The Island by Elin Hilderbrand. This was another good Hilderbrand book. It is about a family coming together when they need each other the most. I felt that all the loose ends were tied up at the end, which is my favorite.
Dancing with Fireflies by Denise Hunter. I totally picked this up from seeing the cover. A tragic event leads to the main character leaving the city to be home with her family. During that time a romance develops with someone from her past. There are typical ups and downs in this love story. It's more of a Christian romance novel and is complete with a happy ending.
Silver Girl by Elin Hilderbrand. I really, really liked this Hilderbrand book. It was a quick read, about two women that are both dealing with their own issues. One whose husband commited fraud, and the other whose husband passed away. They actually have been estranged the past few years, but turned to each other in this time of need. It's interesting to see their relationship grow, as well as how they deal with the other stresses.
The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom. This book takes you back to the days of slaves. It's crazy to think of how life was back then, the way people were treated. It wasn't my favorite because I kind of got confused with the characters, and had a hard time getting back into it every time I put it down. However, the ending was a good one, once I got towards there, I had to keep reading to find out what happened.
I have a stack of books to get through this month, but am always adding to my reading list, so please let me know if you have any suggestions!
I'm glad you stuck with The Kitchen House and finished it! It was definitely heavy subject matter. I may have to pick up Silver Girl next!
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ReplyDeleteTake Me With You sounds like a really interesting story. Have a great day!
I'm in the middle of the Island now, I've been trying to find time to read it for way too long. I need to just keep going with it but all my free time is spent binging Gilmore Gils! Silver Girl is on my list next but so is Winter Storm, the final book from that trilogy.
ReplyDeletei read the kitchen house last year i think and remember enjoying it. i LOVED take me with you. so many emotions. i wasn't as big a fan of the second half of the book until the ending, and then i was. so many emotions.
ReplyDeleteSuch a good roundup of books last month. I love when you go into a book without any hype or expectations and it ends up being really enjoyable!
ReplyDeleteAdding The Island and Take Me With You to my list!!
ReplyDeleteAh, I loved the Kitchen House, way more than I was expecting to. I'm glad you stuck it out. The next one isn't AS good, but I still enjoyed it. Take Me With You is on my list - sounds so good!
ReplyDeleteI've heard so many great things about Take Me with You. It's already on my TBR but I may need to bump it up on the priority list, which always seems to fluctuate. So many good books, so little time!
ReplyDeleteSilver Girl & The Island both sound great, I've heard her books are great!
ReplyDeleteI have been completely uninspired to read lately, probably just because the last two books I read weren't good. I need to add Elin to my list... I still haven't read any of hers!
ReplyDeleteI need to actually read an Elin Hilderbrand book because it sounds like I'd love her style of books! I'm going to pick up Take Me With You too because it sounds like another really good read!
ReplyDeleteI have yet to read an Elin Hildebrand book.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed The Kitchen House and look forward to reading the one after, Glory over Everything.
Take Me With You in on my to read list already. Glad to hear another reader enjoyed it.
I have Take Me With You on my TBR list...so how sad, exactly, is it? I have to be in a certain mood for that.
ReplyDeleteI'm reading Christmas at Primerose Hill by Karen Swan right now it is chit lit but not super cheesy, the last couple of books (Girl on the Train and Silent Girls) were kinda heavy! Decided to lighten it up a bit! I would recommend Silent Girls by Eric Rickstad for sure :)
ReplyDeleteI really need to read an Elin Hilderbrand book. They always sound so good. I don't know why I haven't gotten to one yet!
ReplyDeleteI've read a couple of Hilderbrand's books and thought they were okay, but neither of the two that you've read. I enjoy historical fiction and loved The Kitchen House.
ReplyDeleteThe Kitchen House was a tough pill to swallow.
ReplyDeleteI adored Take Me With You.