The Summary Yorkshire, 1943. Lily Baines, a bright young debutante increasingly ground down by an endless war, has traded in her white gloves for a set of headphones. It’s her job to intercept enemy naval communications and send them to…
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Welcome to the book tour for A Dress of Violet Taffeta by Tessa Arlen! This was a very interesting 2022 historical fiction read that I think you’ll enjoy reading about. The Summary Lucy Duff Gordon knows she is talented. She…
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Wondering what the best books set in Ireland are? Whether you’re looking for historical fiction or something current, you’ll find some great options on our list. We’ve broken down the list by primary genre. You can use the links below…
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Book ReviewsCrime/MysteryHistorical Fiction
Review: The Half-Life of Ruby Fielding by Lydia Kang
by Joliby JoliWhat 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. Looking for more 2022 historical fiction? Check…
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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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Book ReviewsChick LitHistorical Fiction
Book Review: The Last Bookshop in London by Madeline Martin
by Beckyby BeckyThe Summary August 1939: London prepares for war as Hitler’s 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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Hey historical fiction lovers! LQ is back with another epic list of the best historical fiction for 2022 (check out our 2021 list too). This list will be updated as the year goes on, so make sure to bookmark it…
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Man, I’ve wanted to read Isabel Allende in forever! I finally made time to read her upcoming release, Violeta. Thanks NetGalley and Ballantine Books for letting me read this one in advance. Want to see more 2022 historical fiction? Check…
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Book ReviewsHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction
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…
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Book ReviewsHistorical Fiction
Review: Dear Mrs. Bird and Yours Cheerfully by A.J. Pearce
by Joliby JoliToday, I’m reviewing both Dear Mrs. Bird and Yours Cheerfully from A.J. Pearce’s Emmy Lake Chronicles. Stick around to find out which one I liked more than the other! Dear Mrs. Bird Summary London 1940, bombs are falling. Emmy Lake…