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The Secret to Hummingbird Cake (by Celeste Fletcher McHale)
One of the best books I have ever read. The characters will grab your heart and squeeze tight. You will love some, hate some, and want to meet a lot of them. I wish they were real people! One warning before you open the first page, grab a couple of boxes of tissues. You will need them! You will find yourself sobbing and the next minute laughing a deep belly laugh. This book touches your soul and fills you up with love, laughter, and a sense of belonging. I hope you will open

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Nov 91 min read
The Sunflower House (by Adriana Allegri)
I love reading historical fiction books, and especially if they are set during WWII. This book was a different twist on books from that genre and time period. The focus is on the Lebensborn Program which encouraged women to breed and produce pure-blood Aryan children. The brutality that the main character, Allina, endured had me cringing. The fact children were sacrificed because of imperfections was horrendous. While I am not a fan of romance novels, that aspect of this book

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Oct 191 min read
Before We Say Goodbye ~ Red Mountain #4 (by Boo Walker)
Boo Walker has become one of my favorite authors. As soon as I find out he has a new book being released, it is at the top of my to-be-read list. While I have all of the books in the Red Mountain series, I have not had the chance to read them yet. However, I do not think that affected my time spent in this story. It is a story of family, love, grief, alcohol and drug abuse, insecurities, growth, and wine making. I understand that the author had to provide a lot of tedious and

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Oct 191 min read
The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife (by Anna Johnston)
I had looked forward to reading The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife. However, my anticipation was not met with a positive experience. The...

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Sep 241 min read
The Lies They Told (by Ellen Marie Wiseman)
What an emotional read. The author does a wonderful job of pulling you into the story and keeping you invested in the lives of the...

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Aug 311 min read
Finding Margaret Fuller (by Allison Pataki)
A story about an amazing woman — Margaret Fuller. I love reading books that feature strong women who have made a difference in the world....

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Aug 251 min read
The Bone Clock ~ Detective Corstorphine #1 (by Andrew James Greig)
This is the first book I have read by the author, Andrew James Greig. I really enjoyed this first one of the Detective Corstorphine...

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Jul 291 min read
All Our Beautiful Goodbyes (by Julianne MacLean)
This book did not appeal to me. Observing Emma’s immature behavior with Captain Harris felt awkward. While the characters are well...

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Jul 281 min read
Come Fly with Me (by Camille Di Maio)
Camille di Maio has become one of my favorite authors. Her stories always pull me in and I have a hard time putting the book down once I...

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Jul 281 min read
The Royal Librarian (by Daisy Wood)
I love historical fiction books and especially those that take place during WWII. And when you factor in that it is a dual timeline book,...

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Jul 201 min read
The Flower Sisters (by Michelle Collins Anderson)
I enjoy reading historical fiction books. This one was a different focus than those I typically read. Based in 1928 and 1978, you will...

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Jun 181 min read
The World's Fair Quilt ~ Elm Creek Quilts #23 (by Jennifer Chiaverini)
I love reading historical fiction books and especially those that have a dual timeline. This one was a little different focus for me...

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Jun 161 min read
The Grand Design (by Joy Callaway)
I enjoy historical fiction books. This one was a different focus for me in that it took place during the early 1940s. I loved learning...

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Jun 161 min read
When Crickets Cry (by Charles Martin)
I know if people read my reviews they believe I rate every book as the best I have ever read. But once again I need to give a book 5...

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Jun 161 min read
The Zenith Man (by McCracken Poston, Jr.)
A different book than I normally read. It was a little too dry and matter of fact in the details, but I still enjoyed it. It was...

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Jun 151 min read
The Secret Life of Beatrice Alright (by Brooke Harris)
The title of this book definitely caught my attention and the cover pulled me in until I knew I had to read it. The characters are well...

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Jun 151 min read
Mademoiselle Eiffel (by Aimie K. Runyan)
I love reading historical fiction books. This one was a little different focus than my typical read. I enjoyed getting to know Claire and...

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Jun 131 min read
The Book Club Hotel (by Sarah Morgan)
First of all, I should have known better than to try to read this book because it is a romance. And I just do not care for books whose...

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Jun 131 min read
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