Our Darkest Night - set in Italy, a heartfelt WWII story of love, hope and the human spirit.
Our Darkest Night begins in Venice, Italy, 1942. As Jews, Antonina (Nina) Mazin and her parents realize that they are no longer safe as...
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- Jan 12, 2021
Lana's War - compelling WWII-era historical fiction set in the French Riviera.
The story begins in 1943 in Paris. Lana is witness to the brutal murder of her young husband, by an SS officer, for helping to hide...
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- Jan 11, 2021
The Last Garden in England - five women connected by one unique place.
I was totally and delightfully transported to the country estate created by author Julia Kelly in The Last Garden in England. Many of the...
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- Jan 10, 2021
The Perfect Guests - an enjoyable, gothic-style thriller set in a house filled with secrets.
In 1988, newly orphaned, fourteen-year-old Beth is brought to Raven Hall, a large estate in England located in the remote Fens area. She...
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- Jan 9, 2021
Find Me in Havana - a moving story of Cuban-born singer and actress Estelita Rodriguez.
Before reading Find Me in Havana, I had never heard of Estelita Rodriguez. Author Serena Burdick had a chance meeting with Nina Rodriquez...
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- Jan 4, 2021
Neighbors - a famous actress emerges from seclusion to help others after an earthquake.
When you’re in the mood for a quick, light read, a Danielle Steel book always fits the bill. Her latest is Neighbors. Steel brings us the...
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- Jan 1, 2021
Watch Her - a wealthy Boston family is hiding many secrets.
Hester Thursby is a librarian at Harvard. She has a talent for using her research skills for finding people. Hester, her partner Morgan...
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- Dec 30, 2020
Hamnet - the death of a son, the birth of a play.
With 2020 drawing quickly to a close, I selected a book that came out earlier in the year, received critical acclaim and was one I...
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- Dec 26, 2020
Time Between - Chris Hillman's appealing memoir of the Byrds, Flying Burrito Brothers and more.
Does the name Chris Hillman ring a bell? How about the band the Byrds? In his enjoyable memoir, Time Between: My Life As A Byrd, Burrito...
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- Dec 23, 2020
Thick as Thieves - a robbery gone wrong, a murder and a daughter seeking answers 20 years later.
The setting is Penton, Texas, a small town where everyone knows everyone’s business. When Arden Maxwell returns to town, the residents...
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- Dec 21, 2020
The Lies You Told - a satisfying, tense, well-crafted thriller.
Sadie Roper abruptly leaves the U.S. and has returned to her childhood home in London after splitting with her husband. She enrolls her...
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- Dec 16, 2020
The Berlin Girl – young British journalists head to Berlin in the period leading up to WWII.
It is 1938 and two British journalists are sent to Germany to report on life in Berlin. Georgie Young (who writes under the name George)...
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- Dec 14, 2020
In a Holidaze - a sweet, holiday romance where the days keep repeating in Groundhogs Day-style.
Maybe it’s the time of the year or this crazy year in general but the last several books I’ve read recently are much lighter and have...
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- Dec 9, 2020
The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany - a wonderful story about finding your true self.
While we can’t travel to far away places right now, you can escape to Italy in this lovely book. The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany has...
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- Dec 8, 2020
Layla - Colleen Hoover delves into the paranormal in her latest romance novel.
Romance is not a primary genre for me but every now and then, I like reading a love story. Paranormal is definitely not an area I'm...
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- Dec 7, 2020
Take it Back - a tense, thought-provoking legal thriller.
Zara Kaleel was a successful London barrister and a rising star but she was unhappy. She decides to walk away from her profession to...
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- Dec 4, 2020
All That Glitters - pure escapism Danielle Steel fans will enjoy.
Nicole “Coco” Martin was blessed with wonderful parents. Her father’s success provided her with a charmed life. But more importantly, she...
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- Nov 30, 2020
My Name is Anton - a heartwarming, hopeful story about love and sacrifice.
My Name is Anton starts in 1965. Eighteen year old Anton has had a terrible year. His beloved grandfather Anton has passed away, his...
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- Nov 29, 2020
Germania - an interesting mystery set against the backdrop of WWII.
It is 1944 Berlin. Gruesome murders of women with Nazi connections are taking place and the SS is desperate to solve the case. Former...
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- Nov 28, 2020
Piece of My Heart - entertaining and fast-paced mystery.
Laurie Moran is a television producer who is about to be married to Alex Buckley. It’s been a long road to happiness for Laurie whose...
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