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“Lace is a way to remember where you came from.”

This book serves as an excellent resource for discussing immigration, cultural heritage, and the challenges faced by immigrants in America.

Historical Fiction
Published 2014
This book tells the story of a young Irish immigrant girl named Fiona, who faces challenges while trying to find her place in America during the late 19th century. It‘s grounded in the historical context of Irish immigration to America. The book effectively portrays the struggles and aspirations of immigrants during this time. Details about lace-making are included throughout the story, providing cultural context.

I made it 136 pages into this book before calling it quits 🏆Prior to this page, there was some eye rolling and some “Ughs” thrown about, but a specific line on this page got me to throw in the towel. I‘m not a romance fan so I shouldn‘t have even picked this book up, BUT I love Chicago, Marshall Field‘s (the store), and historical fiction so I thought I‘d give it a chance. I tried, but no. Onto the next book!

The story recounts the devastating events of the 1871 Great Chicago Fire. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Murphy explores the fire's causes, its impact on the city, and the subsequent rebuilding efforts. The book provides a narrative, drawing on primary sources to show the human times during this pivotal moment history. It offers an insightful look at the things people went through in the aftermath of this historic disaster.

Renee Rosen writes some amazing historical fiction set in Chicago. Tagged is my fav. I love all the Chicago museums, especially the Shedd Aquarium. I have great pics of the artwork on display made from garbage collected in the ocean. Which is sad but they‘ve made something beautiful if it. I‘m too whooped from training to hunt the pics down right now. #TravelTuesday

My #Top21of21 (no room for “A Rogue‘s Company” by Allison Montclair, but it‘s in my top 21!)

Thanks for the tag @RaeLovesToRead (and how you got a great pic!) Looking forward to another year with more great reads!! 🥳🙌🏻🤩📚📚📚📚