California Golden by Melanie Benjamin ~ A Review

by Susan Roberts

Two sisters navigate the turbulent, euphoric early days of California surf culture in this dazzling saga of ambition, sacrifice, and longing for a family they never had.

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3 Books about Strong Women of WWII

by Susan Roberts

I read a lot of WWII fiction but I especially enjoy books that are about the strength of women during the war and the differences they made during this time.  For too many years, we've only heard stories about the brave men during the war so it's fantastic to read about women who were also very brave and got involved in dangerous situations to help their country.  All of my books today take place in France.

Review: The Girls in the Picture by Melanie Benjamin

by MK French

Frances Marion came to Los Angeles in 1914 to be an artist and was drawn to the burgeoning motion picture industry. She became friends with Mary Pickford and was drawn into the shining circle of stars at the dawn of the silent film era. She was a screenwriter, and Mary Pickford was America's Sweetheart. Their friendship and lives changed over the years as Hollywood became the system we know it today.

4 January Books to Read

by Susan Roberts

2017 was a great year for books and it looks like 2018 is going to be as good or better.  I have been able to read a few January books that I'd like to add to your books to read lists.  Are there January books that you're anxious to read?