Now that I’m a mama, my reading time is more limited, so only the books that I think were worth my (very limited) quiet time make this list!
Sections
3
Historical Fiction
Autobiographies
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Incredible story about a nurse who enlists in the Army and serves during Vietnam. The story follows her before, during and after her service time, especially the aftermath of her life when she returns. Perfect balance of historical fiction, relations...
The Women - Kristin Hannah
Wow! Set in France during WWII this story follows two sisters, who couldn’t be more different, and how they not only survive the war, but contribute in ways many of us could never imagine. A brilliant read. Can’t wait for the movie adaptation!
The Nightingale - Kristin Hannah
Autobiographies
Prince Harry has already had an incredible life and he’s still so young! Boarding school and military life, charity work, the tragic death of his mother, family dynamics, and the rule of the Monarchy and his purpose as the “spare”…this book has it al...
Spare - Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex
I knew practically nothing about Elton before reading this book, but I’m a big pop culture girly and love a good autobiography, so I gave it a try. Let’s just say…I’m a fan. He’s obviously incredibly talented, but he’s also had a very story-worthy li...
Me - Elton John
Fiction
Quick and easy to read, yet the story of Georgia and Scarlett are packed full of details. I didn’t expect the ending, but it was perfect. The story also has alternating timelines between Georgia’s modern day story, and her great-grandma Scarlett’s st...