Historical Fiction
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⭐ Five Star Reads: Monthly Favorites (April 2026)
Welcome to a celebration of the books I loved this month! In April 2026, I read 29 books, including 9 picture books. I listened to 14 audiobooks and worked to read my shelves this month, reading 7 books I own. Here are the titles I gave five stars this month. A list of all the… Continue reading
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🌸Virtual Book Tour & Book Review with Rachel’s Random Resources: Dreams Come True at the Wartime Hotel by Maisie Thomas
Welcome to my stop on Rachel’s Random Resources Book Tour for Dreams Come True at the Wartime Hotel by Maisie Thomas – the irresistible BRAND NEW addition to the uplifting ‘Wartime Hotel’ series. Format330 pages, Kindle EditionExpected publicationMarch 29, 2026 by Boldwood Books About the Book: Manchester, 1943. Kitty’s new venture, hosting wedding receptions at… Continue reading
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🧳Time Travel Thursday: What Was I Reading Last Year At This Time (March 2026 Edition)
Time Travel Thursday is a weekly meme hosted by Budget Tales Book Blog where readers take a look back at what they were reading this time last year (or the year before or the year before that…) Last year, towards the end of March 2025, I had just finished The Booklover’s Library by Madeline Martin… Continue reading
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Can’t-Wait Wednesday: The Market Girls of Petticoat Lane by Patricia McBride
Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released. It’s based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking the Spine. I can’t wait to read The… Continue reading
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🚃Virtual Book Tour & Book Review with Rachel’s Random Resources: The Great Western Railway Girls Do Their Bit by Jane Lark
Welcome to my stop on Rachel’s Random Resources Book Tour for The Great Western Railway Girls Do Their Bit: A stirring tale of love, loss and unwavering friendship by Jane Lark. 306 pages, Kindle EditionSeptember 27, 2025 by Boldwood Books About the Book: 1940 – As the Nazi invaders race across Europe, the women of… Continue reading
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⭐ Five Star Reads: Monthly Favorites (September 2025) ⭐
It was a great reading month where audiobooks really worked for me – I listened to 14! I’m enjoying many middle grade titles (13) – it’s fun to be back to working with kids and kids books. And thanks to middle grade many of those titles were fantasy. This is the first month this year… Continue reading
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🏫Virtual Book Tour & Book Review with Rachel’s Random Resources:The Teacher Evacuees by Rose Warner
Welcome to my stop on Rachel’s Random Resources Book Tour for The Teacher Evacuees by Rose Warner – a thrilling and page-turning WWII historical novel filled with romance and friendship, perfect for fans of Lesley Eames, Katie Flynn and Betty Walker. 319 pages, Kindle EditionPublished September 25, 2025 by Canelo Saga About the Book: There… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review with Rachel’s Random Resources: Wartime Comes to West India Dock Road by Renita D’Silva
Welcome to my stop on Rachel’s Random Resources Book Tour for Wartime Comes to West India Dock Road by Renita D’Silva – a heart-breaking, heart-mending and richly evocative story of resilience, love, and the enduring spirit of a community under siege. Perfect for fans of Patricia McBride, Jean Fullerton and Call the Midwife. 305 pages,… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review with Rachel’s Random Resources: Stormy Times for The Dockyard Girls by Tracy Baines
Welcome to my stop on Rachel’s Random Resources Book Tour for Stormy Times for The Dockyard Girls by Tracy Baines – a gritty story of love, forgiveness and redemption perfect for readers of Elaine Everest, Nancy Revell and Pam Howes. 366 pages, Kindle EditionPublished July 16, 2025 by Boldwood Books About the Book: Sometimes it’s… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review with Rachel’s Random Resources: Victory for the Foyles Bookshop Girls: The BRAND NEW instalment in Elaine Roberts’ charming and heartfelt wartime saga series
Welcome to my stop on Rachel’s Random Resources Book Tour for Victory for the Foyles Bookshop Girls: the BRAND NEW instalment in Elaine Roberts’ charming and heartfelt wartime saga series – as London faces its toughest year yet, will the Foyles bookshop girls make it through to victory together? 301 pages, Kindle EditionPublishedJuly 10, 2025… Continue reading
About Me
Welcome! I started my career as a children’s librarian, later becoming a public library director and now I’m a stay at home mom. While my career might have changed, my love of reading has been a constant since I was in 4th grade, and I read over 200 books a year. I love talking about books and connecting readers of all ages with just the right book. Thanks for reading!
Recent Posts
- ✔Netgalley Catch Up: Time to Check In (April 2026)
- ☕The Sunday Salon: May 3, 2026 💐
- ⭐ Five Star Reads: Monthly Favorites (April 2026)
- 🕰️Time Travel Thursday: What Was I Reading Last Year At This Time (April 2026 Edition)
- 🪄Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: Dead Focused and Hocus Pocused (The Empty Nest Mystical Cozy Mystery Series) by Marcy Blesy
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