Graham Norton, best known for his snarky humor and talk show is on the blog today with his debut fictional offering: set in a small Irish town. Please read on for my review of Read more of this post
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Not quite sure what I was getting into with this debut offering (and newly released in the US) title from Jess Kidd: I was drawn in with the lovely introduction and the potential for so much more in this novel, set in Ireland. Please read on for my review and an excerpt from Read more of this post
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Sally Christie returns to the blog today with the final Installment in The Mistresses of Versailles Trilogy, the story of the court and controversy in the French court of Louis XV. In addition to the review, you can check out the tour stops to see what other readers thought, read an excerpt and enter the tour-wide giveaway to win one of five (5) print copies of THE ENEMIES OF VERSAILLES (US Only) Read more of this post
Another in the Blogger Shame challenge – I’ve had this for-freaking ever. Apologies to the author and @AtriaBooks Read more of this post
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How do you say goodbye to someone who is here, but may never remember it? That is the question posed by Swedish author Fredrik Backman in this lovely novella, written to help him work through those questions. Narrated by David Morse, please read on for my review of Read more of this post
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Obsession with perspective, I have it. I’m always looking for new and different angles that present a story with fresh (to me) eyes. Nancy Peacock has created such a story with this new release, from the perspective of a former slave as he retells his story as he waits for his execution. Please read on for my review and an excerpt from Read more of this post
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A book that has been in my ‘pile’ for a while, just waiting to be listened to. For me, delving into stories that feature the underdogs in life, the seamier side of things and the struggles to just stay afloat require the right frame of mind to get into them. Shannon Holmes heads to Philadelphia – the parts that aren’t on the tourist maps with
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iWhat happened with Napoleon afer the war and his exile….
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Welcome to my review of The Sisters of Versailles by Sally Christie, the first in her Mistresses of Versailles Trilogy. Please read on for my review, be sure to check the tour stops to see what other readers thought and don’t forget to enter the tour-wide giveaway where 5 winners will receive a copy of the title (US & Canada Only).
I knew going in that this book had great buzz. Raves for Leah Raeder’s writing and her ability to hold on to the honest portrayals of situations that are controversial and more often found in headlines with the appropriate amount of censure and judgment. And yes, the relationship at the center of this story is uncomfortable, but uniquely honest and developed with emotion and the insight of remove, even as you can’t help but empathize with the protagonist.
Maise has had an interesting life: her mother is desperately in need of rehab and Maise has been more parent than child for most of her eighteen years. With the attitude born from her ability to fend for herself, yet not quite adult enough to make the best decisions, Read more of this post