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Review: The Girls in the Picture

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The Girls in the Picture by Melanie Benjamin Published by: Delacore Press Pub Date: January 16, 2018 Pages: 448 Format: hardcover | Source: publisher Genres: adult, historical fiction Rating: An intimate portrait of the close friendship and powerful creative partnership between two of Hollywood’s earliest female superstars: Frances Marion and Mary Pickford. An enchanting new novel from the New York … Continue reading Review: The Girls in the Picture

Mini Review Monday: Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating

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Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren Published by: Gallery Books Pub Date: September 4, 2018 Pages: 320 Format: e-book | Source: library Genres: adult, contemporary romance Rating: Most men can’t handle Hazel. With the energy of a toddler and the mouth of a sailor, they’re often too timid to recognize her heart of gold. New York Times and #1 international … Continue reading Mini Review Monday: Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating

Mini Review Monday: The Witchy Edition

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The Witch of Willow Hall by Hester Fox Published by: Graydon House Pub Date: October 2, 2018 Pages: 364 Format: e-arc | Source: NetGalley Genres: adult, historical fiction, paranormal Rating: Two centuries after the Salem witch trials, there’s still one witch left in Massachusetts. But she doesn’t even know it. Take this as a warning: if you are not able or willing to control … Continue reading Mini Review Monday: The Witchy Edition

Review: Spinning Silver

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Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik Published by: Del Ray Pub Date: July 10, 2018 Pages: 480 Format: ebook | Source: library Genres: adult, fantasy, retelling Rating:  Miryem is the daughter and granddaughter of moneylenders, but her father's inability to collect his debts has left his family on the edge of poverty--until Miryem takes matters into her own hands. Hardening her heart, the young … Continue reading Review: Spinning Silver

Mini Review Monday: The Clockmaker’s Daughter and American Panda

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The Clockmaker's Daughter by Kate Morton Published by: Atria Books Pub Date: October 9, 2018 Pages: 496 Format: arc | Source: borrowed Genres: adult, historical fiction, dual timeline Rating:  A rich, spellbinding new novel from the author of The Lake House—the story of a love affair and a mysterious murder that cast their shadow across generations, set in England from the 1860's until … Continue reading Mini Review Monday: The Clockmaker’s Daughter and American Panda

Spotlight: The Kennedy Debutante

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The Kennedy Debutante by Kerri Maher Published by: Berkley Books Pub Date: October 2, 2018 Pages: 384 Format: e-arc | Source: publisher Genres: adult, historical fiction A captivating novel following the exploits of Kathleen "Kick" Kennedy, the forgotten and rebellious daughter of one of America's greatest political dynasties. London, 1938. The effervescent "It girl" of London society since her father was … Continue reading Spotlight: The Kennedy Debutante

Review: An Extraordinary Union

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An Extraordinary Union by Alyssa Cole Series: The Loyal League #1 Published by: Kensington Pub Date: March 28, 2017 Pages: 320 Format: ebook | Source: purchased Genres: adult, historical fiction, romance Rating:  As the Civil War rages between the states, a courageous pair of spies plunge fearlessly into a maelstrom of ignorance, deceit, and danger, combining their unique skills to alter the course of … Continue reading Review: An Extraordinary Union

Mini Review Monday: Daughters of the Storm

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Daughters of the Storm by Kim Wilkins Series: Blood and Gold #1 Published by: Del Rey Books Pub Date: March 6, 2018 Pages: 437 Format: hardcover | Source: purchased Genres: adult, fantasy Rating:  Five very different sisters team up against their stepbrother to save their kingdom in this Norse-flavored fantasy epic--the start of a new series in the tradition of Naomi Novik, … Continue reading Mini Review Monday: Daughters of the Storm