Tag: historical fiction
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Book Review: The First Ladies by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray
I’ve unintentionally been on a Roosevelt kick this year. I’ve read a few of Marie Benedict’s books and was excited to see she (and Victoria Christopher Murray, though I have not read their previous collaboration) had a book that featured Eleanor Roosevelt…
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Book Review: Becoming Madam Secretary by Stephanie Dray
The fact Frances Perkins isn’t a more widely discussed historical figure is shocking to me. I’m guilty of having spent years only knowing her by name and the fact she was the first woman to be a part of a presidential cabinet. I knew nothing of her story or her works…
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Book Review: The Spectacular by Fiona Davis
As expected from Fiona Davis, The Spectacular has a stunning NYC backdrop. I didn’t even read the synopsis when I picked up this book. I saw Radio City Music Hall on the cover and didn’t care to know more. Plus, having read The Magnolia Palace, I figured it was a safe bet…
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Book Review: Diva by Daisy Goodwin
I’ve come across a number of historical fiction books centered around names in the entertainment industry. Diva has been the first I’ve read about an opera singer. I’m not super well-versed, but I do consider myself a casual listener. Whatever the case, it was enough to make me static to pick up the book…
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Book Review: The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie
I’m pretty sure this was my first Agatha Christie book (how bad is it that I don’t remember…) and my expectations were high after a lifetime of hearing about her and her mysteries. It’s easy to see how she became an original master of the genre, but as someone who’s read so many other mysteries…
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Book Review: A Tale of Renascence by Dami Yanti
Personally, I’m not someone who believes in past lives, so until this book was presented to me, I never thought of it to be a focus in a fictional plot. My curiosity was piqued!…
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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…