A Memory Of Violets takes place in two time periods, the late 19th century and the early 20th century. Our main character is Tilly, a young woman who is leaving her home town for reasons we don’t immediately know and in 1912, the jobs a single woman of a certain class can have are somewhat […]
Category: fiction
Amherst By William Nicholson
I think it’s safe to say that almost everyone has recited or is at least familiar with, Emily Dickinson’s poetry. Her eccentricities are almost as famous as her poems. She never left the house, she really never saw people or let people see her, and she became an acclaimed poet after her death. What I […]
Sky Pirates By Liesel Schwarz
Sky Pirates continues Elle’s story as she fights for her missing husband. All the while, very dark forces are threatening not only her existence, but the existence of everyone who loves in the light. While I enjoyed the second book in this series, it lagged a bit in parts. Any concerns I […]
After The War Is Over By Jennifer Robson
If you like stories about English people tethered by the constraints of class and money, this is the book for you. Fortunately, that is exactly what I like, so After The War Is Over was very enjoyable for me! Charlotte is a feminist, or as she would be called at that time, a suffragist. […]
First Frost By Sarah Addison Allen
Since Garden Spells is one of my favorite books, I was beyond thrilled to find out that SAA would be writing a book set in that world, once again. First Frost takes place about 10 years after the events of Garden Spells and we find both Waverley Daughters more settled than they have ever […]
Rooms By Lauren Oliver
I suppose if you forced me to reduce this book to a one sentence recap, it would be that we are all haunted, in one way or another. Lauren Oliver sets up a deeply dysfunctional family with an almost too slow start, but the story gained its momentum and I ended up enjoying the writing, […]
The Miniaturist By Jessie Burton
Amsterdam of the 17th century was one of lucrative trade, strict religious practice, and an underbelly of indulgence. All of these aspects seemed to also exist within the Brandt household and serve as the three central motivations for the characters in The Miniaturist. The setting was vividly explored, not only in the city of […]
The Fortune Hunter By Daisy Goodwin
I’ve always thought that historical fiction is best when at its root is a seed of truth. The Fortune Hunter tells a story that involves the Empress of Austria, a profoundly lonely and somewhat tragic figure, whose real life story is worth researching after you’ve read this book. In the book, her visit to England […]
Landline By Rainbow Rowell
Where do I even begin with Landline? The story is a bit hard to describe, as I have found out in the past few days of trying to get the word out about this book, but I think I’ve got it: during one pivotal point in their marriage, Georgie gets the opportunity to talk […]
The Storied Life Of A.J. Fikry By Gabrielle Zevin
The Storied Life Of A.J. Fikry Author: Gabrielle Zevin Category: Fiction Publisher: Algonquin Books Release Date: 8-1-14 On the faded Island Books sign hanging over the porch of the Victorian cottage is the motto “No Man Is an Island; Every Book Is a World.” A. J. Fikry, the irascible owner, is about to discover just […]