"In the secret seethings of my discontented heart, I've searched for a life that is my own. A life not consumed by the questions he left in his wake—riddles I will never solve about our marriage, our family, and the suffering to which he exposed us. I've searched for a meaning to my existence not swallowed up by Hamilton's shadow. By his genius. By his greatness. By his folly." Welcome to my ...
Historical Fiction
Blog Tour and Giveaway: The House on Harbor Hill
Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for The House on Harbor Hill! I was immediately drawn to both the cover and the blurb for this book. It's my pleasure to share my thoughts with you today. The Good: Setting - What's not to love about a sprawling, old home overlooking the ocean?Characters - All of the characters in this book are very complex. They all have bear the weight of a past they are ...
Blog Tour and Giveaway: Why Kill the Innocent by C.S. Harris
Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for Why Kill the Innocent by C.S. Harris! Though I hadn't read any of the earlier books in this series, I was so drawn in by the cover and the blurb that I couldn't resist. There were a few obvious references to events that happened earlier in the series but I had no trouble reading this one as a stand-alone.Though the book is set in 1800's London (a ...
Throwback Thursday: The Paris Wife by Paula McLain
Throwback Thursday is a weekly meme hosted by Renee at It’s Book Talk. Throwback Thursday is an awesome opportunity to share old favorites as well as older books in our TBR. I love this idea as I’m often distracted by all of the shiny, new books I see every day and don’t make it back to the ones that have been sitting on my shelves. My pick of the the week is: The Paris Wife by Paula ...
Throwback Thursday: Snowflower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See
Throwback Thursday is a weekly meme hosted by Renee at It’s Book Talk. Throwback Thursday is an awesome opportunity to share old favorites as well as older books in our TBR. I love this idea as I’m often distracted by all of the shiny, new books I see every day and don’t make it back to the ones that have been sitting on my shelves. My pick of the the week is: Snowflower and the Secret Fan by ...
Throwback Thursday: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
Throwback Thursday is a weekly meme hosted by Renee at It’s Book Talk. Throwback Thursday is an awesome opportunity to share old favorites as well as older books in our TBR. I love this idea as I’m often distracted by all of the shiny, new books I see every day and don’t make it back to the ones that have been sitting on my shelves. My pick of the the week is: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by ...
First Chapter/First Paragraph: House of Impossible Beauties
First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros is a weekly meme hosted by Vicky at I'd Rather Be At The Beach. Each week, participants share a paragraph (or two) from a book they are currently reading or are planning to read soon.Today I'm going to share the first chapter of Impossible Beauties by Joseph Cassara. I just received my copy today and I can't wait to read ...
Looking Ahead: My February TBR
Happy February fellow bookworms! Looking Ahead is a monthly meme hosted by Tina at Reading Between the Pages. At the start of each month, I’ll be posting my anticipated TBR. Be sure to check out Tina's page and those of the other participants in this meme.I read all but two of the books on my January TBR. I didn't get to The Naturalist or to listening to Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine. ...
Throwback Thursday: Pope Joan
Throwback Thursday is a weekly meme hosted by Renee at It’s Book Talk. Throwback Thursday is an awesome opportunity to share old favorites as well as older books in our TBR. I love this idea as I only started blogging about two years ago. Therefore, I have lots of old favorites to talk about. While I may not remember all of the details needed to write a complete review, I’m happy to share the ...
Blog Tour: The Trick by Emanuel Bergmann
Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for The Trick by Emanuel Bergmann. I am absolutely delighted to introduce you to this book!! If you're sensing, based on the two exclamation points I've already used, that I'm feeling enthusiastic about this book, you would be correct. The Trick combines so many of my favorite things in terms of characters, plot, and themes.Emanuel Bergmann has crafted a ...
