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Review: The Fortunate Ones by Catherine Hokin

A historical fiction novel set during World War II.

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Review: Charlotte by Helen Moffett

This Pride and Prejudice spin-off delves into the life of Charlotte Lucas both during and after the events of Pride and Prejudice.

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Review: A Yorkshire Carol by Jennie Goutet

A heartwarming holiday romance that transports you back in time to Regency Yorkshire.

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Review: Legendary by Stephanie Garber

The magical, dazzling sequel to Caraval.

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Review: Time’s Convert by Deborah Harkness

This spin-off from the original All Souls Trilogy delves into Marcus’ past and explores his future with Phoebe.

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Review: The Damned by Renée Ahdieh

Celine and Bastien’s story continues in this sequel to The Beautiful.

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Review: The Company Daughters by Samantha Rajaram

A moving, beautifully written historical novel set in 17th-century Netherlands and Indonesia.

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Review: Fire Heart by Emma Hamm

A fast-paced, bingeable fantasy featuring dragons, magic, and an enemies-to-lovers romance.

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Vintage Romance: Windmills in Time by Victoria Bruce

Travel back in time to the windswept plains of the Nebraska frontier with this vintage romance.

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Best Independent Bookstores in and around Boston

Traveling to Boston soon and looking for some bookstore recommendations? Check out this list of several of my favorite indie bookstores in the Boston area.

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Review: The Traitor Queen by Danielle L. Jensen

The thrilling sequel to The Bridge Kingdom.

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5 Enemies-to-Lovers Books to Read Right Now, Part 2

Five more enemies-to-lovers book recommendations.

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Review: The Emperor of Evening Stars by Laura Thalassa

This novella in The Bargainer series chronicles Desmond Flynn’s life before he became the King of Night and Bargainer.

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Review: The Book of Life by Deborah Harkness

The final installment in the All Souls trilogy.

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A Long Weekend in New York City: 3-Day Itinerary

Planning a long weekend getaway to New York City? I’ve got you covered with this 3-day itinerary.

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Review: The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin

A witchy read with relevance to the present day through its overarching theme of climate change.

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My Favorite Reads of 2021

I read 50 books this past year. Here are my favorites.

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Vintage Romance: Christmas Carol by Flora Speer

Have you ever wondered what Dickens’ A Christmas Carol would be like if told from the perspective of a woman? If so, this just might be the book for you.

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Christmas Romance Books to Curl up with This Holiday Season

In the mood for a cozy, Christmas romance? I’ve put together a list of a few of my favorite holiday romances.

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Review: Starry Night by Debbie Macomber

A happily-ever-after, holiday romance set in Alaska.