Title: A Redbird Christmas Author: Fannie Flagg Genre: Realistic Fiction Plot: Oswald Campbell has just received news that he might not have long to live. His doctor recommends he move somewhere in the south. But Oswald’s never left Chicago before. He finds a pamphlet about a winter home in Lost River, Alabama. It’s out ofContinue reading “A Redbird Christmas – Fannie Flagg”
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All We Were Promised – Ashton Lattimore
Title: All We Were Promised Author: Ashton Lattimore Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Charlotte and Nell are two black women in Philadelphia in 1837. They’re united in their cause for helping others win their freedom. Nell has the means to do so but her parents aren’t as supportive of her ‘radical’ ideas. Charlotte is a recentContinue reading “All We Were Promised – Ashton Lattimore”
Lessons in Chemistry – Bonnie Garmus
Title: Lessons in Chemistry Author: Bonnie Garmus Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Elizabeth Zott is a brilliant chemist in the 60’s. She’s never been one to take no for an answer. She knows what she wants out of life. Her main issue is that none of her male colleagues take her or her work seriously. NoContinue reading “Lessons in Chemistry – Bonnie Garmus”
Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers – Jesse Q. Sutanto
This is book 1 in the Vera Wong Series. Book 2 is Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Guy) Title: Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers Author: Jesse Q. Sutanto Genre: Mystery Plot: Vera Wong runs a tea shop in Chinatown in San Francisco. She’s your stereotypical Asian mom, taking care of herContinue reading “Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers – Jesse Q. Sutanto”
The Kingdom of Sweets – Erika Johansen
Title: The Kingdom of Sweets Author: Erika Johansen Genre: Fantasy Plot: Natasha and Clara are twins born on Christmas Eve. Their godfather, Drosselmeyer, gives Clara the ‘light blessing’ and Natasha the ‘dark blessing.’ Clara grows up beautiful and the center of attention. Natasha grows up plain and a wallflower. Natasha grows jealous of Clara. OneContinue reading “The Kingdom of Sweets – Erika Johansen”
You Again – Kate Goldbeck
Title: You Again Author: Kate Goldbeck Genre: Romance Plot: Ari Stone and Josh Ketsenburgh met a their mutual girlfriend’s house and instantly hated each other. They get on each other’s every nerve. Ari storms out and they don’t see each other again. But then they see each other a few times some time later. TheyContinue reading “You Again – Kate Goldbeck”
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