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.
so-soThis book was really fantastic until the last bit. It just sort of...ended. Author just didn't stick the landing. It felt awkward and piecemeal. But most of the book was really very good, and I'd still recommend it.
I read “Anne of Green Gables” for the first time two years ago, and since then, I‘ve become obsessed with everything Lucy Maud Montgomery and Anne Shirley. 💛
I had mixed feelings about this one - I found the story of Hattie McDaniel fascinating and heartbreaking… I definitely felt angry and sad at times at the blatant racism she had to endure - my issue was the fact that it was written in first person… for some reason I felt that her internal dialogue was just too much. Overall I‘m glad to have read it and learn about her life - thanks for putting it on the list @MallenNC #auldlangspine @monalyisha
This book is headed on an adventure!! 😀
Be the first one to find it in a Little Free Library at 301 Freeport Road, Blawnox, Pennsylvania, to help it start its travels!!
Let‘s see how far it goes!!
Will it stay in Pennsylvania or will it be taken states away or countries away?
Can‘t wait to see where it will be found and enjoyed.
Happy Travels, Diva!! 😀
Thank you to @the.threaded.project for helping books spread the love of reading!!
I picked these up from the Book Swap on the way home from pole dancing on Monday night.
My favorite line from this book is: “You saw what I wanted you to see and what you expected to see. Things are not always as they appear.“
The main characters in this book are: Dorothy Sayers, Agatha Christie, Baroness Emma Orczy, Margery Allingham, and Ngaio Marsh. Five authors from 1931.
This book is very good.
Full review: https://lsmoore49.blogspot.com/2025/01/the-queens-of-crime-by-marie-benedict.htm...
so-soElla Fitzgerald is one of my favorite singers. I don‘t know much about Marilyn Monroe, so it was interesting and sad to learn more about her life. I was impressed with how strong Ella was. She stayed away from all alcohol and drugs, in contrast to Marilyn who struggled severely. She stood up for herself professionally and personally, despite race and attractiveness. Both struggled with difficult childhoods, men, and fertility.
Monica is soo ready for a lazy reading day. Thank you so much @staci.reads and @MaleficentBookDragon for hosting this years #jolabokflod (she was sniffing the chocolate too much so the other one is not pictured 😅)
