Posts Tagged ‘strong female main characters’
The Calamity Club Book Review
Looking for historical fiction with Southern charm and plenty of humor? The Calamity Club is a funny, heartfelt Southern historical fiction novel full of found friendship, unforgettable women, and small-town chaos. Read my full book review to see why this historical fiction read deserves a spot on your TBR.
Read More
Books Like The Calamity Club: What to Read Next
Loved The Calamity Club but not sure what to read next? This themed list of books like The Calamity Club makes it easy to find your perfect follow-up, whether you want more female friendship, found family, Southern charm, or women forging their own paths. #historicalfiction
Read More
55 Women in STEM Historical Fiction Books
Discover 55 must-read historical fiction books about women in STEM, featuring brilliant female scientists, doctors, mathematicians, inventors, and trailblazers who dared to change history. Perfect for readers who love empowering female stories about women breaking barriers.
Read More
When We Were Brilliant Book Review
If you’ve been following me for more than five minutes, you know I love all things Classic Hollywood. So when I heard about Lynn Cullen’s latest historical fiction book, When We Were Brilliant, I was instantly sold. When We Were Brilliant delivers exactly what I crave in historical fiction: rich character work and a deeply…
Read More
Practical Magic Book Series Reading Order
Discover the best way to read the Practical Magic book series and follow the Owens family from their earliest origins to the final chapter. This guide walks you through the full reading order, key story arcs, and why this magical series deserves a spot on your TBR. Perfect for fans of witchy, character-driven fiction.
Read More
The Book of Magic: Book Review
Dive into my review of The Book of Magic by Alice Hoffman, the powerful finale to the Practical Magic series. I’m breaking down the Owens family legacy, the themes of love and choice, and why this book feels like the perfect closing chapter for fans of magical, character-driven fiction. If you love quiet witchcraft, family history, and stories that blend the ordinary with the extraordinary, this one belongs on your TBR.
Read More
Daughters of the Occupation
Daughters of the Occupation by Shelly Sanders is a powerful WWII historical fiction novel set in Latvia, exploring the double occupation and its impact across generations. Read my review and discover why this intergenerational story will resonate with fans of historical fiction and family sagas.
Read More
The Last Assignment: Book Review
Discover The Last Assignment by Erika Robuck, a moving novel inspired by real journalist Dickey Chapelle—perfect for fans of fearless women, moral complexity, and historical fiction.
Read More
The Rules of Magic: Book Review
Fall under the spell of The Rules of Magic. Alice Hoffman’s lyrical prequel to Practical Magic is a haunting tale of love, family, and witchcraft set in the 1960s.
Read More
Practical Magic: Is It Worth the Hype?
A lyrical tale of sisterhood, love, and a touch of magic, Practical Magic may not be the witchiest book in the series, but it’s still an essential read for fans of the Owens family saga.
Read More