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Review: Yesternight by Cat Winters
Now this is my type of read. Rich in history, steeped in uber-creepiness, this was quite the perfect October read! Winters crafted a brilliant story filled to the brim with scenes that left me with goosebumps. I have this thing … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Fiction, Horror, Murders, Monsters, & Mayhem, Review
Tagged Historical Fiction, past lives, reincarnation
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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: The Light of Paris by Eleanor Brown
I’m not exaggerating. I counted down the days for the release of this title. I loved, loved, loved Weird Sisters and could not wait to have a taste of Eleanor Brown’s writing again. Told in two alternating time period- Madeline in … Continue reading
Posted in General Fiction, Review
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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: Three-Martini Lunch by Suzanne Rindell
When I heard of this novels pending release, I squealed with delight. I’m still talking about Rindell’s previous novel, The Other Typist. My adoration of that novel, and the premise of this one, made it a given that I’d start reading this … Continue reading
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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