When Matthew Perry died in October, 2023, his fans were sad to learn it was caused by a long-time illness – drug addiction. Perry had been vocal about his struggles with alcoholism and addiction for several years before his death, giving several interviews about his journey and setting up a sober living house to help … Continue reading Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing
Thank you NetGalley and William Morrow for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Jack didn’t anticipate running into Olive again, especially right now. His wife died a few weeks ago and he’s taken a job in the Royal Household because, well, what else was he supposed to do? Olive didn’t … Continue reading Christmas with the Queen
Two young kids really don’t belong in the room at the back of a saloon and brothel, but when Jane saw them bringing their sick father into town for treatment, she knew they couldn’t stay in the sick camp either. Calamity Jane really is the last person anyone would consider “motherly”, but it doesn’t take … Continue reading Hour Glass
Everything is falling apart for the women. Pam’s husband suddenly died and she’s struggling to keep moving forward. Nicole never signed up to be a single parent, but her husband is no where to be found. Shannon has been at odds with her boyfriend about their future. The three women have always supported each other … Continue reading The Girls of Mischief Bay
When Britain invaded The United States in 1814 for the second time, our fledgling government had become established in Washington, D.C. Official government buildings, including the White House, became immediate targets of the Redcoats. Anthony S. Pitch delivers a comprehensive account of the War of 1812 in The Burning of Washington. From invasion through to … Continue reading The Burning of Washington
In 1964, black women weren’t allowed to talk back to white me. They weren’t allowed to run businesses. They weren’t allowed to touch a white person. But Lily always thought of Rosaleen as something other than a black woman. Rosaleen was her friend, a mentor, and a stand-in mother. When Rosaleen is arrested in their … Continue reading The Secret Life of Bees
At the height of World War II, thousands of children were secreted and smuggled out of Nazi controlled areas of Europe to the safety of neutral and Allied countries. They weren’t hidden inside barrels of goods or under the floors of trucks, but were kept secured in homes and moved across the borders by transporters … Continue reading The Book of Lost Names
Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Riley’s on her way back to her hometown for Christmas, but not for fun. When she got the call her mom fell and broke her leg, Riley decided to head home to help at the family’s bed … Continue reading The Christmas Inn
Sprague Hall is one of the crumbling “White Elephants” of Newport, Rhode Island – the Gilded Age mansions whose owners have included the upper echelon of American society, but are now in disrepair as the family funds ran low. Andie’s home makeover reality show is there to renovate a few rooms, but the family is … Continue reading The Lost Summers of Newport
We read a lot of books this month! I really enjoyed a variety of our books from the Fall themes, as well as some of our holiday themed books like those about grandparents and by Hispanic authors. What was your favorite? This month, I reviewed 12 books - 6 audiobooks and 6 physical copies. Let's take … Continue reading September Recap & October Prompts
