Mostly Historical

Debutante / The Last Debutantes

I was excited to read The Last Debutantes, by Georgie Blalock, because I loved Anne Melville's novel Debutante. Both stories…

4 years ago

The Widows of Malabar Hill

The Widows of Malabar Hill, by Sujata Massey, blends two of my favorite things to read about: a vibrant, distant,…

4 years ago

The Rock of Achill

The Rock of Achill, by Jim Sheehan, is a historical fantasy set in Ireland, with fairies and mystical creatures as…

4 years ago

Trade Secrets

By now, whenever Marcus and Perilla start talking about having a relaxing time, I'm pretty sure someone's about to find…

4 years ago

Rereading: To Sir With Love

I've read To Sir With Love 3 or 4 times now, usually when I'm feeling frustrated with teaching. And who…

4 years ago