Hi y'all! I am thrilled to share my review of North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell. This is the first time I have read this classic novel about contrasting life in the English Southern countryside and the growing Northern manufacturing towns. I have seen the BBC adaptation a few times and love it! Finally, it …
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[The Gown]: A Review
Hi y'all! Today I am excited to share my review of The Gown: A Novel of the Royal Wedding by Jennifer Robson. I was really excited to read this book about Queen Elizabeth's wedding dress because I love the British royals. When William and Kate got married several years ago, my mom woke us up early to …
[Becoming Mrs. Lewis]: A Review
Happy weekend, my friends! I am really excited to share my review of Becoming Mrs. Lewis by Patti Callahan today. I have anticipated reading this book for months and FINALLY got to the top of the library wait list a few weeks ago. I brought this book home and practically inhaled it in 3 days. …
[Emma]: A Review
Hi y'all! This post is scheduled to come to you while I'm on vacation at Disneyland! Because of that, forgive a bit of lateness in my response time to your comments. Thanks! Today I'm excited to share my review of Emma by Jane Austen. The last time I read it was in college so it …
[Go Set a Watchman]: A Review
Hi y'all! In the midst of trip preparations, I'm taking a break to write a review. It's a good way to de-stress from packing, right? 😉 I am really intrigued to share my review of Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee. I say intrigued because this novel seems to be bursting with potential for …
[The Alchemist]: A Review
Happy St. Patrick's Day, y'all! I took an unplanned blogging hiatus while visiting family the last few weeks, so it's been a while. It was unplanned but just what I needed! Luckily, I caught up on my reviews just before leaving on vacation. There's something wonderful about catching up on reviews--I was so proud! And …
#AnneReadAlong2017: Reflecting on the full series
How in the world did we get to the end of #AnneReadAlong2017 so quickly?! I seriously can't believe it. What a journey we've been on! 8 books. 8 months. 2 Giveaways. Dozens of posts. Book reviews. Top 5 Lists. Movie Adaptations reviews. Montgomery Biography reviews. Dozens of participators. SO much love of Anne! Thank you, …
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#AnneReadAlong2017: Anne of Ingleside, A Review
Hello dear Anne fans! Welcome to my October post as part of the #AnneReadAlong2017! I am having so much fun co-hosting this event with Jackie @ Death by Tsundoku. We’d love to have you join us for any part of the read along. We are writing reviews, posting Top 5 Lists, hosting giveaways, and more! Check out …
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[A Portrait of Emily Price]: A Review
Hello dear bookish friends! I am finally back from vacation and recovered enough to be back writing. What is it about vacation that sometimes leaves me needing a vacation from my vacation? I am excited to review another novel by one of my favorite contemporary novelists, Katherine Reay. I have raved about her books including …
#AnneReadAlong2017: Anne’s House of Dreams, A Review
Hello dear Anne fans! I hope you're having a fabulous weekend! I am so so so excited to share some thoughts about Anne's House of Dreams, book 5 in the wonderful Anne Series by L. M. Montgomery! I am having so much fun co-hosting this event with Jackie @ Death by Tsundoku. We’d love to have …
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