I am happy to say I am still being adventurous in my reading choices.

Historical fiction is starting to become an interesting genre for me and I have added more books in that area to my "to be read" list. There is no particular reason why I choose the order in which I read books each month.  I also don't pick a specific genre to focus on, generally I just pick up what I'm feeling at the moment.

Below are my April reads. It was hard to put my "5 Stars" in order of like because they were all great books. Hope they help you in finding your next great read.

When looking for your next book, be sure to support an independent bookstore like The Book Worm.  There are many ways to support The Book Worm even during this crazy time. - Julia R. Davis, Author

1.  The Dream Daughter by Diane Chamberlain 5 Stars I could not put this book down! Kept me interested from the begin to end. A true testament of a mother's love.

2.  The Winemaker's Wife by Kristin Harmel 5 Stars I'm always drawn to anything Paris. Historical fiction is not a genre I have read a lot in, but this was a great story. Paris, wine, deceit and mystery - how can you go wrong. This is my first time reading a book by this author and I plan on reading more.

3.  The Forgotten Girl by India Hill Brown 5 Stars  A middle school ghost story that incorporates some history on segregation and its impact. Enjoyed reading this book.

4.  So This is Love by Elizabeth Lim 5 Stars Absolutely loved this version of Cinderella. If you are a fan of Cinderella, you are going to enjoy reading this twisted tale version.

5.  The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother by James McBride 4 Stars Intriguing read about an African American man raised by his Jewish mother who would never claim her Jewish heritage. Great family story and it was interesting to learn about some of the struggles this woman enjoyed.

6.  The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory 4 Stars A cute love story about an interracial couple who met in an elevator.

7.  Shakespeare and Company by Sylvia Beach 3 Stars I was actually hoping to learn more about the bookstore itself and Sylvia's background. It's more of a who's who of the great authors who were visitors of the store. The book focuses on Sylvia's relationship with James Joyce author of Ulysses. There are some interesting facts in the book as well.

8.  Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane 3 Stars Not a horrible book, but not on my top fav list. It was slow starting for me and just seemed to drag throughout. A story of two families and their trials and tribulations.