Oh yes time to pick that first book of the year. The one that sets the tone we hope for all the reading in 2019.
I have chosen one that is written about a woman who marries C. S. Lewis. I have seen this book well reviewed by other readers I respect and so it came into my hands from the library just in time to be my pick. I have started it as its the 1st of Jan here already, I have perused the back and all the research she has done for this book so feeling very positive about it.
I find it is a bit of a risk reading a fiction book about a real life person, some books in the past I haven’t liked what the author did with those people. However I like Patti Callahan’s books so I was willing to read. I know nothing about her although of course like most I have read some of C. S. Lewis’ books and loved the movie Shadowlands. Hmm that makes me want to re-watch that movie.
And a Very Happy New Year everyone.
The Book Date 
I read Grimm’s Fairy Tales as my first book of the year. I guess I set an interesting tone for 2019! 🙂
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Nicole that is a really interesting read to start the year. Brave!
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This one sounds interesting. I read C.S. Lewis’s The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe series long ago and read at least one of the books to my class back in the day. Never heard anything about his wife which is why I think this historical fiction is intriguing.
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It is very good, I think most likely very true to what did happen, author did a very good job.
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My first book read for the year was Fearless Mary by Tami Charles. My first review posted was The Missing Magic by Kallie George.
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I was intrigued seeing this book. Hope you enjoyed it.
Happy New Year!
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I did indeed enjoy it Martha.
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Hope you’ve kicked off 2019 with a good start and a good read.
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Happy New Year, Kathryn. I hope you enjoy the book. And now I’m going to track down Shadowlands. I haven’t seen it!
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I need to track it down too to watch again. Laurel-Rain says its on Prime Amazon which I don’t subscribe to, but I am find it somewhere.
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Patti Callahan Henry is one of my favorite storytellers Kathryn this is on my list and I’m sure you’re in good hands. Can’t wait to see what you think!
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Great pick! I actually have a copy of this book in my TBR pile because I love historical fiction. Hope it’s the first of many good books of 2019. Happy new year!
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I am really enjoying it Catherine and thinking it could be something I buy to keep!
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That looks like a great first book. Is Patti Callahan the same author as Patti Callahan Henry? Am I really mixing them up?
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No they are the same, Henry is her married name which she usually adds on. Maybe she is doing this to distinguish between her contemporary and historical. This one would have taken a heap of research.
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Thank you for taking the time to explain.
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I can not wait for your review! I am curious about this one
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It is very well researched I’d say, I’m liking it.
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Happy New Year Kathryn. I saw this at the library and did not connect the title with the person! Going to put in a request.
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Happy New Year Nise, so far Patti C is keeping me engaged!
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It’s on my TBR list. I started Erotic Stories by Punjabi Women. Enjoying it so far.
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Bev, now that sounds really interesting.
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Sounds like the perfect read for you. I hope you love it!
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Enjoy your first book! Happy New Year!
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Thanks Pat.
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I have that book on my wishlist for 2019. I don’t know anything about Mrs. Lewis, so that would make the reading fun. I also don’t prefer a fiction book about a true person because they will put words in their mouth, but I admire the author and it has a good buzz. Good choice!
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Yes that’s exactly what I don’t like and especially when they put their own bias into those words, but keeping in mind its fiction does help.
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Great choice. I want to read this one too!
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Jaymi yes I think anyone who is interested in books or C. S. Lewis would like it.
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I’ve had my eye on this book, too, and when you mentioned Shadowlands, you made me want to see that movie again, as well.
Thanks for sharing and for visiting my blog!
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I found Shadowlands on Prime and added it to my Watchlist.
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I need to go hunting for it, I remember being caught up in it very much. I think I needed tissues!
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