Andrea McDonald
@ajmcdona.bsky.social
Lover of Historical Fiction. Here for the book recommendation!
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"In a world filled with noise, 'The Correspondent' beautifully captures the silent struggles of connection, reminding us that true communication goes beyond words—it's about the heart."📚💙😭
February 5, 2026 at 5:58 PM
"In a world filled with noise, 'The Correspondent' beautifully captures the silent struggles of connection, reminding us that true communication goes beyond words—it's about the heart."📚💙😭
Just finished "Things We Leave Unfinished" by Rebecca Yarros! The grandmother’s story was so rich and emotional, but the modern enemies-to-lovers plot didn’t work for me—it felt forced. If you love family histories, you’ll enjoy the grandma's journey, but the present-day bits wasn’t for me!
December 31, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Just finished "Things We Leave Unfinished" by Rebecca Yarros! The grandmother’s story was so rich and emotional, but the modern enemies-to-lovers plot didn’t work for me—it felt forced. If you love family histories, you’ll enjoy the grandma's journey, but the present-day bits wasn’t for me!
"Mad Honey" by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan intertwines the stories of two mothers as they confront secrets and truths about love, identity, and the complexities of family.
December 28, 2025 at 2:00 AM
"Mad Honey" by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan intertwines the stories of two mothers as they confront secrets and truths about love, identity, and the complexities of family.
"Before Dorothy" by Hazel Gaynor follows a woman's journey of self-discovery as she navigates love and loss, finding her way back to her roots before the iconic tale of Oz begins.
December 28, 2025 at 1:57 AM
"Before Dorothy" by Hazel Gaynor follows a woman's journey of self-discovery as she navigates love and loss, finding her way back to her roots before the iconic tale of Oz begins.
"The Rebel Romanov" by Helen Rappaport explores the life of Julie of Saxe-Coburg, who is depicted as a significant yet overlooked figure in Russian history.
December 28, 2025 at 1:55 AM
"The Rebel Romanov" by Helen Rappaport explores the life of Julie of Saxe-Coburg, who is depicted as a significant yet overlooked figure in Russian history.
This year for Christmas Jason and I wrapped 12 books each (from our TBR lists) and we will open one each month in 2026 to read.
December 25, 2025 at 5:41 PM
This year for Christmas Jason and I wrapped 12 books each (from our TBR lists) and we will open one each month in 2026 to read.
Happy Spooky Season! 📚👻
October 5, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Happy Spooky Season! 📚👻
The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers
“Fred Rogers was a man who understood the power of kindness, the importance of emotional intelligence, and the impact of nurturing relationships. He taught us that caring for others is not just an act but a way of life.”
“Fred Rogers was a man who understood the power of kindness, the importance of emotional intelligence, and the impact of nurturing relationships. He taught us that caring for others is not just an act but a way of life.”
September 14, 2025 at 7:17 PM
The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers
“Fred Rogers was a man who understood the power of kindness, the importance of emotional intelligence, and the impact of nurturing relationships. He taught us that caring for others is not just an act but a way of life.”
“Fred Rogers was a man who understood the power of kindness, the importance of emotional intelligence, and the impact of nurturing relationships. He taught us that caring for others is not just an act but a way of life.”
The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods
“Sometimes, the things we lose lead us to what we truly need."
“Sometimes, the things we lose lead us to what we truly need."
August 20, 2025 at 2:01 AM
The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods
“Sometimes, the things we lose lead us to what we truly need."
“Sometimes, the things we lose lead us to what we truly need."
“In the darkest of times, creativity can be a form of resistance."
-“The Dressmaker's of Auschwitz" by Lucy Adlington
-“The Dressmaker's of Auschwitz" by Lucy Adlington
August 17, 2025 at 8:49 PM
“In the darkest of times, creativity can be a form of resistance."
-“The Dressmaker's of Auschwitz" by Lucy Adlington
-“The Dressmaker's of Auschwitz" by Lucy Adlington
“Courage isn’t the absence of fear; it’s the resolve to act despite it."
-Sunflower Sisters by Martha Hall Kelly
-Sunflower Sisters by Martha Hall Kelly
August 17, 2025 at 3:54 PM
“Courage isn’t the absence of fear; it’s the resolve to act despite it."
-Sunflower Sisters by Martha Hall Kelly
-Sunflower Sisters by Martha Hall Kelly
“In moments of crisis, we reveal our true selves, and sometimes that self is more beautiful than we could ever imagine."
- Bel Canto by Ann Parchett
- Bel Canto by Ann Parchett
August 13, 2025 at 9:42 PM
“In moments of crisis, we reveal our true selves, and sometimes that self is more beautiful than we could ever imagine."
- Bel Canto by Ann Parchett
- Bel Canto by Ann Parchett
“In 1947 Theodor W. Adorno defined what would be later called “blaming the victim,” as “one of the most sinister features of the Fascist character.”
-Kate Winkler Dawson, The Sinners All Bow: Two Authors, One Murder, and the Real Hester Prynne
-Kate Winkler Dawson, The Sinners All Bow: Two Authors, One Murder, and the Real Hester Prynne
August 11, 2025 at 9:39 PM
“In 1947 Theodor W. Adorno defined what would be later called “blaming the victim,” as “one of the most sinister features of the Fascist character.”
-Kate Winkler Dawson, The Sinners All Bow: Two Authors, One Murder, and the Real Hester Prynne
-Kate Winkler Dawson, The Sinners All Bow: Two Authors, One Murder, and the Real Hester Prynne
“We are more than our scars; we are the stories we choose to tell."
- The Second Life of Mirielle West
- The Second Life of Mirielle West
August 11, 2025 at 3:42 AM
“We are more than our scars; we are the stories we choose to tell."
- The Second Life of Mirielle West
- The Second Life of Mirielle West
“We are all of us, at times, both the prisoner and the architect of our own lives.” Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
📚🏝️ 🧩 🧠 🌌 ⚖️ 📖 ⛓️
- Isolation and Solitude
- Identity and Self-Discovery
- Memory and Reality
- Wonder and Curiosity
- Power and Control
- Myth and Fantasy
- Freedom and Confinement
📚🏝️ 🧩 🧠 🌌 ⚖️ 📖 ⛓️
- Isolation and Solitude
- Identity and Self-Discovery
- Memory and Reality
- Wonder and Curiosity
- Power and Control
- Myth and Fantasy
- Freedom and Confinement
August 10, 2025 at 5:53 PM
“We are all of us, at times, both the prisoner and the architect of our own lives.” Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
📚🏝️ 🧩 🧠 🌌 ⚖️ 📖 ⛓️
- Isolation and Solitude
- Identity and Self-Discovery
- Memory and Reality
- Wonder and Curiosity
- Power and Control
- Myth and Fantasy
- Freedom and Confinement
📚🏝️ 🧩 🧠 🌌 ⚖️ 📖 ⛓️
- Isolation and Solitude
- Identity and Self-Discovery
- Memory and Reality
- Wonder and Curiosity
- Power and Control
- Myth and Fantasy
- Freedom and Confinement
“Amidst the thorns and brambles, we discovered that our struggles were the roots of our strength."
“The Berry Pickers" by Amanda Peters
“The Berry Pickers" by Amanda Peters
July 20, 2025 at 6:28 PM
“Amidst the thorns and brambles, we discovered that our struggles were the roots of our strength."
“The Berry Pickers" by Amanda Peters
“The Berry Pickers" by Amanda Peters
Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
🌍🤝 💼 🌱 ⚖️ 👪 📉
- Immigrant Experience
- Community and Belonging
- Labor and Economic Hardship
- Cultural Identity
- Tradition vs. Modernity
- Family Dynamics
- Social Inequality
🌍🤝 💼 🌱 ⚖️ 👪 📉
- Immigrant Experience
- Community and Belonging
- Labor and Economic Hardship
- Cultural Identity
- Tradition vs. Modernity
- Family Dynamics
- Social Inequality
July 20, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
🌍🤝 💼 🌱 ⚖️ 👪 📉
- Immigrant Experience
- Community and Belonging
- Labor and Economic Hardship
- Cultural Identity
- Tradition vs. Modernity
- Family Dynamics
- Social Inequality
🌍🤝 💼 🌱 ⚖️ 👪 📉
- Immigrant Experience
- Community and Belonging
- Labor and Economic Hardship
- Cultural Identity
- Tradition vs. Modernity
- Family Dynamics
- Social Inequality
My Friends by Fredrik Backman 📚💙 🌟🤗💪❤️🧩
- Profound Importance
- Support & understanding
- Source of Strength
- Cherish Relationships
- Identity & Experience
- Profound Importance
- Support & understanding
- Source of Strength
- Cherish Relationships
- Identity & Experience
July 15, 2025 at 3:55 AM
My Friends by Fredrik Backman 📚💙 🌟🤗💪❤️🧩
- Profound Importance
- Support & understanding
- Source of Strength
- Cherish Relationships
- Identity & Experience
- Profound Importance
- Support & understanding
- Source of Strength
- Cherish Relationships
- Identity & Experience
The Lost Queen by Signe Pike
⚔️ 👑 ⛪️ 🌳 🛡️ ❤️ 📖 🌍 📚
- Power and Politics
- Gender Roles
- Paganism vs. Christianity
- Identity and Heritage
- War and Conflict
- Love and Loyalty
- Myth and Legend
- Cultural Transition
⚔️ 👑 ⛪️ 🌳 🛡️ ❤️ 📖 🌍 📚
- Power and Politics
- Gender Roles
- Paganism vs. Christianity
- Identity and Heritage
- War and Conflict
- Love and Loyalty
- Myth and Legend
- Cultural Transition
June 29, 2025 at 3:27 AM
The Lost Queen by Signe Pike
⚔️ 👑 ⛪️ 🌳 🛡️ ❤️ 📖 🌍 📚
- Power and Politics
- Gender Roles
- Paganism vs. Christianity
- Identity and Heritage
- War and Conflict
- Love and Loyalty
- Myth and Legend
- Cultural Transition
⚔️ 👑 ⛪️ 🌳 🛡️ ❤️ 📖 🌍 📚
- Power and Politics
- Gender Roles
- Paganism vs. Christianity
- Identity and Heritage
- War and Conflict
- Love and Loyalty
- Myth and Legend
- Cultural Transition
James by Percival Everett
✊ 📜 🧠 💪 🔗 📚💙
-Racial Injustice
-Legacy of Slavery
-Cultural Memory
-Resistance and Resilience
-Intersectionality
-Historical Narratives
✊ 📜 🧠 💪 🔗 📚💙
-Racial Injustice
-Legacy of Slavery
-Cultural Memory
-Resistance and Resilience
-Intersectionality
-Historical Narratives
June 26, 2025 at 11:37 PM
James by Percival Everett
✊ 📜 🧠 💪 🔗 📚💙
-Racial Injustice
-Legacy of Slavery
-Cultural Memory
-Resistance and Resilience
-Intersectionality
-Historical Narratives
✊ 📜 🧠 💪 🔗 📚💙
-Racial Injustice
-Legacy of Slavery
-Cultural Memory
-Resistance and Resilience
-Intersectionality
-Historical Narratives
The Daughter of Auschwitz
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Holocaust Context
Survival and Resilience
Impact on Innocence
Human Connection
Hope Amidst Despair
Legacy of Trauma
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Holocaust Context
Survival and Resilience
Impact on Innocence
Human Connection
Hope Amidst Despair
Legacy of Trauma
June 22, 2025 at 9:34 PM
The Daughter of Auschwitz
📚💙⏳😢
Holocaust Context
Survival and Resilience
Impact on Innocence
Human Connection
Hope Amidst Despair
Legacy of Trauma
📚💙⏳😢
Holocaust Context
Survival and Resilience
Impact on Innocence
Human Connection
Hope Amidst Despair
Legacy of Trauma
The Uncharted Flight of Olivia West by Sarah Ackerman 👩✈️🚺🌍💪✈️🤝
Women in Aviation
Gender Roles
World War II
Courage and Resilience
Technological Advancements
Identity and Purpose
Friendship and Loyalty
Women in Aviation
Gender Roles
World War II
Courage and Resilience
Technological Advancements
Identity and Purpose
Friendship and Loyalty
June 3, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The Uncharted Flight of Olivia West by Sarah Ackerman 👩✈️🚺🌍💪✈️🤝
Women in Aviation
Gender Roles
World War II
Courage and Resilience
Technological Advancements
Identity and Purpose
Friendship and Loyalty
Women in Aviation
Gender Roles
World War II
Courage and Resilience
Technological Advancements
Identity and Purpose
Friendship and Loyalty
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern 💙📚 🕰️👗
🎭🎨🚺⚖️🔬⏳🌀👻🌌
Victorian Era Society
Art and Performance in the Late 19th Century
Gender Roles and Expectations
The Intersection of Magic and Science
Exploration of Memory and Time
Cultural Fascination with the Supernatural
🎭🎨🚺⚖️🔬⏳🌀👻🌌
Victorian Era Society
Art and Performance in the Late 19th Century
Gender Roles and Expectations
The Intersection of Magic and Science
Exploration of Memory and Time
Cultural Fascination with the Supernatural
June 1, 2025 at 1:09 AM
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern 💙📚 🕰️👗
🎭🎨🚺⚖️🔬⏳🌀👻🌌
Victorian Era Society
Art and Performance in the Late 19th Century
Gender Roles and Expectations
The Intersection of Magic and Science
Exploration of Memory and Time
Cultural Fascination with the Supernatural
🎭🎨🚺⚖️🔬⏳🌀👻🌌
Victorian Era Society
Art and Performance in the Late 19th Century
Gender Roles and Expectations
The Intersection of Magic and Science
Exploration of Memory and Time
Cultural Fascination with the Supernatural
Last Christmas in Paris by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb 💙📚 💔⚔️👩🎓🛠️❤️📬✉️💌😢🕊️🌍💪
Impact of War on Relationships
Women’s Roles during WWI
Love and Longing in Times of Conflict
The Power of Correspondence
Loss and Grief
Social Change and Resilience
Impact of War on Relationships
Women’s Roles during WWI
Love and Longing in Times of Conflict
The Power of Correspondence
Loss and Grief
Social Change and Resilience
June 1, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Last Christmas in Paris by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb 💙📚 💔⚔️👩🎓🛠️❤️📬✉️💌😢🕊️🌍💪
Impact of War on Relationships
Women’s Roles during WWI
Love and Longing in Times of Conflict
The Power of Correspondence
Loss and Grief
Social Change and Resilience
Impact of War on Relationships
Women’s Roles during WWI
Love and Longing in Times of Conflict
The Power of Correspondence
Loss and Grief
Social Change and Resilience