Great Crossing by Judalon de Bornay is a wonderful historical fiction novel about Julia Chinn, a slave, and Richard Johnson, a man who will later become Vice President of the United States.

I was amazed by this story because it is, for the most part, true - and I had never heard the story. To be honest, I knew very little about VP Johnson, and absolutely nothing about his wife and children.

Judalon's research helps the reader understand what was going on in the world and in Richard's life. Much of Julia's life - her thoughts, desires, even her day-to-day activities - had to be assumed. Judalon is a master at blending historical fact with her fictional scenarios.
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I enjoyed the book from page one. I encourage those who love well-researched historical fiction, to dive into this one!

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Wild Land by Rebecca Hodge is a contemporary suspense that will have you gripping your seat and praying for Kat Jamison and those in her care.

Kat heads to the Blue Ridge Mountains to get away for a while. She needs to make a big decision about the return of her breast cancer. Does she continue to fight, as her daughter wants her to do, or does she allow the cancer to take her life, as she believes she wants to do.

Within moments of her arrival, her peaceful, alone time is transformed by two dogs, and two families staying nearby. Add a drought and a summer lightning storm, and Kat's survival is in question long before she intended - as is the survival of others now in her care.
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This book made me think about life, living it fully, and what I would do if faced with a battle. Definitely a great read.
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​Poster Girls by Meredith Ritchie tells a delightful story about a group of "Rosie the Riveters" working in a bullet factory in Charlotte, NC during WWII. The story comes from two points of view - Maggie and Clara.

Both women are married to soldiers, have moved to Charlotte from other areas, and love books - enough to start a friendship. However, others aren't quite as keen to see this relationship, since Maggie is a white woman of privilege and Clara is a poor, black woman.

These two women are strong and fight for themselves and for one another. I enjoy how Ritchie shows how, despite her good intentions, Maggie often 'gets it wrong.' I also love how she shows that Clara, who interprets life through a lens of racism, also gets it wrong. Most importantly, I love how the two characters persevere despite it all.
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If you love a good historical fiction, especially one that makes you think about issues we face today, then, this is the book for you.

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