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- Review of Lone Women by Victor LaValle
of facing the truth; and the devastating idea that a greater understanding and different decisions might If you like Westerns, you might want to check out the books on the Greedy Reading Lists Six Great Historical Fiction Stories Set in the American West and Six More Great Historical Fiction Stories Set in the American
- Review of The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn
In Kate Quinn's newest historical fiction, she shares the story of a real World War II figure, a Russian Based on a true story, The Diamond Eye is Kate Quinn's most recent historical fiction wonder. After Hitler's invasion of Russia and the Ukraine, Mila, along with so many others, enlists to fight alongside countrymen and -women and fight back the Nazis. Kate Quinn is a master of historical fiction and is the author of the fantastic titles The Huntress,
- Six Illuminating Memoirs to Check Out
For more more more memoirs I've loved that you might want to try, check out these Greedy Reading Lists I was going to be happy with a light, surface-level look at therapy and the ins and outs of a therapist's Never fight to injure, fight to uplift. Fight because you know that in this life, you deserve safety, joy, and freedom. Fight because it is your life.
- Review of The Excitements by C. J. Wray
Wray's story of elderly British sisters who played key roles in fighting the enemy in World War II offers It's part historical fiction with wonderful World War II details and part sassy modern-day tale about If you like books about World War II and women spies, you might also like the books on my Greedy Reading
- Review of Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V. E. Schwab
And in 2019 Boston, Alice is trying to break out of her shell at college, and a one-night stand feels You can check out my review of book 3, A Conjuring of Light , here .)
- Review of The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
The Personal Librarian is historical fiction about the real-life figure of Belle da Costa Greene, J.P The Personal Librarian is Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray's historical fiction based on Morgan's potential open-mindedness about race seem wildly optimistic in light of his voiced views about To read other Bossy fiction and nonfiction reviews on the site of books that address issues of race,
- Review of Sandwich by Catherine Newman
And the carefree vacations of the past feel light years away, because Rocky's menopausal rage threatens to undo any joy she might gain from spending time in her favorite place.
- Three Books I'm Reading Now, 4/28/21 Edition
I'm Reading Now I'm reading an upcoming book from Chris Bohjalian (author of Midwives), a historical fiction If you like stories about witches, you might like the books on the Greedy Reading List Six Wonderfully He examines his self-imposed process (he's not allowed to hoard or save delights for days that might light on the good stuff; he has to find or notice something new each day), reflects on human nature, recognizes the intense delights of food and love and friendship, shines a light on small, messy, lovely
- A Short Bossy Break
I've got these books going at the moment: recently published fantasy-historical fiction, the second in novel about an unconventional family in late 20th century Manhattan, Victorian-England-set historical fiction
- Six Book Club Books I Loved in 2021
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 The women's discoveries of their inner strength during their desperation are wonderful lights in the 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
- November Wrap-Up: My Favorite Reads of the Month
female pirate; fascinating futuristic speculation; a Gothic-feeling multi-timeline work of literary fiction Amina soon finds herself entangled in a dangerous ocean quest to rescue a young woman, while fighting my full review of The Future. 03 North Woods by Daniel Mason Mason's novel isn't simply a historical fiction But North Woods isn't a charming historical fiction novel. They might have forgotten their phones, or taken a detour.
- Review of American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
Cummins offers a fictional Mexican family’s urgent motivation, incredible fortitude, fears, failures, Through her American Dirt characters (both sympathetic and unsympathetic), Jeanine Cummins offers one fictional The balance of unlikely joys and brutality puts fictional but plausible faces on an important situation Many issues have been raised regarding: Cummins's right and ability to tell this story as non-Latinx Do you think American Dirt is valuable in terms of bringing light to important issues--whether through
- December Wrap-Up: My Favorite Reads of the Month
In his self-banishment in remote Svalbard, his only company is the haunting, beautiful Northern Lights friend, she's patient with her incredibly frustrating four-year-old brother, and she's learned to make light Emmett's planning to pick up his eight-year-old brother Billy and head west to start a new life. friends from the work farm hitched a ride in the trunk, and they're set on having the group of boys light Towles crafts a solid historical fiction adventure for his young-men protagonists, balancing weighty
- Three Books I'm Reading Now, 3/25/24 Edition
Wray's sassy multiple-timeline historical fiction novel about sisters who served pivotal roles in World War II, The Excitements; and I'm reading Allison Pataki's most recent historical fiction, about a little-known It's part historical fiction with wonderful World War II details and part sassy modern-day tale about You might also like the books on my Greedy Reading List Six Books about Brave Female Spies. 03 Finding
- Review of An Unexpected Peril (Veronica Speedwell #6) by Deanna Raybourn
danger and solving the mysteries in book six of this series, Raybourn repeatedly evokes images of the fictional In the sixth book of the wonderful Deanna Raybourn's feisty Veronica Speedwell series of historical fiction there's plenty of intrigue, and Raybourn evokes repeated images of mountain climbing in the Alpenwald, a fictional
- 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. And Anequs is just the fearless catalyst who might be able to shift it all. 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 for respect and to trust others, action, Norse-inspired elements, and a romantic storyline in the background
- Review of The Memoirs of Stockholm Sven by Nathaniel Ian Miller
In his self-banishment in remote Svalbard, his only company is the haunting, beautiful Northern Lights If you like books set in the unforgiving cold, you might also like the books on the Greedy Reading List
- Three Books I'm Reading Now, 9/16/24 Edition
The Books I'm Reading Now I'm reading Molly Aitken's historical fiction novel set in 13th-century Ireland 01 Bright I Burn by Molly Aitken Molly Aitken's historical fiction Bright I Burn is based on the true Chelsey is thrilled that Ellie is back, she's frustrated by Ellie's refusal to provide information that might
- Three Books I'm Reading Now, 6/22/26 Edition
This is historical fiction that begins in 1950s Tehran, where young Ellie lives in opulence with her death, daughter and mother quickly face the hard reality of women's inability to own property or assert rights Ellie and her mother must move to a poor section of town, where Ellie's mom stews with resentment at
- Three Books I'm Reading Now, 6/24/24 Edition
The Books I'm Reading Now I'm reading The Glassmaker, the newest historical fiction from Tracy Chevalier (Girl with a Pearl Earring); I'm reading Bear, the newest literary fiction from Julia Phillips (Disappearing 01 The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier I'm so excited about this new historical fiction from Tracy Chevalier Nora Mackenzie is a sports agent who's constantly fighting against misogyny and double standards as one But the client, NFL tight end Derek Pender, and Nora were college sweethearts, and Nora abruptly broke
- Thankful for More Five-Star Bossy Reads
You might also like the books on my past Greedy Reading Lists Thankful for Five-Star Bossy Reads and 02 White Houses by Amy Bloom White Houses is gorgeously written, exhaustingly researched historical fiction behind-the-scenes peeks at the residential rooms of the Roosevelt White House (which, Bloom recounts in interviews, functioned The story begins with a mother awaiting her teenage son's return home late one night. But she knows that last night was real. Somehow she's reliving yesterday again.
- Three Books I'm Reading Now, 12/5/22 Edition
The Books I'm Reading Now I'm reading The Light Pirate, Lily Brooks-Dalton's upcoming novel (to be published 01 The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton In Lily Brooks-Dalton's upcoming (to be published December 6) novel The Light Pirate, pregnant Frida and her husband and kids prepare for a catastrophic hurricane believe Ewan but stay away from him in order to live, or to lose a chance at love with someone who just might If you like books that play with time, you might also like the books on my Greedy Reading Lists Six Riveting
- Review of All the Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham
to read it, but I felt somewhat confident that I was in good hands with Willingham and that things might turn out all right--if not neatly, then without unimaginable horrors coming to light.
- Six of My Favorite Fantasy Reads of the Year
And you can c lick here for other science fiction and fantasy books that I've reviewed on Bossy Bookworm An unlikely (and wonderfully mischievous and complementary) group of allies fights to reveal the source Marske is also the author of A Marvellous Light and A Restless Truth . offers intriguing secrets, a swirling mystery, terrible betrayal, heartwarming found family, steady action Her exclusive tea room becomes a posh hangout for vampires each night, but when her bloodhouse is threatened
- Review of The Project by Courtney Summers
Summers's young adult fiction begins with a fascinating premise--sisters are torn apart by tragedy and When mysterious events come to light that seem linked to the seemingly harmless, benevolent group The This book reminded me somewhat of Chelsea Bieker's God Shot, another fictional book about a cult--and
- 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 that might have been.
- Another Six Wonderfully Witchy Stories to Charm You
Hargrave allows some light into the darkness and cold in the form of love, and important realizations foul-mouthed witches bound together by mysterious forces who undergo a quest to secure their survival by fighting job at a publishing company...but she and her grandmother are folded into what feels like an oddly tight-knit feminism, and a dramatic showdown. 06 Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese Hester is richly imagined historical fiction Witch is a reason to kill you; witch might be someone to heal you; witch can be the Devil, or witch can
- Review of The Deep Sky by Yume Kitasei
crew, the mystery and suspicion, and most of all the character-driven storyline in Kitasei's science fiction In Yume Kitasei's science fiction thriller The Deep Sky, a mission to deep space is disrupted by an explosion If this book interests you, you might want to check out the titles on that list. You might also like Six Great Stories about Robots, Humans, and Alien Life and AI, Six More Fantastic Dystopian and Postapocalyptic Novels, and Six Four-Star (and Up) Science Fiction Reads I Loved Last
- Review of Beyond That, the Sea by Laura Spence-Ash
Beyond That, the Sea is a lovely character-driven historical fiction story about complicated relationships I loved witnessing the growth of each of the relationships in this character-driven historical fiction You might also like the books on my Greedy Reading List Six Great Stories about Brave Women During World War II or other World War II-set historical fiction books I've reviewed.
- Six Captivating Nordic Stories
Hargrave allows some light into the darkness and cold in the form of love, and important realizations King by Linnea Hartsuyker is the first in a completed trilogy of the same name that links historical fiction Carsten Jensen provides epic historical fiction also said to be humorous, and it includes Vikings, seafaring #Vikings, #nordic, #historical fiction 06 Kristin Lavransdatter I also own this book (this is actually haven’t already, because: Sigrid Undset offers an epic story, first published in 1920, of historical fiction
- Review of Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry
and felt in need of more delicate handling: supposing a semblance of understanding of the desperate plights of those who struggle to get by--particularly in light of the longtime weekly million dollars he mentions their own complications and pain--and which he seems to resent), and linking much of his inability to function For memoirs I've loved that you might want to try, check out these Greedy Reading Lists: Six Musicians
- Review of The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry
past, including her own young love (fractured by the tragedy of Flora's disappearance), anyone who might She questions her current romantic relationship, her planned job change, and what her future might look like, while renewing her hope that against all odds she might find Flora alive and unharmed somewhere I looooved the premise of The Secret Book of Flora Lea, and a World War II-set historical fiction tale If you're interested in World War II-set historical fiction, you might like the books on my Greedy Reading
- Review of Shark Heart: A Love Story by Emily Habeck
Meanwhile Wren is fighting to carve out a life for herself without the love of her life. Shark Heart was surprisingly poignant speculative fiction. If you' re interested in this book, you might also like the books I've reviewed that offer unique points
- Three Books I'm Reading Now, 10/10/22 Edition
The Books I'm Reading Now I'm reading The Fire and the Ore, the newest historical fiction novel (to be Hawker is also the author of The Ragged Edge of Night, which I mentioned in Six Historical Fiction Books for the Blackbird, One for the Crow, which I listed in the Greedy Reading List Six Great Historical Fiction Her mother's volatile emotions; upsetting and controlling manner; pushy actions; mental, emotional, and The Other Side of Night twists and turns its way to a surprising ending.
- Review of Saltcrop by Yume Kitasei
Kitasei's stark dystopian science fiction sets sisters adrift in a future world where oceans have risen The story is sectioned into disparate parts, and at times the sisters are privy to little or no information More Books You Might Enjoy Yume Kitasei is also the author of The Deep Sky and The Stardust Grail .
- Six Great Stories about Brave Women During World War II
Brave World War II Women Other titles I considered listing here were the Bossy five-star read All the Light You might also like the books on the Greedy Reading Lists Six Great Books about Brave Female Spies and For my full review of The Skylark's Secret, please click here. 02 The Light After the War by Anita Abriel Please click here for my full review of The Light After the War. 03 The World That We Knew by Alice Hoffman I was most struck by the character-driven World War II sections, which were haunting and lovely.
- Review of Murderland: Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Serial Killers by Caroline Fraser
I forgot that getting frightened when I read at night disrupts my sleep. Many horrors play a role in warping these tortured souls, but what happens if we add a light dusting Children exposed to lead in utero or during their first years of life might display a dizzying array Fraser's detailed accounts march through mindboggling horrors, tracking all of the relevant known actions Bundy and other serial killers of his era (for example, the I-5 Killer, the Green River Killer, the Night
- Three Books I'm Reading Now, 10/27/25 Edition
In this historical fiction-fantasy, characters from Dickens's tale are plunged into a dark, powerful reclaimed, Camelot is secure from would-be usurpers, and the kingdom is inspired again by bravery and might
- Three Books I'm Reading Now, 12/14/21 Edition
The Books I'm Reading Now I'm reading Amor Towles's almost-600-page historical fiction story Lincoln Emmett's planning to pick up his eight-year-old brother Billy and head west to start a new life. friends from the work farm hitched a ride in the trunk, and they're set on having the group of boys light
- Six Great Stories about Brave Women During World War II
For my full review of The Skylark's Secret, please click here. 02 The Light After the War by Anita Abriel Click here for my full review of The Light After the War. 03 The World That We Knew by Alice Hoffman Other titles I considered listing here were the five-star read All the Light We Cannot See; The Women For great historical fiction of all types, you might like to check out Six Historical Fiction Books I Loved in the Past Year and Six Historical Fiction Books I Loved This Year.
- Three Books I'm Reading Now, 3/10/25 Edition
The Books I'm Reading Now I'm reading the recently published Red Dog Farm , Nathanial Ian Miller's fiction about a young man growing up in Iceland; I'm listening to Colson Whitehead's fiction based upon a real-life boy's reform school, The Nickel Boys ; and I'm reading Laila Lalami's recently published literary fiction
- Review of Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy
McCurdy translates the singular voice she displayed in her candid, darkly funny memoir into fiction with find out how McCurdy's significant command of narrative nonfiction storytelling would translate into fiction main character who moves past sex, a desire for love, and a need for affection as the drivers of her actions More Books You Might Like You can click this link for my Bossy review of I'm Glad My Mom Died .
- Three Books I'm Reading Now, 4/29/24 Edition
The Books I'm Reading Now I'm reading Kate Quinn and Jamie Chang's historical fiction novel about two 1906 San Francisco, The Phoenix Crown; I'm listening to We Must Not Think of Ourselves, historical fiction Of course she was right. Stories of various characters are interwoven through the historical fiction novel and add depth to the
- Three Books I'm Reading Now, 6/6/22 Edition
Lostetter's standalone science fiction about AI, a space crew, friendship, and bravery. In Cult Classic, a woman leaving a reunion dinner one night in New York City’s Chinatown runs into a If you like books that play with time, you might also enjoy the books on the Greedy Reading Lists Six Lostetter Activation Degradation, standalone science fiction from Marina L. Unit Four has just become sentient, and like its robot sisters, it has been programmed to fight the aliens
- Review of Maisie Dobbs (Maisie Dobbs #1) by Jacqueline Winspear
the aftermath of World War I in this irresistible first installment of Winspear's 18-book historical fiction feels like plausible human nature, the postponement of facing the difficult truth of her loved one's plight Check out this Greedy Reading List for Six Historical Fiction Mysteries to Intrigue You.
- Three Books I'm Reading Now, 2/2/21 Edition
characters like PT Sir, an ambitious gym teacher who stumbles into being a staunch supporter of the right-wing political party, and Lovely, an outcast who might be able to save Jivan by serving as an alibi, if anyone So far the tone of this book is relatively light, which is interesting placed in juxtaposition with the familial power structures are wonderful, and the way O'Farrell imagines Agnes as wife of John (the fictionalized
- Bossy Holiday Gift Ideas: Novels for Everyone on Your List
They might have forgotten their phones, or taken a detour. For my full review, please see Happiness Falls . 03 A Literary Fiction Novel about Life and Love You I loved this literary fiction--the increasing vulnerability and search for connection after heartache night Savvy was murdered. For my full review of this book, please see Listen for the Lie . 04 Smart Historical Fiction with a Time-Travel
- Three Books I'm Reading Now, 1/16/23 Edition
memoir The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man by Paul Newman; and I'm reading Jess Kidd's novel The Night 01 Swift the Storm, Fierce the Flame by Meg Long Meg Long's first novel was Cold the Night, Fast the Wolves, a science fiction novel about a tough young female protagonist and her desperate journey across Swift the Storm, Fierce the Flame promises more high-stakes action, intrigue, shifting alliances, emotional four Bossy stars--and listed in two Greedy Reading Lists, Six Spooky, Gothic Tales and Six Historical Fiction
- July Wrap-Up: My Favorite Reads of the Month
Here are my six favorite reads of the past month: two memoirs, two historical fiction titles, a science fiction story, and a contemporary fiction book. full review of Between Two Kingdoms. 03 The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn The Diamond Eye is historical fiction Kate Quinn is a master of historical fiction and is the author of the fantastic titles The Huntress, But this is a solid historical fiction story that I loved.
- Review of The Jackal's Mistress by Chris Bohjalian
In Chris Bohjalian's newest historical fiction novel, Libby Steadman lives in Virginia on the edge of Her husband has been away fighting for the Confederacy since soon after they were married, and Libby

















































