Heather Caliendo

Review: The Beautiful Strangers by Camille Di Maio

By Heather Caliendo ·

The Beautiful Strangers by Camille Di Maio is a captivating historical fiction novel full of Old Hollywood, romance and mystery. There’s even a supernatural element, too. But at the heart of the novel is a woman trying to find her place in the world.

Review: The Beantown Girls by Jane Healey

By Heather Caliendo ·

Editorial Note – I was given a copy of The Beantown Girls in return for a review. The Beantown Girls by Jane Healey is everything I want in historical fiction and more. This instantly became one of my favorite reads in this genre!

Book Club Questions for Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

By Heather Caliendo ·

Book club questions for Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid takes a closer look at this compelling and heartfelt story about the rise of a ’70s rock band and their infamous breakup. The following book club questions will have spoilers so if you haven’t read the book yet, check out my preview and […]

Review: Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

By Heather Caliendo ·

Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid is an engrossing read that you won’t want to put down. The writing is so vivid that you’ll feel transported into the ’70s rock music scene. But what you might not expect is this story is full of heart, too.

Book Club Questions for The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo

By Heather Caliendo ·

The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo is a beautifully-written story about age-old superstition, modern idealism, sibling rivalry and forbidden love. The following book club questions will have spoilers so if you haven’t read the novel yet, check out my review first.

Review: The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo

By Heather Caliendo ·

The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo is a dazzling tale that is part murder mystery, forbidden love and age-old superstition. The setting of 1930s colonial Malaysia is so vivid — you’ll feel transported back in time! This one is magical in every sense of the word.