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The Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba by Chanel Cleeton
“Grace Harrington is my new favourite heroine. I was absolutely fascinated by the world of stunt girl reporters and newspaper wars that she throws herself into, just as I was equal parts enthralled and heartbroken by the story of Evangelina Cisneros, the most beautiful – and courageous – girl in Cuba. And how wonderful…..
THREE DREAMERS: A Memoir of Family
“Elegantly and sensitively written, a book that forges strong connections across four generations.”—Kirkus Reviews
I am fond of memoirs and this lovely and revealing memoir moved me and fascinated me.Thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group-Ballantine for the opportunity to read this heart-warming memoir.
JENA’S REVIEW
THE BOHEMIANS
“If you loved Song of a Captive Bird like I did, you will want to read the latest creative historical biography by Jasmin Darznik. Featuring the photographer Dorothea Lange in 1920s San Francisco, Darznik paints an illuminative portrait of the photographer and the woman.”—Ms. Magazine, Most Anticipated Reads for the Rest of Us 2021
For me, this book has it all: literary…..
THE WOMEN OF CHATEAU LAFAYETTE by Stephanie Dray Editorial Reviews Review
“[R]iveting…We can learn from Adrienne, Beatrice, and Marthe’s stories, even as we’re swept away.” —Oprah Magazine
“Expert storytelling…highly recommended, sure to appeal to fans of women’s fiction, WWII-era historical fiction, and the musical Hamilton.”—Booklist (starred review)
“This is a wildly impressive novel with characters who fly off the page. The Women of Chateau Lafayette unflinchingly describes the toll that war and the fight for democracy takes on us all……
The Invisible Woman by Erica Robuck
Look up “Virginia Hall” online and you will learn that she was a WWII American espionage agent. When you read author Erica Robuck’s fascinating historical fiction look at Virigina Hall, you will be enthralled and inspired by Virginia Hall’s life.
Thanks to Berkley Publishing and NetGalley for a digital advance review copy of this amazing book.
Based on the remarkable true story of…..
Tsarina by Ellen Alpsten
As many of you know, I am enthralled with historical fiction. This is what books were made for- to take me away from the dusting and vacuuming, the robo calls, the dismal weather, and place me in a whole new world. Historical fiction is the gift of excitement, insight, surprise, and entertainment.
How often do you get…..
Thank You for Your Service
Books about World War I and World War II are popular right now and can be historical fiction, women’s fiction, suspense thrillers, biographies, memoirs, and even romance. Stories of battles, and the Holocaust are on the same shelf as tales of women in the services, wives and families at the home front and lovers sharing their…..
October Boo(k)s ! 
I’m delighted to share my reviews of books I have read and remembered with pleasure. I want to help you find a good book to read. Plenty of treats await- from thrillers to memoirs, the inspiring story of Madam C J Walker and even a holiday story. Here are my favorite books I read in October. They are available…..
September – Fall for a New Book!
Do you have that “back to school feeling”? Time to stop the play of summer and get back into the grown-up routine?
The lazy days of summer have faded, but the promise of a crisp, golden autumn is beguiling us. And she is whispering- “Time to explore a new book!”
I’m delighted to share my…..
The Book of Us by Andrea Michael What readers are saying about The Book of Us:
“The depth of each of the characters in this story was spectacular… It was a growing experience for me as a reader to follow their travels”
“Sensitively written, poignant, heartwarming and uplifting.”
“I love how emotionally invested I was by the end of the story; I was crying freely and shamelessly(You got what you aimed for Ms. Michael).”
“A powerful book of lost friends coming together again in…..