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Category Archives: Historical Fiction
Review: Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson
This is the sort of novel that packs a mighty punch, despite such a short page count. Told in a unique method, in short, verse-like paragraphs, Another Brooklyn is the kind of book you carry around with you, sampling short bits … Continue reading
Posted in General Fiction, Historical Fiction, Review
Tagged 1970s, Brooklyn, coming-of-age
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Review: A Certain Age by Beatriz Williams
Williams is an “auto-buy” author for me. I don’t even read the premise, I just assume that book will be mine. This, by far, has to be my favorite, for Williams manages to combine two of my favorite genres, mystery … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Fiction, Review
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Review: The Bourbon Thief by Tiffany Reisz
Readers may be shocked to see this book coming across my review schedule. On the surface, it doesn’t seem like its my typical reading fare, yet on further examination quite the opposite is revealed. I’m not going to reveal much … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Fiction, Review, Romance
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Review: The Girl from the Savoy by Hazel Gaynor
The moment Hazel Gaynor pens a new book, I know I have to get my hands on it. In this case, set during the Great War, Gaynor focuses on three characters, living parallel but vastly different lives. Dolly is one … Continue reading
Review: The Secrets of Flight by Maggie Leffler
From the moment I read the premise of this book, I knew I had to read it. Through various other novels, I have learned of the multitude of ways women were called to duty while men fought in the war. … Continue reading
Review: A Murder in Time by Julie McElwain
No reason to hold back, there is nothing about this book I didn’t enjoy! It captures so much of everything I love in fiction, into one beautifully wrapped package. Time travel, suspense, romance, history…this novel genuinely has it all. Imagine … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Fiction, Mystery/Suspense, Review, Thriller
Tagged England, time-travel
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Review: A Place Called Winter by Patrick Gale
This novel took my breath away. So beautifully written, incredibly captivating from the start, I quickly found myself immersed in Harry’s journey. This epic novel alternates between time periods, from Harry’s youth and adulthood to years later, when Harry is … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Fiction, Review
Tagged Canadian settlement, family, homosexuality, institutionalization, love., mental illness
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Review: Jane Steele by Lyndsay Faye
Why should you read this book? It’s inspired by Charlotte Brontë’s classic Jane Eyre. My favorite classic. Hello, Lyndsay Faye!?!? A bit more explanation: when I learned the premise of this book, I knew I had to have it. Never … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Fiction, Review, Thriller
Tagged Jane Eyre, serial killer, Victorian
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Review: Fall of Poppies: Stories of Love and the Great War
What can I say, I’m a sucker when it comes to classic, genuine love stories. There’s something romantic and heartwarming when it comes to loved ones reunited after such a tumultuous time in our world’s history. Many said goodbye, never … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Fiction, Review
Tagged compassion, family, Great War, love., veterans, World War I
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Review: Free Men by Katy Simpson Smith
Told from the points of view of each character, the author has created an incredibly unique voice for each of them. Their history and the pain they endured is quite evident in their voices. Though the level of anguish and … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Review
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