Books
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Special Feature: The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict
I am so excited to be sharing this book with you guys today. Not only does it have a historical element that includes a library, but I think the social commentary will give readers so much to sink their teeth into! This book features the story of Belle da Costa Greene who works for J.P. Morgan collecting rare books. While she might pass as ‘white’ she is actually the daughter of Harvard’s first black graduate. She keeps her identity secret and the book explores her life as well as the struggles she faced as a person of color in the 1920s. I am so excited for this one and the…
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Review: The Drowning Kind by Jennifer McMahon (Audible Edition)
I read my first Jennifer McMahon book when I was on vacation a few years ago. The Winter People was so good and I immediately went out and bought more of her books! She has such a unique voice and I love the gothic/creepy vibe so much and I love that she is from Vermont and sets all of her books there. I can feel her pride and love for Vermont in all the books I have read by her. When I saw this book was coming out, I couldn’t wait. It sounded eerie and I loved that mysterious cover so much. I haven’t listened to any of her books…
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Special Feature: Crazy about a Cowboy (Tying the Knot in Texas #3) by Dylann Crush
There is nothing that brings on the heart flutters quite like a cowboy romance. I haven’t read too many but every time I pick one up I always seem to find myself swooning with delight. I haven’t read the Tying the Knot in Texas series but when this book came across my desk I thought it looks wonderful and I am excited to read it this summer! It’s a cute small town romance with some sizzle sure to heat up fans for the summer and if you don’t already have some good romances lined up for your beach/vacation reading, then you might want to add this one! I love small…
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Special Feature: The First Actress by C.W. Gortner
C. W. Gortner is such a wonderful writer when it comes to reimagining the lives of famous women. I have read many of his books and enjoyed every one! It’s so rare that a male writer can capture the essence and stories of women to such an exacting degree but he does it every single time! If you haven’t read any of his books you definitely need to. If you have been reading historical fiction for a while, Gortner will no doubt be on your radar. His latest book, The First Actress, is out now in paperback and since its hardback release last year, it’s been getting a lot of…
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Review: Beth and Amy by Virginia Kantra
Little Women was the first time I saw myself in a book character. Jo March was me idol as a child. I especially loved the Winona Ryder film version of this classic and always felt like Jo March was so me and whenever I envision Jo March, I think of Winona Ryder. Jo March will forever be one of my favorite classic characters and one I strongly identify with where as Amy will forever be the girl who stole Laurie from her! Amy is my least favorite March sister. I haven’t read Virginia Kantra’s modern reimagined book Meg and Jo yet but it was high up on my TBR list.…
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Special Feature: Match Made in Paradise (Paradise, Alaska #1) by Barbara Dunlop
Berkley Romance books are some of my absolute favorite reads and when I saw this new series was being released, I knew it was going to be golden! Author Barbara Dunlop has written a number of spicy rugged romances and this is a new contempo romance series for her but she is no stranger to the genre of romance. I am also here for romances set in obscure locations like Alaska. I mean when you think about escaping some where sexy to find unexpected love, Alaska isn’t exactly the place that I think of first but this book might just change my mind! I am so excited to sink my…
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Review: A Betting Woman: A Novel of Madame Moustache by Jenni L. Walsh
Over the years I have started to work with more exclusively with larger publishing houses but I still have a special spot in my heart for smaller publishers and their great authors who maybe don’t get the same recognition that some of the larger houses do. When I can, I do try to read books from smaller publishers especially when they look really good! When I was approached to review A Betting Woman, I liked the premise of the book. I love that it was based on a real person and that it focused on the life of a women who was making her own way in the gambling world…
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Special Feature: Tears of Amber by Sofía Segovia
For all the people who read The Murmur of Bees, here it is—your next Sofia Segovia book, Tears of Amber. The Murmur of Bees came out in 2015 and was widely praised by readers and many have been eager to read the next Segovia book. Tears of Amber has already gathered a ton of positive reviews and I cannot wait to read this one! I also have a copy up for giveaway over on my Instagram page so if this book sounds like something you might like, pop on over to my IG page and enter my giveaway! This is going to be a great historical fiction read, I can…
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Special Feature: The Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley
Nothing catches my eye like a quirky book. Not only did this title sound odd and quirky but the summary did as well. I mean, the main character’s husband dies and she just keeps right on going like nothing ever happened. If that doesn’t say odd then I am not sure what does. But as oddball as this book sounded, it also sounded like it was going to be a sweet story. Colleen Oakley is a best selling author and no doubt has the skills to spin an engrossing tale—oddball or otherwise. I feel confident that this book will be another hit for Oakley, it’s already received a ton of…
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Special Feature and Excerpt: Talk Bookish to Me by Kate Bromley
Book and Bookstagram fans this is the book you have been waiting for! I am so excited to share this book with you all today and share a little sneak peak with an excerpt. I mean, how can this book NOT be good with all the bookish things it promises? I love the enemies to lovers troupe the fact that this book contains that plus a second chance romance troupe plus books already makes it a home run for me! This little excerpt was a fun introduction to the book and characters. I have been looking for some good bookish romances lately and this book is at the top of…