I love Historical Fiction, especially when, like this book, the time period has been so well researched. However, I rarely find one written about the 16th Century that is such an easy read. This author kept to a more modern angle when writing the dialogue, and that will make this an excellent read for even … Continue reading Song of the Shaman (Songs of Steppe & Forest Book 2) by C. P. Lesley
Historical Fiction
Waters Plantation by Myra Hargrave McIlvain
In the continuing family saga started in the book The Doctor’s Wife, Myra McIlvain once again pulled me into the time and environment of Texas, this time in the late 1870s. She captured a difficult part of the state’s history, as well as the human emotions of that time, and did it with respect and … Continue reading Waters Plantation by Myra Hargrave McIlvain
The Orphan’s Tale by Pam Jenoff
As you know, I rarely read or review traditionally published books. I got tired of the consistently average stories coming from the big publishers. This book has been sitting on my 'to be read' pile for almost 3 years. My mother in law gave it to me. That’s not why I was avoiding it! My … Continue reading The Orphan’s Tale by Pam Jenoff
The Adventures of Brett and Molly By Jeffrey Warren
I enjoyed the first book in this series and looked forward to catching up again with Brett & Molly. This book starts two years later in 1961 as Brett and Molly are finishing high school and preparing for their wedding and start at the university. As they set out with friends on another sailing adventure … Continue reading The Adventures of Brett and Molly By Jeffrey Warren
Moriarty Takes His Medicine (A Professor & Mrs. Moriarty Mystery) by Anna Castle
The second adventure for Professor and Mrs. Moriarty. With a tagline that states, “Behind every master criminal, there’s a brilliant woman with expensive tastes.” How could this book be anything but wonderful? I fell in love with Angelina (Mrs.) in the first book and was thrilled that she once again plays a major role in … Continue reading Moriarty Takes His Medicine (A Professor & Mrs. Moriarty Mystery) by Anna Castle
Stein House by Myra Hargrave McIlvain
This author writes such intensely researched historical fiction that at times I thought it should be considered non-fiction. Having read the first book in this saga quite a while ago I was concerned when I started this one. Would I remember the first one? No worries as I immediately knew where I was in the … Continue reading Stein House by Myra Hargrave McIlvain
The Editor by Steven Rowley
While packing my books for vacation, I came across the Advanced Reader Copy of The Editor that I had received at the Texas Library Conference in April. What an appropriate book for this Indie Editor to take on a car trip to the Indie Book Fest in Orlando! Because of commitments and driving, I was … Continue reading The Editor by Steven Rowley
Simple Glory by John Clendening
Being a Texas transplant myself and seeing the explosion of growth in Austin, I was intrigued when I met John Clendening at the North Texas Book Festival. He told me about his book and the heart or almost hidden center of the story which is can a small town retain its soul as it expands? … Continue reading Simple Glory by John Clendening
Trails Southwest in the Southwest Trails Series – Parts 1 & 2 by Diane M. Cece
Wandering around the Texas Book Festival, I came to a booth with Indie Authors from all over the country. Even New Jersey? Well, when I heard that, this Jersey Girl had to meet the author. Diane ended up being all the good things I love about Jersey Girls – straight shooting from the hip kind … Continue reading Trails Southwest in the Southwest Trails Series – Parts 1 & 2 by Diane M. Cece
The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore
Both of my book clubs picked winners for December. This deeply researched Historical Fiction revolves around the lawsuit between Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse and brings in Nikola Telsa (yes before there were cars!). Told from the viewpoint of Westinghouse’s lawyer, a young Paul Cravath, the reader is engaged into another era of what may … Continue reading The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore
