We dragged ourselves out of the house on this dreary day to do some errands around Newport. I was rewarded for my troubles by a surprise photo op with my namesake painting.
so-soLiterary and historical fiction with well-written prose of unlikeable characters. I most enjoyed the shorter section told from the POV of Charlene's daughters.
pickI loved this duology. Its fabulous mix of historical fiction, feminism, science, and romance made for an entertaining and powerful series. Hazel is a memorable and strong central female character, and I enjoyed the love story in both books. That being said, the romance is light, and the series focuses on how driven and intelligent Hazel is, making this the perfect series to encourage young women to pursue their dreams.
so-soI really wanted to enjoy this more than I did. It is the story of Marie-Antoinette as told through her own voice in a rambling, interior voice. I liked that it attempted to give her some substance but found that it never really found its place. The author has an extensive afterward where she attempts to explain her intent, and I couldn‘t help but think if it required that many pages to explain to the reader, it didn‘t really work.
pickI read Oscar Wilde for the first time 2 years ago and fell in love with his writing. When I saw this historic fiction book based on his marriage and relationships, I was instantly intrigued. The book is slow going, but I really enjoyed it. It felt well-researched, and I thought the struggle for Oscar between his love for his family and his desire to be true to himself was written in such a beautiful, bittersweet way.
pickAn engrossing listen from beginning to end. Loved Martha‘s strength and determination. Highly recommend! 5🌟
Up next…this book has been sitting on my shelf for years and my #bookspin list for months and I‘m not sure why? Getting a jumpstart on February!
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