Publication Date - October 16, 2018
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In 1986, the main branch of the Los Angeles Public Library caught fire, destroying hundred of thousands of books and necessitating an enormous renovation project. The large fire happened at the same time as the Chernobyl crisis, thus was not widely covered at the time. Susan Orlean recreates the events of the day and the following investigation, interspersed with the history of the library and its current status. I loved this book as I think any bibliophile will. It is beautifully written and always interesting. This is my favorite of the October releases that I have read and may end of being in my top list for the year. I received a digital ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
A Well Behaved Woman: A Novel of the Vanderbilts by Therese Anne Fowler
Publication Date - October 16, 2018
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Alva Smith's family was on the brink of poverty when she realized she had to marry money. William Vanderbilt was from a very rich, but not yet socially prominent family who needed Alva's reputation in order to find respectability. Their marriage was no love match and never would be, but Alva used her circumstances to raise the Vanderbilt name in society as well as advance her interest in innovative architecture and the women's suffrage movement. Alva is an interesting character who was both ahead of her time and immersed in the rules of the time. This well-written novel does a good job of recreating the atmosphere of the gilded age but the second half feels both too long at parts and then rushed towards the end. I did enjoy the read and recommend it to fans of historical fiction. I received a digital ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The Rain Watcher by Tatiana de Rosnay
Publication Date - October 23, 2018
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Surprisingly, this is the first book by this author that I have read but I will definitely pick up her others. I thought this book was beautifully written. She has created a scenario of eerie chaos in Paris as the Seine floods through the city and one family, there to celebrate, has to deal with a medical emergency. The narrator, Linden, is returning to the city after starting a life in America. He is dealing with the feelings of history and introspection that the city ignites in him as well as his father's health emergency and the things left unsaid between them. Each family member deals with tragic past events, secrets and difficult truths as the city floods in an apocalyptic scenario. This was such a beautiful book, and even though it was meandering at times I truly loved reading it. I received a digital ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review .
I'll Be There For You: The One About Friends by Kelsey Miller
Publication Date: October 23 2018
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This book is just pure fun enjoyment. Do not go into it expecting deep thoughts about the show, or even really anything new. It is an enjoyable read with fun insights and interesting tidbits that relaxed and entertained me before bed each night. If you are someone who spent their teenage/early adult years watching this show, then you will like this book too. I received a digital copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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