Category: historical fiction
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Book Review: Our Castle by the Sea by Lucy Strange
This book was a random result I got from a Google search for cozy historical reads. It fits the bill enough though I would say it’s more tense than cozy…
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Book Review: Paper Names by Susie Luo
Literary fiction with generational themes has been an unintentional go-to for me this year. I picked up Paper Names not long after reading Banyan Moon so it was fun to switch perspectives. While Banyan Moon followed mother/daughter/grandmother dynamics, Paper Names had more of a father/daughter theme to it…
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Book Review: Traitors Gate by Jeffrey Archer
I’d forgotten from the last Jeffrey Archer book I read how much I enjoyed his writing style. Traitors Gate is the sixth book in the Detective William Warwick series…
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Book Review: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
The Picture of Dorian Gray is one of the most discussed books I’ve come across on the internet. What’s interesting is that it appeals to a wide range of readers. Personally, I was drawn to it because of its gothic elements…
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Book Review: The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene
I’ve heard about this book a number of times over the years. When I began reading, I quickly realized my assumptions about the plot were quite different than what’s actually written. I was uncertain how much I’d enjoy it, but given that the book has been considered the greatest Catholic novel of all time, I…
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Book Review: Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys
Ruta Sepetys has become one of my favorite historical fiction authors. Her books stand out from others in the genre thanks to the lesser-known/talked about events she chooses to build her plots around…
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Book Review: Banyan Moon by Thao Thai
I’m almost always up for a book centered on family drama. Banyan Moon brings this to the table with the extra layers of generational struggles and the differences brought on by being raised in different cultures…
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Book Review: Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf
I’m a classics fan but I’ve never been particularly drawn to Virginia Woolf. I picked up a copy of Mrs. Dalloway because the cover was pretty. I hadn’t the faintest idea what it was about. When the Audrey app chose this as one of their listen-alongs, I figured now was as good a time as any to…
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Book Review: The Orphan’s Tale by Pam Jenoff
This book started out really strong for me. It begins with action and intrigue, but I found that it fizzled out until later in the book…
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Book Review: The War Pianist by Mandy Robotham
I’ve never heard the term ‘pianist’ used in relation to transmitting. If I’m learning something from the title and synopsis, my interest is piqued. Of course, Mandy Robotham is also a great reason to pick up the book…