Tag: historical fiction

4 Star Review, Book review, Fiction, History

Review: All the Light We Cannot See

Available now: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr ****4/5 stars-loved it The lives of a young German soldier and a blind French girl intersect in this brilliant WWII novel. Recommended readers: If you read for language, imagery, and storytelling, and if you enjoy powerful war fiction that transcends the genre, this one is for you. Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 characters 4/5 plot 4/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS … Continue reading Review: All the Light We Cannot See

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4 Star Review, Book review, Fiction, History

Available today: The Truth According to Us

Available June 9th: The Truth According to Us by Annie Barrows ****4/5 stars- loved it! From the co-author of  The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society comes another portrait of  small-town charm and secrets, brimming with delightful characters. Recommended readers: For book clubs For fans of character-driven novels For lovers of southern lit Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 characters 4/5 plot 4/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: 12-year-old Willa Romeyn may … Continue reading Available today: The Truth According to Us

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Book review, Fiction, History, Mystery-Suspense

Review: The Ways of the World

Reissue June 2nd: The Ways of the World by Robert Goddard ***3/5 stars- liked it As great powers construct a fragile peace following The Great War, ace British pilot James ‘Max’ Maxted  investigates the mysterious death of his diplomat father in Paris, and soon finds himself in the middle of a dangerous spy game. Recommended readers: Fans of historical fiction fans of historical mystery fans … Continue reading Review: The Ways of the World

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4 Star Review, 5 Star Review, Book review, Fiction, History, Romance

Review: The Scandalous Secret of Abigail MacGregor

Available now: The Scandalous Secret of Abigail MacGregor (The MacGregors: Highland Heirs) *****4.5/5 stars Scottish-English political intrigue meets passion in The Scandalous Secret of Abigail MacGregor. You won’t want to put it down. Recommended readers: Fans of Paula Quinn, Kat Martin, and Mary Balogh Those who like multiple genres in one book – historical, drama, romance and more If you like Scotland and historical romance … Continue reading Review: The Scandalous Secret of Abigail MacGregor

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4 Star Review, Book review, Fiction, History, Romance

Book Review: Tiffany Girl

Available May 5: Tiffany Girl: A Novel **** 4 stars: Loved it! Part heartwarming and part heartbreaking, Tiffany Girl is the perfect read for historical fiction lovers. Recommended readers: If you like independent females in historical times Historical fiction lovers with a dash of romance Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 characters 4/5 plot 4/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: At the turn of the century in … Continue reading Book Review: Tiffany Girl

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4 Star Review, Book review, Fiction, History, Romance

Coming May 5th: The House of Hawthorne

Look for it on May 5th: The House of Hawthorne by Erika Robuck   ****4/5 stars- loved it! The author of Hemingway’s Girl and Call Me Zelda works her magic with the bad granddad of dark trancendalism himself: Nathaniel Hawthorne of Scarlett Letter fame, and his artist wife Sophia. Recommended readers: For book clubs For lovers of romantic historical fiction And of those who like to look … Continue reading Coming May 5th: The House of Hawthorne

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Book review, Chic Lit, Fiction, History, Romance

Review: The Color of Secrets

Available April 14th: The Color of Secrets ***2.5/5 stars-it was ok, but something was missing Long buried secrets have a way of finding their way to the surface in this historical novel. Recommended readers: If you like a bit of chic lit in your historical fiction, And If you like that uncovering family secrets thing, this one is for you. Here’s my Rankings: 2.5/5 characters 2.5/5 plot … Continue reading Review: The Color of Secrets

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Book review, Fiction, History

Available tomorrow: Meadowlands

Available April 1st:  Meadowlands by Elizabeth Jeffrey **2.5/5 stars- it was ok, but something was missing An aristocratic English family weathers the changes wrought by the Great War. Recommended readers Readers of World War I lit Downton Abbey fans Suckers for a family drama Here’s my Rankings: 2.5/5 for characters 2.5/5 for plot 2.5/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: Meadowlands traces the lives of the … Continue reading Available tomorrow: Meadowlands

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5 Star Review, Book review, Fiction, History, Romance

At the Water’s Edge by Sara Gruen

Available this week: At the Water’s Edge: A Novel *****5/5 stars Another historically compelling, deeply personal novel by Sara Gruen, At the Water’s Edge is a great read. Recommended readers: Book clubs Those who like multiple genres in one book – historical, coming of age, romance and more And if you liked Water for Elephants. Here’s my Rankings: 5/5 characters 5/5 plot 5/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS … Continue reading At the Water’s Edge by Sara Gruen

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Book review, Fiction, History

Review: Magnolia City

Available now: Magnolia City by Duncan W. Alderson ***3.5/5 stars In the setting of high-society, oil- rich Houston, Hetty Allen has wealth, boredom, and sass, and two men on her tail. Recommended readers: If you like southern lit, if you like just a bit of danger in a self-made man, and if you like a throw-back romantic novel (not to be confused with romance novel) written … Continue reading Review: Magnolia City

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