Category Archives: Book Review

My Favorite Historical Fiction of 2013

Posted on February 7, 2014 by americangirlsartclubinparis

Historical fiction deserves its own category, don’t you think? After all, the Golden Globes separate drama from musical and comedy. That way they don’t have to play favorites, unlike the Oscars, where the judges have to choose just one Best Picture. … Continue reading →

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Best Reads of 2013: Literary Fiction

Posted on February 4, 2014 by americangirlsartclubinparis

This Florida reader had a fabulous year of reading in 2013. So good, in fact, that one list of  favorites just wasn’t enough. I had to divide it into three separate lists: one for general literary fiction, one for historical … Continue reading →

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Call Me Zelda: A New Twist on the Twisted Life of Zelda Fitzgerald

Posted on May 7, 2013 by americangirlsartclubinparis

Whether you’re excited by the glitz and glamour of the new Gatsby movie, or you think it’s going to be a frenzy of hype and excess, we recommend you check out a wonderful new novel, Call Me Zelda by Erika … Continue reading →

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Critic’s Choice Book Club Welcomed Katie Ward

Posted on February 26, 2013 by americangirlsartclubinparis

        Earlier this month, the Lifelong Learning Program of the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts held its Critic’s Choice book discussion with host Elaine Newton and guest Katie Ward, author of Girl Reading (Simon & Schuster, … Continue reading →

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