Welcome to Memaw Reads
A welcoming corner for readers, history lovers, and anyone who believes books can bring generations together. Explore honest book reviews, original featured series, and thoughtfully designed planners and printables.
The Reading Corner
Pull up a chair and discover my latest reads, honest reviews, and historical-fiction favorites.
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Whistler by Ann Patchett
Read more: Whistler by Ann PatchettSome books stay with you long after the last page. Ann Patchett’s Whistler is a thoughtful, character-driven story about family, relationships, and the choices that shape our lives. The pacing is slow at times, but the emotional payoff makes it worth the patience.
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The Ill-Mannered Ladies Series by Alison Goodman
Read more: The Ill-Mannered Ladies Series by Alison GoodmanI devoured both books in this fun Regency series and was completely charmed by its clever, unconventional ladies. By the end, I was already wishing book three were here.
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The Flight Girls by Noelle Salazar
Read more: The Flight Girls by Noelle SalazarThis book gave me all the feels. The Flight Girls shines a light on the incredible women who served as pilots during World War II. Their courage, determination, and resilience left me completely in awe.
Featured Series
Explore the stories, reading adventures, and historical-fiction fun that make up Memaw Reads.
A Journey Through America’s Story
Join me as I read through the people, events, and turning points that shaped America, one historical-fiction story at a time.
The Vanishing of the Field Nurse’s Diary
It’s 1864, and a field nurse’s diary has gone missing. Follow along one day at a time and help Hattie find out who took it — a new clue every morning.
Historical Fiction Reader Problems
Because loving historical fiction sometimes means becoming emotionally invested in centuries-old drama and yelling advice at people who cannot hear us.