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After reading Father of Lions, I have been wanting to read more books set during this time period...
This sounds interesting! It reminds me of the Nightingale by Kristin Hannah even though i’ve...
This preview of When the Apricots Bloom creates an interesting atmosphere for the reader. While...
I think it's important to note that this is NOT an ownvoices novel. Not a good or bad thing, just...
I was immediately sucked into this world and I’m desperate to read more! The characters and the...
Definitely not my cup of tea. Seems well written enough, but not the typical type of story I...
I can't wait to read this book! I love that there are three female characters and I can't wait...
This book looks so good and I’m interested to see what it’s all about. The cover looks pretty and...
When the Apricots Bloom was based on the authors time in Iraq as a "dependent spouse". She was a...
The beginning started off strong and caught my attention, which made me want to read on. I think...
I am not much of a contemporary reader but I do really love a story that has deep roots that...
I found the story so far to be thought-provoking and deeply emotional. I want to read more and...
For those that enjoy this genre, I think this could be a very interesting book. I was mildly...
With a striking cover, it's only fitting that the words inside are just as beautiful. We...
I was immediately drawn to the cover art, and the subject matter (historical fiction) is...
The writing is very descriptive. I like how I am able to immerse myself into the scenery and...
I like the fact that the book brings three female perspectives about their lives under a...
This story seems to be taking a slow approach, but the author definitely put a lot of work into...
Gina Wilkinson has seen the world through different lenses. She has a poignant voice and unique...
This book looks VERY interesting... I'm listening! [or erm reading I suppose! :P] Definitely...
Based on the author's time in Iraq during Saddam Hussein rule, When the Apricots Bloom is the...
How often do we get to read about life in Iraq via a well known journalist? This book had me...
OMGosh! This sounds so incredibly good! I really want to read this book. I think this is a book...
First off, the book starting with a blood oath between Rania and Huda is an extremely fascinating...
Oh I must simply comment on this gorgeous cover first. Though I'm disappointed that I cannot...
I was not drawn into this story whatsoever. I really attempted to connect with the characters,...
First off, the cover is absolutely gorgeous! I love the simplicity of it, and it makes me wonder...
Oh goodness! First of all, this cover is absolutely gorgeous. The orange coloring gets the...
I love books that focus on multiple POVs and characters, because the book feels that much more...
It’s difficult to imagine living in a place where the internet is controlled, fear lingers around...
i loved reading about the culture and learning the religion so I can truly understand. I want to...
First off, this cover is definitely the brightest of the books offered this week. This is the...
The novel seems like an interesting read. Not my first type of pick but, if I EVER win, I would...
This sounds like it is going to be riveting and twisty with all sorts of emotional complexities...
Wow, this already seems like it's going to be SO good. This book was on my radar, but I had no...
This is definitely the best choice out of the three books this week, at least according to my...
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