The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler My rating: 4 of 5 stars 4 stars to Erika Swyler‘s The Book of Speculation, a beautiful story full of intense imagery and powerful connections among the many characters. With a slight border into the fantasy realm, this tale is well-woven and providesContinue Reading
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak My rating: 5 of 5 stars 5 stars to Markus Zusak‘s The Book Thief. Liesel is the heroine — of so many things. Such a young girl, so intelligent in ways many of us aren’t even as adults. It’s one of the few booksContinue Reading
The Eight by Katherine Neville My rating: 4 of 5 stars 4 stars to Katherine Neville‘s The Eight. I stumbled upon this one by hearing about book #2’s release and had to start first from the beginning. I’m so glad I did. Characters are well developed. Plot is intricate. SuspenseContinue Reading
The Fire by Katherine Neville My rating: 4 of 5 stars Almost as good as the first one! Definitely a good follow-up. I love the Neville’s style — and the way in which the world is turned upside down. View all my reviewsContinue Reading
The White Queen by Philippa Gregory My rating: 4 of 5 stars Excellent follow up. And I do love this family. Good storytelling – especially with the connections to the first book and the subsequent ones. You see the other side of the story which is a sign of aContinue Reading
The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was one of the first books I read by Philippa Gregory — and out of order. How could I do that to myself… but in the end, you can read them out of order assuming youContinue Reading
The Kingmaker’s Daughter by Philippa Gregory My rating: 3 of 5 stars The series is very good… keeps your attention and tells the story from different perspectives. Not one of my favorite ones from Ms. Gregory, but still a good one. She has an extremely strong talent for writing historicalContinue Reading
The Lady of the Rivers by Philippa Gregory My rating: 4 of 5 stars I have been fascinated by the Tudors and Plantagenet’s most of my life. I knew the various kings and queens, as well as how they ascended to the throne. But to focus on all the womenContinue Reading
Our Daily Bread: German Village Life, 1500-1850 by Teva J. Scheer My rating: 4 of 5 stars 4 stars to Our Daily Bread: German Village Life, 1500-1850 — a quick and informative read for anyone researching German family history. Story This is a fictional account of what happens to aContinue Reading
The White Princess by Philippa Gregory My rating: 4 of 5 stars Great series. Good storytelling. Makes you constantly look at the family trees to understand all the connections. So much good drama. View all my reviewsContinue Reading