Genre: Historical Fiction

The Help by Kathryn Stockett

The Help by Kathryn Stockett

Why I Read it I have always like the film adaptation of The Help but of course had never read the book. When I found it in a little library I knew I had to give it a try. The Narrators Despite have a physical copy I also checked out an audio version from the […]

Posted July 6, 2024 by Whitney in Review / 0 Comments
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Audiobook Review: Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton

Audiobook Review: Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton

Goodreads Updates Historical romances are probably my guilty pleasure reading. The plot of a love that was not meant to be against the turmoil of the 1950s Cuba was right up my alley. I did feel that Marisol’s present-day was necessary to the story, however, I looked forward to listening to Elisa’s tale more. Kyla […]

Posted January 9, 2020 by Whitney in Review / 0 Comments
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The Women in the Castle

The Women in the Castle

Marianne Marianne was a strong character who wanted to take charge not only of difficult situations but also the lives of everyone living in the castle. I went back and forth on my feelings on her but eventually settled on well-meaning bitch. This was mainly because she pretty much wrote people off if they did […]

Posted January 2, 2019 by Whitney in Review / 1 Comment
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Cane River

Cane River

Quick Thoughts & Quotes I cannot say enough good things about Cane River.  I reread it about every ten years and each time I am blown away.  The hardship these women go through is simply heartbreaking, it leaves you with all the feels and I always end up crying at least once.  The novel is […]

Posted December 28, 2018 by Whitney in Review / 1 Comment
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Circling the Sun by Paula McLain

Circling the Sun by Paula McLain

In Circling the Sun I was expecting more Meryl than Beryl. Perhaps this was due to the mention of Karen Blixen. Instead, I received a mix of Out of Africa and Seabiscuit. I thought the focus on Beryl’s love of horses was interesting and was glad that it did not deviate too far into her […]

Posted September 15, 2017 by Whitney in Review / 0 Comments
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The Vatican Princess by  C.W. Gortner

The Vatican Princess by C.W. Gortner

First Impressions: The Vatican Princess by C.W. Gortner is an intriguing narrative of the Borgias.  There is drama, backstabbing and poison all tied up in one neat package.  I was immediately entranced. What I Liked: The pacing of the novel was fantastic. I was on the edge of my seat waiting upon the next conniving […]

Posted August 26, 2017 by Whitney in Review / 0 Comments
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The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead

The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead

The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead held great promise. The novel had an interesting idea of the Underground Railroad being an actual railroad, unfortunately, that is where it ends. The Underground Railroad was an undeveloped idea that never turns from a cocoon into a butterfly. The characters were rather dull and, despite all they had […]

Posted August 18, 2017 by Whitney in Review / 4 Comments
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Can’t Wait Wednesday #11

Can’t Wait Wednesday #11

Can’t Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings to spotlight and talk about the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released. This week I can’t wait for Why I’m Waiting Despite the fact that I still have Burial Rites on […]

Posted June 7, 2017 by Whitney in Can't Wait Wednesday / 0 Comments
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Can’t Wait Wednesday #8

Can’t Wait Wednesday #8

Can’t Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings to spotlight and talk about the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released. This week I can’t wait for Why I’m Waiting I’ve always been a fan of true crime so to […]

Posted May 10, 2017 by Whitney in Can't Wait Wednesday / 2 Comments
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Can’t Wait Wednesday #7

Can’t Wait Wednesday #7

Can’t Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings to spotlight and talk about the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released. It’s based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking the Spine. This week I can’t […]

Posted May 3, 2017 by Whitney in Can't Wait Wednesday / 2 Comments
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