Hi Gloria! I have read some of the bks. you recommended; LOVED The Snow Child, read it maybe 8 yrs. ago. Definite re-read for me. The Hazel Gaynor C-Mas book is in my Dec. basket(as you know I love her). Have the Frozen River, unread. I just finished a historical fiction book based on a true story. The Underground Library by Jennifer Ryan. Another fave author of mine. It's not the underground you're probably thinking. It's an underground shelter during the blitz in London WWII. I gave it 5 stars. Will never forget this story! I believe it was published just this past July. SOOO good!. Thanks Gloria😊
Love Tuck Everlasting. Boy in The Striped Pajamas and A Well Behaved Woman are both still on my to read shelf. Might have to check out A Lady's Guide to Fortune Hunting and Last Christmas in Paris. Love the cover of The Frozen River. 😊💙
Love Tuck ❣️ I didn’t get along with Snow Child. I loved it at first but it shifted and I didn’t care for the shift. I completely agree that it does have atmosphere❄️🥶
I absolutely adore a lady's guide to fortune hunting!! and have had dear mrs. bird on my tbr for so long now, this is definitely pushing it to the top for me! great video :)
I really should read Tuck Everlasting as it sounds wonderful. I think Outlander is definitely a case of one where I enjoyed the tv show more than the book. I really enjoyed A Lady’s Guide to Scandal this year - great fun. I should read the Guide to Fortune Hunting. Historical mysteries are my favourite type of mystery by far. I love the AJ Pearce books but haven’t got to the third one yet. 11/22/63 is brilliant. Also loved Where the Crawdad’s sing. Great list!
Gone With The Wind by Margaret Mitchell - book and movie; The Devil's Arithmetic by Jane Yolen (good adaptation, soo) ; Between Shades Of Gray by Ruta Sepetys; The Mark Of The Lion series by Francine Rivers; A Pillar Of Iron by Taylor Caldwell ; Clan Of The Cave Bear by Jean Auell
I read a lot of your books, Where the Crawdads Sing, Snow Child, Hum if you don't know the words, Dear Mrs. Bird, Nature of Fragile Things, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, one I will never forget, and the others were all good in their own way. I like to read Homegoing, Loving vs Virginia, Frozen River and 11-22-63. Here is another two for you Only the Beautiful by Susan Meissner and The Brilliant Night of Stars and Ice
Thank you for the recommendation! Only the Beautiful is on my to read list, and another ship sinking book sounds interesting! You might like Unsinkable by Jenni Walsh. I read that earlier this year. Dual timelines, sinking ships.
I just finished reading a WWII historical fiction called Long Way Home by Lynn Austin. It follows 2 timelines. One about a Jewish family before and during the war. The 2nd was after the war about a soldier suffering from PTSD and his female friend who tries to save him. It's complicated and not a movie but an excellent read.
5 star for me this year was The Roaring Days Of Zora Lily by Noelle Salazar. Check it out. I also loved The Snow Child....so good. A great winter vibe book is Pearly Everlasting by Tammy Armstrong. Recently finished it and it was a 5 star for me. Happy reading. Loved the recommendations
Thank YOU so much for the great recommendations. I had never heard of either of those and they both sound so good and unique to what I usually read. Pearly Everlasting in particular intrigues me.
@GloriaZThompson the whole logging camp on winter in Canada during the depression really adds to the bleak winter aspects of the book. But Pearly and brunos story really steals the show. Soo good. The Zora lily story is not in my usual type subject matter but it's very captivating and intriguing as it's set during the roaring 20s with a current day timeline as well.
If you liked Boy in the Striped Pajamas you should read All the Broken Places. It is the story of what happened to the family after the end of the war. From the point of view of Gretel.
I love these recommendations! I found an impressive list of "top 25 historical novels" by Grian Lee Durfee Reviews on yt that I was just watching this morning. Adding so much to my long-term tbr! And now I need to actually go read!
Hi Gloria! I have read some of the bks. you recommended; LOVED The Snow Child, read it maybe 8 yrs. ago. Definite re-read for me. The Hazel Gaynor C-Mas book is in my Dec. basket(as you know I love her). Have the Frozen River, unread. I just finished a historical fiction book based on a true story. The Underground Library by Jennifer Ryan. Another fave author of mine. It's not the underground you're probably thinking. It's an underground shelter during the blitz in London WWII. I gave it 5 stars. Will never forget this story! I believe it was published just this past July. SOOO good!. Thanks Gloria😊
We have so many books in common, love that! Thank you for the recommendation, I've added Underground Library to my TBR!
I really like your sweater❤
Thank you Cathy! It's a new purchase and is so cozy.
@ the pattern is feminine and lovely☺️👚
Love Tuck Everlasting. Boy in The Striped Pajamas and A Well Behaved Woman are both still on my to read shelf. Might have to check out A Lady's Guide to Fortune Hunting and Last Christmas in Paris. Love the cover of The Frozen River. 😊💙
I love your recommendations and that sweater! Did you make it?
Ha! No I wish. I can’t knit or crochet or anything like that. It’s from a local boutique.
Love Tuck ❣️
I didn’t get along with Snow Child. I loved it at first but it shifted and I didn’t care for the shift.
I completely agree that it does have atmosphere❄️🥶
The Frozen River is definitely on my TBR. ❤❤
Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree Hum and If You Don’t Know the Words both sound just beautiful.
Yes, both expanded my knowledge & empathy so much!
I absolutely adore a lady's guide to fortune hunting!! and have had dear mrs. bird on my tbr for so long now, this is definitely pushing it to the top for me! great video :)
Thank you, Daniella! I hope you love Dear Mrs. Bird like I did.
Great recommendations! Added several to my tbr. The Unknown Beloved was an enjoyable read.
Thank you for watching! 💕
Ooh some great recommendations! I have definitely found some that sound good!
Thank you!
I really should read Tuck Everlasting as it sounds wonderful. I think Outlander is definitely a case of one where I enjoyed the tv show more than the book. I really enjoyed A Lady’s Guide to Scandal this year - great fun. I should read the Guide to Fortune Hunting. Historical mysteries are my favourite type of mystery by far. I love the AJ Pearce books but haven’t got to the third one yet. 11/22/63 is brilliant. Also loved Where the Crawdad’s sing. Great list!
Thank you, Jack! 💕 I had fun thinking about some great books I've read and putting this list together.
Gone With The Wind by Margaret Mitchell - book and movie; The Devil's Arithmetic by Jane Yolen (good adaptation, soo) ; Between Shades Of Gray by Ruta Sepetys; The Mark Of The Lion series by Francine Rivers; A Pillar Of Iron by Taylor Caldwell ; Clan Of The Cave Bear by Jean Auell
Thank you for these recs! I've read a few of them and agree and the others are on my TBR!
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Outlander series, yes, the exception! I loved it!
I read a lot of your books, Where the Crawdads Sing, Snow Child, Hum if you don't know the words, Dear Mrs. Bird, Nature of Fragile Things, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, one I will never forget, and the others were all good in their own way. I like to read Homegoing, Loving vs Virginia, Frozen River and 11-22-63. Here is another two for you Only the Beautiful by Susan Meissner and The Brilliant Night of Stars and Ice
Thank you for the recommendation! Only the Beautiful is on my to read list, and another ship sinking book sounds interesting! You might like Unsinkable by Jenni Walsh. I read that earlier this year. Dual timelines, sinking ships.
@@GloriaZThompson Thanks for the recommendation, the one I gave you, is more about the rescue ship for the titanic survivors.
I just finished reading a WWII historical fiction called Long Way Home by Lynn Austin. It follows 2 timelines. One about a Jewish family before and during the war. The 2nd was after the war about a soldier suffering from PTSD and his female friend who tries to save him. It's complicated and not a movie but an excellent read.
Thank you for the recommendation Liz! That sounds really good with well thought out characters.
5 star for me this year was The Roaring Days Of Zora Lily by Noelle Salazar. Check it out. I also loved The Snow Child....so good. A great winter vibe book is Pearly Everlasting by Tammy Armstrong. Recently finished it and it was a 5 star for me. Happy reading. Loved the recommendations
Thank YOU so much for the great recommendations. I had never heard of either of those and they both sound so good and unique to what I usually read. Pearly Everlasting in particular intrigues me.
@GloriaZThompson the whole logging camp on winter in Canada during the depression really adds to the bleak winter aspects of the book. But Pearly and brunos story really steals the show. Soo good. The Zora lily story is not in my usual type subject matter but it's very captivating and intriguing as it's set during the roaring 20s with a current day timeline as well.
@@donnypeters-y9c Thanks for putting them on my radar. They both sound great.
@@GloriaZThompson 👍
I love the story Loving vs Virginia!
A great one! The movie depicted it all so well.
Just got where the Crawdads Sing
Hope you enjoy it!
I also voted for The Frozen River. I thought it was wonderful.
I doubt it will win up against Kristin Hannah, but here’s hoping it’s towards the top!
If you liked A Lady’s Guide to Fortune Hunting, you might like A Lady's Guide to Marvels and Misadventure by Angela Bell. I enjoyed them both!
Thank you for the recommendation!
If you liked Boy in the Striped Pajamas you should read All the Broken Places. It is the story of what happened to the family after the end of the war. From the point of view of Gretel.
Yes I've recently heard about that! I think that would be such an interesting follow up. Thanks for the reminder about it.
I love these recommendations! I found an impressive list of "top 25 historical novels" by Grian Lee Durfee Reviews on yt that I was just watching this morning. Adding so much to my long-term tbr! And now I need to actually go read!
Thanks for the suggestion, I went to watch that video myself. Some great reads on that list!