I'm making my way through this book. It is a bit slow but still readable. Personally, I can't imagine having to live in a Nunnery! Certainly makes me thankful for all women can do now days. More than halfway through now so hopefully I can finish it up. I'm ready to move on but at the same time still interested in how the rest of the book goes.
pickYet again, this book did not disappoint. I found it fascinating to learn more about Katherine of Aragon and her journey from Spanish princess to Queen of England and first wife of Henry VIII. Philippa Gregory brings Katherine‘s strength,faith,and determination vividly to life. I was especially interested in the background of Spain and the holy wars between Christians and the Muslims (Moors), which added depth to the story. I recommended this book
“Fear men, Luzia. Fear their ambition, and the crime they commit in its service. But don‘t fear Magic or what you may do with it.”
Putting off a stack of picture books and reading the Lord John series. I am about to dig into the Scottish Prisoner, so my currently reading will change. I need to delete the book there. I DNF it
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I am listening to the tagged #ToB26 book on audio and hoping to get through at least Cloud Roads (Martha Wells) this week and make headway on Ann Patchett 's Whistler (out June 2, 2026)
If my attention can bounce back.
pick12 yo Cammie O'Reilly lives at the Hancock County Prison--not as a prisoner, she's the warden's daughter. She needs a mom - her own mom saved baby Cammie from a collision with the milk truck, but died in the process. Heartful and rich.
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#Celebrate Magic Realism. I am not a fan of the band Red Hot Chili Peppers. But it is classified as magic realism. @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
so-soI will read whatever KJ Charles publishes. They are a go-to author for me. This is the first one where I was not fully invested in the characters. It is not bad writing or story. A gothic novel mystery is always fun and with queer representation is a bonus.
All of this to say, if you are picking up a KJ Charles for the first time- don‘t start here. Try Slippery Creatures. Or The Secret Lives of Country Gentleman.
