Review: "Becoming Madam Secretary is impressive on so many levels. It captures the personality and determination of Frances Perkins, the first woman to serve as a U.S. Cabinet Secretary, as well as her her passion for helping the less fortunate. I loved her resilience and her fight for workers' rights and safety, and I was surprised to learn about her significant role.... More

Book Summary: She took on titans, battled generals, and changed the world as we know it...New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Dray returns with a captivating and dramatic novel about an American heroine Frances Perkins. Raised on tales of her revolutionary ancestors, Frances Perkins arrives in New York City at the turn of the century, armed with her trusty parasol and an unyielding determination to make a difference. When she's not working with children in the crowded tenements in Hell's Kitchen, Frances throws herself into the social scene in Greenwich Village, befriending an eclecticMore

Review: Husbands and Lovers is the perfect book for you to escape into the pages of a book. It's about love, destiny, and facing the decisions made in the past. This love story uses dual timelines, present-day New England and Cario 1951. There are plenty of secrets to figure out and some surprising revelations. I loved this book's historical details and the primarily likable characters.... More

Book Summmary: "New England, 2022. Three years ago, single mother Mallory Dunne received the telephone call every parent dreads-her ten-year-old son, Sam, had been airlifted from summer camp with acute poisoning from a toxic death cap mushroom, leaving him fighting for his life. Now, searching for the donor kidney that will give her son a chance for a normal life, .... More

Review: "This book tells the story of two sisters, Hazel and Flora. It's 1939, and as part of Operation Pied Piper, they are evacuated from London to the countryside to keep them safe from German bombings. Hazel, 14 years old, comforts her 6-year-old sister with stories she invents and, over time, creates a secret world- Wisperwood, a magical land only she and her sister share- a world no one knows about where they can escape the harsh realities of war. ... More

Praise: "A spellbinding tale of hope and perseverance, The Secret Book of Flora Lea is as enchanting and whimsical as the Whisperwood fairytale hidden within its pages. It reminds us that a happily-ever-after isn't out of reach--so long as we heed the tiny voice within, whispering that the real magic of the story may be closer than we think." --Sarah Penner, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Apothecary and The London Seance Society

"At the heart of this novel is a shattering loss that irrevocably changes the lives of a cast of complex, delightful characters. Henry is a born storyteller, keeping the reader on tenterhooks as she expertly unveils the truths and lies that drive this gripping, magical tale." --Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Magnolia Palace

"In this gorgeous ode to books and storytellers, Patti Callahan Henry shows that literature lives inside us, and can unite us despite the odds. Through war, young love, a sister's remorse, and a mysterious land called Whisperwood, I was torn between savoring each word and tearing through the pages to learn what happened next. Pure magic!" --Janet Skeslien Charles, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Library More