Rachel Reads & Reviews

Book of the Month: The Viscount Who Loved Me

We’re continuing the read through Bridgerton, and come to one of the better books in the series. Some may say the best- Anthony and Kate! I’ve already discussed my thoughts on the book in my previous Ranking the Bridgerton series post- see tags, and not much changed. I love the sweetness of the romance since…

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April 25, 2025

Book/Author Highlight

#bridgerton, #historicalromance, #juliaquinn, #rachelreads&reviews, #theviscountwholovedme
X Marks the Spot Review

For Gemma’s whole life, it has always been her and her mom against the world. As far as she knew, all her grandparents—and thus her ties to Taiwanese culture—were dead. Until one day when a mysterious man shows up at her door with two shocking things: the news that her grandfather has just recently passed,…

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April 14, 2025

Reviews

#comingofage, #contemporary, #contemporaryromance, #gloriachao, #penguinrandomhouse, #rachelreads&reviews, #xmarksthespot, #YA
Top 5 I Am Canada

I finally got my hands on this Scholastic series for our Northern neighbors. Much like the My Name is America books, this male-focused line tackles the journals of young men at important historical junctures in Canadian history. It seemed to be short-lived as there were only thirteen novels, but they were a rollicking ride. Unlike…

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April 13, 2025

Top 5

#acalltobattle, #behindenemylines, #brothersinarms, #canadianhistory, #carolmatas, #defendordie, #donaker, #gillianchan, #historicalfiction, #IamCanada, #johnwilson, #middlegrade, #rachelreads&reviews, #scholastic, #seigeofhongkong, #seigeoflouisbourg, #shotatdawn, #warof1812, #worldwar1, #worldwar2
Alice Murphy Interview

Alice Murphy is the pseudonym of lecturer, disability activist and debut author of A Showgirl’s Rules for Falling in Love. She graciously took the time to answer my questions about her upcoming novel, forgotten history, non-regency romance recs, and more. Enjoy! 1. Let’s start at the beginning, share a bit of your writing history? I’ve…

rachelbeerwoman

April 3, 2025

Interview

#alicemurphy, #ashowgirl’srulesforfallinginlove, #gildedage, #historicalromance, #rachelreads&reviews
Bianca Turetsky Interview

Bianca Turetsky is the author of The Time-Traveling Fashionista trilogy, and co-author of the Magic on the Map series with Courtney Sheinmel. She graciously took the time to answer my questions about her love of fashion, co-authoring and more. Enjoy! 1. How did your first novel come about? The inspiration for The Time-Traveling Fashionista came to me…

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April 3, 2025

Interview

#biancaturetsky, #fashion, #historicalfiction, #magiconthemap, #middlegrade, #rachelreads&reviews, #timetravellingfashionista
Series Highlight: I Survived

Funny story. Even though I have seen this series around for years (it was first published around 2009), it was placed next to the “Choose your own adventure” series and like an idiot, I judged it by the cover and thought it was another one of thsoe with cooler covers. Fast forward to last month,…

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April 2, 2025

Book Suggestions, Book/Author Highlight

#historicalfiction, #Isurvived, #laurentarshis, #lowergrade, #rachelreads&reviews, #scholastic
Series Highlight: Boys of Wartime

Twelve-year-old Daniel Prescott cheered when the Sons of Liberty dumped English tea into Boston Harbor. Then King George sent his soldiers to take over Boston and its port. Now Daniel’s home is a city under siege. When his father slips away to join the rebels, Daniel works in the family tavern and eavesdrops on Redcoat…

rachelbeerwoman

April 1, 2025

Book Suggestions

#boysofwartime, #civilwar, #danielattheseigeofboston1776, #lauriecalkhoven, #michaelattheinvasionofrance1943, #puffinbooks, #rachelreads&reviews, #revolutionarywar, #willatthebattleofgettysburg1863, #worldwar2
Women’s History Month Books

It’s that time of year again with my yearly list of nonfiction books for those who want to learn about women’s contributions throughout history. This year, there weren’t many new books covering new women to interest me. Except for NPR’s Women in Music that I still haven’t gotten my hands on. And . . .…

rachelbeerwoman

March 31, 2025

Book Suggestions

#adamico, #aislaross, #anitakunz, #anitasarkeesian, #annmccallumstaats, #annshen, #beverelybond, #blairimani, #briannajoannie, #caitlindonohue, #chandlero'leary, #chelseaclinton, #chroniclebooks, #dialbooks, #dianaknapp, #ebonyadams, #elenafavilli, #elizabethweitzman, #femmemagnifique, #francescacavallo, #georgesullivan, #graphicnovels, #harpercollins, #heidieystemple, #hillaryclinton, #janeyolen, #jasonporath, #jenniferkeishinarmstrong, #jessicaspring, #joannajohnston, #juliemerberg, #karenkarbo, #kateschatz, #kathleenkrull, #kazoomagazine, #lauriecalkhoven, #lauriemarino, #lisakroger, #mackenzilee, #macmillan, #marlenegellerwagerman, #martabreen, #melanieranderson, #melissadelacruz, #mikkikendall, #miriamklienstahl, #nonfiction, #patriciacutright, #penelopebagieu, #rachelignotofsky, #rachelreads&reviews, #rozellakennedy, #sammaggs, #sandralawrence, #sarahsilbersteinswartz, #sheilamoeschen, #simonandschuster, #whenwomenwhoinventedtelevision, #wonderfulwomenoftheworld, #zingtsjeng
29 Dates Review

Jisu’s traditional South Korean parents are concerned by what they see as her lack of attention to her schoolwork and her future. Working with Seoul’s premiere matchmaker to find the right boyfriend is one step toward ensuring Jisu’s success, and going on the recommended dates is Jisu’s compromise to please her parents while finding space…

rachelbeerwoman

March 23, 2025

Reviews

#29dates, #contemporary, #inkyardpress, #melissadelacruz, #rachelreads&reviews, #romcom, #YA
Dear Manny Review

From the New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin comes the thrilling final installment of the series, set in college. Jared (white, Justyce’s roommate, woke) is running for Junior class president. With his antiracism platform, he’s a shoo-in. But he’s up against the new girl, Dylan. Will Jared have to choose between his head and his heart? Jared…

rachelbeerwoman

March 19, 2025

Reviews

#contemporary, #dearmanny, #nicstone, #politicalissues, #rachelreads&reviews, #us, #YA