Category: historical fiction
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Book Review: East of Eden by John Steinbeck
To say I was intimidated by this book would be an understatement. I didn’t care for Of Mice and Men, and I figured then that I didn’t have any interest in any of John Steinbeck’s other books, but I’ve heard so many great things about East of Eden. The premise alone intrigued me, although I…
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Book Review: Setting Free the Kites by Alex George
The Paris Hours is one of my all-time favorite books. I’ve had this book sitting on my shelf for several years, marinating. I wanted the perfect time to pick it up, wanting to immerse myself in this author’s prose again. It was absolutely worth the wait…
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Book Review: Oday the Healer by E.B. Roshan
Having enjoyed E.B. Roshan’s graphic novel releases recently, I was very excited to see a new novel by her. Having enjoyed books in her Shards of Sevia series, I looked forward to reading what I hope will turn out to be a new series!…
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Book Review: A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett
I never thought much about picking up this book. It never found its way to me as a child, and as an adult, I never bothered to read the synopsis. At some point, I ended up with the Puffin in Bloom edition and decided to jump in blindly. What a treat it turned out to…
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Book Review: Straw Shoes by Mathias B. Freese
What a treat this was! Eloquently written, philosophical, and deeply human, author Mathias Freese dubs Straw Shoes as his final work…
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Book Review: Life Ends, Love Remains
Having read The Ghost and Mrs. Muir earlier this year, when I was offered a copy of this book to read, I was immediately intrigued. Though Life Ends, Love Remains has a much different plot, the dynamics are reminiscent of the classic, and I was excited to read a modern version that would undoubtedly flesh…
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Book Review: The Miracle Worker by William Gibson
The Miracle Worker films are so nostalgic for me, particularly Disney’s version and the original. I remember studying Helen Keller in elementary school and I was fascinated by her life and all that she overcame. Every so often I circle back to her story (although I have yet to actually read her books as far…
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Book Review: Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
Having gotten through War & Peace last year, I felt much less intimidated about picking up Anna Karenina. I’ve heard a lot of people say they prefer this book, and it’s easy to see why. Where War & Peace is largely a political commentary, Anna Karenina keeps its commentary more intertwined with the characters…
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Book Review: Untamed Coast by Kevin C. Morris
An eerie mystery set on the coast of Alaska? Radio operators? Gold mines? Missing persons? Morse code? Sign me up…
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Top 5: Favorite Reads of 2026 (so far)
I can’t speak for anyone else, but the first half of the year has been a blur. I have read some great books, though! That’s what counts, right?…