The New Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia
The New Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia by Tom Stevenson It’s 2020. We’re in month 8 of lockdown and observing social distancing. So, let’s get real – call it a hobby or a way to unwind from the mania of the year… We’re all drinking more than we have in the past. Thankfully, for the first time in nearly a decade, the Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia has been updated to reflect the most recent trends in the world of wine. Within this 800-page volume is a wealth of knowledge – gorgeous photos, detailed maps, and colorful illustrations. A WORLD OF WINE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS This is the most comprehensive wine reference book I’ve…
The Doctor of Aleppo by Dan Mayland
The Doctor of Aleppo by Dan Mayland American aid worker, Hannah works in Aleppo doing community development. But when the Syrian civil war breaks out, she is quickly drawn into defending the city and country she’s grown to love. Will she stay, flee to nearby Turkey, or return home to the United States? Sami Hasan is a respected surgeon, dedicated to his profession and his country. He works days on end, mending bones of anyone who arrives in the M2 hospital. But wartime means everyone has to look over their shoulder – anyone could turn you in for perceived betrayal. In a twist of fate, Sami treats Hannah’s boyfriend early…
The Lost Girls of Devon by Barbara O’Neal
The Lost Girls of Devon by Barbara O’Neal Zoe is a graphic designer and British expat living in Santa Fe, New Mexico with her teenage daughter Isabel. After coming home from a slumber party, Isabel deletes all of her social media accounts and is adamant that she will not return to school. The agreement on homeschooling for the remainder of the year seems rather convenient, when the pair are suddenly called to England. Diana, Zoe’s best friend since childhood, has been missing. She’s a caterer in Devon, where they grew up, and looks in on some of the town’s elderly residents. But, no one has seen nor heard from her…
The German Heiress by Anika Scott
Special thanks to TLC Book Tours & William Morrow for providing our copy of The German Heiress by Anika Scott in exchange for an honest & fair review. The German Heiress by Anika Scott Clara Falkenberg is on the run. Since World War II ended nearly two years ago, she’s been leading a quiet life with a false identification card. But, the lure of returning to her hometown to look for her friend, Elisa, may be her downfall. A Narrow Escape Known as the “Iron Fräulein” for her role operating her family’s ironworks factories, Clara was once among Germany’s most eligible heiresses. Since her escape from Essen near the end…
You and Me and Us
Special thanks to TLC Book Tours & William Morrow for providing our copy of You and Me and Us by Alison Hammer in exchange for an honest & fair review. You and Me and Us by Alison Hammer Alexis Gold is a workaholic. Her husband, Tommy, has been the supportive partner and father – the glue of the family – ever since Alexis started her own advertising agency. But when Tommy is diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, their world is forever altered. Reprioritizing Alexis has worked crazy hours since forever. Determined to show she and her business partner, Becky, can be the best in a male-dominated industry. She’s sacrificed (missed)…
The DNA of You and Me by Andrea Rothman
Special thanks to TLC Book Tours & William Morrow for providing our copy of The DNA of You and Me by Andrea Rothman in exchange for an honest & fair review. The DNA of You and Me by Andrea Rothman Emily Apell is a rising star in genetic research. Upon arrival in Justin McKinnon’s research lab, there is every expectation Emily will make a breakthrough discovery. But fellow researcher, Aeden Doherty, proves to be both competition and a distraction. Will they find love or scientific fame? Lab Mates The first day in her new lab doesn’t go as expected. Rather than being welcomed with friendly faces and conversation, Emily is…
The Shape of Family by Shilpi Somaya Gowda
Special thanks to TLC Book Tours & William Morrow for providing our copy of The Shape of Family by Shilpi Somaya Gowda in exchange for an honest & fair review. The Shape of Family by Shilpi Somaya Gowda The Olanders are a close-knit American family. In 1988, Jaya and Keith met in London, and eventually settled in California. Their kids – teenage Katrina and eight-year-old Prem – are the joy of the home. However, when sudden tragedy strikes, each member grapples with their own demons and what it means to be a family. Falling Apart Despite the strong foundation of family the Olanders have cultivated, nothing prepares them for the…
The Forgotten Letters of Esther Durrant by Kayte Nunn
Special thanks to TLC Book Tours & William Morrow for providing our copy of The Forgotten Letters of Esther Durrant by Kayte Nunn in exchange for an honest & fair review. The Forgotten Letters of Esther Durrant by Kayte Nunn It’s 1951, and Esther Durrant is a young mother whose husband committed to her to a mental asylum. At first, she feels stranded, but soon finds she’s stronger than she ever knew. Fast forward to 2018, and Rachel Parker is a marine scientist beginning a new adventure off the Cornish coast. When she comes across a collection of old love letters, she must reconcile her own feelings with the desire…
The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley
Special thanks to TLC Book Tours & William Morrow for providing our copy of The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley in exchange for an honest & fair review. The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley An annual getaway in the Scottish Highlands, nine friends gather for a New Year’s weekend. But, tensions run deep, and everyone has dark secrets. When the estate manager and groundskeeper find one of the guests – the death is anything but an accident. Old Friends Miranda and Julian are the glamorous couple with loads of money. Samira and Giles are the first of the crew to have a baby. Emma and Mark are the traditional couple…
Resistance Women by Jennifer Chiaverini
Resistance Women by Jennifer Chiaverini A heartbreaking portrait of four women and their journey through World War II. Resistance Women was one of my favorite reads of the past year! We follow Mildred, Martha, Greta, and Sara through the Nazi rise to power, and their fight to defend liberty. Disbelief The story begins in 1929, during the rise of extremism in Germany. Hundreds of people fill the streets, breaking shop windows, firing pistols, and pledging allegiance to Hitler. But, not everyone agrees with the political turmoil. Mildred Harnack is an American married to Arvid, a German economist. She is the center of a highly connected social circle includes academics, American…
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