Hi Everyone,
This year, I had the pleasure of voting in SIBA’s Pat Conroy Book Awards. I was assigned the Great Santini Prize and there were four books nominated in this category.
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Hi Everyone,
It has been a long week. Between the fireworks and wall-shaking thunderstorms, there hasn’t been a lot of rest. Mom woke up with a horrible migraine, so today has been declared a quiet day. I will be cuddling with my boys and reading The Art of Keeping Secrets by Patti Callahan Henry. This is my reading group’s choice for the month.
What are you reading today?
Enjoy!
~Ariesgrl
My Sister’s Books Review #86
The Nightingale
By: Kristin Hannah
Isabelle and Vianne are two sisters separated by life’s emotional battles. When rumors start that Nazi Germany is conquering Europe, both sisters know their France will stay strong. However, as events unfold and the Nazis occupy Paris, each sister must choose their role in the impending war. Vianne, a housewife, desires to keep her daughter safe and accept her fate to provide a haven for the enemy. Isabelle, a young and often foolish girl, desires to be at the frontlines, defending her country. As the war wages on, these two women will have to learn a strength they never imagined was possible.
Posted in Fiction Books, My Sister's Books
Tagged books, historical fiction, life, must read, reading, Reviews, WWII
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My Sister’s Books Review #85
The Memory House
(Honey Ridge #1)
By: Linda Goodnight
Julia Presley’s heart is numb from the still unsolved disappearance of her son and the demise of her marriage. It doesn’t help that her family refuses to talk about the boy, who was ripped from her life. Julia decides to open a Bed and Breakfast in a charming, antebellum house in Honey Ridge, Tennessee. As she goes through the motions of each day, keeping her hands and mind busy, she can appear to be moving forward to the outside world. Eli Donovan has just learned he has a son and when his car breaks down in this new town, he stops by the Peach Orchard Inn desperate for work. Julia must decide whether she is willing to risk her heart in the company of this duo, in order to get the extra renovations completed and maybe discover some answers about this house’s mysterious history.
Posted in Fiction Books, My Sister's Books, Romance Books, Southern Lit
Tagged books, Civil War, family, historical fiction, Honey Ridge Series, life, love, reading, war
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My Sister’s Books Review #84
The Kashmir Shawl
By: Rosie Thomas
Mair Ellis’ father has passed away and her brother and sister are helping her clear out the house, when she discovers an exquisite shawl with a bit of hair hidden in the middle. Intrigued by this unique and beautiful item, she begins a journey that takes her back to when her grandparents were first married, during World War II. Traveling alone, she discovers the enchanting life of India. Meanwhile, Nerys Watkins newly wedded bliss, is interrupted by a fascinating livelihood in Kashmir. Her quiet missionary life is now filled with nightlife, festivities and secrets. Will Mair learn the truth about her grandmother’s life, or will the past keep the secrets buried forever?
Posted in Fiction Books, My Sister's Books
Tagged books, family, historical fiction, life, love, reading, Reviews, WWII
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My Sister’s Books Review #83
The Color of Light
By: Karen White
Jillian Parrish’s life has been turned upside down. After her divorce, she packs up her daughter and drives to Pawleys Island, South Carolina, where she was happiest during her childhood. Pregnant, and driving at night, her nerves are on end, when her daughter unexpectedly screams, calling out a name, Jillian hasn’t heard in years, Lauren. Lauren was her best friend, and she mysteriously disappeared, never to be heard from again. Their friend Linc was accused and run off the Island, but Jillian soon finds him back in town. Together, will they be able to heal their wounds and discover the truth about Lauren’s disappearance?
Posted in Fiction Books, My Sister's Books, Romance Books
Tagged beach read, beach reads, family, fantasy, ghosts, life, love, paranormal, Pawleys Island, romantic suspense books
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My Sister’s Books Review #82
The Blessings of the Animals
By: Katrina Kittle
Cami Anderson helps all creatures, great and small. That is her job as a Veterinarian, but it is also a life-long passion. Her husband and daughter are used to the motley strays she has brought home and nursed back to health. After one rescue mission, she comes home only to find that her husband has packed all of his things and announces the end to their marriage. While numb, she must not only face her family and friends, but also continue caring for the injured horse. Life doesn’t stop moving for Cami’s loved ones, as they all celebrate significant relationship milestones. Cami must learn to accept these events and move forward in life, with the help of her friends.
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Tagged animals, books, family, life, nature, reading
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My Sister’s Books Review #81
The 13th Gift
By: Joanne Huist Smith
Joanne Huist Smith’s husband passed away a few months before December. Depressed and unable to participate in the Christmas cheer, her youngest of three children worries that there won’t be a Christmas this year. One night, a mysterious package arrives on the doorstep, a gift from some their True Friends. Each night, a small present arrives in tune with the classic song, “12 Days of Christmas.” The blessing she receives from her anonymous friends, allows her to come to terms with the Christmas spirit, and to not only accept happiness, but also to look forward to participating in the excitement of this holiday.
Posted in Memoirs, My Sister's Books
Tagged books, Christmas, family, grief, hope, life, love, quick read, reading
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My Sister’s Books Review #80
Ordinary Grace
By: William Kent Krueger
Frank Drum is a middle-aged man, reflecting back on a critical summer from his childhood. Thirteen year old Frank should have experienced a season of happiness and peace in 1961, rural Minnesota. However, when he and his friends discover a body, he experiences the town’s losses in new horrifying ways. Standing on the sidelines, while his world is turned upside down, Frank must rely on the sermons his father gives in church to remain connected with his faith.
Posted in Fiction Books, My Sister's Books
Tagged books, coming of age, family, historical fiction, life, mystery, reading
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My Sister’s Books Review #79
Ocean Beach
By: Wendy Wax
(Ten Beach Road Series #2)
Four friends, Maddie, Nicole, Avery and Kyra, are looking forward to putting their pasts behind them, by focusing on their next home renovation project. The new house should be the avenue to brighten each of their futures. However, when they arrive, they are greeted by cameramen and the women quickly learn, their self-cleansing mission has been turned into a reality television show. Will these women be able to stand together to realize their dreams or will this be a disaster from day one?
Posted in Fiction Books, My Sister's Books
Tagged beach reads, family, friends, life, reading, Ten Beach Road Series
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