Historical Fiction
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5 Star Audio Books: January – March 2024
I love audiobooks and listen to so many each month. I love being able to get book time in when I’m at the grocery store or folding laundry. Here are three I gave FIVE STARS January – March of 2024. Bluff by Michael Kardos Thank you once again to Amy Allen Clark @momadvice for selecting… Continue reading
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Kate Rock Book Tours: The Solitary Sparrow by Lorraine Norwood
I’m especially excited to feature The Solitary Sparrow by Lorraine Norwood Book 1 of 1: The Margaret Chronicles thanks to Kate Rock Book Tours. The Solitary Sparrow Lorraine Norwood Publication date: 2/27/2024 Publisher: Atmosphere Press Genre: Historical Fiction My Review This amazing debut novel takes readers back into medieval times and brings to life all… Continue reading
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Book Review: If the Tide Turns: A Thrilling Historical Novel of Piracy and Life After the Salem Witch Trials by Rachel Rueckert
Easter is only a few days away and my to-do list is long. I was only going to read a few chapters of If the Tide Turns: A Thrilling Historical Novel of Piracy and Life After the Salem Witch Trials by Rachel Rueckert while I ate a quick lunch. Can you guess what happened? Any… Continue reading
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Book Review: The Underground Library by Jennifer Ryan
I loved absolutely everything about The Underground Library by Jennifer Ryan (thank you Netgalley and Random House for the eARC). It’s out today, and I encourage all historical fiction readers and book lovers to get their hands on a copy of this five star read. I’m jealous of everyone who gets to read it for… Continue reading
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Book Review: Lady Codebreaker by K.D. Alden
Thank you so much to Netgalley and Read Forever Publishing for the chance to read Lady Codebreaker by K.D. Alden. This book was absolutely amazing. While a work of historical fiction, the story is based on Grace Smith, the woman from a small town in Indiana who developed and used her codebreaking skills to bring… Continue reading
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Can’t-Wait Wednesday Selection #3 February 7, 2024
Here’s my Can’t-Wait Wednesday Selection #3: Becoming Madam Secretary by Stephanie Dray Publishes: March 12, 2024 by Berkley Length: 528 pages Genre: Historical Fiction Why I’m Excited I’m in my historical fiction era for sure and this sounds fascinating. I didn’t know much about Frances Perkins until recently and I’m so curious to learn more.… Continue reading
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Can’t-Wait Wednesday Selection #2 January 31, 2024
Here’s my Can’t-Wait Wednesday Selection #2: Queens of London by Heather Webb Publishes: February 6, 2024 by Sourcebooks Landmark Length: 368 pages Genre: Historical Fiction Why I’m Excited Last year I read two books about Alice Diamond and the Forty Elephants and they were fascinating. Looking forward to diving into this topic again! From the… Continue reading
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Book Review: The Secret of the Lady’s Maid, book seven in the Rosalind Thorne Mysteries by Darcie Wilde
Thank you so much to Kensington Books for the galley copy of The Secret of the Lady’s Maid, book seven in the Rosalind Thorne Mysteries by Darcie Wilde. I am so excited that I have discovered a new to me historical mystery series. I adored this five star read, could not put it down and… Continue reading
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Book Review: A True Account by Katherine Howe
Happy publication to Katherine Howe! Her book A True Account is available today and it is a page-turner! Thank you to Henry Holt & Company for the ARC. I so enjoyed reading this. From a young age, Hannah Maury was bound out to service a waterfront in Boston in the early 1700s. Now an early… Continue reading
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Book Review: Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Lord by Celeste Connally
When I read the following publisher blurb: “Bridgerton meets Agatha Christie in Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Lord, a dazzling first entry in a terrific new Regency-era mystery series with a feminist spin.” I knew I needed to get my hands on Celeste Connally’s Act Like A Lady, Think Like a Lord mystery.… Continue reading
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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!
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