Title: Dragonfly            Author: Leila Meacham        Genre: Historical Fiction       Publisher: Grand Central Publishing         Format: Hardcover  Pages: 576 Rating: 5/5 stars  Synopsis (Goodreads):   At the height of WWII, five idealistic young Americans receive a mysterious letter from the OSS, asking them if they are willing to fight for their country. The men and women from very … Continue reading Book Review: Dragonfly by Leila Meecham

Title: Death of Kings          Author: Bernard Cornwell        Genre: Historical Fiction       Publisher: HarperCollins       Format: Paperback  Pages: 335 Rating: 4/5 stars  Synopsis (Goodreads):   The master of historical fiction presents the iconic story of King Alfred and the making of a nation. As the ninth century wanes, England appears about to be plunged into chaos once more.  … Continue reading Book Review: Death of Kings by Bernard Cornwell

Title: The Winemaker’s Wife           Author: Kristin Harmel         Genre: Historical Fiction       Publisher: Gallery Books        Format: Paperback  Pages: 400 Rating: 5/5 stars  Synopsis (Goodreads):   The author of the engrossing international bestseller The Room on Rue Amélie returns with a moving story set amid the champagne vineyards of northern France during the darkest days of World War … Continue reading Book Review: The Winemaker’s Wife by Kristin Harmel

Title: The Burning Land         Author: Bernard Cornwell        Genre: Historical Fiction       Publisher: HarperCollins       Format: Paperback  Pages: 336 Rating: 4/5 stars  Synopsis (Goodreads):   The enemy is massing on the borders, a united force for once. The king, a man of many victories, is in failing health, and his heir is an untested youth. Uthred, the king's … Continue reading Book Review: The Burning Land by Bernard Cornwell

Title: Circling the Sun          Author: Paula McLain       Genre: Historical Fiction       Publisher: Anchor Canada       Format: Paperback  Pages: 400 Rating: 5/5 stars  Synopsis (Goodreads):   "Paula McLain cements herself as the writer of historical fictional memoir, giving vivid voice to Beryl Markham, a singular, extraordinary woman. Markham crackles to life, and we readers truly understand what made … Continue reading Book Review: Circling the Sun by Paula McLain

Title: The Unhoneymooners         Author: Christina Lauren      Genre: Contemporary       Publisher: Gallery Books      Format: ebook Pages: 416 Rating: 4/5 stars  Synopsis (Goodreads):   For two sworn enemies, anything can happen during the Hawaiian trip of a lifetime—maybe even love—in this romantic comedy from the New York Times bestselling authors of Roomies. Olive Torres is used to being … Continue reading Book Review: The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren

Title: The Princes of Ireland         Author: Edward Rutherfurd      Genre: Historical Fiction      Publisher: Ballantine Books      Format: Paperback  Pages: 778 Rating: 5/5 stars  Synopsis (Goodreads):   Brilliantly weaving impeccable historical research with stirring storytelling, Edward Rutherfurd explores our shared Celtic roots in a magnificent epic of Ireland spanning eleven centuries. While vividly conveying the passions and struggles … Continue reading Book Review: The Princes of Ireland by Edward Rutherfurd