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Beach Read is a gem for your light fiction-escapism-pandemic-era reading list. Is it fair for a person (me) with particular requirements for light fiction (ideally: not too outlandish connections that warm my heart, and a little romantic something-something) to continue reading light fiction They're perfectly imperfect, not over-the-top light-fiction perfect with fake flaws, nor are they wholly The sections of this light fiction book that are about writing light fiction felt very true and real.

Morris's historical fiction novel, set in 11th century Scotland with events surrounding the imagined

own origins, practical Bethany has the power to jump in and out of books, immersing herself in the fictional characters to root for--and satisfying and intriguing intersections between Bethany and Owen and the fictional

in full bluster talks himself around difficult issues and out of uncomfortable feelings around his actions which apparently comes directly from God, seems to shrug shoulders about responsibility for self, for actions This feels like a shocking blanket absolution for anyone taking actions that are harmful to individuals I included Lincoln in the Bardo  in the Greedy Reading List   Six Fascinating Historical Fiction Stories

You may see much of this young adult story coming, but Warcross is an action-packed quest to right wrongs You may be able to see much of this one coming, but the action-packed fight for justice coupled with really enjoyed; the sequel is Steelstriker, which I haven't yet read) and her stand-alone historical fiction story with elements of science fiction, The Kingdom of Back.

ICYMI: This young adult historical fiction story was a five-star read for me. I adored it. Laura Amy Schlitz's book The Hired Girl is fantastic young adult historical fiction written in diary

And you can c lick here for other science fiction and fantasy books I've reviewed on Bossy Bookworm. I love a mix of historical fiction and fantasy, and while this novel isn't as layered and complex or the spot for me with trademark Bardugo detail and world-building that set a dark, rich scene for the action female main character, a tension-filled Chosen One premise, a fight for respect and to trust others, action

Appalachian-set novel Betty with my book club, Xiran Jay Zhao's young adult blend of Chinese history and science fiction first read of 2022. 02 Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao Xiran Jay Zhao blends Chinese folklore with science fiction robots and aliens in this feminist young adult action story that's fascinating me so far.

story made me cringe while staying riveted by the main protagonist's deeply faulted reasoning, criminal actions Kuang puts forth here, she wavers between attempting to justify her compounded, ethically devastating actions appropriation, she builds elaborate justifications for her increasingly complicated lies, theft, and the fictional

Williams's gritty, frank memoir about music, love, and life; The Trackers, wonderfully detailed historical fiction In The Trackers, Cold Mountain author Charles Frazier offers historical fiction featuring a Great Depression-era Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune Summertime is the backdrop to Fortune's Meet Me at the Lake, light fiction

Yellowstone National Park, The Ranger; and I'm listening to the second in an irresistible historical fiction

The Books I'm Reading Now I'm listening to Carley Fortune's newest light fiction about a missed opportunity

This is introspective literary fiction in which Krishan examines his young life, analyzes the romantic A Passage North is introspective literary fiction in which Krishan examines his young life, analyzes

You can click here to find fiction and nonfiction books I've read and reviewed that explore issues of

In Taylor Brown's recently published historical fiction novel Wingwalkers, Zeno, a former World War I wonderful), and Fallen Land, a title I loved and included in the Greedy Reading List Six Great Historical Fiction

engrossing gymnastics details that made the setting come to life, Head Over Heels was the engrossing, light fiction details that made the setting come to life, Head Over Heels was, as I'd hoped, the engrossing, light fiction I mentioned this book (along with the epic science fiction/fantasy To Sleep in a Sea of Stars and a young adult historical fiction story set during the Gold Rush, How Much of These Hills Is Gold) in the Greedy

might also like some of the books on the other Greedy Reading Lists I posted in 2020: Six Historical Fiction Books I Loved This Year Six of the Best Nonfiction Books I've Read This Year Six Lighter Fiction Stories for Great Escapism Six Historical Fiction Mysteries to Intrigue You Six Illuminating Memoirs I've Read This title was listed in Six More Great Fiction Titles I Loved This Year. This title was listed in Six Historical Fiction Books I Loved This Year.

The Books I'm Reading Now I'm reading The Last Green Valley, World War II-set historical fiction by Mark Sullivan built this historical fiction around the true story of an ethnically German family running from

gothic mystery about a finder of missing girls from Erin Kate Ryan; and I'm listening to Dawnie Wilton's fictional Publishing Group. 03 The Final Revival of Opal & Nev by Dawnie Walton The Final Revival of Opal & Nev is a fictional

Summers's young adult fiction begins with a fascinating premise--sisters are torn apart by tragedy and This book reminded me somewhat of Chelsea Bieker's God Shot, another fictional book about a cult--and

I'm listening to Stanley Tucci's memoir Taste: My Life Through Food; I'm reading Alex White's science fiction and The Tucci Table. 02 A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe by Alex White In Alex White's science fiction

I've been on a rom-com kick this summer, and while I'm picky about my light fiction reads, I've laughed through characters' fixations on details of who said what and how, (mis)interpretations of looks or actions

I can't help comparing this lighthearted fiction about the formation of a group of unlikely friends to

I actually love a nice long science fiction tale to dive into, and this is the first adult title from There's more to Head over Heels, but I think this is going to be the engrossing, light fiction book I dictated another interesting mix of books for my current reading life with a fantasy title, a lighter fiction I feel like mysteries, light fiction, memoirs, and fantasy are working well for me--plus historical fiction

Harding bases his slim historical fiction novel This Other Eden on a real-life, racially integrated island

about a famous female Russian spy during the Cold War; and I'm reading The Invisible Woman, historical fiction year and which I also listed on the Greedy Reading List Six Compelling Nonfiction Books that Read Like Fiction If you love Carrie Fisher, you might also like A Star is Bored, a fictionalized celebrity-focused book poignant, and I loved it. 03 The Invisible Woman by Erika Robuck The Invisible Woman is a historical fiction

Six Fascinating Books about Immigrants' Experiences. 03 Big Swiss by Jen Beagin Jen Beagin's literary fiction for my full review of Big Swiss. 04 Looking for Jane by Heather Marshall Marshall's debut historical fiction In this historical fiction, Marshall explores the goings-on at 1960s unwed mothers' homes in Canada--

involves mishap after mishap, the travelers begin to wonder whether the legend of the treasure was fiction

ICYMI: This is excellent, layered historical fiction with memorable characters and a great big story written a series of four books in her Wilderness series, which sounds like an epic romantic historical fiction

Curious Beginning, the first book in Deanna Raybourn's feisty Veronica Speedwell series of historical fiction

Scholomance trilogy; Yaa Gyasi's story about family, clashing cultures, and science and faith; and a light fiction Winfrey's Very Sincerely Yours is light fiction that delivers delightful, charming banter, the promise gravitating toward lighter stories like Very Sincerely Yours lately, and I need to create another light-fiction For other light fiction books I've enjoyed, check out the Greedy Reading List Six Lighter Fiction Stories

Donoghue's captivating historical fiction centers around two real-life young women in an early 1800s

Kate Quinn, the queen of historical fiction about women during wartime, recommends these titles that I'd love to hear: What are your favorite (fiction or nonfiction) books about tough lady spies? full review, see The Huntress. 03 Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein In Wein's young adult historical fiction And while the second section wasn't a complete surprise, I found it really satisfying. 04 The Nightingale

friends and musicians in 1700s Vienna; I'm reading Beyond That, the Sea, Julia Spence-Ash's historical fiction

other letters; and I'm reading Matthew Norman's upcoming (to be published tomorrow) music-focused light fiction lovers, teammates, and the stars of Chain-Gang All-Stars, a program at the heart of CAPE, or Criminal Action

I sometimes think that I'm about to max out on World War II historical fiction. This book was mentioned in the Greedy Reading List Six Historical Fiction Books I Loved Over the Past

fishing guide at an elite but eerie Colorado resort; and The Ex Talk, Rachel Lynn Solomon's debut light fiction His actions drew even more ire from Putin and those in his ranks, and Putin famously retaliated to Browder's If you like nonfiction books that read like fiction, you might try the books on the Greedy Reading List Six Compelling Nonfiction Books that Read Like Fiction. 02 The Guide by Peter Heller A new Peter Heller varied books, including his thrilling, character-driven story The River, the meditative yet decisively action-oriented

general, from Kate Bowler; The Saints of Swallow Hill, Donna Everhart's recently published historical fiction and its captivating capabilities and wonders; Project Hail Mary, Andy Weir's space-focused science fiction Sparks Like Stars, Nadia Hashimi's luminous historical fiction about a childhood lived in Kabul and a for Being Human. 02 The Saints of Swallow Hill by Donna Everhart This Depression-era-set historical fiction

Reading Now I'm reading A Rip Through Time, the first in Kelley Armstrong's time-travel historical fiction mystery series; Young Mungo, Shuggie Bain author Douglas Stuart's most recent literary fiction about

funny, poignant book of essays; a candid memoir of abuse and inner strength; two fascinating historical fiction Her mother's volatile emotions; upsetting and controlling actions; pushy manner; mental, emotional, and review of I'm Glad My Mom Died. 03 Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese Hester is richly imagined historical fiction author's note explains the historical events at play and illuminates the ways in which Hawker's historical fiction With sections read by stars of The Good Place, Schur's How to Be Perfect is funny, interesting--and a

Loved Last Year. 01 The Girl from Widow Hills by Megan Miranda Miranda uses the framework of a famous fictional Christina Baker Kline deftly exposes the raw truths of tough situations in her character-driven historical fiction If you like nonfiction books that read like fiction, you might try the books on the Greedy Reading Lists Six Compelling Nonfiction Books that Read Like Fiction and Six of the Best Nonfiction Books I've Read

recently listed some of my favorite romantic, light stories in the Greedy Reading List Six Great Light Fiction

The Books I'm Reading Now I'm reading the upcoming The Secret Life of Flora Lea, historical fiction with

In Steven Rowley's fun, funny, and heartwarming light fiction story The Guncle, aging former sitcom star I've been on a light-fiction kick lately, but I need some depth in my lighthearted reading in order to

Browder's doggedly investigative, cannily media-focused, and sometimes desperate political actions drew If you like nonfiction books that read like fiction, you might try the books on the Greedy Reading List Six Compelling Nonfiction Books that Read Like Fiction or Six of the Best Nonfiction Books I've Read

ICYMI: This fictionalized version of a first lady's personal history from the talented Curtis Sittenfeld

By tracking the fictional course of events as they spiral out of control, exploring Zeke and Frankie's

These four fiction works and two nonfiction titles resonated deeply with me.

The Books I'm Reading Now I'm reading Amy Harmon's Revolutionary War-set historical fiction about a young

This cover style says "light fiction" to me, but this book addresses deeper issues--of what it means