The Last Smile in Sunder City by Luke Arnold is a wonderfully complex book and the audiobook is narrated quite well by the author. It's a mix of noir and urban fantasy that shows a muti-leveled world through the flawed…
This book helps us understand what motivates people to immigrate to the United States and what their lives are like after immigrating. Kao Kalia Yang is a wonderful author and in this book she shares the recollections and experiences of…
Perfect for folks who loved Jane Austen books and the characters she has written about. The village of Chawton was the last residence of Jane Austen and where her last 3 books were written. Right after WWII, an eclectic group…
Warning: this is a page turner full of unlikable characters. A dysfunctional group of siblings embarks on a recreation of a road trip from their childhood as instructed to in their grandfather's will. But they aren't on this trip to…
Schwab's writing is lush and descriptive. The detail never felt unnecessary but heightens the emotions of the scenes. The prose is not to be rushed through. The languid pacing provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in the world and relish…
A fascinating historical fiction book that describes the famous wedding gown of Princess Elizabeth and the people who made it. If you enjoy historical fiction books, then this one's for you. It's enthralling and makes you interested in researching more…
As a lover of WWII themed books, this one did not disappoint. I enjoyed the glimpses into possible ways people's lives might have been like during that time period. It was also interesting to learn more about the D-Day invasion.…
For readers fascinated by true crime, Munchausen syndrome by proxy, or the case of Dee Dee Blanchard and Gypsy Rose. This was fast paced and impossible to put down until I'd figured it all out. Though reminiscent of the Gypsy…
With well developed characters and amazing world building, this book comes alive as you read it. The characters take an epic journey which reminded me a bit of Lord of the Rings, but combined with Arabian Nights. It's a fascinating…