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The Famine Orphans by Patricia Falvey #bookreview #historicalfiction @kensingtonbooks
Overview A vividly told, triumphant story that follows one of the thousands of young Irish women shipped to Australia after the Famine as part of the Earl Grey Scheme, whose indomitable bravery in an exotic, danger-laden land helped shape a … Continue reading
Beach House Rules by Kristy Woodson Harvey #bookreview @gallerybooks
Overview Southern bestselling sensation” (Katie Couric Media) Kristy Woodson Harvey returns with a delightfully moving new novel about a mother-daughter duo learning to lean on their community of women—and each other—after their world is turned upside down. When Charlotte Sitterly’s … Continue reading
The Cardinals by Alison Weir #audiobook #historicalfiction #bookreview @recordedbooks
Overview In this “immersive tale of Tudor intrigue” (Publishers Weekly), the New York Times bestselling author of The Last White Rose explores the rise of Thomas Wolsey, who was Henry VIII’s chief adviser—until the king accused him of treason. “Henry VIII’s beloved cardinal leaps … Continue reading
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Silver Echoes by Rebecca Rosenberg #historiclfiction #bookreview
Overview Publisher’s Weekly BookLife Editor’s Pick 2025 “A sparkling and fiercely tragic biofic of Baby Doe’s daughter, the dazzling Silver Dollar. Readers will hang on as desperately as Silver doing her Slide for Life act to see how her story … Continue reading
The Art Spy by Michelle Young #nonfiction #audiobook @harperaudio
Overview A riveting and stylish saga set in Paris during World War II, The Art Spy uncovers how an unlikely heroine infiltrated the Nazi leadership to save the world’s most treasured masterpieces. On August 25, 1944, Rose Valland, a woman of quiet … Continue reading
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The Girls of Good Fortune by Kristina McMorris @sourcebooks
Overview The New York Times bestselling author of Sold on a Monday and The Ways We Hide shines a light on shocking events surrounding Portland’s dark history in this gripping novel of love, lore, and betrayal. She came from a lineage known for good fortune … … Continue reading
The Memory Collectors by Dete Meserve #bookreview @crookedlanebks
Overview One of Goodreads Most Anticipated Books of 2025! Four strangers time travel to the past and find themselves stuck on the day all their lives were changed in this stunning speculative mystery from award-winning film and television producer Dete … Continue reading
The Love Haters By Katherine Center #bookreview #audiobookreview @macmillanaudio
Overview It’s a thin line between love and love-hating in the newest laugh out loud, all the feels rom-com by New York Times bestselling author Katherine Center. Katie Vaughn has been burned by love in the past—now she may be lighting her … Continue reading
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Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by Jessica Guerrieri #bookreview
Overview This masterful blend of book club and literary women’s fiction offers a frank rebuttal to Wine Mom culture and is perfect for fans of Celeste Ng and Liane Moriarty. Leah O’Connor is torn between her current existence and the … Continue reading
Little Great Island by Kate Woodworth @getredpr #bookreview
Overview On Little Great Island, climate change is disrupting both life and love After offending the powerful pastor of a cult, Mari McGavin has to flee with her six-year-old son. With no money and no place else to go, she … Continue reading
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