
My Friday night plans: The Office (my comfort show, I‘ve seen every episode hundreds of times but I still love it!), a glass (or two) of red wine, my current read, and a face mask (not pictured, you‘re welcome 😆). Hello, weekend!!
My Friday night plans: The Office (my comfort show, I‘ve seen every episode hundreds of times but I still love it!), a glass (or two) of red wine, my current read, and a face mask (not pictured, you‘re welcome 😆). Hello, weekend!!
This #chunkster is well worth the read. Three timelines of three women connected to this historic castle. Whilst slow to start...hang in there as the story finally finds its legs you'll be captivated by the depth of history and these strong women! #bookspin @TheAromaofBooks
This one took me a bit to finish - I feel it was a slow build. But by the end of the book I was rooting hard for these three formidable women & the pages were flying because I had to know what happened to these women. Then I read the author‘s note and was completely floored. I meant to finish this in Jan for #newyearwhodis, but better late than never! Thanks for putting this on my radar @sprainedbrain - it‘s not something I normally would pick up!
Since it‘s a three day weekend, I‘m saying I‘m not late on my #bookreport & #weeklyforecast. (My stepdaughter and I watched Encanto so I was inspired to be colorful.)
This was a big book with three beautiful stories, set in different times…all linked together through their setting, the château. Lots of great historical facts in this one. And the character development was really good. Thumbs up from me?.
It was quite an endeavor to get through this 500+page book.I enjoyed the triple timeline. I‘m glad the book was broken out the way it was,or it wouldve been difficult to get through.I loved all 3 the heroines that represented the timeframes.While the book did seem to drag at parts,I enjoyed it.I learned about the French Revolution, & about the alliance between US &France.I enjoyed learning about Lafayette, who I previously had little knowledge of.
#OverBookedClub‘s buddy read was my favorite of July. My first by Dray and I‘ll definitely be reading more by her.
#12booksof2021
My book club gift exchange….I got lucky! Looking forward to my two week break to read these!
I picked up the tagged book while swap shopping at B&N today. @sprainedbrain I‘m seeing a very chunky theme with your #newyearswhodis picks. So here‘s some chunky books next to a chunky pup.
Amazingly, I have read none of the books off this list @sprainedbrain ! The three in the corner I already own, so I will definitely be checking those out. The ones on right have my interest piqued. Funny enough, there was a Sally Rooney book on @MallenNC ‘s list last year that I bought & never read. Maybe someone is trying to say I should read some Sally Rooney? Though, I think I may check out the tagged book first… #newyearwhodis
I really liked the writing at the beginning of the book and the end of the book. The middle wasn't very engaging. Maybe it has to do with what was going on in the story at the time. Beatrice's story was definitely my favorite; she has a vigor for life that I find inspiring.
I am now interested in the history surrounding these women. I believe the author did a great job researching, and gave a complete history, but I want to know all the details.
Grief is like thick morning fog.
You breathe it, swim in it, drown in it - or at least you want to drown, but for some damned reason, you keep living, breathing, walking. One foot in front of the other even though you can't see the path ahead. You tiptoe, and so does everybody else...
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3✨ This was a lot of book. A history of a French home and name I was not familiar with. I am sure I missed details, but you cannot help but be inspired by the three women who made sacrifices to protect others. Read for #overbookclub
Very good historical fiction covering three timelines - American Revolution/French Revolution, WWI, & WWII. It is very interesting how the author wove these threads together by using the location of the Chateau Lafayette as a common focal point. I read some portions on my Kindle and listened to others. I‘m glad I had the audiobook to help me with the French pronunciations.
Very good. Loved how this book can weave together 3 momentous eras in history and make it seamless. The fact that 2 out of the 3 women were real makes it all the better. The writing just flowed and you just wanted to keep reading as this book made you feel that you are in the story as the descriptions are so full of detail.
Glorious - One of the best historical fiction of the year. How unbelievably thorough was Fray's research. How clever she was to tie the fight for democracy in three war eras. My heart beat a little bit faster each time Lafayette said, "my dear heart." My mind yelled, "you go girl," whenever Beatrice stood up to her husband or anyone else. My spirit will never forget images evoked by the only fictional protagonist's experiences. Glorious!!!
I got preoccupied with other things so I still got a long way to go. But I LOVE the writing, the story and how the different generations are colliding in bits and pieces. And oh the women 😌
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I‘m so glad this book was chosen for #OverBookedClub. Chunksters intimidate me but I made it through. Excellent writing and character development. I felt the 3 time periods were clear, brought to life, and interwoven well. 5⭐️. Looking forward to discussion.
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James Baldwin is an extraordinary writer. The Women of CL was a bit long but I knew nothing of the 2 real life women portrayed and they were fascinating. Jane Fairfax was ok but I wanted more depth. Hard Time was a great palette cleanser. I like her St. Mary‘s books more but they are still fun. I‘m going to finish The Comeback today because I have to know the rest of the story!
#JulyJourneys #BastilleDay
Current read for #OverBookedClub Set in 3 time periods: The French Revolution, WWI and WWII
#overbooked club. This is the first chunkster I‘ve read in years. I have complicated emotions about it. The writing is excellent, but I wish it was a trilogy with one book for each time line. The characters were well written and complex. The history was interesting and engaging. The stories were all heartbreaking and I just do not like sad. That would be my only critique.
Three wars: WWI, WWII and the French Revolution and how the Chateau Lafayette was the common denominator in the lives of 3 women. 4 ⭐s
I don‘t know if anyone else has started or where you are but I‘m 1/3 of the way through and I‘m loving this. I like all 3 story lines, the characters the writing, and the fast pace. Definitely going to check out more by Dray.
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Next up for #OverbookedClub. I know some have already started, but just a reminder for those who haven't. Also, it's 574 pages so don't wait till the last minute.😉 If anyone else wants to join, in let me know. I'm happy to have you. @megnews @sabyym @Birdsong28 @TheBookHippie @katy4peas @catebutler @Butterfinger @CoffeeNBooks @Crazeedi @Roary47 @JaclynW @LazyOwl @kspenmoll @Readswithcoffee @Chrissyreadit
Started this today for July‘s #OverBookedClub. A few chapters in and loving the writing and story so far. I‘ve had Dray‘s America‘s First Daughter and My Dear Hamilton on my tbr for awhile. May have to prioritize them with writing this good.
Starting this #chunkster today for the #overbookedclub that @sblbooks hosts.
Loved this book even more than I expected to… Stephanie Dray is not messing around when she sets out to write historical fiction.
Full review is on my blog: http://sprainedbrain.blog/2021/06/11/review-the-women-of-chateau-lafayette/
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Reminder to get July‘s #OverBookedClub‘s selection on hold
Everyone‘s welcome! Please let us know if you plan to join in.
Let me know if you would like to join the #overbookedclub in July. Everyone welcome!
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“Most castles are protected by powerful men. This one by women...”
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A French chateau would always peak my attention, but this is so much more than a story of a building! The people and times it saw span 3 wars and so many personalities. I loved it! Posted my review at NetGalley- due out in March. Stephanie Dray does not disappoint-
This book was not what I was expecting. In the best possible way. It's the story of Madame Lafayette during the French Revolution, Beatrice Chanler helping orphans during WWI, and Marthe (who's fictional) helping Jewish children during WWII. It's stunning.
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Pub date is 3/30/2021