So, you think you are settling into a nice and tidy little literary historical story. Then chapter 8 happens. And as you continue to read/listen, you get literary words and great historical details, but then there's more Chapter 8s that keep you hanging on to what you think you know, and realize ...
Fiction / Women
BOOK REVIEW: Where Wilted Flowers Bloom by Johanna Rojas Vann
Ya'll, I almost passed on this book. I wanted to read it as the premise caught my attention. I saved it to read, but then things just got a little crazy, and I was running out of time. And I almost didn't read this book. Remember, I wanted to read it but didn't think I'd have time. I'm so glad I ...
BOOK REVIEW: How the Penguins Saved Veronica by Hazel Prior
Curmudgeonly. That's the word that Veronica sparks for me. Perhaps she's earned that moniker with age. Perhaps experience. Perhaps that's just who she always was. She reminded me of Eleanor Oliphant who I found completely irritating. But over time she grew on me. Getting to know her, her story, and ...
BOOK REVIEW: The Ladies Hall by Vanessa Miller
I loved this book for all the reasons. But one word . . . more. Perhaps depth. I seem to talk about that more than anything else here lately, but let's talk about why I loved this book first; then it'll make sense why I say more. Before I say anything I want to talk about the research this author ...
BOOK REVIEW: Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano
Another find from The Book Girls Guide, and honestly, I have no idea what words are right now. I've never read Ann Napolitano before, but I know this will not be the last book I read by her. Honestly, this may be the most disjointed book reaction I ever write and also might be the shortest . . . ...