Tag: Historical Fiction

Midnight Movies: The heartening tale of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

*Post contains affiliate links* Based on the novel by Mary-Anne Shaffer and Annie Barrows, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society takes us on a heartening journey of how the comfort of literature united members of a war-torn community.  Upon receiving a letter from Dawsey Adams (Michiel Huisman), detailing the unconventional establishment of the… Read More Midnight Movies: The heartening tale of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

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Waiting on Wednesday: The Girl the Sea Gave Back

Originally created by Jill at Breaking The Spine, and adapted to Can’t-Wait Wednesday by Tressa at Wishful Endings, Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. This week I am waiting on The Girl the Sea Gave Back by Adrienne Young Publication Date: September 3rd, 2019 Goodreads Summary The new gut-wrenching… Read More Waiting on Wednesday: The Girl the Sea Gave Back

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Waiting on Wednesday: The Fountains of Silence

Originally created by Jill at Breaking The Spine, and adapted to Can’t Wait Wednesday by Tressa at Wishful Endings, Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. This week I am waiting on The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys Publication Date: October 22nd, 2019 Goodreads Summary Madrid, 1957. Under the… Read More Waiting on Wednesday: The Fountains of Silence

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TV Talk: Peaky Blinders

Peaky Blinders Creator: Steven Knight Stars: Cillian Murphy, Helen McCrory, Paul Anderson, Sophie Rundle, Joe Cole IMDB Rating: 8.8/10 Stars Summary Britain is a mixture of despair and hedonism in 1919 in the aftermath of the Great War. Returning soldiers, newly minted revolutions and criminal gangs are fighting for survival in a nation rocked by… Read More TV Talk: Peaky Blinders

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Waiting on Wednesday: Courting Darkness

Originally created by Jill at Breaking The Spine, and adapted to Can’t Wait Wednesday by Tressa at Wishful Endings, Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. This week I am waiting on Courting Darkness by Robin LaFevers Publication Date: February 5th, 2019 Goodreads Summary Death wasn’t the end, it was… Read More Waiting on Wednesday: Courting Darkness

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Waiting on Wednesday: The Lady’ Guide to Petticoats and Piracy

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme, created by Jill at Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. This week I am waiting on The Lady’s Guide to Petticoats and Piracy (Guide #2) by Mackenzi Lee Publication Date: October 2nd, 2018 Goodreads Summary Felicity Montague is through with pretending she prefers society parties… Read More Waiting on Wednesday: The Lady’ Guide to Petticoats and Piracy

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