Month: November 2022

#T5T – Top Five Tuesday #8 – November 28, 2022 – Freebie!

Top Five Tuesday was originally created by Shanah @ Bionic Book Worm, but is now hosted by Meeghan @ Meeghan Reads. To participate, link your post back to Meeghan's blog or leave a comment on her weekly post. This week, Meeghan gave us a FREEBIE! It is hard to believe that 2022 is finishing so … Continue reading #T5T – Top Five Tuesday #8 – November 28, 2022 – Freebie! →

Scandals Crossing the Pond.

Book Review for “The American Adventuress” by C.W. Gortner. Summary: "A big, juicy biopic novel by the author of Mademoiselle Chanel about the scandalous life of Jennie Jerome Churchill, mother of Winston, an heiress from New York who married into one of England’s most storied families but who always lived life on her own terms, … Continue reading Scandals Crossing the Pond. →

TCL’s #DNF Friday #13 – Killer Angst.

Why I can't write a Book Review for “Murder in the City of Liberty” by Rachel McMillan. Summary: "Hamish DeLuca and Regina “Reggie” Van Buren have a new case—and this one could demand a price they’re not willing to pay. Determined to make a life for herself, Reggie Van Buren bid goodbye to fine china … Continue reading TCL’s #DNF Friday #13 – Killer Angst. →

TCL’s Shelf Control #8 – What’s in a Name?

Shelf Control is a weekly celebration hosted by Lisa @ Bookshelf Fantasies, of the unread books on our shelves. Lisa says: "Pick a book you own but haven’t read, write a post about it (suggestions: include what it’s about, why you want to read it, and when you got it), and link up! For more … Continue reading TCL’s Shelf Control #8 – What’s in a Name? →

TCL’s #NovNov22 #2 – Last Leg of the Journey.

Book Review for “Maureen Fry & the Angel of the North” by Rachel Joyce. Summary: "Ten years ago, Harold Fry set off on his epic journey on foot to save a friend. But the story doesn't end there. Now his wife, Maureen, has her own pilgrimage to make. Maureen Fry has settled into the quiet … Continue reading TCL’s #NovNov22 #2 – Last Leg of the Journey. →

#LetsDiscuss2022 #17 & Book Blogger Hop #11 – Review Lengths.

The question this time is the Book Blogger Hop topic for November 18th - 24th submitted by Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer, is: As a reviewer, do you prefer to write short or long reviews? Disclaimer: These are my personal opinions. I do not expect anyone to agree with anything here, and in fact, I'm certain … Continue reading #LetsDiscuss2022 #17 & Book Blogger Hop #11 – Review Lengths. →

Flights on Wheels.

Book Review for “The Call of the Wrens” by Jenni L. Walsh. Summary: "An orphan who spent her youth without a true home, Marion Hoxton found in the Great War something other than destruction. She discovered a chance to belong. As a member of the Women’s Royal Naval Service—the Wrens—Marion gained sisters. She found purpose … Continue reading Flights on Wheels. →

TCL’s #NovNov22 #1 – A Different Home.

Book Review for “Foster” by Claire Keegan. Summary: "It is a hot summer in rural Ireland. A girl is sent to live with foster parents on a farm, not knowing when she will return home. In the strangers' house, she finds a warmth and affection she has not known before and slowly begins to blossom … Continue reading TCL’s #NovNov22 #1 – A Different Home. →

Social Dressings.

Book Review for “By Her Own Design” by Piper Huguley. Summary: "Raised in Jim Crow Alabama, Ann learned the art of sewing from her mother and her grandmother, a former slave, who are the most talented seamstresses in the state. After Ann elopes at twelve with an older man who soon proves himself to be … Continue reading Social Dressings. →

Can’t Wait Wednesday #4! – Are You Hungry?

Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they're books that have yet to be released. It's based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking the Spine. Tag Jill on your CWW posts … Continue reading Can’t Wait Wednesday #4! – Are You Hungry? →