Title: For the Throne (The Wilderwood #2) Author: Hannah Whitten Publisher: Orbit Publication Date: June 7, 2022 Genre: Fantasy In this breathtaking sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller For the Wolf, Red's sister Neve struggles to escape a mysterious land of twisted roots, lost gods, and mountains made of bone—and the only clues to her rescue … Continue reading Book Highlight: For the Throne by Hannah Whitten
Title: In Ora: The Land of the Superior Author: Sotto Voce Publisher: Self-published Publication Date: September 28, 2021 Genre: Science Fiction In a world divided between the superior and the bereft, a desperate man must find a way to save someone he cares about. But what sacrifice does he have to make?Luke thought he’d found … Continue reading Book Highlight: In Ora: The Land of the Superior by Sotto Voce
Title: The Angel of Bishopsgate (The Darker Cities #1) Author: Eloise Reuben Publisher: Self-published Publication Date: February 19, 2019 Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery A terrifying villain. A young woman desperate for answers. Danger and intrigue in Victorian London. In 1848, Tessie and Finn struggle each day and dream of life far away in the New World, … Continue reading Book Highlight: The Angel of Bishopsgate by Eloise Reuben
Title: Beside Herself Author: Elizabeth LaBan Publisher: Lake Union Publishing Publication Date: October 22, 2019 Genre: Women's Fiction With her signature wit and charm, bestselling author Elizabeth LaBan shows how marriage doesn’t necessarily follow a straight line and unexpected detours might just bring you back to the place you most want to be. When she … Continue reading Book Highlight: Beside Herself by Elizabeth LaBan
Title: The Book of Revelations Author: Idelle Kursman Publisher: MBK Publishing Publication Date: May 9, 2020 Genre: Women's Fiction Christine's life is in turmoil again. Not like it was 18 years ago when she found herself pregnant while an undergraduate in college. Her boyfriend, whom she had hoped to marry, betrayed her. She endured the … Continue reading Book Highlight: The Book of Revelations by Idelle Kursman
Title: Summer of Georgie Author: Kerry Crisley Publisher: Lazy Sunday Books Publication Date: December 2, 2021 Genre: Women's Fiction Deep into her 40s with a lackluster career, Georgie wonders how she became so...underwhelming. If she’s not battling her micromanaging boss and egotistical CEO, she’s trying to quiet her inner voice, the one whispering that she … Continue reading Book Highlight: Summer of Georgie by Kerry Crisley
Title: Still Death (A Lexie Wyatt Murder Mystery #1) Author: Shauna Bickley Publisher: Self-published Publication Date: February 1, 2015 Genre: Cozy Mystery Lexie thought losing her job was tough. But finding a killer may be the death of her. After losing her high-flying job in London and moving to a small town, Lexie lacks a … Continue reading Book Highlight: Still Death by Shauna Bickley
Title: Split-Level Author: Sande Boritz Berger Publisher: She Writes Press Publication Date: May 7, 2019 Genre: Fiction In Split-Level, set as the nation recoils from Nixon, Alex Pearl is about to commit the first major transgression of her life. But why shouldn’t she remain an officially contented, soon-to-turn-thirty wife? She’s got a lovely home in an … Continue reading Book Highlight: Split-Level by Sande Boritz Berger
Welcome to this month's Curated Bookshelf! I'm a romantic at heart and Valentine's Day has always been my favorite holiday, so I'm quite happy February is finally here again. Of course that meant I thought long and hard about this month's theme. I considered featuring my favorite love stories, but, what with celebrating 13 years … Continue reading The Curated Bookshelf: February 2023’s Theme
It's February and Valentine's Day is my favorite holiday, so I thought I'd share my favorite fictional couples. Usually, I avoid romance novels, but I do have a soft spot for romance in other genres. Specifically, I enjoy the romance as long as it doesn't overtake the story. Initially, I thought to write about some … Continue reading Favorite Fictional Couples in Non-Romance Books
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