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Historical Fiction

Throwback Thursday: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

February 15, 2018 by Ann Marie 16 Comments

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 ...

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Filed Under: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Uncategorized, YA Tagged With: Best YA Books, book blogger, bookworm, Fiction, John Boyne, WWII, YA Fiction

First Chapter/First Paragraph: House of Impossible Beauties

February 12, 2018 by Ann Marie 33 Comments

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 ...

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Filed Under: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction Tagged With: First Chapter/First Paragraph, House of Impossible Beauties, Joseph Cassara

Looking Ahead: My February TBR

February 3, 2018 by Ann Marie 40 Comments

Looking Ahead Meme

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. ...

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Filed Under: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery/Thriller, Other, Uncategorized Tagged With: book blogger, February TBR, Looking Ahead 2018

Throwback Thursday: Pope Joan

December 20, 2017 by Ann Marie 8 Comments

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 ...

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Filed Under: Fiction, Historical Fiction Tagged With: Book Bogger, bookworm, Catholic Church, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Pope Joan, Throwback Thursday, Woman Pope

Blog Tour: The Trick by Emanuel Bergmann

December 18, 2017 by Ann Marie 9 Comments

The Trick

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 ...

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Filed Under: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: Family Dynamics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, WWII Fiction

Review: The Girls in the Picture by Melanie Benjamin

December 15, 2017 by Ann Marie 16 Comments

I really enjoyed The Swans of Fifth Avenue and started getting excited about The Girls in the Picture as soon as it was announced. In fact, it was the book I was most excited about receiving at Book Expo 2017. Melanie Benjamin was as much a delight in person, at her in-booth signing, as she is on her social media accounts. She even allowed me to blather on about her kitchen reno (it looks ...

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Filed Under: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: book blogger, Book Expo 2017, Book Worm, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Melanie Benjamin

Review: The Summer that Melted Everything

December 3, 2017 by Ann Marie 8 Comments

Summer Melted Everything

” “A snake that could harm you, you don’t have much choice to kill. You wouldn’t be able to leave a cobra in your sock drawer. But a snake that is no threat will greatly define the man who tries to kill it anyways.” “ The year is 1984 and in the small town of Breathed (pronounced breath-ed), Ohio, something strange is happening. Autopsy Bliss, a local attorney, places an open invitation in the ...

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Filed Under: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: Best Books of 2016, book blogger, bookwoem, Family Dynamics, Fiction, Great for Book Club, Literary Fiction, Tiffany McDaniel

First Chapter/First Paragraph: Wolf by Wolf

November 28, 2017 by Ann Marie 12 Comments

Wolf by Wolf

First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros is a weekly meme hosted by Diane at Bibliophile By the Sea. 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 couple of paragraphs of Wolf by Wolf. This is a book that's been sitting on my shelf for quite a while now. I'm woefully behind on ...

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Filed Under: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: book blog, bookworm, Fiction, Ryan Graudin, Wolf by Wolf, WWII Fiction

Blog Tour and Giveaway: Unforgivable Love by Sophfronia Scott

October 9, 2017 by Ann Marie 4 Comments

Unforgivable Love

Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for Unforgivable Love: A Retelling of Dangerous Liaisons. Though I have never read the original version of Dangerous Liaisons or even seen a film or theater adaptation, I was intrigued by this book's description and couldn't wait to receive my copy. I was not disappointed. If you've been following my reviews for any length of time, you probably know that I ...

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Filed Under: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: African American Fiction, Best Books 2017, book blogger, bookworm, Dangerous Liaisons, Family Dynamics, Fiction, Harlem, Literary Fiction, Sophfonia Scott

First Chapter/First Paragraph: The Girls in the Picture

October 3, 2017 by Ann Marie 6 Comments

First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros is a weekly meme hosted by Diane at Bibliophile By the Sea. 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 share the first bit of Melanie Benjamin's newest book. The Girls in the Picture is scheduled to be released on January 16th, 2018. I loved The Swans of ...

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