Category Archives: Literary Fiction

House of Doors by Tan Twan Eng – a Book Review

Posted on October 2, 2024 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

W. Somerset Maugham is one of those writers who has always held a place on my to-read list but I have just never gotten around to reading him. That’s a real pity, because I feel that familiarity with his work … Continue reading →

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The Garden by Clare Beams – a Book Review

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

It’s 1948, and Irene Willard finds herself left at the doors of an old mansion-turned hospital. All women at this hospital, like her, have only ever experienced the heartbreak of lost pregnancy and are desperate to deliver to their husbands … Continue reading →

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WWW Wednesday – September 11, 2024

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

Welcome to WWW Wednesday, a weekly meme where bloggers answer three questions: This meme is hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words. Be sure to visit her to see what she’s been up to this week! What … Continue reading →

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The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez – a Book Review

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

Julia Alvarez is widely considered an icon in the realm of literature, and when you get the pleasure of reading her prose, you completely understand why. Her words are effortless and timeless. Having just passed the age of 74, it’s … Continue reading →

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Interesting Facts About Space by Emily Austin – a Book Review

Posted on June 10, 2024 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

Honestly, my productivity lately has been just pure trash. This time, however, I think I got myself hung up on this particular book review. I’d start it, delete, and then close my page. I couldn’t quite figure out how to … Continue reading →

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Poor Things by Alasdair Gray – a Book Review

Posted on April 29, 2024 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

Initial thought: What did I just read??? I think most people have at least heard of this novel at this point thanks to the film adaptation released in 2023 starring Emma Stone, Willem Defoe, and Mark Ruffalo. I haven’t yet … Continue reading →

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The Prospectors by Ariel Djanikian – a Book Review

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

In 1941, 100 copies of a memoir by Alice Edna Bush Berry were published privately by a small press. The book was called “The Bushes and the Berrys” and recounted the family histories of the Bush and Berry families and … Continue reading →

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WWW Wednesday – March 27, 2024

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

Welcome to WWW Wednesday, a weekly meme hosted by Sam at Taking on A World of Words. In this series, bloggers answer three questions about their weekly reading. The three W’s are: What am I currently reading? I’m still woefully … Continue reading →

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WWW Wednesday – February 7, 2024

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Sam at Taking On a World of Words. In it, each blogger answers three questions: What am I currently reading? Having literally just finished both my other reads, I haven’t actually started … Continue reading →

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A Good House For Children by Kate Collins – a Book Review

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

There’s always room for another creepy old house story. I don’t particularly want to live in one, but I sure love reading about them. There’s another Kate Collins out there writing cozy mysteries with delightful titles such as “Dearly Depotted” and “Sleeping … Continue reading →

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