Here are some of my favorite WW2 Historical Fiction books. (Round 2) Haunting Paris The Things We Cannot Say The One Man The Tattooist of Auschwitz The Huntress Beneath A Scarlet Sky Stolen Beauty The Orphan’s Tale Lilac Girls The...
Happy New Year! As many of you know, I prepare this list of books as late as I can to ensure everything I’ve read in 2018 is considered. With that being said, not every book on this list came out in 2018, some were from earlier years and just a few that will release...
This time of year I make a list of books to GIVE friends and family and of course they’re also picks you should TREAT YOURSELF with. You’ll find a variety of genres so hopefully there’s something for everyone! Most of these books I read in 2018 so that the...
Historical Fiction Faves WW2 Here are some of my favorite WW2 Historical Fiction books. The Bronze Horseman My Enemy’s Cradle The Lost Wife Skeletons at the Feast The Baker’s Daughter Once We Were Brothers The Nightingale The Paris Architect Those Who Save...
2018 Summer Reading from the Good Book Fairy Wow, summer reading has never been hotter. There’s a plethora of new books out and a crazy amount of you asking for my list! Summer officially starts in 8 days and I’ve picked 10 books (trying to keep it...
Review:The Museum of Failures by Thrity Umrigar is another excellent example of creating a novel with richly layered characters while comparing Indian and American lifestyles. In this story, Remy returns to Bombay, which he has dubbed the museum of failures, as he sees his native country through the lens of his American life. He’s there to meet his friend’s niece with the hopes of adopting her baby, as he and his wife are unable to conceive. This innocuous trip turns into a much more complex time as Remy is hit with roadblocks time and time again.It’s the story about Remy and his mother that really got to me. He lived a life of never measuring up and feeling quite unloved by her. Through their time together in Bombay, he learns critical information that allows him to see her in a more thoughtful and understanding way. This time away has brought what’s left of his shattered family back together.His trip extends much longer than anticipated and he realizes the value of being home. His American wife Kathy seemed too good to be true, but I did like their relationship, born of trust and equality. Remy’s life as a poet was buried away, but through his visit in India, he realizes the importance of doing work you love, not just working for a higher paycheck.Overall, this was a satisfying read and one that fans of Umrigar will appreciate. Her last book, Honor, along with The Space Between Us, are my two favorites of hers. I haven’t met an Umrigar book I didn’t enjoy!@thrity_umrigar @algonquinbooks 📘: Do you dress up for Halloween? If yes, what's your costume of choice? If not, what's a scary book you've read? ... See MoreSee Less