Books: Women
Currently listing articles 405-351:
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Book Review: Friday's Child by Georgette Heyer— Austen-sibly Georgette Heyer is a hidden gem. I found no proof in this dull, unfaceted Regency romance.
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Book Review: Frida's Bed by Slavenka Drakulic— Offers insights into Frida's work and life that will give you an even deeper understanding of what drove her to create in the first place.
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Book Review: Just Jane - A Novel of Jane Austen’s Life by Nancy Moser— Meet Jane Austen, as she could have been - a bio-novel treatment of her life.
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Book Review: Moose - A Memoir of Fat Camp by Stephanie Klein — Every girl’s parent should read about this journey in living your tweens and teens with an eye on your size and the food you eat.
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Book Review: My God Box - Parable of the Incorrigible Child by Margaret Iuculano— An inspiring tale that will spark faith in its readers.
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Book Review: The Hidden History of Women's Ordination - Female Clergy in the Medieval West by Gary Macy— In the modern context of controversy about the place of women in various churches this is explosive stuff.
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Book Review: Daughters of Juarez - A True Story of Serial Murder South of the Border by Teresa Rodriguez— A horrifying, true tale of serial crime is told with unflinching compassion and unassailable facts. This book is a must-read.
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Book Review: My Husband's Sweethearts by Bridget Asher— Women's Lit rather than Chick Lit.
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Book Review: The Book Club by Kate McCabe— I didn't expect a novel about a book club to be able to deliver so much at once - romance, betrayal, deceit, and mystery.
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Book Review: My Lady of Cleves by Margaret Campbell Barnes— A historical novel that stood the test of time is perfect for book clubs.
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Book Review: Beyond the Night by Marlo Schalesky— Similar to the quintessential stubborn love story, this title also offers depth, meaning and a surprise ending.
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Book Review: The Forbidden Daughter by Shobhan Bantwal — A page turner full of love, murder, and the sobering issue of gender selective abortion in India.
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Book Review: Home Another Way by Christa Parrish— Spunky bad girl masks her wistful heart with stubborn independence and a sharp tongue in debut novel by Christa Parrish.
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Real Women Versus The Secrets of Happily Married Women— The secret is good public relations. It can be difficult to present a well kempt hobo as a citizen of value.
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Book Review: Women in Hats by Judy Sheehan— Women in Hats doesn't live up to the hype as a warm, humorous novel.
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Book Review: Holly Would Dream By Karen Quinn— This charming story has it all. Hysterical characters, romance and mystery combine to make some of the spunkiest contemporary fiction around.
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Book Review: Washington's Lady (Ladies of History Series #3) by Nancy Moser— Get to know America’s first first-lady – Washington’s Lady – well enough to call her a friend.
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Book Review: The Sweetgum Knit Lit Society by Beth Pattillo— A tale of female friendship, drama, knitting, books and...faith? Not so much.
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Book Review: A Voice in the Wind (Mark of the Lion Series #1) by Francine Rivers— Biblical fiction, strong characterization and an exemplary Christian example have made this title a classic in modern Christian fiction.
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The Early Word: New and Notable Fiction for the Week of July 14, 2008— The latest in Eoin Colfer's popular children's series, plus some new mysteries, romances, and thrillers.
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Book Review: The Richest Season by Maryann McFadden— After twenty-five years of marriage, Joanna Harrison couldn't take it anymore. She ran away and found more than she ever could have imagined.
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Graphic Novel Review: Water Baby by Ross Campbell— A review of the DC/Minx title Water Baby, written and illustrated by Ross Campbell
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Book Review: Left Bank by Kate Muir — This book is quite different than most chick lit, primarily because it begins with a mystery.
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Interview with Phyllis Zimbler Miller, Author of Mrs. Lieutenant— "I’ve wanted to write this book for 38 years, ever since I was a new Mrs. Lieutenant in the spring of 1970 during the Vietnam
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Book Review: Where We Once Belonged by Sia Figiel — A novel about Samoan society, a complex culture often misunderstood by outsiders.
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Book Review: The Forbidden by Beverly Lewis— A satisfyingly complex tale of community, family and young love, told with Amish simplicity.
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The Early Word: New and Notable Fiction for the Week of June 16, 2008— New fiction this week by Marian Keyes, Jane Green, Peter David, Poppy Adams, Billie Letts, and more.
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Book Review: Around The World in 80 Dates by Christa Ann Banister — You'd think that, as a travel writer, Sydney Alexander must lead a pretty exciting life. That is, until you do your second-guessing between the lines...
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Book Review: The Red Leather Diary by Lily Koppel— Koppel found a genuine treasure in this diary, a life so full and rich that would have gone unnoticed.
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Interview with Jaime Martinez Wood, Author of Rogelia's House of Magic— "...your characters should be able to convince others of their point of view," advises Hispanic author Jaime Martinez Wood.
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Book Review: The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen— The Sugar Queen is a magical novel, a worthy successor to Allen's Garden Spells and Alice Hoffman's Practical Magic.
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Book Review: A Woman's Guide to Saving Her Own Life by Mellanie True Hills— Heart disease kills more women each year than men. Read this book even if you think you are healthy!
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Book Review: A Life In Secrets - Vera Atkins and the Missing Agents of WWII by Sarah Helm— This book is like reading the best mystery, spy novel, espionage thriller, and personal WWII history all in one.
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Book Review: The Venus Approach to Real-Estate Investing by S. A. Philipp and Barbara Heil-Sonneck— Being a woman is an asset in the real-estate development business. This books tells and shows you how.
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Book Review: Two Weeks Since My Last Confession by Kate Genovese— The O'Briens are a good Catholic family, the father a senator. Drugs, war and abuse take their toll, however.
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Book Review: Mad, Bad, and Sad: Women and the Mind Doctors by Lisa Appignanesi— This book discusses many cases of individuals who, either due to their madness, badness, or sadness, have been a little emotionally off course.
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Book Review: The Chic Entrepreneur by Elizabeth W. Gordon and Leanna Adams— Calling all business women: take your business from flats to stilettos!
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Book Review: My Heart Remembers by Kim Vogel Sawyer— Americana with a dash of innocent romance.
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Book Review: Dreaming In Libro by Louise Bernikow— Once fiercely independent and single, Bernikow undergoes a transformation.
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Book Review: Notorious by Michelle Martinez— Drugs and deceit combine to make this legal thriller a fascinating look at courtroom drama and drug-related gang violence.
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Book Review: Certain Girls by Jennifer Weiner— This is a book about life and living. Parts are laugh out loud hysterically funny and parts will just make you cry.
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Book Review: Hours of Devotion - Fanny Neuda's Book of Prayers for Jewish Women by Dinah Berland— This is a beautiful book full of solace and understanding for Jewish women of all backgrounds and levels of faith.
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Book Review: Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah— The author captures the best and worst of an enduring friendship.
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Book Review: The Venus Week by Rebecca Booth— A book for women who may be missing some of the important times in their lives.
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Book Review: Ruby Among Us by Tina Ann Forkner— The beauty of the roses surround much heartbreak and uncertainty but represent all that is loved and remembered.
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Interview with Karen Harrington, Author of Janeology— Harrington's novel explores a controversial issue: what prompts a mother to kill her own child?
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Book Review: Sisterchicks Go Brit by Robin Jones Gunn— Robin Jones Gunn's SisterChick series is centered around the lives of two "midlife mamas," Elizabeth (Liz) and Kellie.
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Book Review: Anybody Any Minute by Julie Mars— A novel full of humour, introspection, and powerful characterisation.
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Book Review: The Compassionate Carnivore - Or, How To Keep Animals Happy, Save Old MacDonald's Farm, Reduce Your Hoofprint, And Still Eat Meat By Catherine Friend— Friend raises animals for food and has a relationship with them while they are alive.
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Book Review: The Streets of Babylon - A London Mystery by Carina Burman, Translated by Sarah Death— This mystery novel is an entertaining and sometimes humorous trip back to the 19th century.
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Book Review: Water Cooler Diaries - Women Across America Share Their Day at Work, Edited by Joni B. Cole and B.K. Rakhra— An entertaining and insightful glimpse into the lives of working women across the country.
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Women's Murder Club— Women's Murder Club can be for ABC what Law & Order SVU is for NBC.
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Book Review: Embittered Justice By Michaela Riley— Michaela Riley's novel puts a spotlight on corruption in the legal system and its life altering effects on the innocent.
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Book Review: Daughter of York by Anne Easter Smith— The author of A Rose For The Crown brings the tale of Margaret of York to life with rich, vibrant detail.
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Interview with Karin Abarbanel, Author of Birthing the Elephant— Karin Abarbanel talks about her new book and how it can help women who are considering opening a small business.
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