Books
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Special Feature: A Question of Betrayal (Elena Standish #2) by Anne Perry
If ever there was a modern queen of mystery, it would surely be Anne Perry. Not only is she a best selling novelist, she also spent time in jail for participating in a murder when she was a teenager. So if ever there was an author versed in the telling of murder, this author right here is it. I have loved the books of her’s that I have read and while I haven’t read this series yet, I know it’s one that I am going to adore too! I am reading this book here a little later this fall and I have already ordered the first book in this series…
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Re-Share Special Feature: Dawson’s Fall by Roxana Robinson
If you are an American History fan then this book is one that you might want on your radar. As a Civil War Era historian, this book caught my eye as it focuses quite a bit on Reconstruction. While this book might be more fictionalized it certainly has its roots in history as it’s based on the author’s family. I am thrilled to bring you guys all the details for this one today, and as it’s out now, if it’s a book that catches your eye then you can pop by and pick up a copy now!
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Review: The Royal Governess by Wendy Holden
This book popped up on my radar in the early summer and I have been looking forward to it ever since. Like many, I love all things royal and Queen Elizabeth has been such a mysterious figure for me. I can’t imagine what it must have been like for her growing up not expecting to be queen only to have the position basically thrust upon her. Which is why this book sounded so interesting. I liked the idea of getting a glimpse into the younger years of Queen Elizabeth, even if it was a fictionalized account of her younger years. This book focuses on Elizabeth’s governess, Marion Crawford, who served…
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Special Feature: The Paris Model by Alexandra Joel
Can we talk about how stunning this cover it before we even start talking about the book? This cover caught my eye and instantly made me want to read it. I love the colors and of course the Eiffel Tower in the background only enhanced the beauty of the cover. I also thought it captured the essence of this novel. This is a novel featuring Christian Dior and I think it absolutely does the famous designer justice. The cover just reminds me of a call back to a more elegant time and I can’t tell you how much I love it. This book is out now and if you love…
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Review: A Rogue of One’s Own (A League of Extraordinary Women #2) by Evie Dunmore
To say that Bringing Down the Duke was one of my favorite books of 2019 would be a drastic understatement. I bought it for every woman reader in my family for Christmas. I absolutely loved Evie Dunmore’s debut novel and the book hangover that followed was so real! I have been checking Netgalley weekly to see when the next book in the series will be available and the second it was out, I downloaded it. I knew I would be reviewing this one in September so I had plenty of time to read it but I couldn’t help myself! I started reading it in June and was done in 2…
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Special Feature: A Dance with Fate (Warrior Bards #2) by Juliet Marillier
Juliet Marillier is such a talented writer with some seriously good fantasy novels on her resume! I read the first installment of her latest series The Warrior Bards last year and thought it was a great start to a new series. I was so bummed that my September calendar filled up so fast, but I am going to read this second installment a little later this year but for now, I wanted to bring you guys all the details since it’s coming out today! Not only have I really enjoyed this series so far, but I also loved the cover of this one so much. It’s beautiful and I can’t…
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Special Feature and Excerpt: The Last Story of Mina Lee by Nancy Jooyoun Kim
Right from the start, I really liked the sound of this novel. An unconventional mother daughter story just sounds refreshing and interesting to me. I couldn’t fit this one in on my review schedule which made me so sad but I was able to do the next best thing and bring you guys a little sneak peak with an excerpt today. After reading that excerpt I am even more excited for this one to release! It is out on Sept 1st so only a couple more days to go! I can’t wait to read this one and I hope you guys are as excited about this one as I am!
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Independent Bookstore Day
I love indie bookstores and as many of you know, Independent Bookstore Day was postponed to August 29th which is today! I decided to do a little post about some of my favorite indie bookstores to share with you guys. Most of my bookstores are local to me but I did include a couple of others that I have found through Instagram/Bookstagram while others I have found from visiting other cities. Be sure to comment with some of your favorite indie bookstores today do we can celebrate them! Here is my list, in no particular order.
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Review: The Whisper Man by Alex North (Audible Edition)
My book club pick for August was The Whisper Man and I was so excited for it because I have had the book from my Book of the Month box for over a year. I often find myself looking at it on my shelves and think, ‘this is the month I am going to read it’ and then something else catches my eye and I forget until the next time my eye wanders that way. This month though I was determined to read it and was thrilled that my book club selected it for August!
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Cover Reveal: The Social Graces by Renee Rosen
How is it that I have never read one of Renee Rosen’s books?! Well we simply must remedy that, especially after seeing this gorgeous cover! I am swooning over the beauty of this cover and I don’t know if I can wait for its release! I have certainly seen Rosen’s books popping up on my social media and in bookstores but for some reason they just haven’t found their way on to my book shelves but they definitely will now! This book hits shelves in the spring of 2021 but you can be sure to snag yourself a copy now on pre order! If this cover doesn’t entice you to…