I first noticed Owen by Tony Riches about two years ago. The cover caught my eye because of the bright colors and title, also the name of my son. I was pregnant with my son when I first saw this book and remember thinking “What the heck? Let’s learn about this Owen.” And thus began … Continue reading Book Review: Owen by Tony Riches
Category: Tudor
Thank You, Judith Arnopp
There are four books by Judith Arnopp that have completely redefined how I view motherhood. The Kiss of the Concubine, a novel of Anne Boleyn, and The Beaufort Chronicles trilogy, detailing the life of Margaret Beaufort, matriarch of the Tudor dynasty. I read all of these books shortly after my son was born, and am … Continue reading Thank You, Judith Arnopp
Book Review: La Petite Boulain by Gemma Lawrence
If there was ever a controversial figure from history I’d love to meet, Anne Boleyn would be my top choice. From her simple beginnings in the English countryside to her adventures on the continent, to her role serving Queen Katherine of Aragon to replacing KoA on the throne, to giving birth to the remarkable Elizabeth … Continue reading Book Review: La Petite Boulain by Gemma Lawrence
Book Review: The Kiss of the Concubine by Judith Arnopp
As an avid researcher and voracious reader, I have lamented the lack of a realistic telling of Anne Boleyn's life. Blessedly, Judith Arnopp has provided such a tale. Beginning in Anne's maiden years and following her throughout her ascent and fall, The Kiss of the Concubine allows readers to see Anne as she may truly … Continue reading Book Review: The Kiss of the Concubine by Judith Arnopp
The Bookworm’s Lament (Part 1)
As a stay-at-home mother and freelance book editor, I often find myself struggling to find the time to read. Until the past few months, I hadn’t been working, so I had a lot more time to dive into a good book. However, my husband and I are in a position where I need to be … Continue reading The Bookworm’s Lament (Part 1)
Author Interview: Adrienne Dillard
As I've touched on in previous posts, social media has enabled me to connect with the authors of some of my favorite books. Among the wonderful individuals to grace my life with conversation is the remarkable Adrienne Dillard, author of my all-time favorite book, Cor Rotto: A Novel of Catherine Carey. Over the summer, Adrienne … Continue reading Author Interview: Adrienne Dillard
Book Review: Cor Rotto by Adrienne Dillard
As an avid reader, I often find myself struggling to find the time to read each and every book in my To Be Read stack. However, I always seem to find the time to read Cor Rotto by Adrienne Dillard one more time. Today, I read Cor Rotto for the second time this year, and … Continue reading Book Review: Cor Rotto by Adrienne Dillard
Book Review: The Creation of Anne Boleyn by Susan Bordo
The Creation of Anne Boleyn by Susan Bordo can be described in two phrases: Well-researchedLong-winded I’ve been a fan of Tudor history for several years, and the relationship between Katherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn has been one of my pet subjects of interest. I’ve tried to see both sides of each woman – Katherine … Continue reading Book Review: The Creation of Anne Boleyn by Susan Bordo
The Pensive Bookworm 