Reviews by Patricia E. (Sugarcreek, OH)

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Lady Sunshine
Lady Sunshine
by Amy Mason Doan
The Family We Think We Know (5/23/2021)
If you lived in the U.S. during the late 1960s and early 1970s or if you're into intriguing "historical" novels, this book may be for you. Title character "Lady Sunshine" (aka Jackie) is spending her summer at the home of her deceased mother's brother. Her uncle Graham …more
The Personal Librarian
The Personal Librarian
by Marie Benedict, Victoria Christopher Murray
Historical and Relevant (2/7/2021)
Both authors of "The Personal Librarian" were new to me, but I've already added some of their other titles to my reading list. It is clear that a great deal of research went into the writing of this book. I was impressed by the level of historical detail in this work of …more
Stories from Suffragette City
Stories from Suffragette City
by M.J. Rose, Fiona Davis
Suffrage Struggle Through Stories (10/26/2020)
Thirteen talented and well known authors contribute to the anthology, Stories from Suffragette City, edited by M.J. Rose and Fiona Davis. All of the stories have some connection to October 23, 1915, the day on which the largest group of U. S. women marched together in New …more
The Last Train to Key West
The Last Train to Key West
by Chanel Cleeton
Approaching Storm (3/20/2020)
Three young women, strangers to each other, deal with complicated relationships in this compelling novel. This was my first exposure to author Chanel Cleeton, and I didn't know what to expect. The writing pulled me in, though. Readers will almost certainly be transported to …more
Small Days and Nights
Small Days and Nights: A Novel
by Tishani Doshi
A Life of Opposing Forces (11/3/2019)
Main character Grace Marisola is a woman in her thirties who has lived in India, the U.S. and Italy without a sense of who she is or where she belongs. After growing up in India with her battling Italian father and Indian mother, she travels to America for college. There …more
The In-Betweens
The In-Betweens: The Spiritualists, Mediums, and Legends of Camp Etna
by Mira Ptacin
Unusual Community Revealed (10/24/2019)
In this fascinating book about a Spiritualist Camp in Maine named Camp Etna, the author allows the reader to see the residents—past and present—as normal people with special abilities. Some of the people she interviews embrace their gifts and others do no. Each one, though, …more
Yale Needs Women
Yale Needs Women: How the First Group of Girls Rewrote the Rules of an Ivy League Giant
by Anne Gardiner Perkins
Great Nonfiction (7/26/2019)
In the fall of 1969 I entered a small Midwestern co-ed college as a freshman. Many of the accounts in this book match my memories. It was a transitional time not only for me but for the entire American culture. Author Anne Gardiner Perkins captures the period perfectly …more
Ellie and the Harpmaker
Ellie and the Harpmaker
by Hazel Prior
Intriguing Characters (4/22/2019)
Dan and Ellie are characters that readers will remember long after they've finished reading Ellie and the Harpmaker. In many ways Dan is a simple man. He is an excellent harpmaker, loves the Exmoor countryside and is incapable of saying anything other than the truth. …more
Greek to Me
Greek to Me: Adventures of the Comma Queen
by Mary Norris
Going Greek (2/21/2019)
When I was a given a chance to review Greek To Me, I was unfamiliar with the author, but as soon as I read the last page, I ordered Norris's first book, Between You and Me. What a treat it was to encounter an author who admires language as much as I do! Part travelogue, …more
The Last Year of the War
The Last Year of the War
by Susan Meissner
Great Historical Fiction (12/12/2018)
As a young married woman, main character Elise Dove sums up the theme of "The Last Year of the War" as a quest for home. That quest includes travels in Iowa, Little Tokyo in Los Angeles, California and Texas well as various cities in Germany and Japan. As the world and …more
Sold on a Monday
Sold on a Monday
by Kristina McMorris
Sold (8/12/2018)
Depression-era Philadelphia serves as the backdrop for this heart wrenching yet ultimately satisfying novel. Much of the plot involves the lives of a newspaper staff and the principle of truth, both in journalism and in the lives of the two main characters. These characters …more
The Devoted
The Devoted
by Blair Hurley
An Unhealthy Devotion (6/9/2018)
This debut novel by Blair Hurley is beautifully written. I enjoyed the pacing—relaxed but not stagnate, timing reminiscent of the discipline she describes in her book. Main character Nicole has been studying Zen Buddhism for more than a decade. As her relationships with …more
America for Beginners
America for Beginners
by Leah Franqui
Highly Recommended (3/26/2018)
Among travel fiction this book stands out because the vacation described takes place solely within the borders of the U.S. Three very different people undertake a sightseeing journey with varying motives. Their perspectives come from differences in culture, nationalities, …more
Anatomy of a Miracle
Anatomy of a Miracle
by Jonathan Miles
Miracle or Myth (1/21/2018)
As the title suggests, Anatomy of a Miracle centers on a modern-day miracle. The story is told from the viewpoint of the recipient of the miracle, Cameron, as well as his sister, doctor, neighbors and various people investigating the validity of the incident. While reading, …more
As Bright as Heaven
As Bright as Heaven
by Susan Meissner
Historical Fiction at It's Best (10/17/2017)
I learned to appreciate historical fiction through the words of Susan Meissner, so I was delighted to open As Bright As Heaven. In this captivating story, the author uses both World War I and the Spanish flu pandemic as her backdrop. The novel is told alternately among Mrs. …more
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