BOOK REVIEWS
The View From Half Dome (by Jill Caugherty)
I first spotted The View from Half Dome by Jill Caugherty while scrolling through one of the many bookish emails I receive. The description immediately caught my eye, so I bought the…
The Book of Lost Names (by Kristin Harmel)
As a lover of historical fiction novels, I have become a fan of author Kristin Harmel. The Book of Lost Names is the second book of hers that I've read, and it was fantastic! Set during World…
The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes (by Chanel Cleeton)
It’s been a long time since I’ve read a book by Chanel Cleeton. I thoroughly enjoyed Next Year in Havana a few years ago, but despite my best intentions, I still haven’t returned to the rest of…
The Restoration Garden (by Sara Blaydes)
I selected The Restoration Garden by Sara Blaydes during an Amazon First Reads offer. I love gardening, especially growing flowers, so the book title immediately caught my attention. The…
The Foursome (by Christina Baker Kline)
Ages ago, I read Christina Baker Kline’s A Piece of the World and absolutely loved it. As someone who adores both art and historical fiction, that novel has stayed with me for years.
The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre (by Natasha Lester)
In 2023, I had the pleasure of attending an author event featuring Natasha Lester in conversation with Marie Benedict. I was already familiar with Benedict’s work but new to Lester’s. Since her...
Burial Rites (by Hannah Kent)
Burial Rites by Hannah Kent has been languishing in my Audible library for ages. I’m delighted to finally pull it from the depths of my massive TBR pile. This haunting historical novel, inspired…
The Life She Was Given (by Ellen Marie Wiseman)
I first read Ellen Marie Wiseman’s book, What She Left Behind, a long time ago. I thoroughly enjoyed it and have noticed her other works since then. However, it’s taken me a while to read…
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek (by Kim Michele Richardson)
Living in Kentucky, it’s almost certain that a book set in Kentucky, written by a Kentucky author, will inevitably catch my attention in every bookstore I visit. Years ago, The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek…
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