Exploring the Lives of Women 1558-1837 is a collected work of essays from a number of contributors, including the four principal editors Louise Duckling, Sara Read, Felicity Roberts, and Carolyn D. Williams. This book was created to commemorate the 30 year anniversary of the Women’s Studies Group 1558-1837. This group was created Yvonne Noble to gather together researchers who felt outside of the mainstream element of academia. The community and companionship fostered by this book not only shows the strength of this group, but also the power of women in history. Continue reading “Exploring the Lives of Women 1558-1837 from @kleffnotes”

Sinéad Spearing reveals the stories of forgotten women in history who worked as physicians and found themselves demonized by society for their work. While these women were the opposite of the witch stereotype as they often traveled from village to village sharing their skills and healing those in need, but ultimately they were decried as doing evil magics and in many cases labeled as witches. Spearing draws from archaeological evidence, folklore, literature, and a variety of other sources to reveal the truly incredible female healers in her book A History of Women in Medicine: Cunning Women, Physicians, Witches. Continue reading “A History of Women in Medicine Book Review from @kleffnotes”

With so many true crime shows and podcasts in the world you would think that the history of crime has been completely uncovered, but for the women who committed crime throughout history that is not the case. This rich field of research is the focus of Lucy Williams and Barry Godfrey in their book Criminal Women 1850-1920 Researching the Lives of Britain’s Female Offenders. While male criminals are slightly more easy to pin down, women are able to slip through the cracks for a variety of reasons, which makes their history as offenders something remarkably interesting. If you are a history buff or a true crime fanatic this book not only shares the crimes of women who might not know about, but also how you can become a researcher yourself. Continue reading “Criminal Women 1850-1920 Book Review from @kleffnotes”

 

Kimitake, who was renamed by his father with the American name of Clyde was born in 1962, the exact same day that Marilyn Monroe died. His traumatic family life is compounded with jarring moments with friends. As he struggles to understand what is going on around him, he begins to fixate on his connection to Marilyn. Raphael Dweck, born on Yom Kippur, struggles with his own issues of otherness, which grow even worse during a forced trip to Israel. The paths of these characters might seem unlikely to cross, but eventually the streets of Hollywood bring them together. Continue reading “The Death of Baseball Book Review from @kleffnotes”

One drunken night an orphan with no idea of her past makes the dramatic choice of joining the crew of the infamous Captain Winters. While joining his crew disguised as a man is already a task, Winters’ ship is set out on a dangerous journey from which it and the crew may never return. The Isle of Gold is a thrilling read that blends together legends of the ocean with a story that will keep you enthralled. Continue reading “The Isle of Gold Book Review from @kleffnotes”

The Austin Paradox is the second book in Miracle Man series focused on genius, Dr. Robert James Austin. While his medical cures have saved millions a laboratory explosion has made him lose his extraordinary skills. This book focuses on his journey of self-discovery as he contends with forces that are acting against all of humanity. Continue reading “The Austin Paradox Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Mike Papantonio brings his real life experience as a lawyer to the pages of Law and Addiction. Besides being a writer, Papantonia is a senior partner of Levin Papantonio, which is one of the biggest plaintiffs’ law firms in America focused on Big Pharma, tobacco, and automotive cases. The firm is taking action against wholesale distributors and manufacturers of opioids. In his fictional work, Law and Addiction, his main character is also devoted to recovering the immense damages that have been caused by opioid distribution in West Virginia and Ohio. Continue reading “Law and Addiction Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Lord Gabriel Cecil, Earl of Cranborne had never given much thought to marriage, but when he sees how intimate and happy another man in his social circles is with his new bride he is suddenly fixated on the idea. At a wedding he becomes enamored of a young woman who is just about to near the age that she can make her debut in society. Vivian Stafford is not from a rich family, but she happens to be attending a wedding full of impressive members of Victorian society. From the moment she has a chance encounter with the dark and handsome Gabriel she is swept up in a new life full of learning experiences. Continue reading “Marriage Training @cleispress Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Legends of Lust: Erotic Myths from Around the World blends together two of author Autumn Bardot’s primary genres. In this book she goes through a variety of historical legends and rewrites tales between well known lovers into erotic short stories. Her stories span continents and time periods, but always come back to an amorous connection between two people. Legends of Lust is a mature read full of passion. Continue reading “Legends of Lust @cleispress Book Review from @kleffnotes”