Please tell us about The Unexpected Lives of Ordinary Girls. The Unexpected Lives of Ordinary Girls is set in Colorado in 1910, and it’s about a girl named Stanislava who’s growing up in a working-class Slovenian-American community. While she loves her big traditional family, she often feels stifled by the expectations placed on her. When... The post An Interview with J. Anderson Coats, author of The Unexpected Lives of Ordinary Girls appeared first on Caroline Starr Rose.| Caroline Starr Rose
I’m not huge on Halloween, to be honest. I have nothing against it, it’s just not my bag. However, there’s something to be said for curling up with a good spooky (or spooky adjace…| Witty and Sarcastic Bookclub
What a kooky mystery book. My mom was visiting for the last few days and she and I love to get our blankets and read (which we indulged in doing) so she was perfectly placed to ask me wha…| faintingviolet
Author Mary Ruth Barnes shares the research and writing process she used for her historical novel inspired by her great-grandmother's story. The post The Research and Writing Process for My Historical Novel appeared first on Writer's Digest.| Writer's Digest
Hi friends, happy Wednesday! I hope you’re all doing well. Today I’m posting my review of Grady Hendrix’s novel, Witchcraft for Wayward Girls. Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by: Grady Hendrix: In 1970, Neva finds herself pregnant at 15, and so her father sends her away to Miss Wellwood’s Home for unwed mothers to be hidden… Continue reading Review: Witchcraft for Wayward Girls| Meghan's Whimsical Explorations & Reviews
Wayward Girls by Susan Wiggs is a historical fiction novel that explores the lives of women impacted by...| books that slay
Title: Midnight at Malabar House by Vaseem KhanRating: 4 stars (🌟🌟🌟🌟)| Reads & Knits
A colony of moss does not speak or think in language. But if such a colony could tell the story of its life, it might say this: Once, we flourished. Our capsules popped and our spores spread far and wide. We drank what we needed from the rain and stored the rest in our spongy … Continue reading Bog Queen | Anna North| This Reading Life
About the Book: On the twelfth day of her hunger strike, Maggy is unable to tell the difference between what is real and what is imagined. That’s true of what brought her here too: was she IRA, or did she just take risks for the sake of a friend? Julia O’Faolain paints a portrait of … Continue reading Short Story Review: Daughters of Passion by Julia O’Faolain| Theresa Smith Writes
About the Book: A rich historical novel about the aftermath of betrayal, from the Booker prize-winner. Isabel Osmond, a spirited, intelligent young heiress, flees to London after being betrayed by her husband, to be with her beloved cousin Ralph on his deathbed. After a sombre, silent existence at her husband’s Roman palazzo, Isabel’s daring escape … Continue reading Book Review: Mrs Osmond by John Banville| Theresa Smith Writes
I can’t believe how fast October has gone by! It’s already the last week of the month, and today’s prompt is a Halloween Freebie, so I decided to lean towards my favorite type of spooky season books to read featuring witches. I’m going to try to include a […]| Leah's Books
The Gendarme What would you do if the love of your life, and all your memories, were lost- only to reappear, but with such shocking revelations that you wish you had never remembered… Emmett Conn is an old man, near the end of his life. A World War […]| Leah's Books
It's been a little while since I read a Wrexford and Sloane Mystery -- in fact, two new books in the series have been released since I read Murder at the Merton Library in the summer of 2024. Happily, I was able to slip right back into their world and revel in being with this quirky and eclectic cast of characters who have become my imaginary friends. And I have another to look forward to!| The Edge of the Precipice
First Impression Friday will be a meme where you talk about a book that you JUST STARTED! Maybe you’re only a chapter or two in, maybe a little farther. Based on this sampling of your current read, give a few impressions and predict what you’ll think by the end. Synopsis: They were the four Mirabal sisters – symbols of defiant […]| The Pine-Scented Chronicles
Happy Wednesday, everyone! Wednesdays also mean WWW Wednesday updates. WWW Wednesday is a bookish meme hosted originally by SAM@TAKING ON A WORLD OF WORDS. The mechanics for WWW Wednesda…| The Pine-Scented Chronicles
I’m delighted to host my friend and fellow author, Elizabeth Gauffreau, and her new book tour today. Liz is known for her historical fiction. She is here to share with you all about The Weigh…| The Showers of Blessings
I know what you're wondering, and yes, I read books during my Japan trip!| Voice of Reason
The post Book Review: The Silver Tide by J H Mann appeared first on Jera's Jamboree. We’re delighted to be sharing Laura’s thoughts about The Silver Tide. Amazon UK Amazon US Cornwall, 1863. On a windswept beach, ... Read more| Jera's Jamboree
I’m always keen to read novels by Chinese authors living in China rather than those filtered by expat experience in the US or UK. So (back in 2020 when I was on Twitter rather than BlueSky) I was intrigued when I had a new follower called Xie Hong. Media-savvy authors often followed me there (as […]| ANZ LitLovers LitBlog
Well! I did not expect to end up in hospital this week!! I have been suffering a severe flare up of a very unsexy malady for a fortnight but it was this Monday when the GP told me off for being a Best-of-British stoic and not conceding that I was in really severe pain. (9/10, […]| ANZ LitLovers LitBlog
I’ve noticed something about Daniel Nayeri. With every middle grade novel for kids that he writes he gets a little bit sharper. A little bit sleeker. A little bit funnier. A little bit faster. And this latest title? It’s a little bit one of the best books of the year| A Fuse #8 Production
I received advanced review copies (ARCs) of two historical romance novels this summer, The Gilded Heiress by Joanna Shupe and Gabriela and His Grace by Liana de la Rosa. Of the two, I enjoyed Gild…| The Book Stop
Vreeland, Susan "The Passion of Artemisia" - 2002I read "Girl in Hyacinth Blue" by this author a couple of years ago and really loved it. I always wanted to read something else by her. Now, I came across this book and it's about a female paper from the Baroque period. I had never heard of Artemisia Gentileschi even though I love art. Typical, women are never acknowledged much.| Let's read
First Impression Friday will be a meme where you talk about a book that you JUST STARTED! Maybe you’re only a chapter or two in, maybe a little farther. Based on this sampling of you…| The Pine-Scented Chronicles
Free epub ebook download of the Standard Ebooks edition of The White Company: A young English novice in the Middle Ages embarks on action-packed adventure as he joins a motley band of travelers seeking to join with a free company of archers.| standardebooks.org
2023 has been a busy year! I think I tried to get in a lot of the traveling I missed over the last couple of years. I traveled to Greece and Turkey in the spring, then France and England in June. Both trips were wonderful and we had absolutely perfect weather, mid 70’s the whole... The post BEST BOOKS of 2023 appeared first on Novel Visits.| Novel Visits
I know November is long gone, but things have been a little hectic lately! I’d originally thought I’d do a combined post on my favorite November AND December books, but turns out my December reading has been mostly backlist or 2024 books. When I finally sat down to do this post, I realized the four... The post Favorite Books of November 2023 appeared first on Novel Visits.| Novel Visits
Fall is most definitely in full swing and before we know it we’ll be facing winter and then a new year. I’ll never get over how quickly time flies and I had to chuckle recently when my 7-year old granddaughter was making the same observation. I told her she didn’t know the half of it,... The post Favorite Books of October 2023 appeared first on Novel Visits.| Novel Visits
When I was teaching, September was my most dreaded month of the year, but now? I LOVE September. The weather is great, nothing is crowded. It’s amazing. I just returned from spending two weeks in Sunriver, Oregon (one of my very favorite places), and it was bliss. Sunny days with long walks and/or long bike... The post Favorite Books of September 2023 appeared first on Novel Visits.| Novel Visits
It’s been a busy spring and summer isn’t looking much slower. By the time this posts, I’ll be arriving in France. It’s a short girls’ trip all centered around a wedding reception one of my friends really wanted to attend. Over the course of our 11 day trip we’ll be in Paris, Bordeaux, and London.... The post Favorite Books of June 2023 appeared first on Novel Visits.| Novel Visits
So sorry to have been absent for an April post. I’ve been traveling a lot and some of that spanned the end of April. Plus being on the go did not work for getting my usual reading numbers in, but it was worth it! The big trip to Greece and Turkey with my sister was... The post Favorite Books of April & May 2023 appeared first on Novel Visits.| Novel Visits
Thank goodness for spring and for light! Here in Washington we’ve had some sunshine, but it’s still pretty darn cold. Staying light into the evenings and getting lighter earlier and earlier are always welcome balms to my soul. March has been a busy month, so I’ve not read as many books as usual, but the... The post Favorite Books of March 2023 appeared first on Novel Visits.| Novel Visits
A new season means new books! My Spring Preview 2023 includes 20 upcoming releases, including 11 debuts and 5 by tried and true authors.| Novel Visits
Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Through Water and Stone by Karen Barnett hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! I first learned of author Karen Barnett when I reviewed Ever Faithful in 2019. It was delightful and fun. I read all three books in the Vintage National Parks series and loved them, so I […] The post Through Water and Stone: A Book Review appeared first on Sharon Wilharm - Bible Storyteller.| Sharon Wilharm – Bible Storyteller
Free epub ebook download of the Standard Ebooks edition of Waverley: A young English officer becomes involved in the Jacobite rebellion.| standardebooks.org
Like us on Facebook The next photo is the PROMPT. Remember, all photos are property of the photographer, donated for use in Friday Fictioneers only. They shouldn’t be used for any other purpo…| Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple
About the Book: Winner of the Miles Franklin Award and recognised as one of the greatest works of Australian literature, Cloudstreet is Tim Winton’s sprawling, comic epic about luck and love, fortitude and forgiveness, and the magic of the everyday. After two separate catastrophes, two very different families leave the country for the bright lights of Perth. … Continue reading Cloudstreet by Tim Winton| Theresa Smith Writes
1932, Minnesota — the Lincoln School is a pitiless place where hundreds of Native American children, forcibly separated from their parents, are sent to be educated. It is also home to an orphan named Odie O'Banion, a lively boy whose exploits earn him the superintendent's wrath. Forced to flee, he and his brother Albert, their…| Hooks, Books, & Wanderlust
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Boudicca’s Daughter by Elodie Harper Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Historical Fiction Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Union Square Co. (September 2, 2025) Length: 438 pages Author Information: Website I became a huge fan of Elodie […]| The BiblioSanctum
A young Victorian woman unwittingly unleashes a monster into being in this gothic tale of medical mystery and sinister suspense, perfect for fans of DON’T LET THE FOREST IN and BELLADONNA. Wh…| Books and Such
Book Title – AtmosphereAuthor – Taylor Jenkins ReidGenre – Historical FictionPublisher – Hutchinson HeinemannPublication Date – 3rd June 2025⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Atmosphere – T…| Wicked Witch's Blog
AI for writers? I share my Gemini test results for novel blurbs, plus a peek at Bergen, Norway, and a fascinating historical novel by Valeska Réon.… Continue reading AI for Writers? + Bergen, Norway + Valeska Réon’s Historical Novel→| Happiness Between Tales (and Tails) by da-AL
Madeline Martin is an American author. I’m not sure how I heard about her, but I have recently read and enjoyed three of her books: The Booklovers’ Library A novel, The Keeper of Hidden Books A Novel and The Librarian Spy. These are books to link with my previous post of books about books. All … … Continue reading →| Sue's Trifles
Last year, John Boyne made the news for making the mistake of including ingredients from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild video game such as Octorok eyeball, hightail lizard, red lizalfo tail, and Hylian shrooms into his serious literary historical fiction novel, The Traveller at the Gates of Wisdom. It appeared that heContinue reading "A Fable of Auschwitz: a Review of John Boyne’s The Boy in the Striped Pajamas"| A Naga of the Nusantara
I’m taking part in the Readers Imbibing Peril (RIP) challenge for the fifth time this year! This challenge runs from 1st September to 31st October, and involves reading books classified as mystery, suspense, thriller, dark fantasy, gothic, horror or supernatural. You can find my earlier round-ups here: 2018, 2022, 2023, 2024. To kick off, I’m reviewing two … Continue reading RIP XX: Short Reads| Laura Tisdall
Lisa of ANZ Lit Lovers is hosting Short Story September this year, and it fits beautifully with the upcoming Novellas in November, hosted by Rebecca and Cathy, and the new challenge I’m hosting this year, Doorstoppers in December. Lisa has prompted us to focus on one story from each collection we review, but I’m also giving … Continue reading #ShortStorySeptember: Graham Swift & Leone Ross| Laura Tisdall
Graeme Macrae Burnet, His Bloody Project. This Booker-shortlisted novel purports to be a collection of papers concerning a (fictional) notorious murder case; in 1869, a seventeen-year-old crofter c…| Laura Tisdall
From the Countryside to the City Chinese writer Xuē Xīnrán (薛欣然) was born on July 19, 1958, in Beijing, China, to an affluent family. Affluence, however, did not spare her family from being touched…| The Pine-Scented Chronicles
About the Book “In my childhood, I was known as the boy whose mother had run off with an Englishman.” So begins the story of Myshkin and his mother Gayatri, who is driven to rebel against tradition…| What Cathy Read Next...
Like us on Facebook The next photo is the PROMPT. Remember, all photos are property of the photographer, donated for use in Friday Fictioneers only. They shouldn’t be used for any other purpose without express permission. It is proper etiquette to give the contributor credit. PHOTO PROMPT © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields Three guitars, two electric and […]| Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple
Like us on Facebook The next photo is the PROMPT. Remember, all photos are property of the photographer, donated for use in Friday Fictioneers only. They shouldn’t be used for any other purpose without express permission. It is proper etiquette to give the contributor credit. PHOTO PROMPT © Sandra Crook Two padded chairs with cushions […]| Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple
Like us on Facebook The next photo is the PROMPT. Remember, all photos are property of the photographer, donated for use in Friday Fictioneers only. They shouldn’t be used for any other purpo…| Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple
About the Book: Van Diemen’s Land, 1839. A young woman of means arrives in Hobart, with a young boy in her care. Leasing an old cottage next to an abandoned vineyard, Caroline Douglas must na…| Theresa Smith Writes
About the Book: Winter 1962. As Britain becomes engulfed in one the coldest and longest winters on record, the lives of two newly married couples are changed in surprising and irrevocable ways. LON…| Theresa Smith Writes
Information Goodreads: Sunny Figures It OutSeries: Sunny #6Age Category: Middle GradeSource: LibraryPublished: 2025 Summary Sunny enjoys hanging out with Tony. But her best friend Deb thinks the tw…| Pages Unbound | Book Reviews & Discussions
This is the second book in the Games of Greed and Ruin series -- the first was One Must Die, which Sarah Everest co-wrote with five other authors.| The Edge of the Precipice
Book reviews from the perspective of a Christian writer, wife, and mother.| theedgeoftheprecipice.blogspot.com
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. The Faerie Morgana by Louisa Morgan Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Genre: Fa…| The BiblioSanctum
SCBWI members’ publishing news is something to celebrate here at Kite Tales! Check out whose book is coming to a …Continue reading →| Kite Tales
The title of this post shows that I haven’t kept up-to-date in reviewing the books I have read this year! The three books in this post are by traditionally published authors. Two are fiction and th…| Sue's Trifles
Did the Flying Dutchman exist? Discover when and where the legend started and how this ghost pirate ship is still lingering in mainstream media.| Galaxy Press
The post Book Review: Daughter of Genoa by Kat Devereaux appeared first on Jera's Jamboree. We’re delighted to be sharing Laura’s thoughts about Daughter of Genoa by Kat Devereaux. Amazon Bookshop.org Goodreads Waterstones In Nazi-occupied ... Read more| Jera's Jamboree
And just like that, it’s September. In the waning days of summer, here’s what I have been reading: Widow’s Walk, Jane WillanFormer chef Miranda McCurdy is settling into her new li…| cakes, tea and dreams
I can’t believe how fast this last week flew by, but it was a very busy week on our end. As usual, spending all week running around to appointments and then taking care of Mom after an outpatient p…| Leah's Books
There are some books that linger quietly in the back of your mind long after you’ve read the final page—books that feel like a warm cup of tea on a rainy afternoon. The Last Garden in England by Ju…| Rebecca's Reading Room
About the Book In the heat of the desert, will the trail go cold? Cairo, 1938. Archie Nevenden is many amateur archaeologist; theatre impresario; absent father; potential defector. And now, he̵…| What Cathy Read Next...
Like us on Facebook The next photo is the PROMPT. Remember, all photos are property of the photographer, donated for use in Friday Fictioneers only. They shouldn’t be used for any other purpo…| Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple
Sumptuous or It Glitters Even More Than Gold| The Corner of Laura
Within the dazzling halls of London’s Crystal Palace, the event of the season has arrived: The Great Exhibition. An opportunity for the greatest minds of the century to come together under one roof…| Books and Such
In The Apollo Murders, Chris Hadfield presents a nail-bitting high stakes alternate history during the Cold War about a mission to the moon.| Armed with A Book
Top Ten Tuesday: Books Guaranteed to Put an End to Your Book Slump includes a great list of middle grade books for readers of all sorts!| Literacious
First Impression Friday will be a meme where you talk about a book that you JUST STARTED! Maybe you’re only a chapter or two in, maybe a little farther. Based on this sampling of you…| The Pine-Scented Chronicles
Canongate Books| 5 Jun. 2025| 427 pages| e-book| Review copy| 5* Description: 1854, Edinburgh.Respectable public faces hide sordid private sins.Apprentice Sarah Fisher is helping to fund Dr Will Ra…| BooksPlease
In The Harvey Girls, Juliette Fay takes us to 1920s America. This is a tale of two very different women becoming Harvey Girls.| Armed with A Book
Hello friends, happy Wednesday! I hope you’re all well. Today I’m posting my review of Carson McCullers’ novel The Heart is a Lonely Hunter.| Meghan's Whimsical Explorations & Reviews
Welcome to today’s stop on the blog tour for The House at Devil’s Neck by Tom Mead, the latest in the crime series featuring illusionist and solver of seemingly insoluble mysteries, Jos…| What Cathy Read Next...
About the Book: It is the late 1960s in Ireland. Nora Webster is living in a small town, looking after her four children, trying to rebuild her life after the death of her husband. She is fiercely …| Theresa Smith Writes
I felt like this last part should be titled “From whence it came and where it goes,” but that just seemed a bit unwieldy. Every manuscript I tackle teaches me more about researching, so I often add a note on what was special in the back matter—sometimes a short note, sometimes longer. It’s valuable for … More Especially for Educators: “Back Matter Bounty for the Classroom: Part 3” by Beth Anderson| Beth Anderson, Children's Writer
Though much of the fascinating information I glean from research never makes it into the story, some of it earns a place in back matter if it has the potential to engage and benefit educators, librarians, parents, and, most of all, young readers. Images and graphics are always a favorite! GIVEAWAY! Leave a comment below … More Especially for Educators: “Back Matter Bounty for the Classroom: Part 2” by Beth Anderson| Beth Anderson, Children's Writer
As I worked on the back matter for what hopefully is book number twelve, I thought about all the fabulous kinds of information that awaits teachers in these often overlooked sections. I’ve ex…| Beth Anderson, Children's Writer
Jillian Cantor revisits the glittering Jazz Age world of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, retelling this timeless American classic from the women’s perspective. Beautiful Little Fools is a quintessential tale of money and power, marriage and friendship, love and desire, and ultimately the murder of a man tormented by the past and driven by…| Hooks, Books, & Wanderlust
Dottie, the third novel from 2021 Nobel laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah, is #No11 of #20BooksofWinter, but despite the looming deadline (August 31) to read the other nine books, I have taken my time to …| ANZ LitLovers LitBlog
Quick-fire reviews of some more books that are not included in my 20 Books of Summer challenge! Antonia Hodgson, The Raven Scholar. In the walled capital city of Orrun, seven contenders arrive to c…| Laura Tisdall
Gappah, Petina "Out of Darkness, Shining Light" - 2019 Of course, we all know about David Livingstone's search for the source of the river N...| momobookblog.blogspot.com
Greetings readers! Long time, no see on this space yadayada…let’s get straight to business. I couldn’t let this year go by without publishing this review, I’d be in so much trouble with myself if I did. In July, I devoured SMGs new novel because A. I had been waiting for months to read it, B.... Continue Reading →| Reading with Rendz
Free epub ebook download of the Standard Ebooks edition of Simon the Coldheart: A lowly squire in medieval England becomes a powerful noble through guile, loyalty, and unexpected love.| standardebooks.org
Another review from the archives, which somehow never got posted here! Chloe Wynchester is convinced that she is plain and unremarkable: that is the skill that gets her into capers with her family,…| Nicky @ The Bibliophibian
Some books don’t just tell a story—they invite you into a riddle, a ritual, a hidden map. The Square of Sevens by Laura Shepherd-Robinson is one such book. It caught my imagination instan…| Rebecca's Reading Room
In this post, I am introducing you to The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver, a novel that has captivated readers with its rich storytelling and profound themes. First, we will talk about the story itself, recounting the journey of the Price family as they navigate life in the Congo under the shadow of colonialism and…| Selected Reads
Hi! I took the last few Tuesdays off, and have been prioritizing my health and really focusing on relaxation. This week’s topic came from Joanne @ Portobello Book Blog, and its about books with hon…| Leah's Books
Six Wild Crowns Author: Holly Race Genre: Fantasy Publication Date: June 10, 2025 Publisher: Orbit Series: Queens of Elben #1 Thank you to Orbit and Oliver Wehner for sending me a copy of thi…| Leah's Books
Lakeshire Park felt like a cross between a Jane Austen novel and a Melanie Dickerson book, but without the length of Austen or the Christian themes of Dickerson.| A Catholic Girl Reads
An ambitious executive finds his life turned upside down by a lovely runaway and her younger brother.| A Catholic Girl Reads
For Love and Honor is your classic medieval fairytale Christian romance novel with a hallmark twist.| A Catholic Girl Reads
The Spear is a gripping tale of redemption and the Crucifixion, following the man who pierced Christ's side.| A Catholic Girl Reads
A fun and light hearted romance similar to Pride and Prejudice and I Capture the Castle!| A Catholic Girl Reads
A beautiful and heartwarming novel romance novel for teens by best selling author Nicholas Sparks.| A Catholic Girl Reads
Based on a true story, Christy is a beautiful and captivating story about a 19 year old girl teaches the poor children of Cutter Gap.| A Catholic Girl Reads
Lenten stories about teens in very different stages in life, periods, and even worlds.| A Catholic Girl Reads
Emma is funny, witty, sad, enjoyable, and romantic and overall a delightful and fun light book.| A Catholic Girl Reads
