Happy Sunday book buddies!

I debated sending this today, since some of you are Newsletter subscribers and got a long email from me already today. But I wanted to share a few things!

This week has felt a little uneventful with much less focus on reading and much more emphasis on content creation. The last week of the month is always like that for me. But I did manage to finish a few books, so let's discuss.

I finished The Next Ship Home, the BBFL Book Club book for October. Because my nights were all dedicated to editing videos I ultimately switched to the audiobook in an effort to finish with the rest of the club. Overall I found this enjoyable and highly emotional, but it did feel a bit YA at times. As I said in my Fable review, that felt authentic given the ages of the characters, but that YA vibe isn't my favorite. It was very effective in terms of emotional impact, so I definitely recommend it. 4⭐️s

The Whitechapel Full Moon Society ultimately fell a little short for me, I won't lie. The relationship between the FMC and her brother was THE big focus of the novel, and at times the author made it sound as if they were romantically connected which was ick. The mystery/suspense surrounding Jack the Ripper was effective, but I couldn't get past the whole brother/sister storyline. 3.5⭐️s

I started and very quickly finished A Pair of Aces on audio and, boy, let me tell you, that is a GOOD book! Anyone who likes books based on real women in history, especially overlooked women in history, will want to read book. The Personal Librarian wasn't my favorite, so I wasn't sure if this book would work for me. Luckily, it was a hit! 4.5⭐️s

I'm tandem reading The Shock of the Light, a debut WWII novel I'm convinced will be on the Goodreads Choice Awards list of historical fiction nominees. I'm about 25% of the way into this book, and, so far, I think my prediction is accurate. It's giving me Code Name Helene meets The Alice Network vibes.

I'm chipping away at my current Let's Go to the Library read. It's intriguing so far, and I can't wait to share my thoughts. Hint: It's a fan favorite WWI & WWII story!

ICYMI:

• The November Historical Fiction Heads Up is live! Watch on Instagram or Youtube!

• My prediction list for the 2027 Goodreads Choice Awards Historical Fiction nominees is also live! Watch on Instagram or Youtube!

Hear It Here First:

The BBFL Book Club is reading Jane Eyre in November. Please join us!

I shared my November TBR as voted on by YOU in the November newsletter this morning, but the Youtube video will go live this week so stay tuned. If you can't wait, head over to my newsletter site and sign up if you haven't already.

I'm already looking ahead at 2027, and I'm eager to hear what you would like to see more of in 2027. Share your thoughts in this new poll!

Happy reading, y'all!

xoxo

c