Cover Crush: The Secret Garden Virago Edition – The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett When I saw this book on the Virago Instagram feed it stopped me in my scroll and I ordered myself a copy ASAP. It is absolutely stunning! There are a lot of beautiful editions of The Secret Garden out there, but I think this one is my favorite. This is part of the Virago Modern Classics for Children collection and you can see the full collection here. The details… Publisher: Virago Modern Classics, Virago ISBN: 9780349009650Get a copy at: Bookshop.org or Amazon or Book Depository Find more of my “Cover Crush” books here. This blog uses affiliate links.…
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Beach Read by Emily Henry
Beach Read by Emily Henry Book Review. This is perfect summer read that will likely stand out as a favorite of the year. A great balance of romance, humor, and depth. Summary from the publisher… Augustus Everett is an acclaimed author of literary fiction. January Andrews writes bestselling romance. When she pens a happily ever after, he kills off his entire cast. They’re polar opposites.In fact, the only thing they have in common is that for the next three months, they’re living in neighboring beach houses, broke, and bogged down with writer’s block. Until, one hazy evening, one thing leads to another and they strike a deal designed to force…
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Head Over Heels by Hannah Orenstein
Head Over Heels by Hannah Orenstein Book Review. Thank you so much to Atria Books and Netgalley for the free eARC; all opinions are my own. Summary from the publisher… The past seven years have been hard on Avery Abrams: After training her entire life to make the Olympic gymnastics team, a disastrous performance ended her athletic career for good. Her best friend and teammate, Jasmine, went on to become an Olympic champion, then committed the ultimate betrayal by marrying their emotionally abusive coach, Dimitri. Now, reeling from a breakup with her football star boyfriend, Avery returns to her Massachusetts hometown, where new coach Ryan asks her to help him…
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The Other Side of the Coin by Angela Kelly LVO
The Other Side of the Coin: The Queen, the Dresser and the Wardrobe by Angela Kelly LVO. For more books about the British Royal Family, click here. Review… I think I did a little happy dance the day this book was announced! It’s so rare to get an authorized behind the scenes look at the British Royal Family. Angela Kelley is not just Queen Elizabeth’s dresser, she is now Her Majesty’s Personal Advisor and Curator and In-house Designer! In this book we get a glimpse inside Kelly’s personal history and a behind the scenes look into some of the biggest events in The Queen’s calendar. I loved reading about all…
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2019 Middle Grade Books
I’m using Middle Grade March as my excuse for finally doing a recap post for all of the middle grade books I read in 2019! Although I loved some more than others, I would confidently recommend any of the books below. The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall The Penderwicks will take you back to elementary school summer breaks- going on adventures and maybe causing a little mischief. Following four sisters on vacation with their dad, the Penderwick family rent a cottage on the grounds of a large estate, Arundel. The sisters meet Jeffrey, the son of the wealthy owner of Arundel their first day. Adventures, exploring and a little trouble making begin.…
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Tweet Cute by Emma Lord
Tweet Cute by Emma Lord Book Review. Thank you to Netgalley, St. Martin’s Press and Wednesday Books for the free eARC. All opinions are my own. Summary… Pepper is your typical high school overachiever. She’s busy trying to tick all the boxes a college could want, but her mom still wants her running the social media for Big League Burger, their once small local burger joint turned national franchise. Jack is more the laid back type, letting his identical twin brother take all the attention. He spends his after school and summer breaks working at his family’s small local diner, Girl Cheesing. When Jack sees that Big League Burger is…
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Books about the British Royal Family
This is in no way an exhaustive list of books about the Royal Family, but it’s a good place to start. These are all books I personally own or have on my wish list based on recommendations. If you have suggestions of any other books, please comment them below! This blog uses affiliate links. For more on affiliate links, please visit our Policies page. Thank you! To support indie bookstores, you can shop my affiliate shop page at Bookshop.org – you can find the full list of the books below all in one spot there (with the exception of a couple out of print books)! Histories & Biographies… I wish…
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Diana: Her True Story In Her Own Words
Diana: Her True Story In Her Own Words by Andrew Morton Book Review. Summary: In the early 1990s Princess Diana wanted a chance to tell her own story and she set about secretly doing so. Andrew Morton “interviewed” Diana by having a mutual friend, James Colthurst, sneak questions and a tape recorder in with him to Kensington Palace. Colthurst would record Diana’s answers and return them back to Morton. Along with the recordings, Diana also gave her friends and family permission to speak openly with Morton. The resulting book was a groundbreaking biography and a huge bombshell for the Palace to deal with. Review: This is the 25th anniversary edition…
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You Were There Too by Colleen Oakley
You Were There Too by Colleen Oakley Book Review. Thank you so much to Berkley Publishing for this free review copy! Summary: Mia is happily married to Harrison, although they’re not without their struggles. However, Mia has always had a reoccurring dream of another man. She clearly sees his face, but doesn’t know who he is. Then one day she meets him, the man she’s been dreaming of for years. The most confusing part of it is that he’s been dreaming of her too. Review: I was immediately drawn to the description of this book. I had some pretty high hopes, which I’m glad to say were exceeded. However, I…
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Last Christmas in Paris
Last Christmas in Paris by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb This story is told in letters primarily between Evie Elliott, home in London, and her brother’s best friend, Thomas Harding, starting as he departs for France at the beginning of WWI. Their correspondence gives us a glimpse into the experiences many faced during the war both at home and at the front. It allows us to see the change of attitude toward the war from the beginning till the end. It is both heartbreaking and beautiful and has a romance you’ll be rooting for. This book was at the top of my December TBR list last year after seeing so…
