Monthly Archive: October 2022

One Woman’s War by Christine Wells: Book Review

One Woman’s War by Christine Wells: Book Review
27 Oct, 2022 Reviews, Book Reviews 0

Paddy Bennett is a young woman escaping Boudeux, France during World War II when she assists officials in organizing evacuees. Little does she know that her no-nonsense, take-charge attitude is what helps her land a position in Room 39 of the British Naval Intelligence Division. From that point on, she …

Daughter of Spies: Wartime Secrets, Family Lies by Elizabeth Winthrop Alsop: Book Review

Daughter of Spies: Wartime Secrets, Family Lies by Elizabeth Winthrop Alsop: Book Review
18 Oct, 2022 Reviews, Book Reviews 0

Elizabeth Winthrop Alsop’s last name would appear familiar among WWII-era Washington officials and socialites. Her father was a famous political journalist and related to the Roosevelt family. Blood connection aside, the historical and political context of those relationships had generational effects on their children and grandchildren. Alsop’s newest piece, Daughter …

Big Chicas Don’t Cry by Annette Chavez Macias: Book Review

Big Chicas Don’t Cry by Annette Chavez Macias: Book Review
11 Oct, 2022 Reviews, Book Reviews 0

The Garcias Cousins are as close as any Mexican American extended familia you’ll find these days. While in their late 20s during the majority of the story, readers meet them as teenagers and get immediate insight into the dynamic of their bond. Erica is a reporter at a local news …

A Dance for the Dead by Nuzo Onoh: Book Review

A Dance for the Dead by Nuzo Onoh: Book Review
6 Oct, 2022 Reviews, Book Reviews 0

Ife and Diké are sons of King Ezeala of Ono Clan. As princes, their people and father expect them to take wives and have sons to ensure the survival of their bloodline. But Ife is a carefree dancer who loves drinking Palm Wine. Plus, despite that his father arranged his …

Calypso, Corpses, and Cooking by Raquel V. Reyes: Book Review

Calypso, Corpses, and Cooking by Raquel V. Reyes: Book Review
4 Oct, 2022 Reviews, Book Reviews 0

Cuban-American cooking show host Miriam Quiñones-Smith is back to amateur sleuthing in Raquel V. Reyes’ second installment in the Caribbean Kitchen Mystery series – Calypso, Corpses, and Cooking. Miriam is loving her new career hosting a Spanish-language cooking segment and being the primary caregiver for her son Manny. Then her …

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