Tag: historical fiction

Three Words for Goodbye by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb: A Journey You Won’t Forget

July 30, 2021

Whenever somebody tells me they love historical fiction, I immediately ask if they’ve read Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb’s Last Christmas in Paris or Meet Me in Monaco. I absolutely treasure these novels, so I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the duo’s latest collaboration, Three Words for Goodbye. After devouring this gem, I … More Three Words for Goodbye by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb: A Journey You Won’t Forget

Wild Women and the Blues by Denny S. Bryce Hits All the High Notes

June 28, 2021

If there’s one thing I love, it’s the blues. Scratch that, if there’s one thing I love, it’s compelling historical fiction. Wait, if there’s one thing I love, it’s a passionate heroine filled with fire and drive. Okay, so maybe there’s a medley of things I love, and, as luck would have it, Denny S. … More Wild Women and the Blues by Denny S. Bryce Hits All the High Notes

Amy Sue Nathan’s The Last Bathing Beauty–The Summer Escape We All Need

April 1, 2020

I’m going to be honest with you, bookish friends. I’ve had a hard time focusing on reading lately. With everything going on in the world, it seems like all I can do is obsessively watch the news, read the news, then worry, worry, worry. I’ve found myself wondering when I’ll ever feel the joy of … More Amy Sue Nathan’s The Last Bathing Beauty–The Summer Escape We All Need

The Other Alcott: An Extraordinary Read About an Extraordinary Woman

December 8, 2017

Growing up as a book lover in New England, there was no one I revered more than Louisa May Alcott. With Little Women, she gave me a favorite book, a set of characters I’d love for life, and the belief that one day I too could become a writer. As I got older and dipped … More The Other Alcott: An Extraordinary Read About an Extraordinary Woman

Hemingway’s Girl by Erika Robuck: For Papa Fans and Fans of Great Fiction

July 19, 2017

Hemingway’s writing changed the landscape of American fiction, but his persona and way of life make him even more captivating than his most iconic characters. It’s no wonder why he still fascinates the world 56 years after his death and why he still continues to show up in books and on film. As we continue … More Hemingway’s Girl by Erika Robuck: For Papa Fans and Fans of Great Fiction

The Velveteen Daughter by Laurel Davis Huber: A Fascinating Tale

July 12, 2017

I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again: I love it when a book can teach me something new. Like many, I read The Velveteen Rabbit as a kid (full disclosure: the idea of burning all of the boy’s toys and books still leaves me with scars), but I never knew anything about the … More The Velveteen Daughter by Laurel Davis Huber: A Fascinating Tale

Daisy Goodwin’s “Victoria” Reigns Supreme

January 15, 2017

I’m all about the royals. Whether I’m binge-watching The Crown, fangirling over Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, or breaking the news to Riggins that his reign as king doesn’t actually extend beyond our front door, I’m always looking for ways to weave a bit more royalty into my day. When I first heard about author Daisy Goodwin’s … More Daisy Goodwin’s “Victoria” Reigns Supreme