by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray |
If you're a fan of historical fiction, The Personal Librarian is a fabulous read. This story takes place in the 1900s and is based on a real woman. Belle is intelligent and well-versed in art and books. She lives an extraordinary life.
As personal librarian to J.P. Morgan, she travels to Europe, walks among the social elite, and is well-known and respected in the world of fine arts and rare books. But all this comes at a cost. Because she is Black, she must deny her heritage. Instead, since she is light-skinned, she chooses to live as white and fears her secret will be discovered. This is a good, well-researched,well-paced creative story that will hold your attention throughout.
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The Book of Doors
By Gareth Brown
Book Review:This book is a must-read for anyone who's interested in the fashion world or enjoys reading stories about female friendships. It follows the journey of Gloria and Estee Lauder, two women who share their dreams of working in ... More
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The Boyfriend
By Freida McFadden
Book ReviewAnother Freida McFadden book that is guaranteed to keep you guessing. Sydney Shaw is a young 30-something woman living and dating in NYC. Sydney is very relatable. Partly because what female hasn't had ... More
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The Violin Conspiracy
By Brendan Slocumb
This book grabbed my attention from the very beginning, with the opening playing beautiful classical music. A few times throughout the book, there are additional snippets of music. It's one of the bonuses of listening to a book on audio ... More
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Local Woman Missing
By Mary Kubica
Local Woman Missing is a gripping psychological thriller by Mary Kubica, filled with suspense, mystery, and secrets. I loved how this book grabbed from the first chapter and had me on the edge of my seat... More
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