Women pilots!! Historic air race!! Hawaiian islands!!
This is the second book I've read by Sara Ackerman, and I liked it even more than the first. I liWomen pilots!! Historic air race!! Hawaiian islands!!
This is the second book I've read by Sara Ackerman, and I liked it even more than the first. I live in Hawaii and love books set here, but anyone would enjoy this story of two women fighting to become the best versions of themselves.
The alternating timelines keep the reader engaged and constantly turning pages to get back to whichever character is waiting in the wings. Knowing the story is based on true events made the historical elements significant. Sara Ackerman has written a fun, exciting, immersive, suspenseful, and relevant story of how we learn to create meaning in our lives, even when the odds are against us.
Her characters are fully developed and compelling. This is a women's fiction book and so much more....more
I raced through The Roaring Days of Zora Lily and had to stop myself late one night and hold back the last thirty pages to prolong the fabulously immeI raced through The Roaring Days of Zora Lily and had to stop myself late one night and hold back the last thirty pages to prolong the fabulously immersive experience of Zora’s world.
Noelle Salazar’s stories pull you in from the first lines, with vivid settings peopled by characters you’ll want to invite into your closest circle of friends. She knows how to turn a phrase until it rolls around on your tongue like fine chocolate. I was privileged to read an advance copy of this book, and reading it was a treat I enjoyed with a cup of tea, in a comfy chair, pencil and page-flag stickers ready to mark my favorite passages.
Zora Lily is destined to become one of the most memorable characters in modern fiction. Like many of the women who live inside Noelle’s pages, you’ll admire Zora’s spirit, applaud her accomplishments, mourn her sorrows, and never be able to predict just how things will turn out.
This is a beautiful portrait of 1920s Seattle, complete with speakeasies, bootlegging, and marvelous, iconic fashions. Zora’s story is book-ended in modern day Washington D.C. What begins as a museum curator’s mystery, unfolds into a rich historical novel—a peek into the past we can trust Noelle to reveal in fully dimensional, vibrant, and meticulously researched detail. I’ve been a fan of her writing since I picked up her first book, and this, her third, leaves me eager for more.
Read this book: if you love a story with a complex female protagonist, want to immerse yourself in a luscious historical novel, have a love for fashion design, or are looking to learn about a fascinating period in American history.
This book began my love affair with Amy Harmon. I first listened to What the Wind Knows, on audiobook, and the only thing I disliked was not being ablThis book began my love affair with Amy Harmon. I first listened to What the Wind Knows, on audiobook, and the only thing I disliked was not being able to flip back and re-read sections. Amy's writing is so lyrical, her word choices so lovely, that I ordered a paperback copy of the book, read it cover-to-cover, and loved it every bit as much the second time through.
(Meanwhile, I purchased The Songbook of Benny Lament as an audiobook. This story couldn't have been more different, and yet it was equally well-written and riveting. So much so, that I pre-ordered Amy's next book and am now a fan for life.)
I've always enjoyed historical fiction, finding it a delightful way to learn something new while indulging in escapism. Anne Gallagher's journey to Ireland, her love for the grandfather who raised her, her mysterious experiences, and ultimate love affair drew me in completely. I took great pleasure in the touch of magic in a story that's infused with weighty matters based in real history.
Recently, I discovered my own Irish heritage, and when I get to Ireland, I can't help but wish for a little of Amy Harmon's magic to influence my story, too....more
Noelle Salazar earns full stars with her unique take on a WWII-era story. She delves into a little-known group of female pilots the Navy hired to traiNoelle Salazar earns full stars with her unique take on a WWII-era story. She delves into a little-known group of female pilots the Navy hired to train the men.
Salazar brings her characters to life with finely drawn portraits and dialogue that’s at once witty and completely believable. Her use of language had me re-reading passages for the pure joy of savoring her words.
Read this book if you enjoy: WWII stories; spunky heroines; lovely language....more
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