Category: Book Reviews
‘Mr. Rochester’ Book Review – A Psychological Character Study of Brontë’s Byronic Hero
Perhaps like me, you too want to understand Edward Rochester better. If so, you should read Sarah Shoemaker’s novel, Mr. Rochester.
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There’s Something About Sweetie: A Fun and Moving YA Romance
When it comes to contemporary young adult romance, the author Sandhya Menon stands out. The author...
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‘In Spite of Lions’ Review: A Journey of Courage and Self Discovery in Africa
I found In Spite of Lions turned my expectations on their head in a good way. This is a great fit for fans of historical fiction who appreciate a well-researched story with interesting characters.
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‘The Glass Ocean’ Book Review: You’ll Love this Historical Mystery Full of Romance
If you have enjoyed any of the previous works by Lauren Willig, Beatriz Williams, or Karen White, or their previous collaboration, you might enjoy The Glass Ocean. If you like mysteries, romances, stories about writers, or stories set on ships, you should check out The Glass Ocean.
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‘Cold Comfort Farm’ Book Review: A Futurist, Romantic Parody
Thus, begins Cold Comfort Farm, setting the tone for this tale of one young busybody, Miss Flora Poste. Cold Comfort Farm is a comedic novel, a gentle parody of romantic pastoral novels, of societal mores and the like.
It is also a futuristic novel, set in the near future (from 1932), after the fictional Anglo-Nicaraguan War of 1946, in which there are TV phones, and people jet around in private planes, flying themselves here and there.
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Why You Should be Reading The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency Series
Over twenty years ago, in 1998, the first novel in Alexander McCall Smith’s latest series was...
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‘The Summer Country’ by Lauren Willig: A Beautiful Historical Epic
The Summer Country, the recent historical romance from Lauren Willig, is layered, rich,...
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Evelina by Frances Burney: Take a Gander at This Still Fresh, Lesser-Known Classic
Classic Book Review: Evelina, or the History of a Young Lady’s Entrance into the World of Society...
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Salt to the Sea: Read This Heart-Wrenching Historical Fiction Novel
Salt to the Sea (2016) by Ruta Sepetys In 1945, World War II is drawing to a close in East Prussia...
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A Curse So Dark and Lonely: A Fantastic Beauty and the Beast Retelling
About A Curse So Dark and Lonely Fall in love, break the curse. It once seemed so easy to Prince...
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A Modest Independence: Why You’ll Love This Romantic Victorian Adventure
One of my favorite author discoveries in recent months is Mimi Matthews. In fact, it hasn’t...
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Marilla of Green Gables: An Excellent Prequel to a Beloved Series
Millions of people around the world adore Anne of Green Gables. Thanks to L.M Montgomery’s...
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