Step into the dazzling world of Belle Époque Paris in Jane Avril: The Muse of the Moulin Rouge by M.L. Malcolm. This richly atmospheric historical fiction novel follows legendary dancer Jane Avril as she rises from poverty to fame among the artists, performers, and dreamers of 1890s Paris. Read my review plus a fascinating guest post about the infamous "Mad Women's Ball" at the Salpêtrière.
Discover local author Marie Malone and three of her heartfelt books—The Inheritance, Facing Fears, and Unexpected Blessings. A thoughtful spotlight on stories of growth, resilience, and second chances.
A clear look at how I rate books on GinaRaeMitchell.com, including what 3-, 4-, and 5-star reads really mean and how genre shapes my reviews.
A thoughtful review of The Last Perfect Summer by Karla Stover, a reflective historical romance set in 1917 during World War I, exploring love, loss, and growing up.
This week's Friday Finds features new book reviews, an Indie Author of the Week spotlight, a cozy knitting tip, and reader-friendly extras perfect for a relaxing February weekend.
On January 26, 2018, I hit publish on my first post — a knitting book review — with no plan beyond loving books and wanting a small corner of the internet. Eight years later, I'm reflecting on how this blog has shifted, what's stayed the same, and why I'm still showing up.