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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!

Review: Transcription by Kate Atkinson

By Heather Caliendo ·

Editorial Note – I was given a copy of Kate Atkinson’s Transcription in return for a review. Transcription by Kate Atkinson is a British spy novel full of unexpected twists and turns. It’s a historical fiction story with some mystery and even humor, too. I really enjoyed it.

Review: The Lost Vintage by Ann Mah

By Heather Caliendo ·

The Lost Vintage by Ann Mah is a moving and rich story about family secrets and lost love set in the vineyards of Burgundy. If you enjoy mysteries, historical fiction, wine, French culture with a love story mixed in, you’ll love this one. I sure did.

Book Club Questions for Love and Ruin by Paula McLain

By Heather Caliendo ·

I’m still thinking about Love and Ruin by Paula McLain. The story takes you on Martha Gellhorn’s journey to forging a path as her own woman and writer. It’s heartfelt, sad at times and Gellhorn is very inspiring. You know the conversation starter question, if you could have dinner with anyone: dead or alive? Martha Gellhorn […]

Review: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

By Heather Caliendo ·

I stayed up late to finish The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. I couldn’t put the book down until I knew the ending and now I can’t stop thinking about this phenomenal book. I’m in awe of the range of Kristin Hannah’s storytelling with her vivid descriptions. This is a powerful, beautiful and heartbreaking read.