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Becky’s Bookshelf
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You know a book’s good when you get irritated by, you know, life. It’s a Depression era book set in Mississippi and introduces us to the most colorful characters. I am already casting this movie in my head. Loved it!
The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett
Rarely do I binge read a book. I’m exhausted this morning because I could not put this down. Listen- I love all the shiny, handsome vampires-Edward, Erik Northman, Damon and Stefan Salvatore. James Harris- he ain’t an Salvatore. Based in an upscale n...
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires - Goodreads
I really want this to be made into a series. Saint reminds me of Scout Finch and Kinsey Millhone as she gets older. Patch was an imperfect anti-hero leading man. I found myself cheering him on and shaking my head at his actions at the same time. The ...
All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker | Goodreads
Wish I could read this again for the first time. My heart. 🫶🏼 Perfect book.
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
To be fair, I read every single book this author has ever written. So obviously I liked this one. It was a little different from her other books, but really great delve into sisters, ambition, guilt, betrayal and family.
The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits: A Novel
I got obsessed with the TV show Will Trent this year and was thrilled to discover it was based on a series. This is book 1. It is different from the book-much darker and fans of cutie TV cop Mike will not be pleased with this version of him. But it’s...
Triptych
Victorian-era girl power. Loved it. 🫶🏼
The Secret Book Society by Madeline Martin
Didn’t want it to end! Can’t we all be 14 again?
My Friends by Fredrik Backman
I want to live at the Briarwood! Highly recommend if you like historical fiction.
The Briar Club: A Novel - Kate Quinn
Great book, especially if you love historical fiction. It goes back and forth between 80’s Montana and occupied Paris in WWII. I love reading about women’s roles in the war and this one was specifically about how they kept the American Library open ...
The Paris Library: A Novel - Janet Skeslien Charles
Late to the Housemaid party-but holy crap am I glad I came! I can usually figure out the big reveals fairly early in books but this one had me guessing, second guessing, gasping, yelling out “What?!” and never wanting it to end. Imagine how excited I...
The Housemaid (2025)
I read this in one day. That’s it. That’s the review. Historical fiction at its best. Loved!
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
Another quick read that has me guessing. Great book for a chilly day under the blankets!
The Housemaid's Secret: Gripping Thriller
A true story about a strong entrepreneurial Missouri girl who pulls herself up by the bootstraps and pulls up other women along the way. Great read!
Bare: An Unveiling of my Naked Truth eBook : O'Dell, Raina
The spice is strong with this one. It starts 25 pages in and doesn’t let up. Fun, quick read on a chilly day.
The Rivals by Vi Keeland
Quick read that I will absolutely read again. It reminded me of Stand By Me with the young protagonists and the adults in their lives. Part ghost story, part coming-of-age story. My husband said he can always tell if I like a book because I talk out ...
The Saturday Night Ghost Club by Craig Davidson
A perfect snow-day read—fun, fast-moving, and totally absorbing. It kept me interested from start to finish, and once I started, I couldn’t put it down. I ended up reading straight through in one cozy, can’t-leave-the-couch day.
The Housemaid Is Watching: Gripping Psychological
Dear Sybil: this was a perfect book. Beautifully written, funny, nostalgic, tragic, sad and heartbreaking. All of the feels.
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
Familia, magic and love across centuries in El Paso. Didn’t want it to end!
The Witches of El Paso: A Novel - Jaramillo
I wish I was Hollis Shaw’s friend! Heartwarming story (and honestly great idea) about gathering your best friends from your different eras for a weekend in Nantucket. Drama ensues of course, but the descriptions of the home, the food and the island m...
The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand
I love historical fiction and went into this one blind, based on the recommendation of an influencer. I was on the waitlist at my library for six weeks. Worth the wait!This will make you angry and inspire you at the same time. Highly recommend.
The Women on Platform Two by Laura Anthony
WOW. I can’t…You just have to…wow. Read it.
Yesteryear: A GMA Book Club Pick Novel
I rarely read non-fiction, but I’ve followed Jen for a while and absolutely love the way she writes — she’s so genuine and relatable. When I saw she had a new book coming out, I didn’t hesitate to buy the hardback (I usually stick to Kindle or audiob...
Awake: A Memoir: Hatmaker, Jen - Books
Enjoyable and predictable but hey, if that’s what you’re looking for to get away from real life, highly recommend. I listened to the audiobook and I almost never criticize the voice actors, but…the Upper Midwest accent was distracting. Otherwise, a n...
Love You More: A Novel by Emily Giffin
Grouchy old lady Elsi has a secret no one on her block would ever believe. When the truth comes out, we get to go back in time with Elsi and her friend, Daphne, to learn all about it. It’s funny, heartbreaking, poignant, scary, devastating and hopefu...
Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth