What an interesting book this was. I have to say, I wasn’t fully prepared for what it ended up being, but I was definitely entertained! Read on for the uniqueness of this book. The Synopsis Brooklyn, 1942. War rages overseas…
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Back in June of 2020, I had the opportunity to review Natalie Jenner’s novel The Jane Austen Society–and I absolutely loved it! It was such a treat to be offered the opportunity to review her follow-up book, Bloomsbury Girls ahead…
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What an epic story A Ballad of Love and Glory is! I’m glad I was able to read an Advanced Reader’s Copy of this one. Read on for my full review! The Synopsis A forgotten war. An unforgettable romance. The…
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Book Review: The Last Bookshop in London by Madeline Martin
by Beckyby BeckyThe Summary August 1939: London prepares for war as Hitlerβs forces sweep across Europe. Grace Bennett has always dreamed of moving to the city, but the bunkers and drawn curtains that she finds on her arrival are not what she…
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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: 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,…
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Thanks to Austenprose PR for an ARC of The London House! Read on for a review of this dual timeline novel that jumps between World War II and the present. Summary Uncovering a dark family secret sends one woman through…
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Why You Should Read The Alchemist
by Joliby JoliThank you to author Jay Armstrong for sending this phenomenal reflection on The Alchemist! Meet him and read about his book at the end of this post. If I could have a conversation with my thirty-year-old self, it would go…
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Review: Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr
by Joliby JoliOh hello, my most anticipated novel of the year 😍. Did Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr live up to my expectations? Read on to find out! Synopsis Thirteen-year-old Anna, an orphan, lives inside the formidable walls of Constantinople in…