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Ordinary Monsters: A Novel

October 4, 2022

ordinary

In the world of hardcore readers (yes, that is a thing), there is something called a book hangover. It’s when you read a book so good that your mind can’t detach after you finish, leaving you with a ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: 19th century, England, fantasy, historical fiction

The Last Castle by Denise Kiernan

December 16, 2020

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One of the main nonfiction backlist books I wanted to read this month is The Last Castle: The Epic Story of Love, Loss, and American Royalty in the Nation’s Largest Home by Denise Kiernan. I loved her ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Non-fiction Tagged: 19th century, history, wealth

In Love with George Eliot: A Novel

October 21, 2020

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If you’ve ever read the classics (either for school or pleasure) you’ve heard of George Eliot. If you’re like me, you didn’t know, until later, that Eliot was a pen name and the great English novelist ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: 19th century, book clubs, England, historical fiction, literary

The First Actress: A novel

May 27, 2020

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Born the illegitimate daughter of a French courtesan, Sarah Bernhardt didn’t even live with her mother until she was eight years old. When she did move in with her, Sarah caught the eye of one of her ... Read More...

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Miss Austen: A Novel

April 8, 2020

austen

On Monday I reviewed what was a stunning, but intense book, so it’s with a bit of relief that I’m back with a book I’ll call recovery reading. Cassandra Austen is the older sister of author, Jane ... Read More...

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