Book Reviews

A Book That Fuels My Soul We Need No Wings is transcendent. Is it Possible to Have a Soul Book? I've heard of soul mates, soul pets, and even soul food. Is it possible to have a soul book as well? For me, the answer is yes, and I found it in WE NEED NO WINGs by Ann Dávila Cardinal. Perhaps I simply relate to the character of Tere Sánchez in so many different ways. She just turned 60, lost her husband a year earlier, and struggles with the political reality of working in acade

A masterfully reimagined historical murder tale. I seem to be on a binge of reading historical fiction lately, and I have no regrets. Kate Foster has that enviable and magical (to me) ability to take an obscure historical event and bring it to life in a way that transports the reader into another time, another place, and characters who you root for even if they have somewhat questionable morals. The Maiden , inspired by true events, questions the truth surrounding the execu

A gorgeous story. An important read. Kin by Tayari Jones An Immersive Experience Great historical fiction offers an immersive experience. It helps us understand historical realities and connect them with our modern lives. Excellent writing allows us to connect emotionally with the story and its characters. Sometimes, it even stops us in our tracks with its beauty or emotional impact. Kin by Tayari Jones is a remarkable piece of historical fiction. I recently read it in prepa

A fan from Japan is the perfect backdrop for this gorgeous book. I have decided to start reviewing books again, but this time I will do both video and written reviews. Here's my first review, with a story about why this book: The feeling of joy in sadness. I love books about books, especially the ones that match characters with the books they need. I also love the ability of many Japanese authors (and translators) to balance joy with sadness. The Vanishing Cherry Blossom Book