Bujold's hero, Miles Vorkosigan, heir to a Count and Imperial Auditor is in love, so why is he so scared the lady will get away? His congenital disability might be one, and the other suitors are flocking. Bujold is in fine form in this installment of her Vorkosigan series.
THE PECULIAR MIRACLES OF ANTOINETTE MARTIN Stephanie Knipper: Women's Fiction--magical realism
This amazing, magical tour of heart, love, sacrifice, death, and life will win your heart. Must Read!
A journey of loss and loneliness results in healing and renewed strength. This is a lovely story that plumbs the depths of grief and finds a few smiles along the way.
Absolute freedom vs. absolute neglect--either creates a childhood to run away from. So, why is Oriana returning home after eighteen years? Mystery and secrets run the halls of Winward and we're allowed to peep in of them in North's THE WAY BACK HOME.
THE MOON IN THE PALACE Weina Dai Randel: Historical Women's Fiction
This hypnotic historical of the young Empress Wu has political intrigue and palace jealousies. Set in the atmosphere of ancient China, THE MOON IN THE PALACE is a great coming of age story.
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ReplyDeleteLOL! I must make you want books. Must make you want to read. Can't be a proper #BookPusher if I don't.
DeleteAnother interesting selection! Thanks...I think? ;-)
ReplyDeleteHa! You know you want to read them, Rose. ;-)
DeleteIt's always fascinating to me to see what other people are reading. What a great and varied selection!
ReplyDeleteI'm an eclectic reader, Crystal! Anything I read that's good enough to share, I'll share!
DeleteI love Bujold! I haven't read all the series yet, they're hard to find at our library.
ReplyDeleteBut worth the wait, Sara!
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