by Vanessa Chan I knew I was entering dark waters, but I found the darkness in this historical novel of the Japanese occupation of Malaya during WWII even more disturbing than I had expected. The main character, wife and mother Cecelia Alcantaras. would be the one who “made the storm,” to reverse the words inContinue reading ““The Storm we Made””
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The Crash
by Freida McFadden It does seem a bit odd to give a low rating to a book that I could not put down and that I read in less than 24 hours. “The Crash” is a thriller in the same genre of Frieda McFadden’s earlier “The Housemaid,” but the plot, character development, and prose allContinue reading “The Crash”
The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store
by James McBride My rating: 4 of 5 stars Well, well, this was a quirky read. I was interested in it for a couple reasons; first of all, the good reviews, and, secondly, our son and his family live in Chester County, not far from Pottstown, PA, the setting of this story. I had neverContinue reading “The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store”
“Good Night Irene’ by Luis Alberto Urrea
The Red Cross providers of donuts, coffee and smiles to the American GI’s Good Night, Irene by Luis Alberto Urrea My rating: 5 of 5 stars😊 “Goodnight Irene” is the first novel I have read by Luis Alberto Urrea. This historical novel follows two young women who leave their homes in 1943 for different reasonsContinue reading ““Good Night Irene’ by Luis Alberto Urrea”
The Briar Club
by Kate Quinn Kate Quinn night at the Oxford Exchange in Tampa. I went with a friend, left with a new one too! In between I enjoyed a delish French 76 and gleaned some valuable tips from the writers. After attending a Kate Quinn presentation and book signing, I let this book sit on myContinue reading “The Briar Club”
Reading my way through 2024
HISTORICAL FICTION “The Women” by Kristin Hannah The bookseller’s world hyped Kristin Hannah’s newest novel months in advance. In enthusiastic anticipation, I preordered, but when my copy finally arrived early February, I placed it on my bookstack, not wanting to read it immediately, but to save it like a piece of dark chocolate with aContinue reading “Reading my way through 2024”
They Turned the World Upside Down, and I returned this book to the library.
“They Turned the World Upside Down” and I returned this book to the library.
Wrapping up summer in time for a hurricane
As I prepare for Idelia to swish by, I am reflecting on the best books I have read this summer. There were some really good ones! “One Summer in Savannah” by Terah Shelton Harris was one of my 5 star favorites. While reading the first chapter, I was not sure I would like this book,Continue reading “Wrapping up summer in time for a hurricane”
Release date!
img_1488 img_1491 Please pardon my excitement! This is the date I was waiting for since I finished “The Hotel Nantucket!”
2023 Beach Reads Part One
To meet my criteria for a good beach read, first of all, the book must tell an awesome story that will keep my mind from wandering to the responsibilities and worries I’ve left at home. Bubbie’s beach read must carry me into literary land, where people are fascinating, every page paints a picture, and the author wraps up the story so nicely that I feel happy when I finish the book, even though I am sad it’s over.
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