war fiction, and if you pine for novels both humorous and profound, this one is for you. Here’s my Rankings: 5/5 … Continue reading Review: Everyone Brave is Forgiven
Available April 5th: Lilac Girls ***3.5/5 stars- Really liked it This debut novel explores the female experience of World War II, from New York to Nazi concentration camp in German-occupied Poland. Recommended readers: Readers of wartime historical fiction Those interested in the female experience of war Fans of novels based on real people Here’s my Rankings: 3.5/5 for characters 3.5/5 for plot 3.5/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS … Continue reading Review: Lilac Girls
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