Lessons in Chemistry
Book Review Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus “Children, set the table. Your mother needs a moment to herself.”
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Bluebird
Book Review Bluebird by Genevieve Graham WWI tunnellers, bootlegging, Bluebird nurses serving on the front lines… Bluebird is an absolute delight for fans of historical fiction. Set amidst the violent but glamorous backdrop of 1920s prohibition, this story brings Canadian history to life on the page!
April 2022 Mini-Challenge
Our April mini-challenge is here! And this time, I promise you… it’s for real! Yesterday we had such fun with our April Fool’s joke. Thank you to everyone for being such good sports! (If you missed it, you can check out the post here.) Two of this month’s prompts were inspired by yesterday’s jokes, so …
April Fools 2022
** ETA: Happy April Fools Day, everyone! We hope you enjoyed this joke as much as we did. Thank you for being such great sports. And, because mini-challenges are something that we do take quite seriously around here, never fear! The REAL April mini-challenge has been released. You can find it here! What’s the best …
Until Leaves Fall in Paris
Book Review Until Leaves Fall in Paris by Sarah Sundin If you’ve been hanging around here for a while, you’ll know that I love historical fiction. Specifically, WWII novels. I’m always on the lookout for authors who can transport me to a new time and place — but in a way that feels creative, and …
Truly, Madly Book Giveaway
Book Giveaway Truly, Madly by Stephen Galloway About Truly, Madly: (From the publisher) A sweeping and heartbreaking Hollywood biography about the passionate, turbulent marriage of Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh. In 1934, a friend brought fledgling actress Vivien Leigh to see Theatre Royal, where she would first lay eyes on Laurence Olivier in his brilliant performance …
Renegade Book Giveaway
Book Giveaway Renegade by Nancy Allen The first in a brand new series, Renegade is a compulsively readable thriller that you won’t be able to put down! And to celebrate this upcoming release, we’ve partnered with Grand Central Publishing to give away a copy of this book to one lucky, 52 Book Club reader! Keep …
The Tsarina’s Daughter
Book Review The Tsarina’s Daughter by Ellen Alpsten If there’s one thing The Tsarina’s Daughter emphasizes, it’s that it’s not easy being in line for a throne!
March 2022 Mini-Challenge
Happy Pi day! March 14 is Pi Day, an annual celebration of the mathematical constant Ο! It’s celebrated on 3/14 since the first digits of pi are 3.14. It’s also just an excuse to eat pie. Am I right? And to further the celebrations, we’ve dedicated our March mini-challenge to pi (or pie) related prompts! …
After the Romanovs
Book Review After the Romanovs by Helen Rappaport As a teen, I remember being enamored with a fictional series set in prerevolutionary Russia. This was my first introduction to the Romanov time period and that fascination continued over the years. However, I’d never read much about the plight of the exiles after the Russian revolution. …