New historical fiction
Peril in Paris by Rhys Bowen Set in 1936, Darcy and Georgiana are expecting their first child when Darcy must travel to Paris. He invites Georgiana along who will be able to spend time in Paris with her best friend, Belinda. Belinda works for Coco Chanel, the French fashion designer. There are significant fashion shows…
Book Review: The Writing Retreat
Alex is a young writer suffering from a severe case of writer’s block. When literary idol Roza Vallo decides to host a writer’s retreat, Alex ends up as one of the lucky few selected for the once in a lifetime opportunity to learn from the best. Held at the gorgeous but eerie Blackbriar Estate, Roza’s…
Celebrating Women’s History Month
There are so many wonderful, new books being published but since it is still Women’s History Month, I wanted to focus on…women authors! I’ve created a list of a few recently published books by debut women authors to continue our celebration of Women’s History Month. From witches to thrillers to family strife, we’ve got it…
A Literary Suspense/Southern Noir Mashup
When her husband dies, Morgana Musgrove inherits a detective agency, among her husband’s many assets. The current matriarch of a wealthy Savannah family with roots going back to the 1800s, Morgana is a powerful force to be reckoned with – respected and feared by most – including her four disparate adult children. When Guzman, a…
Literary Luck: Recent Irish Authors
Photo by Yan Ming on Unsplash Another St. Patrick’s Day is upon us! Here are some historical facts about St. Patrick’s Day. Whether you’re Irish for one day a year or 365, here are a handful of recently-published Irish authors to add to your reading list! The Dinner Party by Sarah Gilmartin Kate has taught…
New Books Tuesday @ RRPL
Take a look at some of the exciting new releases coming to our shelves in this week… Paris: The Memoir In this deeply personal memoir, the ultimate It Girl shares, for the first time, the hidden history that traumatized and defined her and how she rose above a series of heart-wrenching challenges to find healing,…