The Astronaut Wives Club: A True Story – Lily Koppel I recently finished The Astronaut Wives Club by Lily Koppel. It’s an interesting look into the glamorous years of the American space program. The book opens with the wives of the Mercury program which first put Americans in space. It spans the 20 years of…
Abigail Adams: A Life – Woody Holton I recently finished a biography of Abigail Adams by Woody Holton. While it isn’t the most comprehensive biography of our second First Lady, it is still an interesting read. Abigail was a prolific writer, which has allowed us such detail into her life 200 years after her death….
The Queen’s Bed: An Intimate History of Elizabeth’s Court – Anna Whitelock I recently finished The Queen’s Bed: An Intimate History of Elizabeth’s Court by Anna Whitelock. This particular work focuses on the women who formed the inner circle of Elizabeth I. In the 45-ish years Elizabeth ruled England, only 28 women had the honor…
Asking a bibliophile to pick a favorite book is akin to asking a parent to pick their favorite child. For me, it’s not easy. I own (and continue to buy) so many books that I haven’t reread a book since 2011. But these are my favorites. As you can see, my preferred genre is the female…
Elizabeth and Leicester: Power, Passion, and Politics – Sarah Gristwood I recently finished Elizabeth and Leicester: Power, Passion, and Politics by Sarah Gristwood. This is a double biography that focuses specifically on the relationship between Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley, eventual Earl of Leicester. It was an easy and enjoyable read. If you’re familiar with…
Sovereign Ladies: Sex, Sacrifice, and Power – The Six Reigning Queens of England – Maureen Waller Sovereign Ladies by Maureen Waller is a composite biography about the six queens regnant of England. It analyzes each woman’s life and her journey to the throne. Overall, I enjoyed it. While it was a bit lengthy, Waller covers the six…