GENRE: Historical Fiction The Women in The Castle(paid link) is another WWII novel! (can you tell how much I love books on this topic). Okay, to start … if you’re deciding between this and “Lilac Girls,” by Martha Hall Kelly, read “Lilac Girls” every time. However, this novel is also extremely enjoyable and unique in … More “The Women In The Castle” By: Jessica Shatuck
GENRE: Realistic Fiction/Mystery I came away from Where the Crawdads Sing(paid link) a little unsure with how I felt about it (an unpopular opinion, I know). It took me longer than normal to truly get into it, but towards the end I was thoroughly enjoying it. It’s about a young girl, Kya, who is known … More “Where the Crawdads Sing” By: Delia Owens
Genre: Historical Fiction Lilac Girls(paid link) is a must read. Whatever is next on your reading list, put this one first. It is truly a work of art. It is so well-written and beautifully crafted. Yes, it’s a novel that requires your full attention, but it is so, SO worth it. This novel is what … More “Lilac Girls” By: Martha Hall Kelly
Genre: Mystery/Thriller Up to this point, Ruth’s novels have been “one for two” for me; one in which I loved (“The Woman in Cabin 10”), and the other two which I haven’t liked too much (“The Lying Game”, and “In a Dark, Dark Wood”). With The Death of Mrs. Westaway(paid link), I feel a bit … More “The Death of Mrs.Westaway” By: Ruth Ware
GENRE: Mystery/Thriller As I mentioned in a previous post, I prescribed to a monthly box called Scriblr, and Hunting Annabelle(paid link) is another book I received in one of the boxes. I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it for people that are looking for a dark psychologically thrilling novel. The narrator, Sean, is … More “Hunting Annabelle” By: Wendy Heard
GENRE: Self-Help I’m not one for self-help books, but You Are the Placebo(paid link) blows that genre out of the water. THIS IS A MUST READ, no matter who you are, where you are in your life, or what your outlook is. Dr. Dispenza does an impeccable job mixing science with his theories and the … More “You Are the Placebo” By: Dr. Joe Dispenza
GENRE: Realistic Fiction & Historical Fiction People of the Book(paid link) is a pretty painful read … one in which I would not recommend. I truly could not finish it, which is an extremely rare thing for me. It is about a girl named Hanna, who is a doctor that repairs and inspects ancient historical … More “People of the Book” By: Geraldine Brooks
Genre: Realistic Fiction/Romance Once and For All(paid link) is definitely a classic Sarah Dessen teen romance novel. So, if you’re not a fan of Sarah Dessen or teen romance novels, this is definitely NOT the book for you. Reading this was a bit of reminiscing for me, and I loved the simplicity of the way … More “Once and For All” By: Sarah Dessen
GENRE: Fantasy I recently subscribed to a monthly writer’s box called Scriblr, where they send you various stuff each month, including a new novel. Kill the Queen(paid link) is one of the novels sent to me by them, and while it is a rare fantasy read for me, I enjoyed it very much. I was … More “Kill the Queen” By: Jennifer Estep
GENRE: Realistic Fiction Overall, I really enjoyed Tumbleweeds (paid link). While it is rather long, I feel like it went by too quickly. It’s a novel about love, pain, regret, jealousy, sorrow, loss, anger, and more. Essentially, it’a about everything that makes us human. To be more specific, it is about three friends; Cathy, John, … More “Tumbleweeds” By: Leila Meacham
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