I should really get a copy of this book for myself. Willig has such a clear sense of place and character in this novel, and I love stories of women banding together and doing important things. Ten out of ten. #reread #historicalfiction
I should really get a copy of this book for myself. Willig has such a clear sense of place and character in this novel, and I love stories of women banding together and doing important things. Ten out of ten. #reread #historicalfiction
🎶🎵 On the sixth day of #12BooksOf2022 my book log gave to me… my favorite book of June 2022!
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I think it was just the 3 of us this month. Sorry I ran into July for discussion. Haven‘t been able to keep up with life lately. Questions from readinggroupguides.com. The rest of the questions are marked with spoilers. #overbookedclub
Finished this a few days ago and forgot to post. This book did what great historical fiction does—taught me about a part of history I knew nothing about. I really enjoyed reading about these women who stepped out of their comfort zones and did what no one expected. I will post #overbookedclub discussion questions Friday or Saturday.
Amazing historical fiction, based very closely on the true story of a group of Smith College alumnae who volunteered as aid workers in France during World War I. Much of the material was drawn directly from actual letters (now in the Smith archives) sent home by the women to their families. These women did their best to care for the very old and very young folks devastated by the fighting in the Somme region. ⬇️
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A novel based on the true story of the Smith College relief unit. 18 female alumni go to help French civilians during World War 1. It started off slow, but I ended up really liking this one. #OverbookedClub @megnews
Seventeen young alumnae known as Smith College Relief Unit were sent for reconstruction in France during WWI. The villagers are in dire conditions-those still alive. Half a year later the Germans fierce constant shelling threatened them to extreme survival. But these were American women albeit from high society "Band"ed sisters in arms determined to leave France better than they found it. Think sorority sisters on steroids-the best of the best!
I am posting one book per day from my to-be-read collection. No description and providing no reason for wanting to read it, I just do. Some will be old, some will be new - don‘t judge me I have a lot of books.
Join the fun if you want. This is day 210.
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I am a huge fan of historical fiction. This one has to do with the women of Smith College heading off to the war. I enjoyed it.
I like historical fiction that tells of an event "off the beaten path" of standard history. I was really excited to find this story, about a group of college women serving people living in war torn France during WWI. Instead it's about a group mostly socialite women battling insecurities from the past. Imitating the author I might say, "This book is rather dull, Miss Litsy, & I shan't recommend it. Now I must quite go & fix my unruly hairpins."
Band of Sisters stands out in the crowd of 20th Century-based, historical war fiction. Excellently researched and solidly told, Sisters is chock-full of believable characters, each with their own personality, and from varying backgrounds.
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My audible reads wrap up is on my blog. Check it out!
https://reecaspieces.com/2021/04/30/my-audible-reads-for-april-wrapup-audibleboo...
I listened to this in audible. I loved it! Check out my review. https://reecaspieces.com/2021/04/28/band-of-sisters-by-laura-willig-wmmorrowbook...
Such a lovely book! The focus on sisterhood and the growth of the women was wonderful. An easy read to get sucked into and hard to escape from at the end.
All the blurbs for this book made it sound a little too targeted to my tastes and they were RIGHT. Emmie, Kate, and Julia were so fun to follow, and I loved watching the Smith Unit come together to help their French villagers and become a real team. There were a couple of minor pacing things I personally didn't love, but otherwise, no complaints! #historicalfiction
I‘ve been looking forward to this one! Even though it‘s about Smith and I‘m a Mount Holyoke alum, there is a universality about historically women‘s colleges that feels familiar. I like this already. And it seems not much has changed in regards to feelings about Harvard men!
Yay! Net Galley approved this ebook! Cant wait to read
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THANK YOU, @HarperCollins and @goodreads
My first Goodreads win. :)
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I have so many others that need to be read first, but I couldn't help opening this ARC right now!
COVER REVEAL!!
GORGEOUS!! CONGRATS!!
ON SALE: MARCH 2, 2021
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