I read a whole lot of books during quarantine! How about you guys? I read a wonderful “proper romance” series by Josi S. Kilpack. If you have not checked out her proper romance series you really should! They are easy reading and a wonderful excursion into the London ton back in the 1800’s. SO fun! …
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The Gown by Jennifer Robson
Historical Fiction The author Jennifer Robson wanted to write a book about London after WWII and remembered that the royal wedding of Prince Phillip and Princess Elizabeth happened around that time. She wondered what it would have been like for the people of London to celebrate such an important and expensive event after the war. …
A Trilogy Worth Reading
This last month I come across a wonderfully imaginative, well written trilogy by Andrea Cremer entitle The Inventor’s Secret. Right off the bat this book engaged my interest with a mysterious boy, an underground sect of teenagers and a plot to take America from the Brits. In this book America has failed in their attempt …
Neil Gaiman Marathon
This month I have been crazy about Neil Gaiman books! I think he has the best imagination! I read four of his books and they were all completely different from each other. He writes for people of all ages! I read Odd and The Frost Giants which was based on a Norse mythology and viking …
Boy Mom:What Your Son Needs Most From You by Monica Swanson
Non-fiction I loved this book! I have two teenage sons and felt that this book came into my life at just the right time. This book is great because Monica gives ideas for boys ranging from age 7 to boys headed off to college. There is something for every mom in any stage of life. …
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Fools Rush In: Weddings by Bella Series by Janice Thompson
Fiction I picked up this book because it has the same title as a favorite romantic comedy I have seen several times, but it is nothing like the movie Fools Rush In. It is however, a cute romance with a little bit of gospel thrown in. The characters all believe in the goodness of God …
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The Penny Pinchers Club by Sarah Strohmeyer
Fiction I have really been enjoying books by Sarah Strohmeyer lately. The books are filled with quirky and fun characters and are written from the viewpoint of women trying to find themselves or help their friends find themselves. Cinderella Pact was the first one I read of hers and I have been hooked. This is …
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The Honey Bus A Memoir of Loss, Courage and a Girl Saved by Bees by Meredith May
Biography I am not usually a fan of memoirs and I had no idea who the author was, but the title caught my eye so I gave it a try. I was pleasantly surprised! I loved learning how Meredith coped with the divorce of her parents and the neglect and abuse of her mother through …
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The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
Junior Fiction Don’t let the fact that this book is found in the junior fiction section convince you to miss out on this treat! Neil Gaiman is an amazing writer! The way he describes the characters and events brings imagination to life! We listened to him read the audio book and were surprised time and …
The Library of Lost and Found by Phaedra Patrick
Fiction This book was a sweet little find at my local library. The book is mostly drama, but has a little romance and mystery in it as well. Martha Storm is a volunteer at a small library in Sandshift, England. She lives alone and is desperately lonely for friends, but doesn’t know how to connect …
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The Traveling Bookworm 