Book Review The Midnight Ride by Ben Mezrich Ever heard of the Gardner Museum Heist? On March 18, 1990, thirteen works of art were stolen from the museum by two men posing as police officers. The case remains unsolved, the artwork still missing, and no arrests made. And that’s where this story begins…
Book Review Heiresses: The Lives of the Million Dollar Babiesby Laura Thompson Throughout history, the lives of the rich and wealthy have provided much fodder for research and novels. Heiresses: The Lives of the Million Dollar Babies explores the lives of countless heiresses — both their “fortunes” and misfortunes. And what stories and lives have …
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Book Review The Last Grand Duchess by Bryn Turnbull The Romanov family has long held fascination for many of us. The last Tsar and his family, disappearing in the middle of the night. Stories of bullets bouncing off clothes lined with jewels, and countless imposters claiming to be one of the daughters. And while we …
Our February 2022 mini-challenge has arrived — our first mini-challenge of the year! For those who are new here, mini-challenges are bonus prompts that we release spontaneously throughout the year. They are completely optional and can be read in addition to your regular fifty-two prompts, or doubled-up and combined. Ready to see this month’s prompts? …
Giveaway The Surgeon’s Daughter (signed ARC) by Audrey Blake If you’ve been hanging out at The 52 Book Club for a while, you’ll probably have heard me talk about The Girl in His Shadow by Audrey Blake. It was one of my absolute favorite reads of 2021! (Last year, I even got to have a …
Book Review Her Hidden Genius by Marie Benedict Her Hidden Genius is the best of Marie Benedict! Impeccably researched and beautifully written, this story uncovers the incredible life of a woman history overlooked. (Keep reading for the full book synopsis.)
Redeeming Love Movie Review & Giveaway **CANADA ONLY GIVEAWAY You know those books that stay with you, long after you’ve finished reading? Redeeming Love is a story that has captivated me ever since I first read it as a teen. I don’t cry easily in books, but this inspirational romance both broke my heart and …
Book Review The Ex-Husband by Karen Hamilton It’s an offer she can’t refuse… and can’t escape. Charlotte is an ex-con. But her past is catching up with her. And when she’s invited aboard a luxury yacht to act as a personal assistant, she realizes that someone else on board knows what she’s done. And they …
Book Review Must Love Books by Shauna Robinson Must Love Books was the first story I finished in the New Year, and it couldn’t have been a better pick. This debut novel is a lovely and layered read, exploring mental health, self-worth, happiness, and survival in the workplace. And I, for one, absolutely adored it. …
Giveaway A Reason for Hope by Kristin von Kreisler Alright animal lovers, you ready for this one? Today, we’ve partnered with author Kristin von Kreisler to give away TWO copies of her brand new book, A Reason for Hope. “For animal lovers and fans of The Art of Racing in the Rain, this heart wrenching yet uplifting …
