GENRE: Historical Fiction Don’t be thrown off by the title, Carnegie’s Maid(paid link), when it comes to this novel. Some people want fiction, not history – I get that. BUT, whether you like historical fiction, realistic fiction, romance, mystery, whatever it may be, I guarantee you will still enjoy this book. Let me stray away … More “Carnegie’s Maid” By: Marie Benedict
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: 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
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