Girl from the Savoy | 
pickLondon 1923: Dolly Lane is a dreamer; a downtrodden maid who longs to dance on the London stage, but her life has been fractured by the Great War. Memories of the soldier she loved, of secret shame and profound loss, by turns pull her back and spur her on to make a better life.
pick“But in the end-no matter the distance or the complications in between-the things we truly care for will always come back to us.”
Loved this historical fiction about love, friendship, following our dreams and the aftermath of the horrors or war.
This was my #bookspin for March @TheAromaofBooks
My #bookspin and #doublespin for March. Looking forward to both of these! Cloud insisted on getting in the picture too 😂😽 #catsoflitsy @TheAromaofBooks
pickEnding 2020 on a positive reading note. A reflective look at the past with big dreams for the future, this novel follows a few characters from different social classes as they become intertwined with each other. A slow burner that becomes a riveting story. I love the sense of hope in this novel, despite some pretty horrific things that have happened in the characters‘ past. #LiteraryCrew
It‘s time to discuss this month‘s #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead ! There are five questions marked as spoilers.
What did you think of the novel overall? Anything that stuck out to you that you wish to discuss?
5. Ultimately, Dolly leaves for America without any romantic attachment in order to chase her dreams, and the epilogue offers an insight into her future. What would you like Dolly to have done in the intervening years? ~from Reading Group Discussion Questions #LiteraryCrew
4. Teddy returns from the war suffering from a severe form of shell shock, a very misunderstood condition during and after the Great War. What surprised you the most about Teddy‘s condition and treatment? How did the discovery that Dolly was Teddy‘s “nurse” affect your connection with them both? ~from Reading Group Discussion Questions #LiteraryCrew
3. There are quite a few female friendships described in this novel. Which was your favorite female friendship to see develop? ~from the Reading Group Discussion Questions #LiteraryCrew
2. Who was your favorite character? Which viewpoint/narrative did you enjoy exploring or reading the most? ~ adapted from the Reading Group Discussion Questions #LiteraryCrew
1. The novel is set in the years just after the Great War when social boundaries were changing and women, especially, were fighting for greater independence. What did you enjoy about this period? Was there anything that surprised you? ~from Reading Group Discussion Guide #LiteraryCrew
pickI really enjoyed this book. The book is set in the 1920s and is about a young woman who dreams of life on the stage. The story is told from three different perspectives, and the book addresses the hopes, dreams and heartbreaks of each character. This is one book I am really sad it ended because I really loved the character, Dolly. #LiteraryCrew
pickI really enjoyed this historical fiction about Dolly Lane, a maid at the Savoy Hotel in the 1920s, who dreamed of dancing on the London stage.
#LiteraryCrew @Librarybelle
A little Christmas Eve reading with coffee and homemade molasses cookies. #coffeeandabook
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pickI really enjoyed this book though it‘s hard to pinpoint why. I liked the entwining stories and felt very transported. The last few chapters the pacing speeds up immensely compared to the rest of the book which pulls you somewhat out of the story. Good pick @Librarybelle #tbr #literarycrew #merryreaders #wintergames
Check In post for #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead : any thoughts or impressions to share?
Jerdencon, catebutler, kspenmoll, BookNAround, BethM, Chrissyreadit, litenthusiast, CoffeeNBooks, CarolineLovesToRead
A few days late, but checking in on this month‘s #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead . What are your impressions so far?
I was finally able to start a couple nights ago, and I am entranced by the story.
Jerdencon, catebutler, kspenmoll, BookNAround, BethM, Chrissyreadit, litenthusiast, CoffeeNBooks, CarolineLovesToRead
Loving this book! Got it from the library yesterday and am already halfway done! I was hoping to get on schedule for the #literarycrew read along but think I‘m going to have to go ahead!
Totally distracting me from #wintergames but worth it!
@Librarybelle
Well everybody was asleep then the hubs woke the baby. It‘s been quite the day being the caretaker for 2 dogs, the hubs, and a colicky baby. Thought I was getting some time to myself but now I‘ll be reading and drinking my cocoa while I snuggle Wesley back to sleep lol. #merryreaders #wintergames #tbr @Clwojick
We‘re at the end of Week 1 for this month‘s #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead . I‘ve seen some positive posts about this month‘s reading...what are your impressions so far? If you have not started yet, no worries (I haven‘t started yet myself!).
Jerdencon, catebutler, kspenmoll, BookNAround, BethM, Chrissyreadit, litenthusiast, CoffeeNBooks, CarolineLovesToRead
The December #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead begins tomorrow!
If you would like to join us, please comment below. We‘re a low key buddy read - use the above schedule as suggested reading, but read at your own pace. I will do checkin posts throughout the month, and we‘ll hold discussions at the end of the month.
Jerdencon, catebutler, kspenmoll, BookNAround, BethM, Chrissyreadit, litenthusiast, CoffeeNBooks, CarolineLovesToRead
Join the #LiteraryCrew for the December #BuddyRead of the tagged book. The schedule listed is just a suggested schedule - we‘re a low key buddy read, where we read at our own pace, I post periodic checkins throughout the month, and we have a discussion at the end of the month.
If you‘re interested, comment below! Tagging those who either participated this month or expressed interest in a tag for December!
Jerdencon, catebutler, kspenmoll, BookNAround, MeganAnn, BethM, CoverToCoverGirl, litenthusiast, CoffeeNBooks, CarolineLovesToRead
pickI love Hazel Gaynor. If you love history and historical fiction I highly recommend this author!
Today is the last Monday of the year and the decade! Happy Monday everyone!!! 😊🍾🥂
#EmojiMadness #ManicMonday @JoScho
pickGood. Enjoyed how it promises to be a light hearted read about the dancing girls of the 1920's but then deals with darker issues. Recommend.
#Harper
#HarperCollinsPublishers
The perils of borrowing from the library 😂.
This was obviously being used as a bookmark and is only on Chapter 1 so I don't know whether that is a reflection of the book 😂 and thankfully it doesn't look used 🤧
Congrats @robinb on your milestone! Thank you for this #AllTheRightStuffGiveaway! These 3 books gave me the #warmfuzzies and definitely will be rereading them in future ❤❤❤
#giveaway #kindness #littenslove
pickAbsolutely enjoyed this book! A lovely story and kept me engaged throughout.
We are preparing to move, and I should be packing... but I also made a new year resolution to read for at least 30 minutes a day. That takes priority... right?!?!
I‘m pretty sure this book is set in the 1920‘s so I‘m hoping to use it for the #LRC!
pick#1920s-#London-glitz-glamour-#foxtrot-#Charleston-#JazzAge-#flappers. Wow! What an #exceptionalbook! I enjoyed this book immensely and it was simply #unputdownable! Flawless writing, great plot, and amazing characters.
If you like #DowntonAbbey and #MrSelfridge, you would enjoy this book. #bookworm #booknerd #bibliophage #bookart #bookphotography #bookphotos #yycreads #calgaryreads #readforlife #read150 #calgarylibrary
Hope is a dangerous thing, darling. It is usually followed by disappointment and too much gin.
I received a #bookcolortag from @inwhichHeikereadsharder for Violet. This is what I could gather, although some are rather purple. Thanks for the challenge!
I'm tagging @miralunasbooknook @Ambam and @AbstractMonica for the color gray. 💕
And #rightnow everyone else is asleep (note the dog in the background) while I catch up with my current read. #AugustGrrrl
Quickly ducking in to the library resulted in this stack!
I may not have read as much as I hoped today (damn vertigo), but I did do a little book shopping. Love #bookoutlet and their 50/50 sales. I couldn't resist a bundle of $2 (ish) books! #bookhaul #iregretnothing #happybibliophage
This was the best one for my #bookface for #riotgrams 😁that is harder to do than I thought!
Also if you like #historicalfiction and #1920s and #london you may enjoy this book.
pickVery lovely book! I really like Hazel Gaynor's work. This one is primarily about a girl named Dolly, who has dreams of being more than a maid. Set in the 1920's and explores the impact of WWI on Dolly and others. #historicalfiction #womenauthors
I'm using this book to complete #LRC2 #girlstitle for the #LitsyReadingChallenge
pickHazel Gaynor is one of my all-time favorite authers. I absolutely love this book. It took place in the 20's which I loved.
My #latestbookishbuys! So excited for Anne of Green Gables #audiobook read by Rachel McAdams. Girl from the Savoy was on sale on Kindle and the sample worked for me. And everything by Melissa Tagg is just so fun and happy--plus it's perfect for this time of year! #photoadaynov16
If you're a fan of historical fiction, this is a steal. Definitely a feel good read. Happy Thanksgiving, y'all!
From the author who brought you THE GIRL WHO CAME HOME...on sale today for $1.99. #kindle #kindledeals #amazon
I've been eyeing this book for SO long & finally found a copy, in the bargain section no less! It takes place in the 1920s in London, which are two elements that are almost insta-sold for me. I cannot wait to get lost in this story.
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#britishbooks #britishauthors #historicalfiction #1920s #London
By the time the war was over, my heart was broken, my dreams were shattered, my hopes were bruised. Without ever stepping onto a battlefield, I too was wounded.
Omg I can't put this book down!!!! My favorite time of era 20's!!! And it also talks about WWI and the people who was affected by not only men also women.
I really love Hazel Gaynor's writing style. Her books always leave me feeling better about life and her newest is no different. I think it would make a great audio book, narrated by Kate Winslet. If you love historical fiction, give Hazel Gaynor a go. #24in48 #readathon
pickLove how the author paints a vivid picture of the eras she writes in--the Roaring 20s, Savoy hotel & London's theater scene are brought to life. Swept away by this historical romance. You could read it with a cuppa but I say put on some 20s music & make this Earl Grey Gin Fizz w/ homemade tea syrup.
