Welcome to this month’s book blog, brought to you by the magic of insomnia! My sadistic sleep neurologist thought it would be fun to switch up my beloved sleep meds, leaving me with more awake hours than a barista during pumpkin spice season. But every cloud has a silver lining—or, in my case, a reading light. With all those sleepless nights, I managed to plow through 16 books! This newsletter has something for everyone (except if you’re into erotica, horror, or paranormal—if it’s too steamy, spooky, or just plain creepy, it’s off my list). So, grab a cup of coffee, dive in, and hopefully you’ll find your next […]
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Fascinating History Unveiled in Armstrong’s Touching Debut
The Light of Luna Park is a historical fiction novel that intertwines the lives of two women from different eras—1926 and 1950. In 1926, Althea Anderson, a young nurse at Manhattan’s Bellevue Hospital, feels horrified as she witnesses the death of a premature baby caused by the callousness of the doctors. Althea saves a baby girl by entrusting her to Dr. Martin Couney, who incubates premature infants while exhibiting them at a sideshow at Coney Island’s Luna Park. Fast forward to 1950, where we meet Stella Wright, a special-education teacher fighting for the rights of students with disabilities. When Stella discovers a hidden letter from her late mother, she unravels […]
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