A friend bought me a copy of this book when she got hers so we could read it together. We were so excited to read it! The title promises an interesting story, and general reviews rate The Southern Book Club’s …
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Review spoiler: The Seed Keeper is one of my favorite books of the year! It was so, SO good. Read on for my full review! The Synopsis Rosalie Iron Wing has grown up in the woods with her father, Ray, …
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Thank you so much to Jennifer Haupt for sending me Come As You Are! The synopsis appealed to me right away and I’m so glad I decided to read this one. Summary Set against a backdrop of Seattle in the …
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Synopsis WINNER OF THE MAO DUN LITERATURE PRIZE Liu Xinwu’s work, which includes novels, short stories, and children’s literature, focuses on the common people of Beijing who live on the margins of society. He is one of the earliest proponents …
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The Synopsis Hazel Stillman is a woman of rare independence and limited opportunities. Born with a clubbed foot, Hazel knows marriage is unlikely, so she devotes herself to teaching at a private girls’ school. When her uncle offers Hazel a …
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How Wonderfully Odd is a very sweet kids book that I think you’ll like! Read on for my review. The Synopsis Join Obie and Bitsy on a high-flying adventure as they take on the challenges of a bright and unfamiliar …
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Book ReviewsHistorical Fiction
Walking the Divide: A Tale of a Journey Home by Halima Khan
by Joliby JoliThis lovely guest book review is by freelance writer Mariam Sarwar. Read more about her at the bottom of the review! If you have made a life abroad, you would understand how hard the last year and a half has …
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What a gorgeous story! Every Word Unsaid by Kimberly Duffy is set primarily in India and just drips with dazzling imagery, and a main character who’s working so hard to find herself. Read on for my review! The Synopsis Augusta …
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Review: 1,000 Perfect Weekends by National Geographic
by Joliby JoliPeople, 1,000 Perfect Weekends is epic and GORGEOUS! Read on for my full review, plus pictures! About 1,000 Perfect Weekends Packed with innovative ideas and inspiring photographs, this gift-worthy treasury features 1,000 dream escapes from sunny beach retreats to lush …
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Review: Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead
by Joliby JoliGreat Circle was not what I expected, but I did end up liking it! Read on for my full review and find out what I didn’t expect. The Synopsis Spanning Prohibition-era Montana, the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, New Zealand, wartime London, …