This is a MUST READ for all historical fiction fans! Only The Beautiful was one of my most anticipated books of the year by an author I adore.  And she totally nailed it! My Book Friends Book Club was able to host a zoom with the author when we finishes – I will post the replay […]

I have found the perfect book for Women’s History month!  Good Night from Paris by @janehealey is based on the real life of Hollywood actress Drue Layton during her time in Nazi occupied Paris.  This is one of those times when real life is crazier than fiction!   “Aren’t you tired of men always telling you what to […]

It’s a new month and time to share our March Book Club Picks! Who’s ready for some great new books to discuss!?It’s Women’s History month and @bookfriendsbookclub have two outstanding reads about strong women that should make for great discussions. Deep discussions and community is what @bookfriendsbookclub is all about! One is a debut author and local Colorado gal […]

Bittersweet by Susan Cain was picked for Oprah’s Book Club as their 99th selection. Oprah’s Book Club sent me a copy of the book and invited me to join the discussion at the end of the month. What an incredible opportunity. Not only was it a blessing to chat books with an Icon, but this […]

Our Book Friends Book Club is excited to discuss our February book club picks! Both books are from authors who are previous book club picks! And both books provided deep discussions and incredible research. We know these next books will hit home, too. February Book Club Pick 1 First up, we have Code Name Sapphire […]

“When someone doesn’t understand you, how you are, why you are, you will find yourself fighting losing battles every day.” Maddie, in Maame. This little book snuck up on me and was such a refreshing surprise.  Maame reminded me a bit of Queenie, in that it follows a young woman coming into her own later […]

Happy January! It’s time to announce my January Book Club Picks! Our Book Friends Book club has a new logo and some strong new direction.  We are back and bringing you the best discussions on the latest historical fiction and literary fiction books we all love! But in 2023 we are focussing on community, deep […]

Come chat historical fiction books with me at the Epigraph Literary Festival! This event is hosted by Victoria from @bibliolifestyle. The is the FIRST annual Festival and it will cover all sorts of topics, from book clubs to journaling, author chats to pen pals. It should be really fun! I’m excited to be hosting a […]

Friends! It’s time to announce my February Book Club picks. It is Black History month and the month of LOVE, so that gave us lots of options. Without further ado, here is our @bookfriendsbookclub picks for February! As a reminder, #mommaleighellensbookclub is now @bookfriendsbookclub and each month will be hosted by the trio of @mommaleighellensbooknook @k2reader and @bigskybooks We are SO excited about February’s […]

We have a new bookclub announcement to make! Momma Leighellen’s Book Club has been up and running for almost two years. It has been so amazing getting to know so many new friends and to read such a vast variety of books together. Along the way, we’ve never been afraid to grow and change as […]