celebrating books & the literary lifestyle
These are the newest books I’ve recommended.
I will keep reading historical fiction about WWII as long as they keep pumping out books about it, even if all the titles start sounding the same!
My most recent read, however, was a pleasant change from novels set in Paris (not that there is anything wrong with being set in Paris I have enjoyed so many of those too!)
by Christopher Cosmos
Like many of you, I use literature for an escape but I only recently realized it can be comforting to “escape” to somewhere more terrifying that my/our current situation of COVID and politics.
Thrillers aren’t my primary genre but I do read them regularly including this recent favorite, and I have enjoyed Ruth Ware’s books before so decided to add this one to the top of my fall reading list.
by Ruth WareI’ve been branching out with my reading in the last week! After posting about some amazing fantastical fiction just the other day, today I am back to tell you about a reading experience that kept me in constant suspense and was one of the most exciting/stressful/disturbing books I’ve read for some time:
by Rumaan AlamLast month I published a post on books set in libraries. I didn’t expect to be adding to the list so soon but I just did:
by Matt Haig
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I just finished this intriguing book about Jackie Kennedy and Maria Callas and how their lives interconnected with Aristotle Onassis:
by Gill PaulWe already know Gill Paul can write an amazing story, and I’m fascinated by Jackie Kennedy (who isn’t?) but prior to reading, I had no idea who Maria Callas was.
Maria Callas was the most famous opera singer of this time period. She and Aristotle seemed to be soul mates, but he enjoyed “collecting famous people” and eventually, he couldn’t resist the challenge of wooing the world’s most famous widow.
Continue readingI stayed up late last night to finish this book because I had to know how it ended.
by Brit Bennett
After a family tragedy and hardships, twin sisters run away from their southern black community at age 16 and attempt to start new lives for themselves. Eventually, one of the sisters returns to her hometown with a daughter. The other sister pretends to be a white woman and disappears into a new life. After many years, coincidences begin to connect their lives again.
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When I tried to borrow this new book from the library there were over 100 people waiting for it!
by Mary L. Trump, Ph.DI decided to purchase my own copy, and I am going to summarize it below for those of you who may still be waiting for it or are curious.
For several reasons I don’t think it’s necessarily worth recommending (though I’m glad I read it). So, if you prefer. you can read my summary, and move on to other books!
Usually I don’t “spoil” books, as you know if you read my blog regularly.
Continue readingUsually, I like to write a separate post on each book I enjoy and want to recommend…but I’ve been reading so much lately, partly due to being on vacation and because we have been using our motorhome a lot, I’ve gotten way behind on my posts. So I need to tell you about several books right now to get caught up! Hopefully you didn’t miss my last post on the best book I read on vacation.
Continue readingI’m excited to tell you about a new book by an author who has quickly become a favorite of mine. First, because she writes about locations that I love. And secondly, because she tells great stories within a context of history and culture.
by Chanel CleetonI’ve written before about how I love Key West and have even taken my kids there. So although the title would have piqued my interest anyway, this is the third book I have enjoyed by Chanel Cleeton, the first two being set in Cuba, another of the defining destinations of my life.
Continue readingYesterday I finished an enjoyable story about three generations of women living their lives and making a wedding dress their own.
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