Maude’s Book Club
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From Book to Screen: Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
For the past couple of years, Netflix has had grand success with the help of this series and the brilliant characters by Julia Quinn. Each season allows for a new couple to take the spotlight. The series has been a reminder that so many of us need love stories in our lives. The dating scene has changed drastically because of technology, so going back to the Regency Era to find romance has been well-needed.
Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn is the fourth novel in the Bridgerton series and highlights Penelope Featherington’s marriage to Colin Bridgerton. The longtime friends slowly find themselves at a crossroads as the yearning is now reciprocated. Colin does not know how or why this shift in perspective happened, all he knows is that he needs Penelope by his side at all times.
Book Review: ‘Funny Story’ by Emily Henry
Funny Story by Emily Henry shows the beauty in friendships and rediscovering yourself. It’s a refreshing read and there’s a level of honesty that has been hard to find in other romance novels. Henry has always been realistic with her characters and they’ve all felt grounded. It’s never just about romantic relationships, but how everyone can be affected by others in their lives. Where can trauma or loss stem from and how does that manifest into something else?
The ‘Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow’ by Gabrielle Zevin Has Found Its Director!
Maude Garrett even interviewed her and told Zevin how much this book affected her. It’s a beautiful novel that many readers didn’t expect to love as much as they did. Zevin’s writing is a gut punch to the soul as she crafts a stunning relationship between two people.
Paramount Studios had acquired the rights to the book in 2021 before its publishing date in 2022. It has taken quite a bit of time to develop everything, news broke out over the weekend that has fans of the best-selling novel soaring.
Is Casting Underway For ‘Beach Read’ By Emily Henry?
In the middle of last year Maude Garrett, Amanda Tass, and Amanda Guarragi (me), all read books by Emily Henry. If you don’t follow us on Goodreads, then come on over! After reading Book Lovers, Beach Read and Happy Place, we are all awaiting the release of Funny Story in April.
It’s hard to tell which film will come to fruition first, but Henry continuously surprises readers by posting on her Instagram story. And we feel that Beach Read will be the first one with a confirmed cast.
Add These 10 Feminist Novels To Your TBR
Happy International Women’s Day!
Here at MBC we value women’s voices and want to amplify them as much as possible. We have highlighted female authors year-round on our site and with novels we choose for our book club. Women offer a different perspective in many genres and also put fearless heroines at the forefront.
The 10 Best-Selling Women Authors of All-Time
For Women’s History Month, we wanted to highlight the best-selling women authors of all time. It’s hard not to constantly reference their work or talk about their incredible achievements because they have cemented themselves in the pop culture zeitgeist.
The women listed below have broken Romance, Supernatural and Mystery Thriller’s genre barriers. They have all created incredible worlds for readers to get lost in and have become popular over time. Whether they have one trilogy under their belt or more, their writing has introduced readers to new perspectives and brilliant female characters.
If You Like ‘Divine Rivals’ Add These To Your TBR
February is dedicated to all lovers out there, and we have chosen Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross for our book of the month! After the buzz of Fourth Wing, Rebecca Ross was next in line with her young adult romance that had #BookTok all over it. Whether you read Fourth Wing or Divine Rivals first, they are great follow-ups.
The difference with Divine Rivals is that it has a more sentimental story and it is rich in magic. Some creatures and gods live in this world with Iris Winnow, but the human story of grief and perseverance connects readers to this character. If you’re a yearner and a fan of secret letters, this book will be for you.
If you’re not a fan of historical fiction, Divine Rivals will pave the way for a fusion of fantasy and mythological history.
The 10 Best Romance Novels by Black Authors
The books listed below are all highly rated on Goodreads and have been recommended by many. There are queer stories represented, and the focus is on Black love. These authors have written beautiful stories that will pull on your heartstrings and bring you onto another plain of love.
The 10 Best Book Girlfriends
Female authors know how to write love stories and know how to write a swoon-worthy leading woman Sometimes, especially in Romantasy novels, the female lead is the one all readers want to be like and maybe even find them to be their ideal partner.
The women listed below have the most well-rounded arcs in their designated series. They all carry themselves with grace, fearlessness and empathy. No matter which female lead you identify with or seek qualities in a girlfriend, the characters listed below have been staples in Fantasy and Romance novels.
The 10 Best Book Boyfriends
The more romance or fantasy novels released, the more boyfriends to choose from.
Female authors know how to write love stories and know how to write a swoon-worthy leading man. Sometimes, especially in Romantasy novels, the villain is a better book boyfriend for readers than the hero. Shoutout to Rhysand and Xaden!
The 10 Books Trending On #Booktok To Add To Your TBR
#BookTok has become the new Tumblr for the book community. The good thing is that more people are reading, making everyone else interested.
Some of the books on #BookTok are hits like Fourth Wing and the resurgence of A Court of Thorns and Roses. However, the platform allows new authors to become popular and have word of mouth spread for their incredible books.
There are plenty of new books to check out from the #BookTok tag, and that’s why we’re going to curate some good ones for you!
Check out the books currently trending on the platform so you can add them to your TBR!
What Comes After ‘Iron Flame’ by Rebecca Yarros?
Everyone has finished Iron Flame, and we eagerly await book three in The Empyrean series. There is no release date for the third book in the series…even though it did show up on Goodreads that it would be November 2024 at one time. Rebecca Yarros said she would need to take a bit more time with the third one, so naturally, we’re in for a wild ride.
After reading Iron Flame, it’s impossible not to have any theories on deck. Too much happened in Part Two of that novel, and Yarros left us hanging…again. Here are some theories swirling around the Internet that could come true in The Empyrean Book 3.
Join Maude’s Book Club!
We know that the internet can be a tough space to navigate and that’s why we want to create a safe space for everyone in the reading community to be able to discuss their favourite books with other bookworms.
Not only do community members interact with other book lovers and creator Maude Garrett, but Maude connects with the authors of the books directly so the community can also discuss the book with their favoruite authors.
