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I highly recommend “The Whalebone Theatre” by Joanna Quinn.  I learned of this book when I happened upon the Queen’s Royal Reading Room at http://www.royalreadingroom.uk.  I love historical fiction and books about the United Kingdom. The story follows the three children, Cristabel, Flossie and Digby, of the Chilcombe Estate from the 1920s to World WarContinue reading “The Whalebone Theatre by Joanna Quinn”

I highly recommend “Long Shadows” by author David Baldacci.  The story follows Amos Decker, an FBI consultant, and his new partner Frederica White. The story from all angles – the characters, location and storyline are perfect for a summer time read or anytime a read is needed to provide a bit of an escape withContinue reading “Long Shadows by David Baldacci”

Summertime,  a somewhat easier pace to life and the chance to enjoy time away from home on vacation or a day trip to the local park or beach.  I want my summer novels to keep up with my summer lifestyle, whether I am in a lawn chair in the backyard or waiting in the airportContinue reading “Summertime Reading – a Good Time to Spend with Authors That Provide a Bit of Entertainment”

I highly recommend “Revolutionary Road” by author Richard Yates.  The story was intense, I found at times I didn’t like the characters, and the display of human nature was raw.  I became invested in the story and the outcomes of the characters by the way Richard Yates wrote on the interactions between the characters.  IContinue reading ““Revolutionary Road” by author Richard Yates”

I recommend “The Last of the Mohicans” by author James Fenimore Cooper (JFC).  This is my first novel by JFC.  I decided to put JFC and his novel on my 2023 reading list after I read about him and his time in Paris in “The Greater Journey – Americans in Paris” by David McCullough. WhenContinue reading “The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper”

I highly recommend “The Pioneers” by author David McCullough.  I found the topic area of the 1780s perspective on the Western part of America to be our Midwest interesting, as I am a born and raised Midwesterner.  Plus, David McCullough is one of my favorite authors on American history so I knew I was inContinue reading “The Pioneers by David McCullough”