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Time for another #DogsofLitsy post featuring #CopperBopper 🐶 Finished this in time for tomorrow‘s bookclub. I enjoyed it. I spent a lot of time researching what was true vs. fiction, current photos of where they lived in NY and NJ, if Emily has any descendants still around (none that I could find, but her grandson was a distinguished engineer 👍) Now off to go find Ken Burns doc 🎥 on the bridge. McCullough‘s NF read ready to pick up from library

Next book club book, which somehow was my toss into the selection round, AND despite my once saying I won‘t everneverever read a book with “wife” in the title due to my usually not being impressed with the typical genre… 🤷🏻‍♀️

Photo background shot is my orange grape tomato plant that has been especially prolific these last few weeks.

I wanted to like this book a lot. But to be honest i found it a bit boring. The most interesting part is Emily‘s friendship with PT Barnum (and that‘s likely fictitious) which is disappointing as the Brooklyn bridge is so amazing. I will be reading a book about Barnum soon though..

Enjoyed this book as I‘ve visited both bridges and love history

Based on historical research, Emerson Wood honors Emily Roebling who led the construction of the Brooklyn #Bridge after her engineer husband was injured. The Suffragist movement and P.T. Barnum are also integral to this story that needs to be told. Pic from earier this week. Leaving NYC tomorrow. Lovely trip with my high school senior granddaughter. #SavvySettings @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs

Just finished this historical fiction about an extremely powerful woman, Emily Roebling. Late 1800s she takes over her husband‘s role as chief engineer of the building of the Brooklyn Bridge. Think about it…during that timeframe, women‘s roles were meant to be subservient to their husbands and fathers. Remarkable story, but fiction thrown in there too. The author tells you at the end, what was fact vs fiction. I definitely recommend this book.

Low pick. Overall, I liked this book but disappointed one of the main storylines was fictional. I really like books that write about unknown women in history. This one was a bit long and had a lot of unnecessary information, but overall I enjoyed it. Great pick for #LMPBC

Trying to relax and not stress about the oncoming snow storm. Supposed to get 20 inches tomorrow. I‘m home alone and will have to deal with the storm on my own.

Watching Golden Girls for the first time ever and switching between my 2 #LMPBC books

#20in4Readathon

This was a pretty good book! Sometimes I don't enjoy the historical "based on true events" books but this was an exception. Great pick! I will get this mailed out next week since holiday mail is going a bit slower. ❤

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Look at what came today! 🎉 #LMPBC
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@kellyann28 I am priority shipping this to you today. I‘ve been traveling, and I just returned home. Apologies for my tardiness! #LMPBC

Congratulations, to Mary Kay Andrews, Tracey Ennerson Woods, Catriona Ward, and Yeorim Yoon for the release of your new books!

#newreleases #fiction #historicalfiction, #mystery #childrensbooks

Who knew that a woman had her hands in the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge? Good historical fiction with PT Barnum thrown in for some extra added history.

I started this a while ago but then set it aside for a few busy weeks. I finished it this rainy morning. I enjoyed it, and it made me curious about some aspects of bridge building and this time in history. However, it‘s also one of those historical fiction books that makes you wonder just as much because so much seems to be pure fiction.

Thanks so much to #Sourcebooks for the opportunity to read this with the #LitsyBookClub.

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We had a great chat w. author Tracey Enerson Wood! We enjoyed her book, & she was so welcoming & insightful with her answers! Can‘t wait for 7/6/2021 for her next book The War Nurse. I just ordered her nonfiction book re: Veterans, their families, and their recipes!
Thanks @Sourcebooks !
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#sponsoredbookclub #bookclubbook #Litsybookclub
#WomenInspiringWomen
#WomensHistoryMonth
#WWI
#veterans #recipes #recipebook

A great afternoon with the Litsy Book Club and author, Tracey Emerson Wood for the discussion of “The Engineer‘s Wife”. If you want to learn more about the building of the ironic Brooklyn Bridge and a fascinating American woman, Emily Warren Roebling, I highly recommend this book!

Thank you to @SoniaC and @tpixie for joining our discussion of “The Engineer‘s Wife” along with author, Tracey Emerson Wood.

This is a fascinating wonderful book about an amazing woman, Emily Warren Roebling and the building of the ironic Brooklyn Bridge.

Tracey has another book out on July 6th “The War Nurse”. Based on a true story, The War Nurse is a sweeping historical novel that takes readers on an unforgettable journey through WWI France.

This was very good - as a historical fiction it was just the right amount of history and fiction - It was a good way to learn about Emily Roebling's contribution to building one of the worlds most famous bridges and the role of women in the late 1800s.
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2nd of 3 books finished for #MarvellousMarch @Andrew65
Make a great day everyone.

Yesterday got away from me - looking forward to a few days with a lot of reading time built in for #MarvellousMarch @Andrew65 and to posting a review of tagged book soon (just a few chapters left)-

I plan to finish this book today - I go over the Roebling Bridge (KY) often - so it is interesting to read about Emily Roebling and her role in the completion of the Brooklyn bridge.
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Happy St. Patricks Day 🍀-
Make a great day everyone.

#3WordReviews @ShyBookOwl thx for tag @Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick
tagging @nanuska_153

empowering, captivating, fresh

#thinkpositivebepositive thx for the tag @Tattooedteacher - keeping with the theme
“I have more brains, common sense and know-how generally than have any two engineers, civil or uncivil“ - emily warren roebling

Happy first day of #MarvellousMarch @Andrew65 and everyone - make it a great one-

#wondrouswednesday @Eggs
1. I would like to meet Stephen King - not sure how far I would go - would depend on what type of meeting - to actually sit down and talk - I'd go pretty far!
2. Not sick, but I did call a snow day a few weeks ago when the University was doing another remote learning day instead - I did read a lot that day.
3. Looking forward to a trip to Alaska towards the very end of summer -

want to play @Sargar114?

Thx for the tag @TheSpineView

Tagged book for #litsybookclub is perfect read for today.

Make a great day everyone.

@Sourcebooks Thanks for such a great story about an iconic American structure & the inspiring Emily Warren Roebling

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Book 32/150. @Sourcebooks #litsybookclub

Thank you to Sourcebooks for this copy of our #litsybookclub March read! I am so fascinated to learn more about this iconic bridge in NYC!

Excited I received our next #LitsyBookClub
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So looking forward to reading this one about Emily Roebling who helped design and construct the Brooklyn Bridge, though her husband got the credit. An ideal choice kicking off Greer Macallister's #WomensHistoryMonth project on her FB page. 30 days, 30 women, 30 books! #whowasshe #historicalfiction #womenshistory
Also an addition to my collection of covers with a woman holding something #behindherback @Bookworm83 @Graciouswarriorprincess

New month, new book! This is our March pick and we hope that you will read along with us! We typically Zoom discussions the third of fourth Sunday of the month. Questions? Ask @Bookworm83 or @Graciouswarriorprincess

I am a civil engineer and I am fascinated by the stories of the roeblings. So I liked this historical fiction version of the building of the Brooklyn bridge.

A new Book Review of The Engineer's Wife is up on my blog: https://bookitwithsandi.home.blog/2020/04/28/the-engineers-wife/

Tonight! @Sourcebooks is hosting this virtual panel of bestselling historical fiction authors (including yours truly) - should be a fun time! More info: https://www.sourcebooks.com/historical-fiction-virtual-panel.html

“Discover the Fascinating woman who helped design and construct an American Icon.” -Sourcebooks Landmark

This book is about Emily Warren Roebling suffragette, wife time Chief Engineer for the Brooklyn Bridge project. Sounded like such a good book especially since i love the Brooklyn Bridge and history.