The Scribe of Sienna

The Scribe of Siena by Melodie Winawer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Contrary to what I had read about this book, it is not “Outlander” redux. It is filled with lovely scenes of Sienna both current day and 14th Century. The story is timeless, despite the plague being weaved throughout. I love the attention to the roles of women and how they are strong characters no matter the time period. Historical fiction is probably my favorite genre, and it is refreshing to find good subject matter other than WWII. Highly recommend.


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Ode to Vinyl: The Music Shop

The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was so tickled to win this on a giveaway by the author. I had put down kindle because I read at night before bed - so It took me a while to read in-between other books. Having "had it with me" for nearly a year, I will miss it now. I loved this book! I thought it would be an "ode to vinyl" of sorts, and it was for sure - but it was more about the music within - and without. Rich and warm characters surround a dying record shop - can they bring it back to life? The whole thing is a backdrop for the relationships between these characters, most notably with a beautiful and mysterious stranger who charms them all in different ways. Took a while to get going, but that may be because of the way I was reading it. Also, good character development takes a while - trust me it was worth it. I laughed and cried and cried happy tears - it is a great read!


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