Despite knowing the subject matter, there are still plenty of twists and turns in I Was Anastasia by Ariel Lawhon. The book is told from two perspectives: Anastasia Romanov and Anna Anderson. Even if you know the history behind this story, there are still surprises. The following book club questions will have spoilers so if you […]
Book club questions for Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng covers all the key topics and developments in this novel plus takes a look at the TV version. The following book club questions will have spoilers so if you haven’t read the novel yet, check out my preview and review first.
I Was Anastasia by Ariel Lawhon is an absorbing and fascinating work of historical fiction. Even though the subject matter is well-documented—the mystery of Anastasia Romanov and the famed imposter Anna Anderson—Lawhon takes a fresh spin on the topic in unexpected ways.
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng is a slow-burn read (pun intended) told from multiple point of views. It seems people either love this novel or don’t care for it. I compare it to when watching a movie where one expects more action to happen. Sometimes the slow pace is not for everyone. But I encourage […]
I Was Anastasia by Ariel Lawhon is a historical fiction novel centered on the mystery of Anastasia Romanov. So I’ve been highly interested in the Anastasia story for quite some time thanks to an unlikely source: the 1997 musical cartoon. There is something fascinating about the potential that the Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna might have survived.
There’s some bad behavior, questionable life choices and lots of lies in The Favorite Sister by Jessica Knoll. This is an intense and entertaining read that makes you think. The following book club questions will contain spoilers so if you haven’t read the novel yet, check out my preview and review first.
You Me Everything by Catherine Isaac is one of those stories that will leave a lasting impact on me. I compare it to how I felt after Me Before You by Jojo Moyes, both feature emotional journeys that take you to unexpected places. The following book club questions will contain spoilers so if you haven’t read the […]
The Favorite Sister by Jessica Knoll is a crazy, wild ride from start to finish. It’s part suspense, murder mystery, commentary on reality TV culture, with complicated women dynamics all rolled into a unique read. This one lives up to the hype and more.
The Favorite Sister by Jessica Knoll is one of the most anticipated reads of the summer. Knoll’s debut novel, Luckiest Girl Alive, was an instant New York Times bestseller and the bestselling debut novel of 2015. Intrigued to see what’s in store for The Favorite Sister.
Do you ever get that feeling you’re going to love a book before even reading it? I had that going into You Me Everything by Catherine Isaac as you can tell by my preview. And now that I finished it, I can safely say I do love it. But the emotion I felt as I read […]
You Me Everything by Catherine Isaac features a beautiful cover. The novel takes place in the French countryside during the summer. Sign me up for this one immediately.
Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton is not just a fiction book but also a history lesson. It takes place over different time periods and the Havana setting is its own character. The following book club questions will have spoilers, so if you haven’t read the novel yet, check out my preview and review first.
Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton is a beautiful and passionate book about the strength of sacrifice. As I mentioned in my preview, Cuba is somewhat of a mystery. There’s the Cuban Missile Crisis, Castro’s long rule and famous tales of Hemingway in Old Havana. But obviously Cuba is much more than that. Next Year […]
The Female Persuasion by Meg Wolitzer is an interesting concept about the politics of women mentorships with a critical eye to the dynamics among women. There are areas of the book I enjoy but ultimately, this read fell flat for me.
