I know my last one went out last week, but that was for last month. But you never know, I might manage another one later this month as well. I will update you on the weather patterns as well.
There are so many spins on the idea of Throwback Thursday, but I still like Davida’s idea the most:
- The Chocolate Lady’s #Throwback Thursday takes place on the Thursday before the first Saturday of every month. Yes, there is a linky and it will remain open until she uploads the new one. Thank Goodness. My first and last sometimes gets very confused.
- Your post must highlight one of your previously published book reviews and Davida encourages other participants to do the same.
- Add the link to your post and remember to link back to The Chocolate Lady’s Book Blog And do not forget to #ThrowbackThursday!
This was my Mommy’s third Book Review and it was first published on the 23rd of April 2016. You can read her full review if you click on the image of the book cover. This was a fun read and my Mommy says she can remember how much fun she had when writing this review. She says she enjoyed poking the dragon with this review. I went through it last night and decided to add some questions and answers to this feature:
- When was this review first published? – 23 April 2016.
- Did you have any idea what you were doing? – Still a novice, but I did start reading other reviews and got a few tips and ideas.
- Will you re-write this review? – No. It was way to much fun the first time.
- Did you tweak this review? – A bit yes. I’ve added the top section with the book information.
- Will you re-read the book? For sure, yes!
- Will you recommend others to read this review? Yes. I think as a South African, I brought one or two “homely” and funny elements in.
When Anne Morrow, a shy college senior with hidden literary aspirations, travels to Mexico City to spend Christmas with her family, she meets Colonel Charles Lindbergh, fresh off his celebrated 1927 solo flight across the Atlantic. Enthralled by Charles’s assurance and fame, Anne is certain the aviator has scarcely noticed her. But she is wrong. Charles sees in Anne a kindred spirit, a fellow adventurer, and her world will be changed forever. The two marry in a headline-making wedding. In the years that follow, Anne becomes the first licensed female glider pilot in the United States. But despite this and other major achievements, she is viewed merely as the aviator’s wife. The fairy-tale life she once longed for will bring heartbreak and hardships, ultimately pushing her to reconcile her need for love and her desire for independence, and to embrace, at last, life’s infinite possibilities for change and happiness.
Elza
This is such a good idea, I keep forgetting about Throwback Thursday. I think it would be nice to revisit old posts.
Hi Heather, it really is a great idea and I love how it helps you to get sorted. Especially if you're like me and need to sort out things from a previous blog.
Do join us!
Jonasson's novel has such a cute cover–and I like the sound of it. I hope you enjoy The Aviator's Wife. I haven't read that one yet, but I know it's well liked!
It's a fun read! You can give it a try with my recommendation. The Aviator's wife is a book I've been looking forward to for quite some time. So yea!
Have a good weekend!
I find that I am always trying to do more than I actually can do. I will never be able to read all of my books in this lifetime but I will give it my best try. It can be fun to look at old reviews. I think that my review style has definitely changed over the years. I hope that you enjoy The Aviator's Wife. I look forward to your thoughts.
Hi there Carole! I do try to keep my TBR shelf under 500. It's still a lot, but somehow it feels manageable. Yes, I know I'm only kidding myself here, because it keeps on growing all the time!
I am looking forward to The Aviator's Wife. Will make sure to share my thoughts as well.
Thanks so much for stopping by, hope you will have a good weekend.
Hey! Nice post and book choices! I love how quirky and fun Elza is! Definitely sets the blog apart. The books you mentioned sound interesting too.
I didn't *technically* participate in Throwback Thursday, but if you're interested here's an old post that just so happens to be my first book review. I actually got to email the authors and arrange an interview with them, so super excited about that! Below is the link.
Happy Throwback Thursday!
https://steppingstonesbookreviews.blogspot.com/2020/05/a-book-review-begin.html
Hi there JadeSky! Thank you so much for the lovely compliment! I love this blog and it's always good to hear that people enjoy it as well. I know a few cats who has also "left comments" – so we are well covered.
I just had a look at your very fist review and it is lovely! You did a great job!
Thanks so much for stopping by, hope you will have a good weekend.
Thanks for sharing. There are a couple of books by Jonasson I want to try
I've read and loved The 100 year old man and then of course this one. Hitman Sanders and the meaning of everything, I struggled to get into. Maybe I'll try it at a later stage again.
I look back on some of my first reviews and cringe at how long and rambling they got. I'm surprised anyone stuck around to comment at the end. LOL Neat that you're featuring them.
I hope you love the Aviator's Wife. That is a book I want to read at some point.
Hi Sophia, don't cringe! I think it's great fun to see how we develop over the years. Interestingly, some of my older reviews are still stronger than some of my newer ones in my own opinion. It's fun to take part in Throwback Thursday and Davida's version is especially awesome.
I look forward to The Aviator's Wife. Just imagine if I can get my whole TBR sorted so quickly….
Oooh… good ones! Glad you made it on time (but I'm easy… I'm sure in parallel universes it is Thursday any day of the week)!
Wha ha ha!! I live in quite a few parallel universes, so thanks for that!! I will most probably do another one later this month.