Based on real life Aimee Crocker who Wikipedia says " . . .was a mystic, Bohemian, and author. . . . known for her cultural exploration of the Far East, for her extravagant parties in San Francisco, New York and Paris, and her collections of husbands and lovers, adopted children, Buddhas, pearls, tattoos, and snakes." #histfic #historicalfiction Release date August 6! Can't wait!
pickIf you enjoy the Scottish Play, this is its prequel in novel form. A very enjoyable read if you‘ve ever queried why Lady Macbeth became so ambitiously ruthless. Though it lacked some energy in the middle the ending was fantastic. I shall be pulling out my copy of the play soon for a reread.
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pickIn 1935, tuberculoses was a fearsome disease. When Halle and her mother both come down with TB, they are sent to the J.N. Adam Tuberculosis Hospital: far from home, far from family, far from the world.
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so-soColleen Moore‘s Fairy Castle has been my favorite exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry for my whole life, so I was thrilled to hear about this novel inspired by the castle and Moore‘s life as a silent film star. Though well-performed on audio, this fell short of my admittedly high expectations. The blending of fact and fiction felt almost arbitrary & became more of a distraction. The characters felt more wooden than the fairy furniture!
pickThis is a WWII historical fiction inspired by the lives of real women who lived in Berlin before & during the war. It tells the story of those who fought against Hitler in the build up to the war, trying to prevent it from happening. The 2nd timeline in 2010 England serves to break up the tension and complete the life stories of some of the characters. I really enjoyed it & appreciated that it pointed out not all Germans supported Hitler. 4.5/5!
pick4✨ This author is one of my new favorites. This new book did not disappoint! The historical event was of the Galveston hurricane, and it also touched on traveling medicine shows. I love that the author brings her knowledge as a registered nurse to her stories. I also like that the main character has flaws that she tries to work through.
