Welcome to Litsy!

There was no wind down or wrap up or epilogue. It just abruptly ended. Sure, there‘s a second book. But there was way too much left up in the air at the end of this one. And after 31 hours (audiobook edition)! I was very annoyed. That turned it from a pick (3.5/5) to a so-so.

The book also had trouble with its identity. Mystery? Romance? Courtroom drama? Family story? Historical novel? #nutsinmay

An interesting and infuriating* novel about two women doctors in 1880s NYC. There are some great side stories going, too.
But it is dragging on. Holy moly. 21 hours in. 10 to go.

*It‘s infuriating how women were treated.

I finished!! Over 700 pages of life in 1880‘s NYC thru the eyes of two female physicians, one black and one white. I loved the focus on medicine during that time, especially women providing it and women receiving it. I didn‘t expect the story to have so much mystery, but as things progressed, I really loved that angle. There are still a couple of things unfinished, so I‘m glad I grabbed the second book before the library shut down. #chunkster

Look at this cute little baby puzzle next to the book I‘m #currentlyreading!!

I‘ve seen some people say this book is too detailed, too descriptive, could have been shorter etc. But that sort of drew me to it. I LOVE being immersed in a really long, all-encompassing story. Started it earlier today and I really do feel like I‘m a female physician inside of 1880‘s New York City.

Over 700 pages!! #chunkster

I finished! Finally! While I really liked it Did Not need to be a 700+ page book! Holy cow was there too much extra everything inside! Perfect book if you loved My Name is Mary Sutter and My Notorious Life like I did.

Now onto the sequel! Another chunkster though!

I'm only 8% of the way through?! Looks like I'll be reading this one for awhile! Which is fine because I'm enjoying it 🙂

Looking forward to this one. Have the follow up one on my shelf - another huge chunky one!

This 742-page saga went faster than I thought it would thanks to an interesting and compelling hodgepodge of storylines. Set in 1880s NY, it boasts both a romance and a mystery and touches on women‘s rights, racial/ethnic/social inequality, and political corruption. It centers on two women doctors, their struggles/triumphs in their vocation and their steadfast support system of family/friends. I enjoyed it but felt it was just too long. 4.5/5⭐️

Started this chunkster because I have the ARC of the sequel to read, and I wanted to start at the beginning. But at almost 750 pages 😳😳😳 I MAY be finished by Christmas!!! 🤦🏻‍♀️🤪🤣

I‘m torn about this one. Lots of great details about 19th century family planning and the persecution of women by Comstock. The plot is both too complicated and too simplistic, and the writing is not the best. The sex scenes are particularly tepid, and every sentence could lose 10% of its words and be stronger for it. As a result, I struggled to sustain interest and I likely won‘t read the sequel.

As a milliner myself, I always think about the lives and careers of women who worked in hat shops in earlier times. This is just a peripheral character, a patient in the hospital, but I loved reading a little glimpse into her life.

I am 90% loving this book, but the romantic relationship is expressed with such cheesy language but every time those two characters interact, I have to just skim through it so my eyes don‘t fall out of my head from rolling. But all the stuff about 19th century birth control is fascinating!

1870‘s, two pioneering women physicians in New York City battle the oppression of the Comstock years to bring gynecological healthcare to patients of all income levels. I am so on board for this book. ✊💪🤝

Bedtime book! It‘s also on sale rn for like $2 as an ebook, FYI. 📚

Keeping me company at the theme patk

Donati‘s books suck me in and I emerge, hours later, dazed and disoriented. It‘s a delightful feeling.

Any other fans of Sara Donati/Rosina Lippi? I‘m so excited- she is one of my favorite authors.

I almost never use my credits for a straight-up choice. I just hold them until I can get a two-fer like this. Yay! #audiobooksale #audiblecreditmanagement #cheapolistener

Took a lazy day in Paris & started reading this epic saga. #vacationread #holiday

This was a wonderful surprise in the mail today! Ham is excited too 😆💝 Thank you @Ajessgirl You‘re a rockstar!

#morningcommute #nyc

Such a good story! Now I can‘t wait for the sequel! This is a story about a family I can see myself sitting at the dinner table with....I didn‘t want it to end. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The main reason I wanted to read this is that the author lives in my town and I see her at the dog bar a lot (yes, my town has a dog bar) and her dog and my dog like to play together. I gave up after 4 hours. It wasn't bad, but not much was happening and I think there are better ways to spend 30 hours of my time. #dnf

Falling into this book, but wow, over 700 pages? I‘ll be back in a few days Litsy.

1. Anna & Jack
2. Sookie & Jackson (Gilmore Girls)
3. Gerber Daisies
4. Sourpatch 🍉
5. Pink

So fun, thanks @JoScho ! #manicmonday

Have any of you read this? I was doing a "my life is over because I've read all of the available books in the Outlander series" search, and this came up. I found it on bookmooch so, of course, I mooched it. #tbr

My #yearinbooks #goodreads I definitely have room for a few more this year!

Hurricane shutters are up, and the house is like a cave. Nothing to do but obsess about the weather and read.

I loved this book! I was hooked by the end of the first chapter! This book has all my favorite things: historical fiction, strong women, romance, and mystery. Plus, I often had to remind myself that the book is set during 1883. It amazes me that so many issues of that age are still relevant today. It's a great look back at life in NYC during that age. This is the first in a series, so there are a few loose ends!

Lots of books all of a sudden! Two book came from the library and the day isn't even over yet! #booknerdproblems

Just started the audiobook today. Enjoying it so far ☺️. Reminds me of Lindsay Faye's "Gods of Gotham".

EPIC. Such a strong female character. Loved what this story encompassed. So many genres. Can't wait for the sequel.

Picked this up in the library. Really liked Into the Wilderness, so hoping this is good.

So far, the combination of historical fiction and medical history is resulting in a satisfying summer porch read.