Book Recommendations from a former English teacher and librarian based on character development, plot, and entertainment value. All books are read and reviewed by Lilly Gorman of Pineapple House Rules. All opinions are those of Lilly Gorman of Pineapple House Rules. Books reviewed come from all different genres including historical fiction, nonfiction, romance, dystopia, as well as others. Affiliate links may be included in the book reviews themselves. Lilly Gorman has two Masters Degrees, Library Science and Curriculum and Instruction, and a bachelor in English Literature. This education serves as a wonderful foundation to allow me to review and recommend books.
The Fire by Night I can’t say enough how much I enjoyed this book. I loved this very poignant story of two nurses during their service in WWII. They’re two very different women with two very different paths during the … Read More
Life Lately + A New Book Rec Whew! What a week we’ve had so far. Corey’s getting over some bad allergies + rotavirus (grossest freaking thing ever), so we’ve been in the house A LOT this week. I’ve been trying … Read More
Fish in a Tree This one is for you if you’re: a teacher, a student, dyslexic, different, scared of failure, or have ever been bullied. It’s such a beautiful story of adolescence blossoming when there’s just that one person who … Read More
Talk about a page turner… woah. If you love historical fiction [particularly the WWII and Holocaust era], then this one is for you. There’s a little romance thrown in there, too, but this book is mostly about the compassionate people … Read More
In a Dark Dark Wood is such an wonderful mystery novel! Ohhhhhh boy oh boy oh boy. If you love a good mystery/thriller, then this is a DEFINITE read for you. It’s been on my reading wish list for a … Read More