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How Could She: A Novel

April 22, 2020

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How Could She by Lauren Mechling is the perfect palate cleanser after reading two tomes in a row about the Tudors. Defiantly contemporary, it’s the story of three friends. Or maybe, frenemies? It’s a ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: contemporary life, friendship, Viking, women

Know My Name by Chanel Miller

January 3, 2020

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Emily Doe was the name given to the young woman sexually assaulted by Brock Turner, a Stanford student-athlete in 2015. If that doesn’t ring a bell, this should: he was given a sentence that was ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Non-fiction Tagged: book clubs, memoir, social issues, true crime, Viking, women

Annelies by David Gillham

January 25, 2019

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As much as I love historical fiction, there are some people who should be left to history rather than brought back in fiction. After reading David Gillham’s Annelies I believe Anne Frank is one of ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: Europe, historical fiction, Holocaust, Viking, WWII

January Reading Wrap-Up

January 31, 2018

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  It may be a new year, but my 2018 reading is starting off much like 2017—disappointing new releases and powerhouse backlist books. I bought Sarah’s Reading Tracker so am hoping to be able to ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Feature Tagged: historical fiction, lists, mini-reviews, mystery, Viking

A Star Called Henry

December 11, 2017

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  There may be a lot about the reality of historical Ireland that I don’t like (being a woman and all), but fictionally, male Irish authors are some of the most lyrically gifted I’ve ever read. ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: 20th century, childhood, historical fiction, Ireland, Viking

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