Book of the Month Historical Fiction Reading Vlog

Reading my two February Book of the Month picks and a December Book of the Month add-on that is on my 2024 TBR. All three books are historical fiction. Enjoy 😊
1:31 The Mayor of Maxwell Street
3:18 The Women
8:07 The Frozen River
13:39 The Mayor of Maxwell Street
Books in the Reading Vlog:
The Women by Kristin Hannah
The Mayor of Maxwell Street by Avery Cunningham
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
Other Books Mentioned:
The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
The Great Alone Kristin Hannah
Other Things I Mentioned:
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The Notebook Musical on Broadway
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[@Whtpaper]

Loved learning the background of your channel name! Enjoyed hearing about The Women as I liked The Nightengale and The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah too.

[@twentyonereaders]

I'm glad you liked hearing about it! I was excited to be able to talk about it in my non bookish update

[@larryyonce]

Excellent book reviews. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. 👍

[@twentyonereaders]

Thank you 😊

[@Lululovespatches]

I enjoyed The Mayor Of Maxwell Street but didn't think the last third of the book was as good.
I enjoyed your reading vlog!

[@twentyonereaders]

Thank you and yes the last third I think was the weakest too

[@typeonereader]

Would love more reading vlogs!

[@twentyonereaders]

Always impressed with how frequently you vlog!

[@Ruby508707]

Great selections! I read two. I wish The Women had been a 5 star for me but it landed at a 3. It addressed some important topics but the romance focus was distracting, just too much for me. I wish there had been more about the other women and less about Frankie’s romantic relationships. I did have a lot of feelings - anger, frustration and sadness and it made me think of things people faced that were outrageous. But I’m not the writer and she clearly hit the mark based on the overall ratings. I’m sure this book will win awards. I see people arguing over it which seems silly. Your opinion is valid whether you enjoyed the book or not. I’m glad many are loving and a little envious! I loved The Great Alone and The Four Winds but not so much for The Nightingale and the Winter Garden. Now, The Frozen River is my 5 star. It’s my favorite book of this year so far but we still have quite a few months to go. It’s hard to pin why some books just resonate and others not. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@twentyonereaders]

I agree that I wanted to see more about the other women and even the epilogue when we finally get to hear about other women seemed rushed. I haven't seen the arguments yet but also haven't read or watched other reviews yet. That's exciting to hear that The Frozen River was a 5 star for you and even your favorite book of the year so far! I would definitely read more from that author.

[@queenvictoria4237]

I sadly didnt get to my picks for February since it came way late in the middle of the month lol. but hoping and excited for picks for March

[@twentyonereaders]

That's the worst when the box is late. Hope March picks were exciting for you!

[@priscilla.t.a]

Woah, 500 pages, lol. Based on the cover, the premise, and it being pitched as a mystery, I was expecting The Mayor of Maxwell Street to be a light-on-its-feet, clever, little historical mystery, centering a community and identities that often don't show up in stories from/about that time. But it sounds like those were the wrong expectations, at least partly. I'm sorry it was a disappointment. I might still read it, if I see a review that can convince me the 500 pages are worth it, but I don't know.

[@twentyonereaders]

Well put - that's what I expected too!

[@Lukas-sn7hu]

Promo sm

[@Thepeejay]

Really liked this vlog and non reading update. A boring 500 page historical bfiction sounds a bit brutal and not worth it.

[@twentyonereaders]

Thank you! Yes it was a let down still glad I tried a new author though