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House of Silence

House of Silence | Sarah Barthel

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Oak Park, Illinois, 1875. Isabelle Larkin s future like that of every young woman hinges upon her choice of husband. She delights her mother by becoming engaged to Gregory Gallagher, who is charismatic, politically ambitious, and publicly devoted. But Isabelle s visions of a happy, profitable match come to a halt when she witnesses her fiance commit a horrific crime and no one believes her. Gregory denies all, and Isabelle s mother insists she marry as planned rather than drag them into scandal. Fearing for her life, Isabelle can think of only one escape: she feigns a mental breakdown that renders her mute, and is brought to Bellevue sanitarium. There she finds a friend in fellow patient Mary Todd Lincoln, committed after her husband s assassination. In this unlikely refuge, the women become allies, even as Isabelle maintains a veneer of madness for her own protection. But sooner or later, she must reclaim her voice. And if she uses it to expose the truth, Isabelle risks far more than she could ever imagine. Weaving together a thread of finely tuned suspense with a fascinating setting and real-life figures, Sarah Barthel's debut is historical fiction at its most evocative and compelling."

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House of Silence | Sarah Barthel

This post contains spoilers

It‘s discussion time! I have posted 5 other questions as a spoiler - you can find them on my feed, or search for the book title or by #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead .

There is so much that can be discussed about this book. I highlighted a few elements in the questions, but here is a post to talk about everything else. What did you think? What are you dying to discuss?

Thanks for participating! Monday starts the next read (I‘ll repost this later).

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Jerdencon, Crazeedi, catebutler, kspenmoll, BethM, megnews, Chrissyreadit, litenthusiast, CoffeeNBooks, Tattooedteacher, CarolineLovesToRead

megnews Thanks for hosting and bringing this book to my attention! I already started February‘s read and it‘s good. (edited) 3y

Librarybelle @megnews Yay! Thanks so much for joining this month, and I‘m glad you‘re enjoying the February read so far! 3y

CoffeeNBooks Thanks for hosting! If nothing else, it was an interesting mystery. I'm looking forward to February's book! 3y

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5. The entire novel is based on what Isabelle sees and how she responds. Any thoughts on the reason behind the murder? Any thoughts on how the motive was discovered? #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

megnews I was very surprised by the motive. From the beginning I thought he had impregnated her and he killed her to get rid of her and move forward with his advantageous marriage. The scene where they found out the motive seemed a little far fetched and dramatic. 3y

Chrissyreadit I 100% agree with everything @megnews said on this one. 3y

BethM I also agree with @megnews . While I enjoyed the book overall, the ending was rather eye rolling. 3y

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Librarybelle @megnews @Chrissyreadit @BethM Glad I was not the only one! Totally eye rolling, and it seemed almost rushed. 3y

Jerdencon I‘m with all of you - wasn‘t thrilled with the ending either. Too neat and packaged for me, 3y

CarolineLovesToRead I too agree. The ending felt rushed. I did expect there to be more of a scandal as to why he murdered her 3y

CoffeeNBooks I agree with what everyone else has said! I felt like I had to suspend my disbelief quite a bit throughout the book. 3y

Tattooedteacher Agreed! What more can I say. 3y

Librarybelle @Jerdencon @CarolineLovesToRead @CoffeeNBooks @Tattooedteacher Let‘s hope next month‘s selection is better! 3y

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4. Let‘s talk fictional characters. Any favorite characters? What did you think of Isabelle? Gregory? Lucy? Samuel? #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

Chrissyreadit I did not love any of the characters- in fact I wanted a deeper connection, but know that would have lead to a longer book. But I‘ve already forgotten a great deal about most of them- because to me it felt like a simplified story with significantly deeper issues under explored. 3y

BethM I agree- I didn‘t feel overly connected to any of them. I honestly found Isabelle a touch too helpless at times. 3y

Librarybelle @Chrissyreadit @BethM Agreed! I never felt connected to the characters, and I somewhat was puzzled by the relationship between Isabelle and Samuel. I like your thought, too, @Chrissyreadit , with this being a simplified story with much more deeper issues that were not quite explored. 3y

Jerdencon I liked Lucy because she seemed loyal but I wonder if in real life of the times she would have had that much freedom. 3y

CoffeeNBooks I agree @Chrissyreadit, the characters and story seemed like they weren't very developed. I liked that Isabelle came up with a way to keep herself safe from Gregory, and I liked her friendship with Lucy. 3y

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House of Silence | Sarah Barthel

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3. The author writes true historical figures into the plot line, such as Dr Patterson & Mrs Lincoln. What are your thoughts on fictionalizing real people in a book? How well do you feel the author handles these characters?

Looking more closely at Mrs Lincoln, do you think the inclusion of her & her friendship with Isabelle added to the story? Were you aware of Mrs Lincoln‘s story after President Lincoln‘s assassination? #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

megnews I love historical fiction about real people. I was aware of Mrs Lincoln‘s situation after Lincoln‘s death. I don‘t know that having her in the story really moved it forward or served a great purpose in the book. 3y

Chrissyreadit I liked having Mrs Lincoln in the story. I did not have more than a peripheral awareness of depression with her. I actually wish there was more character development and engagement through out the story. 3y

megnews @Chrissyreadit if her storyline had been developed more, I would have appreciated the inclusion more. Some historians believe she suffered from bipolar. 3y

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Chrissyreadit @megnews the author def included red flags for bipolar. I had no idea about her spending or behavior. 3y

megnews @Chrissyreadit most of what I learn about history is from historical fiction and then I do a little research. I‘ve read a few with Mrs Lincoln. I think I first learned this when reading Mrs Lincoln‘s Dressmaker about former enslaved person Elizabeth Keckley which was very good. 3y

BethM I was not aware of her life, while interesting and enlightening, I don‘t think her character really furthered the story. I think she was written in more as a draw to the reader. 3y

BethM @megnews I think learning/read watching after is the best thing about reading historical fiction! 3y

megnews @BethM I agree! 3y

Librarybelle @megnews @Chrissyreadit @BethM I wasn‘t completely sold on the inclusion of Mrs Lincoln. I had hoped there would be a bigger connection between her and Isabelle...there was a potential for her to be a big part of the story, but it seemed to me that that potential was not quite met. I also agree with how awesome historical fiction is to open up exploration of nonfiction and other stories on the same topic! 3y

Jerdencon @megnews I read Mrs. Lincoln‘s Dressmaker too and definitely got a better feel for her there rather than in this book. Here she just seemed like she was infantilized too much. Mr. Patterson seemed a little like an after thought to me. 3y

CarolineLovesToRead I do love when real people are put into fictional stories. I don't however feel that Mrs Lincoln made any difference to the story 3y

CoffeeNBooks I didn't know anything about Mrs. Lincoln's mental health, so reading this led me to read more about her. But, I'm not sure including her in the storyline really added to the story. 3y

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2. Mental health and the sanitarium...any surprises by the attitudes about those who stay in a sanitarium? Has any of the stigma attached to mental health changed since 1875?

If you were Isabelle, would you have elected to stay in a sanitarium? Do you feel that she had any other options? #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

megnews Not surprised and I think the stigma has changed. It‘s shocking that professionals couldn‘t immediately see through spouses having their wives committed to get them out of the way. 3y

Chrissyreadit I think it was a smart move on her part. I think the stigma today is an incredibly complex issue. There is stigma about it in the general attitude- we have a culture that increases it and no active work to change that. Those most impacted receive services when there is a global impact such as drug addiction- that often can have underlying mental health conditions and is currently supporting great treatment options, but many conditions are still 3y

Chrissyreadit Difficult to receive services for- and mental health is not always covered by insurance- so there is a significant gap in expense and attain ability. 3y

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Tattooedteacher I agree that the stigmas has changed but changed not removed. This is a hot topic for me and I honestly don‘t believe there‘s enough being done for those suffering from mental illness. @Chrissyreadit I agree. The truth is that even if insurance does provide for treatment, it‘s often minimal and tight. 3y

megnews @Chrissyreadit I agree she didn‘t have much choice since no one was listening as @Tattooedteacher mentioned. 3y

BethM I agree with @Chrissyreadit and @Tattooedteacher . I‘m not sure she had much other option save for maybe running away with Lucy. 3y

Chrissyreadit @BethM I think that would have been a good story too. 3y

megnews @Chrissyreadit @BethM it would have! 3y

Librarybelle I completely agree, @Chrissyreadit ! I also think she didn‘t have much of a choice, except for @BethM ‘s thought of running away with Lucy. @Tattooedteacher @megnews 3y

Jerdencon I still think the stigma is there... people are still so reticent to get mental health help because of the stigma attached to it. While I do think there have made, there is still a long way to go. I‘m not sure I would have followed her footsteps but it could see how desperate she was to get away from him. (edited) 3y

CarolineLovesToRead I don't feel she had a choice other than running away and where would she run to and with what money. This was the only way to get away and her mother was never going to believe her. 3y

CoffeeNBooks I think there's not as much stigma as there used to be, but I feel like it's still there. I don't think Isabelle had much of a choice but to go to Bellevue. 3y

Tattooedteacher I‘ve wondered if she was born before her time. She is outspoken with her opinions and attempts to advocate for herself. She doesn‘t seem to buy into the thoughts about how her 3y

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House of Silence | Sarah Barthel

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1. This novel takes place in the Chicago area, 1875 and really explores women‘s issues, specifically customs and mores and expectations of women in society. And, of course, the stigma of mental illness. How much did you know about this era before reading the book? Were you shocked by any of the depictions?

We‘ll explore the sanitarium and mental health itself in the next question. #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

megnews I wasn‘t really shocked by it. Women were expected to marry to improve the prospects of their families. I always thought this was mostly the fathers pushing this and was disgusted by her mom‘s attitude. I guess though as a widow security was her biggest concern. 3y

Chrissyreadit @megnews @Librarybelle I was surprised by how gentle it was. All the supports I learned about for mental health were not gentle or kind. I know money then and now makes all the difference in treatment received. 3y

Tattooedteacher I did know a bit about the era and understood the importance of marrying to improve one‘s station. That didn‘t stop me from feeling annoyed that no one would listen to her. 3y

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megnews @Chrissyreadit oh yes I definitely thought this was an exceptional facility much better than the rest. 3y

BethM I agree with @Chrissyreadit . I googled this particular sanitarium and I will say it seems like an accurate representation based on what I read. 3y

Librarybelle @megnews @Chrissyreadit @Tattooedteacher @BethM I love reading about the Victorian era, so no surprises for me. Bellevue sounds so different from other sanitariums I‘ve read about, fiction and nonfiction, more humane than some locations. 3y

Jerdencon I too was surprised by the quality of care and the freedoms they were given. My image of a Bellevue is of locked wards and isolation. 3y

Jerdencon Otherwise I was pretty familiar with the time period. 3y

CarolineLovesToRead I was not surprised at how women were to be and act and have a specific "role" in society 3y

CoffeeNBooks Bellevue definitely sounded nicer than I would have expected for that time period. I agree with @Tattooedteacher- I knew what to expect, but it still annoyed me how Isabelle was treated by those who didn't believe her! 3y

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House of Silence | Sarah Barthel

Meh

so-so

Isabelle witnesses her fiancé do something unspeakable, yet no one believes her. Seeking refuge, she pretends muteness so she can be admitted to Bellevue Sanitarium as she thinks how she can take her life back.

Lots of promise, but I felt the ending was a bit rushed and a tad far fetched. Mary Todd Lincoln is also a character that I think could have been developed more. I liked this, but just an okay read for me. #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

Librarybelle #Zeke was rather insistent to sit on my lap as I tried to take a picture, so bonus #catsoflitsy picture! 3y

Librarybelle Look for discussion tomorrow of the book, @catebutler @BethM @CoffeeNBooks @Chrissyreadit @Jerdencon @Tattooedteacher @litenthusiast @kspenmoll @CarolineLovesToRead @Crazeedi @megnews 3y

Librarybelle Letter H for #LitsyAtoZ @BookishMarginalia 3y

BookishMarginalia 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 3y

Crazeedi Agree! Ready for tomorrow!! 3y

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House of Silence | Sarah Barthel

@TheSpineView 1. President Snow. 2. Characters. #twofortuesday

TheSpineView Thanks for playing! 3y

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Wow! This is the first book in a long time I‘ve stayed up to finish. I hope the kiddo doesn‘t make me regret that 😂 all of a sudden the story takes off and you can‘t put it down.

Librarybelle That‘s awesome! I love when a book does that! 3y

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House of Silence | Sarah Barthel

Another #JoyousJanuary Readathon goal completed! @Andrew65

Andrew65 Well done 👏👏👏 3y

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I enjoyed this, although I felt like I had to suspend my disbelief somewhat. Isabelle is engaged to marry Gergory, who isn't who he says he is. Her mother doesn't believe her though, and in order to save her reputation and maintain Isabelle's chance of marrying Gregory, she sends her to a sanitarium until she's willing to lie and say she didn't witness what she thought she did.
#LiteraryCrew @Librarybelle
#LitsyAtoZ @BookishMarginalia

Librarybelle Thanks for joining again this month! A good description of the plot line! 3y

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House of Silence | Sarah Barthel

Aww shucks the kiddo wants to snuggle a lot today. Whatever am I to do?! :)

Kshakal Chewie is a snuggle bug today too... must be something in the air! 3y

BethM @Kshakal and who are we to deny snuggle time? ;) 3y

Kshakal @BethM exactly!! 💖 3y

tracey38 Awww, cute 3y

Avanders Awwww 🥰🥰🥰 3y

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House of Silence | Sarah Barthel

Sunday morning #coffeeandabook for #JoyousJanuary Readathon day 2. I thought I'd finish this yesterday, but my neighbors had a couple of bookshelves they didn't want, so I spent the afternoon bringing the bookshelves home, rearranging my book room, and arranging my books on the bookshelves. So, I'm planning to finish this today.
@Andrew65

Crazeedi Man I wish a neighbor would give away a couple bookshelves by me!! Enjoy your day 💗 3y

CoffeeNBooks @Crazeedi I felt like I won the lottery! 😂 3y

BethM If I had neighbors I‘d want yours! 3y

ravenlee What a good problem to have! 3y

Andrew65 Hope you have a good Sunday of reading. 3y

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Saturday morning #coffeeandabook, my 2nd book for #JoyousJanuary Readathon. I plan to finish this one today. #LiteraryCrew @Librarybelle
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JenReadsAlot That coffee is strangely delicious! 3y

CoffeeNBooks @JenReadsAlot That's a perfect description of it, lol! It's one of the flavors I don't drink as often as the other flavors- but sometimes I just want a mug of fruity pebbles flavored coffee. ☕😂 3y

JenReadsAlot I'm drinking shark bite this morning! 3y

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CoffeeNBooks @JenReadsAlot I love Shark Bite! 3y

Andrew65 Enjoy 😊 3y

Librarybelle Awesome! 3y

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Check in time for #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead ! A few of us have finished the book, which is awesome! I‘m a bit behind this week but plan to catch up over the weekend.

Any thoughts or impressions to share at this time?

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Jerdencon, Crazeedi, catebutler, kspenmoll, BethM, Chrissyreadit, litenthusiast, CoffeeNBooks, Tattooedteacher, CarolineLovesToRead

Chrissyreadit I‘m curious about the characters and want to know more.... I want to know Lucy‘s fiancé, and why Marilla was not looked for and why Isabelle‘s mom is so mean but Father was not... I would have been happy with more information and a longer book. 3y

Jerdencon I‘m up to date and kind of in the middle now waiting to see how things play out. But it is really good so far! 3y

Tattooedteacher I got a little behind. Have a long weekend coming so I plan to catch up then. I really like the book. 3y

Crazeedi I finished the book last evening. The story line was intriguing but I though the writing style was a bit simplistic. I would categorize this as a YA book. I liked her relationship to Mary but wish it had been more fully developed 3y

CoffeeNBooks My copy of the book finally arrived the other day, and I'm really enjoying it so far! 3y

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This was a fast read, but had some plot holes for me. They did not stop me from enjoying the story of a young woman, constrained by society and her mother, who chooses to take control of her life via a sanitarium-but I wish the characters in the book were more defined and there was more depth to the story. #literarycrew

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Librarybelle Still a pick! Thanks for joining this month! 3y

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My copy of this book finally arrived the other day, and I am so fascinated by this story so far! #LiteraryCrew @Librarybelle

Librarybelle Hooray! And cute bookmark! 3y

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A young woman in a sanitarium with a side of Mary Todd Lincoln. How did I miss putting this on my tbr before now?
So glad I didn‘t miss the #literarycrew #buddyread.

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Crazeedi I'm 70% done!! 3y

Librarybelle Yay! So glad you liked it! 3y

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If you enjoy historical fiction that takes place in the 19th century and involves a bit of mystery then I would recommend this book. I read this book for a #BuddyRead with #LiteraryCrew so I don't want to give too much away. However, I really enjoyed it and couldn't wait to see what happened.

CoffeeNBooks My copy of the book finally arrived, so I'm hoping to start reading it soon, and finish reading it in time for the #LiteraryCrew discussion! 3y

Librarybelle Yay! So glad you liked it! 3y

litenthusiast @CoffeeNBooks It reads really quickly. I can't wait to discuss it. 3y

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Crazeedi I'm halfway through 3y

megnews Me too @Crazeedi 3y

litenthusiast @Crazeedi @megnews I can't wait for our discussion. I look forward to everyone's thoughts on it. 3y

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We‘re on to Week 2 of this month‘s #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead ! I‘ve seen some really good posts about this one...what are your thoughts so far? I really like it!

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Tattooedteacher I‘m really enjoying this so far, although more often than not I‘ve made notes of how appalled I am at the disregard for... well, basically anything Isabelle wants or says. A true sign of the setting. 3y

Librarybelle @Tattooedteacher So true! 3y

Chrissyreadit I have not started it yet. Maybe today or tomorrow. 3y

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Jerdencon I‘m really enjoying it - but everyone makes me so angry! 3y

Librarybelle @Chrissyreadit No worries! 3y

Librarybelle @Jerdencon Definitely! 3y

CarolineLovesToRead I'm liking it so far. Very easy to read. Poor Isabelle! 3y

Librarybelle @CarolineLovesToRead Poor Isabelle indeed! 3y

BethM Im downloading it today! 3y

CoffeeNBooks I'm still waiting for my book to arrive! Hopefully I can get caught up when it gets here. 3y

Librarybelle @BethM Hooray! 3y

Librarybelle @CoffeeNBooks Hopefully it comes soon! 3y

megnews I really like it. Getting ready to start the second section but Isabelle‘s mother 😡 3y

Librarybelle @megnews She‘s a horror! 3y

Crazeedi I'm on chapter 12, good so far. My one complaint is the writing style, a bit simplistic or something. But an easy read 3y

Librarybelle @Crazeedi Glad you are finding it good so far! 3y

Crazeedi @Librarybelle I plan to finish this weekend, ahead of schedule! But I realize I dont like stopping, I guess not a very good buddy reader. Lol 3y

megnews @Crazeedi I almost always finish buddy reads early too. I get to a point where I can‘t wait to see what happens and that‘s a great “problem.” 😂 3y

Librarybelle @Crazeedi @megnews No worries! This is so low key you can finish whenever you would like. The discussion is the last day of the month. 3y

Crazeedi @megnews yep I'm with you!😉💗 3y

Crazeedi @Librarybelle thank you!!! I will be there!! 3y

litenthusiast I am really liking it so far. But how Isabelle is treated makes me angry. 3y

Librarybelle @litenthusiast Agreed! 3y

catebutler I‘m really liking it so far. The story is gripping and I like the subject matter. I do agree with @Crazeedi about the writing style. Now that I‘m involved with the story I don‘t notice it as much. Can‘t wait to see what this next week has in store! 3y

Crazeedi @catebutler I have to agree, the more you read you get used to it, guess I noticed it at the beginning 3y

kspenmoll @catebutler Agree with you both! YA. Loved the addition of Mary Lincoln. 3y

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House of Silence | Sarah Barthel

#literarycrew completely the first set of chapters and am loving it. I‘m hooked! @Librarybelle

Librarybelle I‘m hooked too! 3y

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Flew through the first section of this today and totally hooked!
#literarycrew @Librarybelle

megnews I‘ve finished the first section and am really enjoying it as well. 3y

Librarybelle I thought so too! So good! 3y

Deblovestoread This sounds like a great book! 3y

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House of Silence | Sarah Barthel

#literarycrew #buddyread
Another great pick for our crew‘s buddy read.
The plot, along with the social mores confining women in the Victorian age, make a fascinating read so far. It has also compelled me to look into some law and social history regarding women as property of their husbands, early psychiatry, and asylums.

https://www.theatlantic.com/sponsored/netflix-2017/how-victorian-women-were-oppr...

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kspenmoll And: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/you/article-2141741/Sent-asylum-The-Victorian-w... 3y

litenthusiast Thanks for these articles. I'm so interested in Victorian women and their life. Thanks for sharing. 💜 3y

Librarybelle Thanks for sharing this! I too am fascinated by the social mores of the Victorians, especially the treatment of women. 3y

Crazeedi I'm on chapter 12, interesting book 3y

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House of Silence | Sarah Barthel

Happy New Year to me! I didn‘t expect this until next week and it was delivered today! Does it get any better? I think not. 😃 #literarycrew @Librarybelle @Chrissyreadit

Chrissyreadit Nice!!! That worked out well! 3y

Librarybelle Hooray! 3y

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House of Silence | Sarah Barthel

This weekend‘s message from my happy calendar. I‘d say this applies to all of us. #litsylove

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Reminder that January 1st begins the next #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead . Tagging those who expressed interest, but everyone is welcome! Just let me know in the comments below, and I‘ll tag you in posts for this month.

Read at your own pace and use the above listings as a suggested timeframe. Discussion at the end of the month!

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Jerdencon, Crazeedi, catebutler, kspenmoll, BethM, Chrissyreadit, litenthusiast, CoffeeNBooks, Tattooedteacher, CarolineLovesToRead

Chrissyreadit I have my book! 3y

megnews Wow. I‘d never heard of this but it sounds great. I‘m going to try to join you. Just checked out the ebook. 3y

Tattooedteacher @Chrissyreadit wow! I couldn‘t get mine until January 8th 3y

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Librarybelle Yay, @Chrissyreadit ! 3y

Chrissyreadit @Tattooedteacher it‘s the ebook. I do not trust the mail right now 🤣 3y

Librarybelle Hooray, @megnews ! I‘m happy you‘re going to try to join us! 3y

Librarybelle @Tattooedteacher I‘ll cross my fingers it will arrive by the 8th! 3y

Tattooedteacher @Chrissyreadit Ahhh, good thinking! 3y

Crazeedi I have the book from libby!! Yay! 3y

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The next #LiteraryCrew #Buddyread will be the tagged book...it‘s 1875, and Isabelle just discovers her fiancé‘s dark secret. A little bit of a thrill element to this one!

If you are interested in joining, comment below! I‘m tagging recent readers in the group as well. We‘re a low key buddy read, where the schedule above is just a suggestion - read at your own pace! I post periodic check ins, and we have a discussion at the end of the month.

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catebutler Ooh! Can‘t wait for this one. 3y

BethM Interesting- I‘m in. 3y

Librarybelle Yay, @catebutler and @BethM ! 3y

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CoffeeNBooks I'm in! 3y

Librarybelle Yay, @CoffeeNBooks ! 3y

Chrissyreadit Yes! I‘m def in for this one! 3y

Jerdencon I‘m in too! (edited) 3y

Tattooedteacher Sounds great. Count me in!! 3y

Librarybelle Hooray, @Chrissyreadit and @Jerdencon ! 3y

Librarybelle Awesome, @Tattooedteacher ! Welcome to this upcoming #LiteraryCrew read! 3y

Tattooedteacher @Librarybelle I can‘t wait! Thanks!! 3y

litenthusiast I'm in for this one! 3y

Librarybelle Yay, @litenthusiast ! 3y

kspenmoll Trying to find this. Sounds good! 3y

Librarybelle Hope you‘ll be able to find a copy, @kspenmoll ! 3y

CarolineLovesToRead Had a hard time finding this book but loaded it on my Kobo. Can't wait to start it 3y

Librarybelle @CarolineLovesToRead So glad you could find a copy! 3y

Crazeedi I'm going to look for this!! 3y

Crazeedi @Librarybelle I found a copy from my library!! Whoohoo! 3y

Librarybelle @Crazeedi Hooray!! 3y

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CatLadyBibliophile

House of Silence | Sarah Barthel

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One day I will be able to take photos of the gorgeous cityscape out of my office windows AND a book without it looking funny. If you're a fan of history (and mystery) go get this right NOW. Mary Todd Lincoln as a supporting character as the heroine navigates the dangers of an asylum? Check off every single one of my 'boxes'.

ScorpioBookDreams That view!! 😍😍😍😍 7y

LeahBergen Wow! 7y

TheWordJar Love that view! 😍 7y

CatLadyBibliophile @ScorpioBookDreams @LeahBergen @TheWordJar Allow me to ruin the spell a little by clarifying I sit in a cubicle 😂 But I can steal this view out of the empty office next to me...Which sort of counts! 7y

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House of Silence | Sarah Barthel

Mini book haul! After bookgroup tradition dictates we go and close down the local b&n. I bought House of Silence and Hidden Figures, my sister loaned me Small Great Things.

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House of Silence | Sarah Barthel

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#SeasonsReadings Set in Oak Park, Illinois this historical novel is an entertaining quick read! Mary Todd Lincoln plays a supporting role- piquing interest for more information on her life!

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House of Silence | Sarah Barthel

Voted for our next president today, and started this book that covers the wife of a former one - so I'm feeling very American today! (Can you see the red/white/blue dress?) book is about a murder mystery that takes place when Mary Todd Lincoln is in an insane asylum. Super interesting so far, and can't wait to see what the next chapter brings!

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