so-soThe 5th book I have read by Rash and my least favorite. A marriage of two horrible people intent on making great profit through logging and having no problem racking up a large body count in the process. When Serena realizes that she will never have a child she decides to have the one he fathered before meeting her killed. This could have been a more intense read but I felt removed from it all, never getting beneath the surface of the characters.
Yet another aspirational library. That little spiral staircase (which also leads to a hidden hallway to the guest rooms). I have mixed feelings about the Gilded Age (and decidedly negative feelings about its current reboot), but they had awesome private libraries---and views.
Biltmore Estate, Asheville, NC
pickAmélie is expressing my opinion of the ending. An early novel, this shows the promise of what Cash will become. But it‘s not there yet. It does a great job of evoking its place, and I want to love some of the characters. But they‘re not totally believable. Still a good escapist read. It‘ll be interesting to hear my non southern book club members‘ opinions. #LetterL #LitsyAtoZ @Texreader
pickThis is a novel set in the Civil War and shortly thereafter. Louella is a slave who has been freed and married to the honorable Reverend William. She wants to lead the people off the plantation and have a place where everyone is treated equally and respectfully. This is their journey to outside of Asheville, NC to a place that they call the Kingdom of Happy Land. This story is based off a true story.
Book 21 of the year.
I‘m thrilled to be a part of the @nchumanities North Carolina reads program. This is my second year as I loved last year so much! I love reading books either set in North Carolina or by North Carolina authors.
February‘s book is “The American Queen “ by Vanessa Miller.
I am looking forward to another amazing time with this group of readers and authors!
Thank you to @nchumanities for including me this year!
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This poor girl had to endure so much at a young age. Heartbreaking but well written and intriguing story that will stick with me for awhile.❤️
I like all different kinds of mystery books, but especially procedurals with a hint of romance. #sundayfunday
I hope the coming week is better for you @BookmarkTavern
