BOOK REVIEWS
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...
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…
Isola (Allegra Goodman)
I had no intention of reading Isola by Allegra Goodman when it was first released. However, I noticed a lot of praise for the book and decided to give it a try. Inspired by the true story of 16th-century…
The Gimlet Slip (by Fiona Davis and Greg Wands)
I’m a huge fan of Fiona Davis and have read all her books. I was eagerly anticipating reading her novella, “The Gimlet Slip,” co-written with her partner Greg Wands.
Brooklyn (by Colm Toibin)
“Brooklyn,” a spontaneous read by Colm Toibin, caught my attention amidst a flood of bookish emails. One email introduced me to Toibin’s standalone short story, “A Long Winter,” which…
The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau (by Kristin Harmel)
I’ve been a fan of historical fiction novels for a long time and have always wanted to read a book by Kristin Harmel. When I saw her latest novel, ‘The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau,’ become…
The Story She Left Behind (by Patti Callahan Henry)
Author Patti Callahan Henry has been on my reading list for years. When I discovered her latest book, ‘The Story She Left Behind,’ was available on Libby, I immediately placed a hold for…
The Tuscan Child (by Rhys Bowen)
I’m a huge fan of historical fiction novels and the authors who craft such captivating stories. It’s surprising how I overlooked reading any of Rhys Bowen’s books, but I’m delighted that I finally…
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