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Stand in Awe: a Review of J’Nell Ciesiekski’s “The Brilliance of Stars”
When was the last time you read a book? Now I don’t mean listened to someone read to you through your smart speaker or headphones – I...
arfulwell99
Nov 18, 20224 min read
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Reinventing Jane Austen: A Lowly Film Scholar’s Review of the Recent Austen Film Binge
Classics are classics because they transcend time. Whether the book takes the public by storm immediately after publication, or it takes...
arfulwell99
Jul 22, 20227 min read
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Bibliophile Musings: More Than Ten Years Later, A Redemptive Argument for “Mansfield Park”
If you hate Jane Austen, well, you have my sympathies. But let other bloggers type about whining and misery. Since one of my friends...
arfulwell99
Apr 8, 20223 min read
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Bibliophile Musings: More Than Ten Years Later, A Redemptive Argument for “Mansfield Park”
If you hate Jane Austen, well, you have my sympathies. But let other bloggers type about whining and misery. Since one of my friends...
arfulwell99
Apr 8, 20223 min read
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The Wait is Over: Sarah Ladd’s “The Letter from Briarton Park” Has Arrived
If you’re anything like me, your bookshelf is full of historical fiction, waiting for you to take a mental vacation. If you are like me,...
arfulwell99
Apr 1, 20223 min read
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The Wait is Over: Sarah Ladd’s “The Letter from Briarton Park” Has Arrived
If you’re anything like me, your bookshelf is full of historical fiction, waiting for you to take a mental vacation. If you are like me,...
arfulwell99
Apr 1, 20223 min read
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The History and Mystery Continues With Book Three is Melanie Dickerson’s New Series Entitled, “A Dea
Have you ever called yourself a “fan-girl”? I suppose you could be a “fan-boy”. Have you ever considered yourself a fan? Like a crazy fan...
arfulwell99
Mar 25, 20222 min read
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The History and Mystery Continues With Book Three is Melanie Dickerson’s New Series Entitled, “A Dea
Have you ever called yourself a “fan-girl”? I suppose you could be a “fan-boy”. Have you ever considered yourself a fan? Like a crazy fan...
arfulwell99
Mar 25, 20222 min read
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Saddle Up! Tracie Peterson’s New Release “Along the Rio Grande”
Have you read one of Tracie Peterson’s books? Who hasn’t read one of Tracie Peterson’s books? That is, if you like historical fiction...
arfulwell99
Mar 18, 20222 min read
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Saddle Up! Tracie Peterson’s New Release “Along the Rio Grande”
Have you read one of Tracie Peterson’s books? Who hasn’t read one of Tracie Peterson’s books? That is, if you like historical fiction...
arfulwell99
Mar 18, 20222 min read
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A Refreshing Retrospect: Jeannie Goutet’s New Sequel, “Philippa Holds Court”
There’s no doubt about it. The publishing world is changing. it’s good to see good old-fashioned clean historical fiction is still out...
arfulwell99
Mar 4, 20222 min read
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A Refreshing Retrospect: Jeannie Goutet’s New Sequel, “Philippa Holds Court”
There’s no doubt about it. The publishing world is changing. it’s good to see good old-fashioned clean historical fiction is still out...
arfulwell99
Mar 4, 20222 min read
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An Unexpected Read: Jody Hedlund’s “Unending Devotion”
When was the last time you went to a book store? Has it been a while? It has for me. I remember the excitement building inside of me...
arfulwell99
Feb 18, 20224 min read
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An Unexpected Read: Jody Hedlund’s “Unending Devotion”
When was the last time you went to a book store? Has it been a while? It has for me. I remember the excitement building inside of me...
arfulwell99
Feb 18, 20224 min read
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She’s Back! Recommendation for Francine Rivers New Release, “The Lady’s Mine”
I remember it like it was yesterday. I saw the cover, the girl with the intriguing look, the California Gold Rush setting… and before I...
arfulwell99
Feb 12, 20222 min read
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She’s Back! Recommendation for Francine Rivers New Release, “The Lady’s Mine”
I remember it like it was yesterday. I saw the cover, the girl with the intriguing look, the California Gold Rush setting… and before I...
arfulwell99
Feb 12, 20222 min read
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History and Mystery! Melanie Dickerson’s Newest Release, “A Treacherous Treasure”
You know what? I really do admire Melanie Dickerson. She has a knack for creating heroes and heroines that are accurate, believable, and...
arfulwell99
Jan 28, 20222 min read
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History and Mystery! Melanie Dickerson’s Newest Release, “A Treacherous Treasure”
You know what? I really do admire Melanie Dickerson. She has a knack for creating heroes and heroines that are accurate, believable, and...
arfulwell99
Jan 28, 20222 min read
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Meant for Each Other: Sally Britton’s “Her Unsuitable Match”
Every once in a while, a new author will catch my eye that has it all – the heroine, the plot, the conflict, the history, the killer book...
arfulwell99
Jan 21, 20222 min read
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Meant for Each Other: Sally Britton’s “Her Unsuitable Match”
Every once in a while, a new author will catch my eye that has it all – the heroine, the plot, the conflict, the history, the killer book...
arfulwell99
Jan 21, 20222 min read
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