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  • Review of Upgrade by Blake Crouch

    protagonist Logan was hard for me to emotionally connect to, but I was hooked by the heart-pounding action He's driven by dispassionate science, reason, and knowledge.

  • Six Fascinating Historical Fiction Stories about the Civil War

    If you like historical fiction, you might also like some of my many other Bossy Bookworm Greedy Reading Lists; here are just a few: Six Historical Fiction Books I Loved in the Past Year Six Historical Fiction Mysteries to Intrigue You Six Great Historical Fiction Books Set in the American West Six More Great Historical Fiction Books Set in the American West Have you read any of these books? And: which other books should I add to my Civil War historical fiction to-read list?

  • April Wrap-Up: My Favorite Reads of the Month

    There's suspense, memoir, science fiction, and historical fiction here. The Rose Code is a wonderfully spun historical fiction story of three very different women who answer about strong women making a difference, but I admit that I was curious about how even a historical fiction Eason In Eason's science fiction mystery, an unlikely pair who get on each other's nerves work together Eason's science fiction mystery Nightwatch on the Hinterlands, a templar, Iari, and a spy, Gaer, have

  • Six Historical Fiction Mysteries to Intrigue You

    Historical Fiction Mysteries I adore historical fiction and mystery books, and I love the intersection Here's a greedy reading question: What other historical fiction mysteries should I read? Bridie is a strong female protagonist, and Things In Jars offers solid historical fiction details of Echoes, and The Dire King. 06 The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo The Night Tiger is a wonderful historical fiction

  • Three Books I'm Reading Now, 1/3/22 Edition

    Rachel Hawkins, and I'm listening to the audiobook version of A Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet, a science fiction book I've had on my to-read list since a smarty librarian suggested it to me during the pandemic In this first science fiction title in Becky Chambers's Wayfarers series, young Rosemary feels lucky

  • Review of Horse by Geraldine Brooks

    the true story of the thoroughbred Lexington, Horse delves into fascinating, complicated aspects of science

  • Review of Quantum Girl Theory by Erin Kate Ryan

    In Erin Kate Ryan's historical fiction mystery, she uses a fascinating story structure to explore different In Erin Kate Ryan's recently published historical fiction mystery Quantum Girl Theory, Mary Garrett focuses The title and cover made me think "science fiction," but Quantum Girl Theory is rooted in historical fiction and offers a solid, twisty mystery as it moves through various fascinating potential realities

  • Review of Recursion by Blake Crouch

    More wonderful character-driven science fiction by Blake Crouch. Recursion is more fantastic character-driven science fiction from Blake Crouch, and I found this sooooo

  • Six More of My Favorite Romantic Fiction Reads from the Past Year

    Six Bossy Favorite Light Fiction Reads from Last Year I love spending Fridays highlighting books I've (You can check out my roundup list Six of My Favorite Light Fiction Reads from the Past Year, which I For more romantic reads and lighter fiction Bossy favorites, you might want to check out the books on these Greedy Reading Lists: Six More Great Light Fiction Stories Six Lighter Fiction Stories for Great This was funny, sweet, steamy, and poignant--a fantastic summer light-fiction read that I loved.

  • Six Historical Fiction Favorites

    Historical Fiction Favorites These were just a few of my favorite historical fiction reads during the But I could make ten lists of my historical fiction loves from over the years (and I just might)! I do love historical fiction, and my World War II focus has been pushing out all others in my book club Do you have any historical fiction favorite reads that I should add to my outrageously unmanageable to-read

  • Review of A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe (The Salvagers #1) by Alex White

    In Alex White's science fiction novel A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe, the first in White's Salvagers A Big Ship is a space heist book with lots of action, strong women characters driving the plot, and a

  • Three Books I'm Reading Now, 1/28/21 Edition

    This young adult science fiction story has been on my list for a while because of its irresistible premise I'm liking this mix: young adult space science fiction story, dystopian fantasy series prequel, and character-driven

  • Six More Great Historical Fiction Books Set in the American West

    like those listed here, you might also like the titles on my Greedy Reading List Six Great Historical Fiction And for great historical fiction of all types, look at: Six Historical Fiction Books I Loved in the Past Year and Six Historical Fiction Books I Loved This Year. Doc is nonfiction, but it reads like historical fiction (as opposed to a heavier nonfiction title like City, Kansas, in the late nineteenth century, is a slow build rather than a dramatic, gun-slinging action

  • Review of Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

    She's using science to inspire the upending of the status quo for her largely female audience. This cover style says "light fiction" to me, but this book addresses deeper issues--of what it means

  • Six Historical Fiction Backlist Favorites

    Historical Fiction Story Love If you're into historical fiction, you might also like to take a look at the books I listed on the Greedy Reading Lists Six Great Historical Fiction Stories Set in the American West, Six Historical Fiction Favorites, Six Historical Fiction Mysteries Sure to Intrigue You, and Six Great Historical Fiction Stories about the Civil War. What are some of your favorite historical fiction reads?

  • Three Books I'm Reading Now, 8/22/22 Edition

    I'm Reading Now I'm listening to The Last Bookshop in London by Madeline Martin, charming historical fiction set during World War II; I'm reading Matt Haig's fascinating, thought-provoking science fiction The

  • Review of Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi

    The author explores an interesting tension between science and the religion Gifty feels is a part of

  • Review of Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel

    In this science fiction novel, Mandel plays with time and time travel as well as mysteries surrounding

  • Six of My Favorite Light Fiction Reads from the Past Year

    Six Bossy Favorite Light Fiction Reads from Last Year I love spending Fridays highlighting books I've For more Bossy lighter fiction favorites, you might want to check out the books on these Greedy Reading Lists: Six More Great Light Fiction Stories Six Lighter Fiction Stories for Great Escapism Six Great What are some of your favorite lighter fiction reads, from the past year or from this one so far? This is a perfect light-fiction read that's fun and funny, but never silly.

  • Three Books I'm Reading Now, 1/31/22 Edition

    The Books I'm Reading Now I'm reading Sally Hanan's My Heart Went Walking, upcoming fiction with plenty of family drama set in 1980s Ireland; the science fiction story Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir, the

  • August Wrap-Up: My Favorite Reads of the Month

    This list is a varied collection: historical fiction, a couple of rom-coms, a nonfiction journey, contemporary fiction, and a fantasy sequel. Christina Lauren; we get a couple who has drifted apart and gets a second chance, but a futuristic, science-fiction review of this title. 05 When the World Fell Silent by Donna Jones Alward The tone of this historical fiction When the World Fell Silent is Donna Jones Alward's debut historical fiction novel.

  • My Favorite Reads of the Year So Far

    fiction is full of heart, heartbreak, and hope--set against a fascinating backdrop of space travel and In The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet, the first science fiction title in Becky Chambers's Wayfarers Chambers's story is science fiction that's full of heart, heartbreak, and hope. In Beatriz Williams's historical fiction, Our Woman in Moscow, it's 1948, and Iris Digby, her American The Rose Code is a wonderfully spun historical fiction story of three very different women who answer

  • Review of Warcross (Warcross #1) by Marie Lu

    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.

  • September Wrap-Up: My Favorite Reads of the Month

    We've got a dark fantasy sequel, the first in a science fiction series, the first in a historical fiction mystery series, a feminist mythological retelling, captivating and strange literary historical fiction , and edgy contemporary fiction. Here, we see a more sympathetic and layered view of her sometimes ruthless actions, shaped by her love

  • May Wrap-Up: My Favorite Reads of the Month

    Here are my six favorite reads of the past month, which include contemporary fiction, suspense, nonfiction , science fiction, and historical fiction titles. In Taylor Brown's recently published historical fiction novel Wingwalkers, Zeno, a former World War I In this science fiction novel, Mandel plays with time and time travel as well as mysteries surrounding In Revelations, Sharratt offers an immersive historical fiction novel that includes thoroughly researched

  • August Wrap-Up: My Favorite Reads of the Month

    I hereby present to you historical fiction, literary fiction, romance, fantasy, and science fiction. The Final Act of Juliette Willoughby by Ellery Lloyd The Final Act of Juliette Lloyd  is a historical fiction This was immensely satisfying historical fiction. I loved this literary fiction--the increasing vulnerability and search for connection after heartache In Christina Lauren's newest romantic fiction, Anna and West are a young married couple on the verge

  • Three Books I'm Reading Now, 4/18/22 Edition

    The Books I'm Reading Now I'm reading Wingwalkers, an upcoming historical fiction novel (to be published about an aviator and his daring wife; I’m reading Steelstriker, the second and final book in Marie Lu's science fiction-fantasy Skyhunters duology; and I'm listening to State of Terror, Hillary Clinton and Louise In Taylor Brown's upcoming historical fiction novel Wingwalkers (to be published tomorrow), a former wonderful), and Fallen Land, a title I loved and included in the Greedy Reading List Six Great Historical Fiction

  • Six Riveting Time-Travel Stories to Explore

    Blake Crouch writes character-driven science fiction that I love (Dark Matter is another of his that I adore a character-driven science-fiction tale. Also, time travel!

  • September Wrap-Up: My Favorite Reads of the Month

    I included two titles from my continuing light fiction run, but I also listed a great nonfiction book by Bill Browder, a fascinating science fiction read, a feminist retelling of Greek mythology tales, I loved this science fiction debut. Cara is one of a dwindling number of traversers. I've been on a light-fiction kick lately, but I need some depth in my lighthearted reading in order to For more light fiction with heart, you might check out the Greedy Reading List Six Lighter Fiction Stories

  • Six More Four-Star Historical Fiction Reads I Loved Last Year

    Six More Four-Star Bossy Historical Fiction Reads Historical fiction is one of my very favorite genres to read, and I recently posted about Six Four-Star (And Up) Historical Fiction Reads I Loved Last Year Two other historical fiction books made it onto My Very Favorite Bossy 2023 Reads: Demon Copperhead and I'd also love to hear: what are some of your favorite historical fiction reads? You can click here for other historical fiction books (and lists of favorites) I've reviewed on Bossy

  • Six More Great Light Fiction Stories

    More Light Fiction Favorites When I posted a few weeks ago about favorite light fiction reads and asked What other lighter fiction authors or books do you love? You might also like some of the titles on my first Greedy Reading List of light fiction favorites. And you can find other Bossy light fiction reviews here. 01 Very Sincerely Yours by Kerry Winfrey I delighted Winfrey's Very Sincerely Yours is light fiction that delivers delightful, charming banter, the promise

  • Six Four-Star (and Up) Historical Fiction Reads I Loved Last Year

    Six Four-Star (and Up) Bossy Historical Fiction Reads Historical fiction is one of my very favorite genres , and just as I do every year, I loved my historical fiction reads in 2023. Two historical fiction books made it onto My Very Favorite Bossy 2023 Reads: Demon Copperhead and Chenneville I'd also love to hear: what are some of your favorite historical fiction reads? You can click here for other historical fiction books (and lists of favorites) I've reviewed on Bossy

  • Six Book Recommendations from Smarty Librarians

    Three other titles suggested to me as promising adult and young adult science fiction, fantasy, and dystopian

  • Three Books I'm Reading Now, 9/10/21 Edition

    The Books I'm Reading Now I'm reading The Guncle, Steven Rowley's sassy, heartwarming fiction about an memoir about mental illness and coping with depression; and The Space Between Worlds, Micaiah Johnson's science-fiction 01 The Guncle by Steven Rowley In Steven Rowley's fun, funny, and heartwarming fiction The Guncle, aging

  • Six More of My Favorite Fantasy Reads of the Past Year

    And you can c lick here for other science fiction and fantasy books I've reviewed on Bossy Bookworm. whip-smart young Indigenous woman in a steampunk 1800s Nordic setting, with plenty of dragons, dragon science Breath  delivers the dragons: in-depth training around being partnered with dragons, dragon-related science 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

  • Review of Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

    In Iron Widow, Xiran Jay Zhao blends Chinese folklore with science-fiction robots and aliens in this feminist young adult action story.

  • Review of Skyhunter by Marie Lu

    Just look at this gorgeously mesmerizing cover for Marie Lu's latest young adult science fiction/fantasy

  • Six Historical Fiction Mysteries Sure to Intrigue You

    Historical Fiction Mysteries I adore historical fiction and mystery books, and I love the intersection Here's a greedy reading question: What other historical fiction mysteries should I read? Bridie is a strong female protagonist, and Things In Jars offers solid historical fiction details of Echoes, and The Dire King. 06 The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo The Night Tiger is a wonderful historical fiction

  • Six More Four-Star (and Up) Historical Fiction Reads I Loved in the Past Year

    Six More Four-Star (and Up) Bossy Historical Fiction Reads Historical fiction is one of my very favorite genres, and I loved my historical fiction reads in 2022. I posted last month about Six Four-Star Historical Fiction Reads I Loved Last Year, but I had six more And four historical fiction books were on my overall favorites list for last year: The Last Bookshop I'd also love to hear: what are some of your favorite historical fiction reads?

  • Review of Head Over Heels by Hannah Orenstein

    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

  • Review of The Loneliest Girl in the Universe by Lauren James

    This young adult science fiction story has an irresistible premise: teenaged Romy is the sole survivor

  • Six Four-Star Historical Fiction Reads I Loved Last Year

    Six Four-Star (and Up) Bossy Historical Fiction Reads Historical fiction is one of my very favorite genres , and I loved my historical fiction reads in 2022. You can click here for other historical fiction books I've reviewed on Bossy Bookworm. I'd love to hear: what are some of your favorite historical fiction reads? But this is a solid historical fiction story that I loved.

  • Six More Fantasy Novels I Loved in the Past Year

    I listed Amina in the Greedy Reading List Six Four-Star (and Up) Science Fiction and Fantasy Reads I

  • Three Books I'm Reading Now, 7/16/21 Edition

    featuring magical healing and warring kingdoms; Fugitive Telemetry, the newest book in Martha Wells's science fiction Murderbot series; and Black Bottom Saints, Alice Randall's immersive tribute to fifty-two Detroit Through the voice of the fictional Ziggy, a dance instructor and key connector of various figures in the storied Detroit neighborhood of Black Bottom, Randall offers short sections about fifty-two mostly

  • October Wrap-Up: My Favorite Reads of the Month

    Here are the six books I most loved reading this past month: two historical fiction stories, gothic magical realism, science fiction, a character-driven mystery, and yet another of Deanna Raybourn's Veronica 01 October in the Earth by Olivia Hawker Hawker's newest historical fiction gives a wonderfully evocative Olivia Hawker's newest historical fiction is set in Depression-era Kentucky. Curious Beginning, the first book in Deanna Raybourn's feisty Veronica Speedwell series of historical fiction

  • Six Great Light Fiction Stories Perfect for Summer Reading

    Some Light Fiction Favorites At the start of the pandemic, I was particularly drawn to lighter fiction These are some of my light fiction favorites, and they're also perfect for summer reading. I'm due to create another Greedy Reading List of my more recently read light fiction favorites, but meanwhile , you can find other Bossy light fiction reviews here. What other lighter fiction authors or stories do you love?

  • Six Books I Want, Bossy Holiday 2022 Edition

    There's a major leaning toward science fiction and speculative fiction in this list, so I am apparently

  • Six Great Historical Fiction Stories Set in the American West

    Historical fiction set in the West also lends itself to stories of strong female characters in a time You might also be interested in the titles on the Greedy Reading Lists Six More Great Historical Fiction Stories Set in the American West, Six Historical Fiction Mysteries to Intrigue You, Six Historical Fiction Books I Loved in the Past Year, and Six Historical Fiction Books I Loved This Year. 01 Vengeance Road Turner has also written a couple of other historical fiction books that look promising. 03 West by Carys

  • Review of The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson

    her fascinating journeys through the multiverse, her various lives, and her alternate selves in this science fiction debut.

  • Review of Here and Now and Then by Mike Chen

    I adore a character-driven science fiction tale. Also, time travel! This totally hit the spot.

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