Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell
A great fall read that made me want to go to a pumpkin patch, like the one featured. It also made me want to try to make this amazing dessert called a Pumpkin Bomb, which according to the book is…
The Marriage Game by Sara Desai
Follow Layla Patel, in this comedy of errors, as she goes on a string of terrible dates that have all been arranged by her father, that she hadn't been aware he was planning until the first date showed up. Enter…
The Gown by Jennifer Robson
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…
The Sea Before Us by Sarah Sundin
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.…
Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel
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…
The City of Brass by S. A Chakraborty
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…
Stain by A.G. Howard
This is one of my favorite fairy tale retellings of the Princess and the Pea, and it combines several other fairy tales! I appreciated how this author chose to diverge from the original fairy tales, while still including enough of…
The Switch by Beth O’Leary
This book is fresh, funny, heartfelt, and so sweet. O'Leary has crafted a character driven novel about finding oneself through grief and age. Recommended for fans of Jojo Moyes and Phaedra Patrick. Grab a cuppa and a copy of The…
Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear
Looking for an interesting historical mystery to read? Maisie Dobbs is perfect for a cozy rainy day mystery read. Set in England after WWI, Maisie Dobbs is just starting her intelligence agency. Her first mystery seems like a normal infidelity…
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment!
This week we're celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment, which granted the right to vote to women! This historic amendment declared that the rights of citizens of the United States would not be denied…