Hour of the Witch | 
pickThe Crucible is one of my favorite books, so this instantly appealed to me. It‘s so amazing to realize that this world was only 300 years ago—a blink of the eye in Earth‘s history. In 300 years we‘ve gone from blowing ground up spiders up a person‘s nose as a medical treatment to the sophisticated microsurgeries of today. The arrogance of the patriarchy and oppression of women is, of course, infuriating. Highly recommended for Crucible fans!
panThat‘s another one finished.
I really wish I enjoyed this one more. In the end I found that I just didn‘t care.
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"... in her #heart she feared it was
something more: it was a sign. Because, if one looked around carefully, wasn't everything?" from tagged book. #LitsyAuthor Chris Bohjalian quotes his muse Emily Dickinson in another novel of his Close Your Eyes, Hold Hands: If I can stop one #heart from breaking I shall not live in vain.
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pickTalking about the Devil, “I have no desire to meet Him. Not ever. I have seen too much of His likeness here in Boston, even among the saints”.
This book has gotten great reviews on Litsy, & a friend told me I needed to read it. Once I got used to the thees & thous, I found the story really interesting. It made me angry at times, I wanted to slap some fictional men (and some women). Sadly, much of this story could be true today. Women are still 👇
Stocking stuffer for that reader who enjoys historical fiction…and wants to see a woman take on the patriarchy.
so-soThis was good. It felt slow-moving even though we got to Mary‘s petition for divorce fairly early on in the book, but of course, this wasn‘t the entirety of the story. There were a couple of twists toward the end. I found the bit about the forks interesting – that is, they were a new item and people looked on them suspiciously. I had no idea! I did like the book, but there are others by the author that I‘ve liked better.
This was a treat! There‘s HOUR OF THE WITCH in the bookstore in the new Netflix holiday movie, THE NOEL DIARY. And look at how many of my pals are with me. (I‘ve tagged a bunch.) Gobsmacked, grateful, and honored. (PS: Thanks, R.J. Julia, for having a staff recommend card for HOUR OF THE WITCH. Bookstores rock; booksellers rule.)
Nearly 9,000 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ratings on Goodreads — and still on sale for $2.99. Beware the Devil‘s Tines!
so-soI enjoyed the description of 17th-century Boston, both culturally and geographically, as the ground of the city has changed so much in a few hundred years, and I almost found this to be an excellent novel, but Bohjalian set up a completely plausible motive and suspect and then ignored that angle and took the story in a direction that I find less interesting bordering on trite. His novels tend to be like this for me: more promise than return.
pickHour of the Witch is probably one of my favorite reads this year. Certainly top 5. The characters do use old English vernacular, so it may not be for everyone. But for those of us that love historical fiction: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“She was sent to the scaffold because she had a sharper tongue and a shrewder mind than her accusers. It is always the case when men hang women.” — from HOUR OF THE WITCH.
bailedJust not for me - 20% in and still not loving it -
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make a great day everyone 🎃
Happy October and #Scarathlon2022
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Make a great day everyone🧙
Oh @AmyG it‘s all wonderful. You‘ve got Woodford‘s nose done to a T! 🤣🤣🤣love the book and pouch and I‘ve just joined the village Bookclub and it‘s all rather formal - so I‘ll wow them all with my dedicated notebook! 🤣Thank you honey
Had a great vacation but I‘m glad to be home.
My lucky day at the library sale section. The tagged book was signed! All for $8.
Law, if this is what it took to get better back in the 1600‘s then I might rather die. Inhaling spider and toads? 😳🤢
Leaving Sunday for vacation so I thought I‘d share the books I‘m taking with me.
I‘m most excited for The Hour of the Witch by Chris Bohjalian.
pick#AuthorAMonth2022 @Soubhiville
Chris Bohjalian is a favorite author of mine. I've enjoyed all of his books that I've read.
This one started out slow, but I really liked the build-up. Seeing Mary's character develop was a fascinating journey and I was definitely satisfied with the ending.
I've seen this called a thriller, but I wouldn't call it that. It's a great historical fiction with some really tense moments.
Time for a book haul.
I‘ve also started an official #bookstagram if anyone is interested in following me there: BacklistReader_90
Borrowed this from the library and then let it sit lol so now I must bang it out, just in case I can‘t renew #booknerdproblems
pickRealistic look into what the witch trials must have been like
so-soI wanted this book to live up to the “propulsive thriller” description, but these are two of the most inaccurate descriptors on a dust jacket I‘ve ever seen. 😂 Not the author‘s fault, BUT this book is still quite slow and boring. I enjoyed the setting and rebellious female characters, but wanted more. I‘m sure the mystery would be enthralling in Puritan times, but reading this in the age of the likes of Jordan Peele was just underwhelming. 2.5⭐️
pickI really enjoyed this! It felt more like historical mystery than thriller to me. I‘m always so fascinated with this period of time and place-1600‘s New England-and any story dealing with Puritans and/or Quakers because it‘s so wildly different than what I know. These townspeople and governing men gave Mary Deerfield such a hard time. It must have been so difficult to be a happy, healthy woman back then, my gosh. Love the way it ended!
pickSalem, Massachusetts 1663, need I say more??
When Mary Deerfield dares to bring a three tined fork into her Puritan household, her husband & indentured housemaid believe Mary has welcomed the devil into their home. And when Mary seeks a divorce on grounds of cruelty, the rumors of her witchcraft begin to swirl. I‘ve seen mixed reviews but I really enjoyed this book. Excellent audio narration. #PoP22 #AboutWitches
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Showing my Olympic spirit
Enjoying the beautiful weather and this historical fiction multicast audio - Salem 1663 was not a good time to be a woman
Look how far we‘ve come 💪🏼💋
pick1660‘s Boston seems like a fun time. 😳 Painting is Mary Dyer, convicted witch.
I liked the book, Chris Bohjalian is one of my go-to authors.
Enjoying this historical fiction from @ChrisBohjalian
I‘m bewitched by the multicast audio narration 😉🎧💥
#POP22 #BookAboutWitches
Started this morning! I‘ve been wanting to read this book since it was released. I‘m about 1/5 of the way thru, really enjoying it so far.
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1. So many. I have such good books on my TBR shelf. 2. Yes, The Magnolia Palace & Reckless Girls. 3. Tagged! + The Personal Librarian; The Bookshop of Lost & Found Things; The Taste of Muscadines; The Tea Rose; The Rage Becomes Her; The Maidens #wondrouswednesday @Eggs
I‘m bewitched. Mary Deerfield is a strong woman. I‘m wishing her well as I read. This is another brilliant book by @ChrisBohjalian about a strong woman holding her ground and fighting for what‘s right.
🐶 Bandette is posing like many women on book covers- with her back towards us!
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October‘s favorite for me was so well written that it felt so real I had to set it down a few times.
TW: Domestic violence
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OMG THANK YOU!! @bridge12 for the super thoughtful gifts! It all smells so amazing (I can't wait to do one of the potpourri bundles!!). Everything is on point ❤ #wintersolsticeswap @Chrissyreadit @sprainedbrain
I finished six reading challenges so far. Popsugar, Read Harder, Cozy Mystery, Book of the Month, Once Upon a Book Club and Mount TBR on Goodreads.
pickI really felt the atmosphere of the 1660‘s in the first half of this story. I‘m not sure Mary would have been so outspoken in court or as daring in visits , but maybe so since she was raised in a privileged home. The second half of the book was unexpected…
Overall, 3/5⭐️s
On target 🎯 for my Alphabet Challenge using my shelves.
pick#Doublespin complete for the month!
This was fairly enjoyable. I liked the first half more than the second but the Olde English speak really annoyed me. I understand it was the times but I really, really hate it 😅
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pickThis book was everything I wanted it to be. Boston in the 1660s. A fantastic read. #TheHouroftheWitch #fiction #witches
I'm SOOOO far behind this month already! I don't even have my layout started 🤦♀️🤦♀️
Anyway, I do plan to #bookspinbingo so here's a random list of books I may or may not read 🤣 I want to clear out my KU backlog so hopefully I can knock a few off
#bookspin The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
#doublespin Hour of the Witch
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pickI was sorting out my books and realized I‘d failed to post a review about this book months ago. This was an amazing and intense read. Mary was a very complex character and I was totally drawn into the book. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ thriller set with the backdrop of witch hunts!
