There Are Rivers in the Sky Review by Momma Leighellen’s Book Nook. FIVE STAR FAVORITEBOOK OF THE YEAR CONTENDER! “May life be kind to you, child, and when it is not, may you emerge stronger.” – There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak Sometimes a book hits just right. Some of it is […]

Thank you Flatiron Books for sending this fantastic promo box for The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo. Review for The Familiar The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Familiar is a standalone historical fantasy from the creator of the Grishaverse and author of the Ninth House. It is set during the […]

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’m going to try to do this book justice with this review but first I must say, TRUST ME. READ THIS BOOK. Don’t be put off by the “country” theme if that’s not your jam. Yes, The Farewell Tour has country music in it but it’s not necessarily ABOUT country music. “You can’t be a […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

“Courage is the weapon of those who have no choice.” – An Impossible Return I love to read historical fiction for all the ways it continues to educate me.  It seems I will never get to the end of people and places and events I knew nothing about.  Sometimes it’s beautiful, other times it’s heartbreaking.  […]

I am so excited to dive deep into the themes of Hester with my friends!.The @bookfriendsbookclub is discussing Hester over on our discord channel.  Then we will chat with author Laurie Lico Albanese later via zoom!  There is so much to discuss! “That’s what I strive for, to live only in my imagination, only in a magical world.” Did […]