01 Rednecks by Taylor Brown In this mix of fictional and fascinating historical elements, Brown crafts The true events that inspired the book are shocking and often read like fiction--the cutthroat, sometimes full review of Bride . 03 The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard The Other Valley  is literary fiction Howard's literary speculative fiction explores fate, free will, changing the past and implications for characters Jack and Elizabeth try to find their way back to an emotional connection in this literary fiction

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

A young professor determined to make her mark is inspired to pursue a project that just might earn her The Buffalo Hunter Hunter  is a horror/historical fiction story with key supernatural elements.

This slim work of nonfiction packs a punch; Alexander (also the author of the exquisite memoir The Light scholar, former Yale and Columbia professor, and writer positions thoughts, reflections, and calls to action More Works to Check Out Elizabeth Alexander is also the author of the exquisitely beautiful memoir The Light

Lisa Barr's World War II-set historical fiction follows a Jewish resistance fighter and spy through the In Lisa Barr's newest historical fiction, The Goddess of Warsaw , the author tells a story in two timelines

Alice Winn's gorgeous, brutal, captivating historical fiction In Memoriam  is set during World War I. 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. I loved this literary fiction--the increasing vulnerability and search for connection after heartache A frantic search takes place, and as the locals look for Barbara, various Van Lear secrets come to light

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.

Reading Now I'm listening to Jeff Zentner's endearing young adult story of friendship, In the Wild Light 01 In the Wild Light by Jeff Zentner I recently posted about some of my very favorite young adult books , and so far, In the Wild Light seems positioned to be added to that list. I'm listening to In the Wild Light as an audiobook. 02 Trip by Amie Barrodale I considered crying uncle

Mountain, and Fallen Land, a title I loved and included in the Greedy Reading List Six Great Historical Fiction

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

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

Alice Winn's gorgeous, brutal, captivating historical fiction In Memoriam  is set during World War I. You might also be interested in these Bossy reviews of books set during World War I .

And she doesn't seem to be very good at staying out of trouble, so her undying status might prove to lowdown from Maggie and then again when these crucial aspects of the plot affect her existence and actions Kingdom Will Not Kill Me shines in so many ways: Maggie's love of books, Maggie's entering into the fictional

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.

author for an extended book tour; I'm listening to Boy , Nicole Galland's gender-swapping historical fiction Second-Chance, Do-Over, Reliving-Life Stories . 02 Boy by Nicole Galland In Nicole Galland's historical fiction

swordswoman willing to make deep sacrifices to ally with the fated, powerful, dangerous dragon who might I love a historical-fiction-feeling fantasy story like this one, and Blood of the Old Kings sets up

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

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

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

of Nottingham, things get complicated for both Mariel and Clem in this sassy, fun, queer historical fiction very little steaminess (none explicit), and it kept me hooked with the layers of emotional growth, the fights

Amy Bloom is the author of one of my favorite historical fiction novels (see below), but she is no stranger which I gave 5 Bossy stars, the heartbreakingly beautiful In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss, I'll Be Right

The Books I'm Reading Now I'm listening to literary fiction with a story within a story that's been on is also the author of In the Distance . 02 Bug Hollow by Michelle Huneven When Sally Samuelson was eight

In The Love of My Life, Rosie Walsh offers a twisty contemporary fiction novel and psychological thriller Emma finds herself fighting aggressive lymphoma, and Leo, an obituary writer, privately copes with his The tone of this is more toward contemporary fiction, and the book offers satisfying character development For more mysteries and thrillers I've reviewed that you might like, click here.

small-town Irish community's everyday and extraordinary events in this poignant, gorgeous literary fiction You can find Bossy reviews of other novels set in Ireland here and more reviews of literary fiction

ICYMI: Morton offers a strong historical fiction mystery, with assumed identities, dual timelines, twists I mentioned this book in the Greedy Reading List Six Historical Fiction Mysteries Sure to Intrigue You

01 When These Mountains Burn by David Joy Joy offers an often dark work of Southern literary fiction read, but it isn't over the top, and Joy's characters are fascinatingly faulted and keep you humming right of Eden, Fallen Land, a title I loved and included in the Greedy Reading List Six Great Historical Fiction The Caretaker. 05 The Girl from Widow Hills by Megan Miranda Miranda uses the framework of a famous fictional wonders if someone is protecting her or possibly seeking some kind of revenge--and if that someone might

The Books I'm Reading Now I'm reading Lorne , the biography of Lorne Michaels, released as Saturday Night Live turns 50; I'm reading Niall Williams's literary fiction set in a small Irish village in the 1960s 01 Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live by Susan Morrison Lorne Michaels has been at the head of Saturday Night Live for the vast majority of its 50 years on air (he stepped away for a few years So far there's lots of action, some humor, healthy amounts of dragon page time, and far less angst and

The Books I'm Reading Now I'm listening to The Light We Carry, Michelle Obama's book about facing adversity 01 The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times by Michelle Obama I read Michelle Obama's wonderful So I decided to listen to The Light We Carry and was instantly sure audiobook was the right format for She has been forced to hide in plain sight in order to evade those who would eliminate her family forever healing power of art--and realizes that trusting Micah with her complicated feelings and true self might

Nellie Coker is fresh out of jail and ready to jump back into the action, masterminding moves to increase If you like historical fiction mysteries, you might like the books on the Greedy Reading List Six Historical Fiction Mysteries Sure to Intrigue You.

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

In Ma's science fiction novel, China is the sole global superpower, and citizens' memories are valuable

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

A book that keeps coming to mind as I read this one is This Tender Land, historical fiction by William forbidden within the cult--the two-hundred-old story speaks to her so completely, it feels like it might upon Nathaniel Hawthorne--although it treats him very differently as a character--is the historical fiction

Dawn's na ï vit é is heartbreaking, as society in that time and place aggressively fights departures I read this engrossing family story in a day and can't wait to read future fiction by Claire Lynch.

grief, loss, family conflicts, strangers' bonds, and sticky moral dilemmas related to a speculative-fiction allows those who are grieving or coping with tragedy to soften their emotions and emerge better able to function After a canceled flight, a carload of people head on a cross-country journey to the "poppy fields," as

The Books I'm Reading Now I'm reading Wingwalkers, an upcoming historical fiction novel (to be published aviator and his daring wife; I’m reading Steelstriker, the second and final book in Marie Lu's science fiction-fantasy 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 , and the makeshift allies could fight against the Federation, saving freedom for everyone they love

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

This is magical realism, folklore, and historical fiction wrapped up in one very interesting read. 05 The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo The Night Tiger is a wonderful historical fiction mystery and love I also listed this book in the Greedy Reading List Six Historical Fiction Mysteries to Intrigue You .

In Robert Jackson Bennett's novel, The Tainted Cup , he blends a rich, historical fiction-feeling story Kol, aim to use their magical enhancements to get to the heart of what seems to be a murder--one that might

offers fascinating, wonderfully detailed perspectives in a rich, layered family memoir that reads like fiction While yearning to see her eight siblings and parents again, Hanna eventually settled in the United States I thought it read like fiction. For historical fiction about female spies, you might want to check out the Greedy Reading List Six Books

Harkin's fascinating debut speculative fiction considers a memory clinic that erases and reinstates memories Jo Harkin's debut novel, her speculative fiction Tell Me an Ending, is about a tech company that erases Harkin tracks four main characters as they cope with what they may have lost, what might be gained from I love fiction about memory and how it shapes us, and I thought Harkin's Tell Me an Ending was wonderful Still Alice by Lisa Genova and What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty are two other fiction titles I loved

I listened to Niall Howell's debut, Only Pretty Damned, noir historical fiction set behind the scenes Toby is chillingly without remorse and evolves into an almost purely vengeful person, manipulating his actions You might also like the books on my Greedy Reading List Six Spooky, Gothic Tales.

photographer with mixed feelings about the idea of becoming a mother, and when a student in one of her classes fights for his life fighting police brutality, her fears about bringing a Black-Japanese child into the world Curious Beginning, the first book in Deanna Raybourn's feisty Veronica Speedwell series of historical fiction (There are currently eight books in the series, with a ninth scheduled for publication in 2024.)

The key might lie within the centuries-old war her people have waged against the ruthless summerlings My Extensive Love for Naomi Novik's Fiction Naomi Novik is the author of richly wrought fantasy novels

the latest Cormoran Strike mystery, The Hallmarked Man ; and I'm reading Ian McEwan's newest literary fiction at this link . 02 The Hallmarked Man (Cormoran Strike #8) by Robert Galbraith I support transgender rights

I'm Reading Now I'm reading The War Librarian by Addison Armstrong, a recently published historical fiction 01 The War Librarian by Addison Armstrong Addison Armstrong's recently published historical fiction The Each women's secrets could be their undoing, and they must each fight harder for their rightful places unprecedented skill at breeding, breaking, riding, amassing, and trading horses as well as their revolutionary fighting

This list is made up of more fiction I've loved, whether quirky, poignant, or attention-grabbing. struggle involved in reaching out from comfortable safety and taking a risk in order to do what feels right Unsolicited Advice for Murderers. 04 North Woods by Daniel Mason Mason's novel isn't simply a historical fiction But North Woods isn't a charming historical fiction novel. Click here for my full review of North Woods. 05 Big Swiss by Jen Beagin Jen Beagin's literary fiction

Lostetter's standalone science fiction is a story about robots, a ragtag space crew, friends like family Its one job was to fight the invaders. Activation Degradation, standalone science fiction from Marina L. It has just become sentient, and like its robot sisters, it has been programmed to fight the aliens currently Lostetter's book started off with a lot of logistics that slowed things for me, but as of page 66 the action

if you're looking for a reason to feel thankful for comforts like shelter, clothing, and food, this section While carving out an existence in the stark landscape, they take stock of where their lives might lead author's note explains the historical events at play and illuminates the ways in which Hawker's historical fiction 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

The Books I'm Reading Now I'm reading Amy Harmon's Revolutionary War-set historical fiction about a young She is thrust into danger, surrounded by brutal death--and she might also find love in an unforgiving Right? Only, the lengths Junie went to to keep their summer fling a secret might turn out to be unforgivable They might also have ruined Graham's life.