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 […]
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Into The Dark by Alison Gaylin
Into The Dark is a follow up to And She Was, and like its predecessor, it artfully combines intricate mystery with a personal story. The Iris Neff case pushed Brenna into the limelight, which both works for and against her. In this book, a mysterious performance artist has […]
After I Do By Taylor Jenkins Reid
After I Do might seem like your typical marriage-in-crisis story, but what I found was a very honest and sometimes painful look at a couple who hits a pretty big roadblock and must make a detour in order to decide whether their marriage is worth saving. I think the key to this type of […]
Ex Libris Audio: The Thousand Dollar Tan Line
The Thousand-Dollar Tan Line picks up a few months after the movie ends, and Veronica is trying to keep Mars Investigations afloat while her father recovers from the serious injuries he sustained from a hit and run accident. I really loved being back in this world and those of you that are clamoring for more […]
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 […]
And She Was By Alison Gaylin
I am not usually a fan of mysteries. I don’t know why, but it’s a genre that has never appealed to me. When I was offered a chance to read this series, I reluctantly agreed, and I am glad that I did. And She Was was creepy, interesting, and really fun to read. The disappearance […]
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 […]
Burn By Julianna Baggott
Burn (Pure #3) Author: Julianna Baggott Category: Fiction Publisher: Grand Central Release Date: 2-4-14 Inside the Dome, Patridge has taken his father’s place as leader of the Pures. His struggle has led him here, intent upon bringing down the Dome from the inside, with the help of a secret resistance force. But things are not […]
Lost Lake By Sarah Addison Allen
Lost Lake Author: Sarah Addison Allen Category: Women’s Fiction Publisher: St. Martin’s Release Date: 1-21-14 Suley, Georgia, is home to Lost Lake Cottages and not much else. Which is why it’s the perfect place for newly-widowed Kate and her eccentric eight-year-old daughter Devin to heal. Kate spent one memorable childhood summer at Lost Lake, had […]