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The Phone Booth at the Edge of the World
The Phone Booth at the Edge of the World: A Novel
by Laura Imai Messina
God is the Wind (1/27/2021)
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. It had a lovely ethereal flow. I loved all the characters and the development of each one in their grief and the impact of Bell Gardia had in their healing. A wonderful book!
The Woman Before Wallis
The Woman Before Wallis: A Novel of Windsors, Vanderbilts, and Royal Scandal
by Bryn Turnbull
A Decent Summer Read (8/4/2020)
Exploring the backgrounds of famous people is always interesting and sometimes inspiring. I was not necessarily inspired by this book. It did shed additional light on English royalty, specifically the Prince of Wales, which I think most of us already suspected. I did not …more
Ellie and the Harpmaker
Ellie and the Harpmaker
by Hazel Prior
Conflicted (5/12/2019)
I looked forward to reading this book based on the title. Anything referencing music grabs my attention. As I got well into the story I did not enjoy the plot, I did not like any of the secondary characters and ultimately I was frustrated. There was a lot going in with the …more
The Last Collection
The Last Collection: A Novel of Elsa Schiaparelli and Coco Chanel
by Jeanne Mackin
Paris, Fashion and on the Brink of War, A Page Turner (3/25/2019)
It was a delight to learn of Elsa Schiaparelli and then the rivalry with Coco Chanel. Always a fan of Coco Chanel, this book shed a whole new light on her as a person and the period and place she lived in. I could pretend I was Lily and wonder how I would have entered Paris, …more
Fly Girls
Fly Girls: How Five Daring Women Defied All Odds and Made Aviation History
by Keith O'Brien
Fly Girls (6/25/2018)
This book was a pleasure to read. The historical significance of women in flight is brought to life in Mr. O'Brien's book. The camaraderie among these women and their willingness to reach greater heights even among difficulty is inspirational. I did not know until I read …more
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