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Another tough month to choose a favorite, but I‘ll go with this one because the audiobook had me captivated.

Princess Elizabeth has become the Queen of England, and we meet her and other characters at Sandringham House.

What a lovely bustling place to be.

A lovely, lovely storyline, wonderful behind-the-scenes information about the Royals, and a beautiful read all around. 5/5

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I liked this book. It takes place in the 1950‘s in Washington DC. An eclectic group of women live in a boarding house. The story is told from each woman‘s point of view. As the story progresses the womens‘ background and secrets are exposed. A new resident helps to bring the women together by hosting weekly meals. She is a very good support for the other women but she is keeping a big secret that will eventually affect all of them.

Yet another Wednesday, yet another cocktail + book! I really enjoy having an evening just to decompress with good food, good drink, and a good read. This week, the cocktail is from their holiday menu and called the Ron Burgundy (scotch, apricot brandy, cinnamon, lemon, and a float of Pinot Noir). Perfect for a cold December evening!

This is my 1st Quinn book, & I enjoyed it. Set during the Korean War & the McCarthy era, it‘s a story about a group of women living in a boardinghouse. Each main character gets her own section from her POV, with all her secrets, romances, & past exposed to the reader. Loved the friendships that formed from their weekly dinners & how each changed during a 4-5 yr period. The men were good supportive characters, too. TW: death, DV

#ARichLife #Pie There is something so cool about vintage pamphlet style cookbooks! This one is from 1957 .

So fun!

I loved seeing a more personal side of Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip. The author did a wonderful job of bringing warmth and humanity to these iconic figures. I enjoyed how a touching love story was woven throughout the novel.Christmas is my favorite time of year,& I loved reading about how the Royal Family celebrated it across different years.This book beautifully captures both royal tradition &the timeless spirit of Christmas.

Summer Sunday afternoon ☀️☕️📚

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I thought it was so well written and engaging. I recommend it to anyone who loves a good historical. A friendship made story. Secrets revealed. And so much more.