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Two Storm Wood
Two Storm Wood: A Novel
by Philip Gray
Heart Wrenching (1/5/2022)
A very compelling story of WWI. I have read quite a few historical fictions of this time period, but this one stands out. A very heart-wrenching story of love and loss. The author told the story in a way that the characters and the landscape descriptions came alive in your …more
Sisters of the Great War
Sisters of the Great War: A Novel
by Suzanne Feldman
Sisters of the Great War (10/25/2021)
Thoroughly enjoyed reading this novel. Quite the page turner of finding love and strength in the chaos of war.
The Forest of Vanishing Stars
The Forest of Vanishing Stars: A Novel
by Kristin Harmel
The Forest of Vanishing Stars (6/1/2021)
Applause to Kristin Harmel this is one book that is extremely difficult to put down after reading the first page. I loved how she brought the characters in the story together to fight for survival amongst enemies around every corner. I believe this book would be a great …more
The Widow Queen
The Widow Queen: The Bold #1
by Elzbieta Cherezinska
The Widow Queen (12/30/2020)
If you are a fan of royalty, blood lines, and human chess games for power, you will enjoy this book. It took a while to build up to the stories of the characters and how their lives intertwine. But overall a good read.
Daughter of the Reich
Daughter of the Reich: A Novel
by Louise Fein
Daughter of the Reich (4/21/2020)
This book was beautifully written about a dark and violent time in history. To follow the growing pangs of innocence and growing threat of war these main characters will enter into your heart. You feel their pain and their joy of their relationship. This story will leave you breathless.
Patsy
Patsy: A Novel
by Nicole Dennis-Benn
Patsy (7/4/2019)
Equally tragic as it was inspiring. In the thought of leaving a poor country like Jamaica to find love and wealth in America, Patsy was misguided and disillusioned. Her daughter that was left behind had to swallow her tears and let the fear of abandonment eat away at her …more
The Night Tiger
The Night Tiger: A Novel
by Yangsze Choo
The Night Tiger (1/2/2019)
Dressmaker by day and dance hall gal by night. This story swept you through the maturing life of Ji Lin. A coming of age story about a young lady in 1930s Malaysia and her journey through coming to terms with her family life and step brother while trying to solve a mystery. …more
The Kennedy Debutante
The Kennedy Debutante
by Kerri Maher
The Kennedy Debutante (6/18/2018)
A marvelous and insightful read to the life of Kick Kennedy. I was intriqued by the family history and the pull of the Catholic Church in her decision if she dare follow her heart.
The Girl Who Smiled Beads
The Girl Who Smiled Beads: A Story of War and What Comes After
by Elizabeth Weil, Clemantine Wamariya
The Girl Who Smiled Beads (3/8/2018)
This was a very thought-provoking book that made you search for the good in this world. Opened my eyes to world events that I heard of, but didn't pay attention to. Because it wasn't here in my safe country. Horrors like this are hard to imagine. The story wove in and out …more
As Bright as Heaven
As Bright as Heaven
by Susan Meissner
As Bright as Heaven (10/25/2017)
A beautifully written story of the life of the Bright sisters and their family. I love how the author brought the story to life by each of the sisters and their mother. The struggles they faced before and after they moved to Philadelphia and how they each grew independently …more
Stay with Me
Stay with Me
by Ayobami Adebayo
Gripping (9/7/2017)
From the first sentence, "I must leave this city today and come to you", I was reeled in. Poignant love story - the characters are real and their pain and loss is felt with every turn of the page. Fascinating how the characters evolved throughout the story. This love story …more
The Twelve-Mile Straight
The Twelve-Mile Straight: A Novel
by Eleanor Henderson
The Twelve Mile Straight (5/25/2017)
The Twelve Mile Straight left me with twelve miles of different emotions and thoughts about the book. The book was amazing in how the author intertwined the characters lives and their individual stories to come to settle in this impoverished town of Cotton County, Georgia.
My Last Lament
My Last Lament
by James William Brown
My Last Lament (3/16/2017)
A beautiful written story about young love, devotion, heart-break, and courage while trying to survive in a country torn apart by war. I was wrapped up in all three of the main characters and how they learned to survive and depend on each other. There was no pause in this …more
The Typewriter's Tale
The Typewriter's Tale
by Michiel Heyns
The Typewriter's Tale (1/11/2017)
Thoroughly entertaining front cover to cover.
Caught in the Revolution
Caught in the Revolution: Petrograd, Russia, 1917 - A World on the Edge
by Helen Rappaport
Caught in the Revolution (11/9/2016)
Riveting. A very eye opening account of a very dark period of Russian history. Very well written.
Miss Jane
Miss Jane
by Brad Watson
Miss Jane (5/10/2016)
Miss Jane was a walk through Mississippi before and after the Great Depression. It was an eye opening read about the life and times of the people in the south during this time period. Miss Jane herself had to grow up learning how to love others and herself during a very …more
The Railwayman's Wife
The Railwayman's Wife
by Ashley Hay
The Railwayman's Wife (2/10/2016)
The quote by Stephen Edgar that the author mentions, sums of the book for me. "It's not what we forget, but what was never known we most regret. Discovery of." Anikka, who has just become a widow, must rediscover herself and must learn to live through the regret. Through …more
Hunters in the Dark
Hunters in the Dark
by Lawrence Osborne
Hunters in the Dark (11/24/2015)
Lawrence Osborne did a wonderful job in keeping you guessing of who was going to be the next victim in this game of passing identities and bad karma. The author did an interesting job of incorporating the history of the territory into the story. Hunters in the Dark is a …more
The Devil in Jerusalem
The Devil in Jerusalem
by Naomi Ragen
The Devil in Jerusalem (7/17/2015)
Naomi Ragen wrote a novel that was both horrific in nature but eye opening as well. Religious cults are not something that is broadcast in the media every day, so we as a society are not aware of the mind manipulation that people are subjected to. This was a page turner …more
Fishbowl
Fishbowl: A Novel
by Bradley Somer
Fishbowl (5/28/2015)
A very interesting read. Not my normal genre of reading, but enjoyed nonetheless. All of the characters of the book really came into their own at the end of Ian's journey. Each person that enters our life for whatever reason has an impact. It is what we choose to do with …more
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