The Mirror and the Light (Thomas Cromwell Trilogy #3) by Hilary Mantel Historical Fiction 784 pages First published March 10, 2020 by Henry Holt & Company "Every story is a ghost story," Dame Hilary Mantel has said, and it's never more true than it is in her twice-Booker Prize-winning trilogy devoted to the life of … Continue reading Book Review: The Mirror and the Light
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Book Review: The Court of Miracles
The Court of Miracles by Kester Grant YA Historical Fiction 464 pages Expected publication June 2, 2020, by Knopf Children's Victor Hugo's novel Les Misérables has inspired all sorts of adaptations since its publication in 1862, including the beloved musical of the same name. In Alain Boubil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's musical, the dynamic second half … Continue reading Book Review: The Court of Miracles
Goodreads Monday: Hamnet
Goodreads Monday is a weekly meme where we randomly select a book from our Goodreads To Be Read list and share it with the world. It’s hosted by Lauren’s Page Turners, so be sure to link back to her site so that we can all see what everyone plans to read! Hamnet by Maggie … Continue reading Goodreads Monday: Hamnet
Sunday Sum-Up: April 5, 2020
Week three of social distancing. While many people have been eating all the chips or candies or whatever, I've developed a craving for Diet Coke. I didn't drink very much soda before all this started, but for some reason, fizzy beverages are hitting the spot like nothing else. At least there are no calories? Everything … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: April 5, 2020
Goodreads Monday: The Last of the Wine
Goodreads Monday is a weekly meme where we randomly select a book from our Goodreads To Be Read list and share it with the world. It’s hosted by Lauren’s Page Turners, so be sure to link back to her site so that we can all see what everyone plans to read! The Last of … Continue reading Goodreads Monday: The Last of the Wine
Goodreads Monday: Fingersmith
Goodreads Monday is a weekly meme where we randomly select a book from our Goodreads To Be Read list and share it with the world. It’s hosted by Lauren’s Page Turners, so be sure to link back to her site so that we can all see what everyone plans to read! Fingersmith by Sarah … Continue reading Goodreads Monday: Fingersmith
Goodreads Monday: The Mirror and the Light
Goodreads Monday is a weekly meme where we randomly select a book from our Goodreads To Be Read list and share it with the world. It’s hosted by Lauren’s Page Turners, so be sure to link back to her site so that we can all see what everyone plans to read! The Mirror and … Continue reading Goodreads Monday: The Mirror and the Light
Book Review: The Borgia Confessions
The Borgia Confessions by Alyssa Palombo Historical Fiction 432 pages Expected publication: February 11, 2020, from St. Martin's Press Though the Borgia family is one of the most notorious political families in European history, the reality is they were no more or no less corrupt than any other powerful political family of their time. … Continue reading Book Review: The Borgia Confessions
Goodreads Monday: Lady Macbeth
Goodreads Monday is a weekly meme where we randomly select a book from our Goodreads To Be Read list and share it with the world. It’s hosted by Lauren’s Page Turners, so be sure to link back to her site so that we can all see what everyone plans to read! Lady Macbeth by Susan … Continue reading Goodreads Monday: Lady Macbeth
Goodreads Monday: The Forever Queen
Goodreads Monday is a weekly meme where we randomly select a book from our Goodreads To Be Read list and share it with the world. It’s hosted by Lauren’s Page Turners, so be sure to link back to her site so that we can all see what everyone plans to read! The Forever Queen by … Continue reading Goodreads Monday: The Forever Queen
