Title: Annie's Apple (Second Chance #2) Author: John A. Heldt Publisher: Self-published Publication date: April 1, 2023 Genre: Historical Fiction, Family Saga One Sentence Summary: A few years after the events of The Fountain finds the growing Carpenter family in NYC with Annie taking a job as a society writer after surviving one of the city's … Continue reading Book Review: Annie’s Apple by John A. Heldt
This year I'm working to be more personal and honest in my opinions about the books I read. I've spent my entire time reviewing books here trying my hardest to balance the good and the bad and offer a similarly balanced rating no matter my personal feelings about the book. Last year I finally decided … Continue reading Love, Like, and Not For Me Challenge: March and April 2023
Title: The Mad Girls of New York (A Nellie Bly Novel #1) Author: Maya Rodale Publisher: Berkley Publication Date: April 26, 2022 Genre: Historical Fiction A gripping and compelling novel based on the true story of fearless reporter Nellie Bly, who will stop at nothing to prove that a woman’s place is on the front … Continue reading Book Highlight: The Mad Girls of New York by Maya Rodale
Title: The Book of Gothel Author: Mary McMyne Publisher: Redhook Publication Date: July 26, 2022 Genre: Historical Fiction Germany, 1156. With her strange black eyes and even stranger fainting spells, young Haelewise has never quite fit in. Shunned by her village, her only solace lies in the stories her mother tells of child-stealing witches, of princes … Continue reading Book Highlight: The Book of Gothel by Mary McMyne
Title: The Shadow of Perseus Author: Claire Heywood Publisher: Dutton Publication date: February 21, 2023 Genre: Historical Fiction, Mythology Retelling One Sentence Summary: This is the story of the three key women in Perseus's life: his mother Danae, the Gorgon Medusa, and his wife Andromeda. Overall The Shadow of Perseus follows the life of Perseus from … Continue reading Book Review: The Shadow of Perseus by Claire Heywood
Title: Love & Saffron Author: Kim Fay Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Publication Date: February 8, 2022 Genre: Historical Fiction In the vein of the classic 84, Charing Cross Road, this witty and tender novel follows two women in 1960s America as they discover that food really does connect us all, and that friendship and laughter are … Continue reading Book Highlight: Love & Saffron by Kim Fay
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
I've been having a fantastic time putting together my Curated Bookshelf every month, but there are some themes where I just can't find 12 books for it (yet). So I've decided to share these shorter lists on Mondays (most Mondays, at least). I hope you enjoy! While I enjoy certain historical periods and have enjoyed … Continue reading The Monday List: Historical Fiction I Actually Enjoyed
Title: The Fountain (Second Chance #1) Author: John A. Heldt Publisher: Self-published Publication date: August 14, 2022 Genre: Family Saga, Historical Fiction One Sentence Summary: When three elderly siblings decide to jump into a magical Fountain of Youth, they're given a second chance at youth and love, but it's marred by looming disaster as they arrive … Continue reading Book Review: The Fountain by John A. Heldt
I love taking a look at a book cover and description and then coming up with my own idea of what the book will be about. Sometimes I'm right, sometimes I'm so wrong it's almost funny. So I've decided to write about my first, middle, and last impressions of each book I read, as well … Continue reading First, Middle, and Last Impressions – November 9, 2022
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