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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.

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

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.

Books to Read in Spring for Historical Fiction Lovers

30 Books to Read in Spring

If your spring TBR needs a little refresh, this book list is for you! From historical fiction to emotional book club reads, this list is packed with good book recommendations for readers who love a seasonal reading list.

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…

Keeper of Lost Children Book Review

This one completely pulled me in. Keeper of Lost Children weaves WWII history with unforgettable Black voices and so much heart. If you love historical fiction that makes you feel something and gives you a lot to talk about, add this to your TBR.

American Eugenics Historical Fiction Recommendations

Looking for historical fiction that goes beyond the familiar? These 8 powerful novels explore the American eugenics movement, forced sterilization, and the systems that targeted women, children, immigrants, and marginalized communities. Based on real events and hidden history, these books are heavy, unforgettable, and absolutely essential reads for historical fiction lovers.

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.

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.

At Last: Book Review

At Last by Marisa Silver took me by surprise—a tender, thoughtful story about mothers, daughters, aging, and connection. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Strout and Ann Patchett.