The Mad Women's Ball is one of my favorite reads of the year. This book was engaging and devastating right from its opening pages. Centering on the lives of women institutionalized at the Salpetriere Asylum in Paris, in the late 19th century. the book mainly follows Eugenie, a young woman who can see spirits, and …
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I couldn't put down For the Love of Friends. From the opening pages, I was hooked on Lily and her drama and romantic exploits. Lily Weiss is an endless disappointment to her mother – 32 and still single. Then, both of Lily's younger siblings get engaged and plan their weddings within a few weeks of …
I doubt there are many folks who grew up with western civilization and British mythology that are unfamiliar with the legends of King Arthur. When I first picked this up, I was confident I would be following well-trod paths and know how the story ended. How very wrong I was. This is a King Arthur …
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Shawna Kay Rodenberg's memoir, Kin, tells the story of her experience growing up in Appalachia, beginning with her childhood in the religious cult The Body and alternating through her grandparents' and parents' childhoods. Reading this memoir felt a bit like coming home. As an Appalachian myself, at times, I recognized Rodenberg's experiences so acutely. Her …
I'm officially obsessed with Saranna DeWylde's Fairy Godmother, Inc. series. I loved this sequel just as much as the first book and devoured it in one sitting. This book has everything I want in a romance – steamy chemistry, fantastic characters, and laugh-out-loud dialogue.Disgraced wedding planner Zuri is getting a bit desperate for a job. …
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