I really enjoyed the mother daughter story about professional downhill skiing and the descriptions of Zermatt. There were more than a few instances whI really enjoyed the mother daughter story about professional downhill skiing and the descriptions of Zermatt. There were more than a few instances where I just wanted to grab a character by the shoulders and say “just say it !” - but I guess that’s what makes it an interesting story…. miscommunication! Thank you Netgalley and Zibby Publishing for the digital ARC!...more
Fascinating story based on the real life of Effa Manley, a female baseball executive of the Negro baseball leagues. Her husband Abe bought a team becaFascinating story based on the real life of Effa Manley, a female baseball executive of the Negro baseball leagues. Her husband Abe bought a team because both he and she loved baseball and they ran the team together. She was still managing the team when the war ended and Major league baseball decided to recruit negro players. Four stars - thank you Netgalley and HarperCollins publishing for the digital ARC....more
I had no idea what to expect from this book and wow is all I can say. It starts out as a story about art students at Cambridge and turns into somethinI had no idea what to expect from this book and wow is all I can say. It starts out as a story about art students at Cambridge and turns into something much more, but I do not want to spoil it for anyone so just read it - you will not want to put this book down! Thank you Netgalley and Harper Publishing for the digital ARC. ...more
This was a fantastic book! I really enjoyed learning about the Lebensborn homes during WW2. The story is told from the point of view of Allina StraussThis was a fantastic book! I really enjoyed learning about the Lebensborn homes during WW2. The story is told from the point of view of Allina Strauss as she experiences the war, and all of the horrible atrocities that took place. As she finds herself a resident of one of the homes she is very disturbed by the behavior of the the other women and girls there and the way they behave around Nazi soldiers. She is even more disturbed by the treatment of the children who are not perfect. She soon finds a like minded friend and is able to do her part to help these children. I could have read this book in one sitting, and really enjoyed the authors style of writing. I’m looking forward to more stories written by Adriana Allegri. Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for the digital ARC....more
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