Book Review In This Moment by Gabrielle MeyerHistorical Fiction / Romance / Time Travel Maggie inherited a gift from her time-traveling parents that allows her to live three separate lives in 1861, 1941, and 2001. Each morning, she awakes in a different time period without any time having passed. The catch? She has until her …
15 Books Releasing May 2023 Can you believe it’s already May? I don’t know about you, but over here at The 52 Book Club, we are so ready for warmer summer weather! And to help satisfy those summer read cravings, we’ve got titles like Meet Me at the Lake and Summer Reading hitting stores this …
Book Review The Librarian of Burned Books by Briana LabuskesHistorical Fiction | LGBTQ For fans of The Rose Code and The Paris Library, The Librarian of Burned Books is a captivating WWII-era novel about the intertwined fates of three women who believe in the power of books to triumph over the very darkest moments of war. Reader’s Thoughts: The Librarian …
Book Review The Poisoner’s Ring by Kelley ArmstrongTime Travel / Mystery / Historical Fiction In this stellar follow-up to Armstrong’s A Rip Through Time, we’re once again back in Victorian Scotland with Mallory Atkinson — a modern-day homicide detective who has found herself trapped in the body of a 19th-century housemaid. With a core few …
April 2023 Mini-Challenge Who’s ready for an Easter egg hunt? This month we’re bringing you three egg-citing new prompts. So grab some chocolate (what kind of an egg hunt would it be without chocolate?) and get hunting for your April reads. What new books or authors will you find? What is a mini-challenge: Mini-challenges are …
Book Review Homecoming by Kate MortonHistorical Fiction | Mystery Reader’s Thoughts: Kate Morton has long been one of my favorite authors. Her dual timelines are always masterfully woven, creating a tangled but mesmerizing web of mystery and history — and this newest story did not disappoint. Homecoming layers rich settings and authentic characters into a …
17 Books Releasing April 2023 It’s the first pub day of April and there are some big-name authors with new releases this month! These all sound amazing and we can’t wait to check them out. As always, each of these books will fit your 52 Book Club 2023 challenge! Which ones are you most excited …
Book Review A Spinster’s Guide to Danger and Dukes by Manda CollinsHistorical Romance | Mystery Reader’s Thoughts: Having seen the Ladies Most Scandalous series floating around for a while now, I’ve been intrigued by the creative titles. While romance isn’t typically one of my go-to genres, I couldn’t resist when I saw them described as “Nancy …
Book Review Beyond That, The Sea by Laura Spence-AshHistorical Fiction | Coming of Age Last year, Celadon Publishers invited me to participate in their Read Together Initiative, and I jumped at the chance! I had never done a buddy read before, and was excited to give this new style of reading a shot — even …
March 2023 Mini-Challenge A new month means new reads! This month we are celebrating the furry, fluffy, and feathered friends in our lives, and are bringing you three new animal-themed prompts! What is a mini-challenge: Mini-challenges are small, month-long reading challenges. They usually contain two or three prompts built around a specific theme. Match one …
