#BookstaReviewWeek Thank you Partner @bibliolifestyle and @harperperennial for the gift of Sisters of Belfast. My G-Grandmother was committed to an institution in the 1940’s. She was not mentally ill, just grieving the death of her young daughter. She lived there for decades in awful conditions. I came across 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 at the library and this led me down a rabbit hole of books on this topic. The Foundling by Ann Leary ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1927, Pennsylvania Mary Engle is hired as a secretary at the “Nettleton State Village for Feebleminded Women of Childbearing Age’”. At first she admires the dedication to the vulnerable women residing there, but soon learns that the asylum is not what it seems. Sad and shocking, with a strong MC who works to right the wrongs being committed. The Girl Behind the Gates by Brenda Davies ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1939/1981, England Nora finds herself pregnant at 17 and is labeled a “moral defective” under England’s Mental Deficiency Act. She is institutionalized and suffers decades of despicable treatment. Psychiatrist Janet works at this institution and discovers Nora who has been living there for 40+ years. She is determined to help Nora rediscover a life stolen from her. A tough read, yet hopeful and redeeming. I was so rooting for her to break free of the cruel bonds of her unfortunate life. Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1985, Ireland As coal merchant Bill Furlong makes his delivery rounds, he discovers all is not as it seems at the orphanage run by the Church. This quiet novella packs a big punch. Relying more on inference and emotion, it is a story about finding the moral fortitude to do the right thing. Sisters of Belfast by Maureen Maure ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Post-WWII, Ireland Sisters Aelish and Isabel, orphaned during the war, are sent to an orphanage run by the Sisters of Bethlehem. As they grow up, the sisters lives take divergent paths. Isabel to a life in Newfoundland and Aelish remains in Ireland and chooses to become a nun. The sisters reunite and try to make sense of their childhood. A strong sister story full of tragedy, love, and forgiveness. #sistersofbelfast #bibliolifestyle #melaniemaure
Every historical fiction I read just opens my mind up to the past. Sisters of Belfast had so much tragedy I cried during parts. The ending for sisters Aelish and Isabel is what I needed. Synopsis: An enthralling and deeply moving story that begins during World War II, about orphaned twin sisters in Ireland whose lives diverge for decades, until fate—and faith—reunite them in the twilight of their lives. Orphaned during the Second World War, Aelish and Isabel McGuire—known as the twins of Belfast—are given over to the austere care of the Sisters of Bethlehem. Though they are each all the other has, the girls are propelled in opposite directions as they grow up. Rebellious Isabel turns her back on the church and Ireland, traveling to Newfoundland where she pursues a perilous yet independent life. Devout Aelish chooses to remain in Northern Ireland and takes the veil, burying painful truths beneath years of silence. For decades the two are separated, each unaware of the other’s life. But after years of isolation Aelish is unexpectedly summoned to Newfoundland, where she and her estranged sister begin to bridge the chasm between them. Reunion brings to light the painful secrets and seismic deceptions that have kept these sisters apart, leaving the McGuire twins to begin reconstructing their understanding about themselves as women and as family–what they know of love, hope, and above all, forgiveness. #sistersofbelfast #harpercollinspublishers @harpercollins #historicalfictionbooks #sisterbooks @mm_maure #ww2fiction
Repost from @booksandcoffeemx @mm_maure ✨𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥✨ Happy Sunday everyone! Today I’m sharing with you an enthralling and deeply moving story that begins during World War II, about orphaned twin sisters in Ireland whose lives diverge for decades, until fate—and faith—reunite them in the twilight of their lives. I can’t beleive this book is a debut, what a powerful and emotional story. Beautifully written, heartbreaking and well researched this story explores the strong bond of sisterhood during difficult times. I can’t wait to read more from this author. Thank you @suzyapprovedbooktours and @harperperennial for this tour invite and gifted copy. 𝗦𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗢𝗳 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 by @mm_maure released February 27, 2024. 𝗪𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗼 𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝟱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹? 𝗜 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆! #SistersOfBelfast #MelanieMaure #booktour #suzyapprovedbooktours #historicalfiction #bookstagrammer #booksbooksbooks #booksandcoffeemx
✨𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥✨ Happy Sunday everyone! Today I’m sharing with you an enthralling and deeply moving story that begins during World War II, about orphaned twin sisters in Ireland whose lives diverge for decades, until fate—and faith—reunite them in the twilight of their lives. I can’t beleive this book is a debut, what a powerful and emotional story. Beautifully written, heartbreaking and well researched this story explores the strong bond of sisterhood during difficult times. I can’t wait to read more from this author. Thank you @suzyapprovedbooktours and @harperperennial for this tour invite and gifted copy. 𝗦𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗢𝗳 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 by @mm_maure released February 27, 2024. 𝗪𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗼 𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝟱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹? 𝗜 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆! #SistersOfBelfast #MelanieMaure #booktour #suzyapprovedbooktours #historicalfiction #bookstagrammer #booksbooksbooks #booksandcoffeemx
Comparison and competition create chaos. It muddies Clarity! Competition has been a bone in my body. And as I've aged, it has become brittle. Thank sweet jaayzuz for that! Get my latest newsletter and read about a tussle I had with competition and a sweet gal from Texas (unbeknownst to her 😂). Plus... This is a LOVE LETTER to all those who touched SISTERS OF BELFAST with your kindness. DM your email, and I will send it to you soon! Don't worry about being bombarded with newsletters! I'm painfully inconsistent. #loveletters #growth #debutnovelist #comparisonchaos #sistersofbelfast #lifecoaching
Repost from @tarheelreader • @mm_maure REVIEW: Thank you, @suzyapprovedbooktours, for the gifted book. About the book: “In the spirit of Heather Morris, Kate Quinn, and Pam Jenoff, an enthralling and deeply moving story that begins during World War II, about orphaned twin sisters in Ireland whose lives diverge for decades, until fate—and faith—reunite them in the twilight of their lives. A story of faith—in religion, in the world, and in one another—Sisters of Belfast is a heartbreaking, tragic, and deeply moving novel about survival and the enduring power of sisterhood.” Aelish and Isabel are twins, and as children during World War II, they are orphaned. They are raised by the Sisters of Bethlehem. When they are adults and choosing next paths, Isabel leaves the church and Ireland, entirely, moving to Newfoundland. Aelish takes the veil and remains in Ireland, until she is asked to come to Newfoundland, and the sisters are reunited. Sisters of Belfast is an emotional story of sisterhood and faith, in all its forms, especially faith in others. It pulled on all my heartstrings, and I was invested in the characters. Though it’s rife with tragedy, there is hope and healing, too. I’m excited to have discovered a new hist fic author to love. #bookish #bookstagram #justbooksbookstagram #melaniemaure #harperperennial #sistersofbelfast #bookstagramnc #tarheelreader #tarheelreaderreviews #historicalfiction
REVIEW: Thank you, @suzyapprovedbooktours, for the gifted book. About the book: “In the spirit of Heather Morris, Kate Quinn, and Pam Jenoff, an enthralling and deeply moving story that begins during World War II, about orphaned twin sisters in Ireland whose lives diverge for decades, until fate—and faith—reunite them in the twilight of their lives. A story of faith—in religion, in the world, and in one another—Sisters of Belfast is a heartbreaking, tragic, and deeply moving novel about survival and the enduring power of sisterhood.” Aelish and Isabel are twins, and as children during World War II, they are orphaned. They are raised by the Sisters of Bethlehem. When they are adults and choosing next paths, Isabel leaves the church and Ireland, entirely, moving to Newfoundland. Aelish takes the veil and remains in Ireland, until she is asked to come to Newfoundland, and the sisters are reunited. Sisters of Belfast is an emotional story of sisterhood and faith, in all its forms, especially faith in others. It pulled on all my heartstrings, and I was invested in the characters. Though it’s rife with tragedy, there is hope and healing, too. I’m excited to have discovered a new hist fic author to love. #bookish #bookstagram #justbooksbookstagram #melaniemaure #harperperennial #sistersofbelfast #bookstagramnc #tarheelreader #tarheelreaderreviews #historicalfiction
Repost from @karens_library • @mm_maure 🤍 BOOK REVIEW / BOOK TOUR 🤍 Sisters of Belfast by Melanie Maure @mm_maure ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 5 stars Available now! Sisters of Belfast was a very moving novel of twin sisters who were orphaned when they were children during the bombing of Belfast in 1941 WWII. The sisters end up in an orphanage called the Sisters of Bethlehem where the twins, Aelish and Isabel, are raised by the nuns. Once they are older, Aelish stays and becomes a novice nun and Isabel marries and escapes the orphanage by moving to Newfoundland with her husband. This story was very dark and disturbing at times as the secrets of the past are slowly revealed. But the end was very satisfying. I definitely enjoyed this historical fiction which goes back and forth between 1941, 1955, and 1971, and even 2016. Swipe ⬅️ for synopsis! *Thank you to the author Melanie Maure, @HarperCollins and to @SuzyApprovedBookTours for the gifted copy!* QOTD: Midweek check in. How’s it going for you so far? AOTD: It’s been late nights working so far this week but I’m feeling very productive! So that’s always a good thing! #booktour #bookreview #sistersofbelfast #melaniemaure #suzyapprovedbooktours #ireland #belfast #twins #wwII #historical #fiction #historicalfiction #bookstageam #bookstagrammer #bookworm #bookworms #book #books #booksbooksbooks #booksofinstagram #read #reader #bookinfluencer #readers #readersofinstagram #bibliophile
🤍 BOOK REVIEW / BOOK TOUR 🤍 Sisters of Belfast by Melanie Maure @mm_maure ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 5 stars Available now! Sisters of Belfast was a very moving novel of twin sisters who were orphaned when they were children during the bombing of Belfast in 1941 WWII. The sisters end up in an orphanage called the Sisters of Bethlehem where the twins, Aelish and Isabel, are raised by the nuns. Once they are older, Aelish stays and becomes a novice nun and Isabel marries and escapes the orphanage by moving to Newfoundland with her husband. This story was very dark and disturbing at times as the secrets of the past are slowly revealed. But the end was very satisfying. I definitely enjoyed this historical fiction which goes back and forth between 1941, 1955, and 1971, and even 2016. Swipe ⬅️ for synopsis! *Thank you to the author Melanie Maure, @HarperCollins and to @SuzyApprovedBookTours for the gifted copy!* QOTD: Midweek check in. How’s it going for you so far? AOTD: It’s been late nights working so far this week but I’m feeling very productive! So that’s always a good thing! #booktour #bookreview #sistersofbelfast #melaniemaure #suzyapprovedbooktours #ireland #belfast #twins #wwII #historical #fiction #historicalfiction #bookstageam #bookstagrammer #bookworm #bookworms #book #books #booksbooksbooks #booksofinstagram #read #reader #bookinfluencer #readers #readersofinstagram #bibliophile
Repost from @nurse_bookie • ✨𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑 ✨ Thank you @mm_maure and @suzyapprovedbooktours for the gifted copy. 𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐋𝐄: 𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐎𝐟 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐑: 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐔𝐁 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: 𝟎𝟐.𝟐𝟕.𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 About orphaned twin sisters in Ireland whose lives diverge for decades, until fate—and faith—reunite them in the twilight of their lives. I loved reading this emotionally charged WWII novel about the devastating effects of war to families, that is heartbreaking and tragic. The story is about Aelish and Isabel McGuire - orphaned twins, known as the twins of Belfast, where one becomes a nun, and the other move to Canada. They are reunited after many years and a dark secret is revealed. Through faith and the bonds of sisterhood, the sisters are able to right the wrongs and most important of all is to forgive. This book made me cry. This debut novel was exceptional. 𝐐𝐎𝐓𝐃: 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲! 𝗪𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞? #harperperennial #harpercollins #suzyapprovedbooktours #sistersofbelfast #WWIIFiction #historicalfiction
✨𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑 ✨ Thank you @mm_maure and @suzyapprovedbooktours for the gifted copy. 𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐋𝐄: 𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐎𝐟 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐑: 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐔𝐁 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: 𝟎𝟐.𝟐𝟕.𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 About orphaned twin sisters in Ireland whose lives diverge for decades, until fate—and faith—reunite them in the twilight of their lives. I loved reading this emotionally charged WWII novel about the devastating effects of war to families, that is heartbreaking and tragic. The story is about Aelish and Isabel McGuire - orphaned twins, known as the twins of Belfast, where one becomes a nun, and the other move to Canada. They are reunited after many years and a dark secret is revealed. Through faith and the bonds of sisterhood, the sisters are able to right the wrongs and most important of all is to forgive. This book made me cry. This debut novel was exceptional. 𝐐𝐎𝐓𝐃: 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲! 𝗪𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞? #harperperennial #harpercollins #suzyapprovedbooktours #sistersofbelfast #WWIIFiction #historicalfiction
Cooking nourishes my soul as much as writing. When I can combine the two, it is a magical alchemy. While in New York on book tour for SISTERS OF BELFAST I ate lunch with my editor at a Wonderland called @eatalynewyorkcity . I found a bag of organic Sicilian bay leaves. I’ve never experienced the scent of true Italian bay leaves. And so today the marinade for chicken Marbella is packed with those aromatic beauties. Stay tuned for the finished product after 24 hours of marination! #eatalynyc #foodlover #foodie #newyorkcity #cookingtime #foodmagic #sistersofbelfast
Repost from @cmtloveswineandbooks • @mm_maure 💛 Book Review 💛 I’m fascinated by twins and the sisters of Belfast had such a powerful connection. They were separated for many years and their reunion was touching. This book was packed with loss, grief and pain plus deep seated anger and many situations that would cause most people to question their faith. But it’s also filled will love, goodness, kindness and hope and I absolutely loved it. This will be a go to recommendation for me moving forward. About The Book: Orphaned during the Second World War, Aelish and Isabel McGuire—known as the twins of Belfast—are given over to the austere care of the Sisters of Bethlehem. Though they are each all the other has, the girls are propelled in opposite directions as they grow up. Rebellious Isabel turns her back on the church and Ireland, traveling to Newfoundland where she pursues a perilous yet independent life. Devout Aelish chooses to remain in Northern Ireland and takes the veil, burying painful truths beneath years of silence. For decades the two are separated, each unaware of the other’s life. But after years of isolation Aelish is unexpectedly summoned to Newfoundland, where she and her estranged sister begin to bridge the chasm between them. Reunion brings to light the painful secrets and seismic deceptions that have kept these sisters apart, leaving the McGuire twins to begin reconstructing their understanding about themselves as women and as family–what they know of love, hope, and above all, forgiveness. Thank you so much @suzyapprovedbooktours for the #gifted copy and for including me on the tour! QOTD: What are you reading, watching and/or listening to this weekend? #sistersofbelfast # #bookstagram #bookreview #historicalfiction #bookrecommendation #cmtloveswineandbooks
💛 Book Review 💛 I’m fascinated by twins and the sisters of Belfast had such a powerful connection. They were separated for many years and their reunion was touching. This book was packed with loss, grief and pain plus deep seated anger and many situations that would cause most people to question their faith. But it’s also filled will love, goodness, kindness and hope and I absolutely loved it. This will be a go to recommendation for me moving forward. About The Book: Orphaned during the Second World War, Aelish and Isabel McGuire—known as the twins of Belfast—are given over to the austere care of the Sisters of Bethlehem. Though they are each all the other has, the girls are propelled in opposite directions as they grow up. Rebellious Isabel turns her back on the church and Ireland, traveling to Newfoundland where she pursues a perilous yet independent life. Devout Aelish chooses to remain in Northern Ireland and takes the veil, burying painful truths beneath years of silence. For decades the two are separated, each unaware of the other’s life. But after years of isolation Aelish is unexpectedly summoned to Newfoundland, where she and her estranged sister begin to bridge the chasm between them. Reunion brings to light the painful secrets and seismic deceptions that have kept these sisters apart, leaving the McGuire twins to begin reconstructing their understanding about themselves as women and as family–what they know of love, hope, and above all, forgiveness. Thank you so much @suzyapprovedbooktours for the #gifted copy and for including me on the tour! QOTD: What are you reading, watching and/or listening to this weekend? #sistersofbelfast # #bookstagram #bookreview #historicalfiction #bookrecommendation #cmtloveswineandbooks
@sarahs.bookish.reviews ✨Book Tour✨ Sisters of Belfast By: Melanie Maure Pub Date: February 27, 2024 4⭐️ ✨Synopsis (GR) An enthralling and deeply moving story that begins during World War II, about orphaned twin sisters in Ireland whose lives diverge for decades, until fate—and faith—reunite them in the twilight of their lives. Orphaned during the Second World War, Aelish and Isabel McGuire—known as the twins of Belfast—are given over to the austere care of the Sisters of Bethlehem. Though they are each all the other has, the girls are propelled in opposite directions as they grow up. Rebellious Isabel turns her back on the church and Ireland, traveling to Newfoundland where she pursues a perilous yet independent life. Devout Aelish chooses to remain in Northern Ireland and takes the veil, burying painful truths beneath years of silence. For decades the two are separated, each unaware of the other’s life. But after years of isolation Aelish is unexpectedly summoned to Newfoundland, where she and her estranged sister begin to bridge the chasm between them. Reunion brings to light the painful secrets and seismic deceptions that have kept these sisters apart, leaving the McGuire twins to begin reconstructing their understanding about themselves as women and as family–what they know of love, hope, and above all, forgiveness. ✨Review I thought this was well written and had good emotion for a debut. My heart broke for the sisters more than once learning not only of their past but the events in their present time. This caused it to be a tough read at times, but I loved how the change in timelines was done. The way they were treated while at the orphanage is something no child should have to go through. I still was left feeling hopeful despite much of the novel dealing some deeper topics. The mystery is what kept the second half of the book moving and I was happy to see growth in multiple different characters. Thank you @mm_maure and @suzyapprovedbooktours for the gifted copy. #sistersofbelfast #historicalfiction #debutbook #booknerd #alwaysreadingabook #historicalfictionlover
✨Book Tour✨ Sisters of Belfast By: Melanie Maure Pub Date: February 27, 2024 4⭐️ ✨Synopsis (GR) An enthralling and deeply moving story that begins during World War II, about orphaned twin sisters in Ireland whose lives diverge for decades, until fate—and faith—reunite them in the twilight of their lives. Orphaned during the Second World War, Aelish and Isabel McGuire—known as the twins of Belfast—are given over to the austere care of the Sisters of Bethlehem. Though they are each all the other has, the girls are propelled in opposite directions as they grow up. Rebellious Isabel turns her back on the church and Ireland, traveling to Newfoundland where she pursues a perilous yet independent life. Devout Aelish chooses to remain in Northern Ireland and takes the veil, burying painful truths beneath years of silence. For decades the two are separated, each unaware of the other’s life. But after years of isolation Aelish is unexpectedly summoned to Newfoundland, where she and her estranged sister begin to bridge the chasm between them. Reunion brings to light the painful secrets and seismic deceptions that have kept these sisters apart, leaving the McGuire twins to begin reconstructing their understanding about themselves as women and as family–what they know of love, hope, and above all, forgiveness. ✨Review I thought this was well written and had good emotion for a debut. My heart broke for the sisters more than once learning not only of their past but the events in their present time. This caused it to be a tough read at times, but I loved how the change in timelines was done. The way they were treated while at the orphanage is something no child should have to go through. I still was left feeling hopeful despite much of the novel dealing some deeper topics. The mystery is what kept the second half of the book moving and I was happy to see growth in multiple different characters. Thank you @mm_maure and @suzyapprovedbooktours for the gifted copy. #QOTD Where is your current read taking you? #sistersofbelfast #historicalfiction #debutbook #booknerd #alwaysreadingabook #historicalfictionlover #bookobsessed #bibliophile #readabook #bookreviewer
Happy Sunday! What are you reading today? Here are my recent book purchases and I'm spending my Sunday re-reading Practical Magic for the fourth time 🤣 First Lie Wins & The Inheritance Games Trilogy: @amazon Sisters of Belfast, Happy Place, & The Lost Bookshop : @costco A Dreadful Splendor, These Silent Woods, & What Feasts at Night : @barnesandnoble #newbooks #bookbuyingproblem #firstliewins #ashleyelston #theinheritancegames #jenniferlynnbarnes #sistersofbelfast #melaniemaure #happyplace #emilyhenry #thelostbookshop #eviewoods #adreadfulsplendor #brmyers #thesesilentwoods #kimicunninghamgrant #whatfeastsatnight #tkingfisher #amazon #costco #barnesandnoble #Bookstagram #booksofinstagram
📖Sisters of Belfast📖 By: Melanie Maure When a book is recommended for fans of Kate Quinn, Pam Jenoff and and Heather Morris, I know I MUST read it! The Sisters of Belfast tells the story of twin sisters who are orphaned during the Second World War. What results is a story of two sisters, both drastically different, over the course of decades as they grow apart and find their way back to each other. Told in both Ireland and Newfoundland, I was really excited to read this book. It was a quick read and I really enjoyed it. This book contains really strong and well-developed characters which made me feel connected and invested in the story. A great historical novel, with Canadian ties (for all my Canadian followers!). This book released on February 27, 2024. Thank you to @harpercollins for my review copy! #SistersOfBelfast #reading #loveofreading #readinglove #readingaddict #libraryviews #homelibrary #homelibraryviews #homelibrarydecor #librarydecor #book #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bookclubsofinstagram #sleeplessreadmore #bookblogger #bookblog #booknerd #mustread #lovebooks #bookclubread #bookishcanadians
Book Tour Sisters of Belfast By Melanie Maure Historical Fiction Thank you so much to partner @bibliolifestyle and @harperperennial for my gifted copy and for having me on the tour. I'm pretty sure my copy got lost in the mail but it's finally here and I'm so excited to share it with you! Synopsis: Orphaned during the Second World War, Aelish and Isabel McGuire—known as the twins of Belfast—are given over to the austere care of the Sisters of Bethlehem. Though they are each all the other has, the girls are propelled in opposite directions as they grow up. Rebellious Isabel turns her back on the church and Ireland, traveling to Newfoundland where she pursues a perilous yet independent life. Devout Aelish chooses to remain in Northern Ireland and takes the veil, burying painful truths beneath years of silence. For decades the two are separated, each unaware of the other’s life. But after years of isolation Aelish is unexpectedly summoned to Newfoundland, where she and her estranged sister begin to bridge the chasm between them. Reunion brings to light the painful secrets and seismic deceptions that have kept these sisters apart, leaving the McGuire twins to begin reconstructing their understanding about themselves as women and as family–what they know of love, hope, and above all, forgiveness. A story of faith—in religion, in the world, and in one another—Sisters of Belfast is a heartbreaking, tragic, and deeply moving novel about survival and the enduring power of sisterhood. QOTD: what is your favorite Easter candy? I love starburst jelly beans and of course chocolate bunnies
🪻MARCH WRAPUP🪻 Thank you Partners @bibliolifestyle and @harperperennial for the gifted copy of Sisters of Belfast. 😊 Just like that, the first quarter of the year has passed. ⌛️ Reading was a joy for me this month, as I dropped my self-imposed pressure to read based on lists and challenges. I just let my mood take me away! 13 Books read * 12 Fiction * 1 Non-Fiction 🌏 This month my reading had me traveling to: 🏴 England 🇫🇷 France 🇸🇾 Syria 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 Florida 🇺🇸 Washington D.C. 🇺🇸 Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Utah 🇺🇸 New York 🇺🇸 California 🏆 My favorites of the month were 🍋AS LONG AS THE LEMON TREES GROW and 🤠THE OUTLAW NOBLE SALT - Surprisingly (to me) I had four 5⭐️ reads 😊 FIVE ⭐️ * Wrong Place Wrong Time * The Girl Behind the Gates * The Outlaw Noble Salt - #buddyread with @mariesembar and @itsallaboutbooksandmacarons * As Long As the Lemon Trees Grow - #buddyread with @mariesembar & my April book club pick FOUR 1/2 ⭐️ * A Witch in Time * Sisters of Belfast - #buddyread with @mariesembar and @itsallaboutbooksandmacarons FOUR ⭐️ * The In-Between * The House of Eve * The Shell Collector * A Haunting in the Arctic * Small Things Like These THREE 1/2 ⭐️ * Falling * The Woman in the Dunes I hope your 2024 first-quarter reading was as enjoyable and rewarding as mine! ♥️ #FREEPALESTINE 🍉 #bibliolifestyle #sistersofbelfast #melaniemaure
Repost from @tammyreads62 • 𝓢𝓲𝓼𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼 𝓞𝓯 𝓑𝓮𝓵𝓯𝓪𝓼𝓽 𝓫𝔂 𝓜𝓮𝓵𝓪𝓷𝓲𝓮 𝓜𝓪𝓾𝓻𝓮 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 @𝘴𝘶𝘻𝘺𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 @𝘮𝘮_𝘮𝘢𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘺 #𝘨𝘪𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘳! Orphaned during the Second World War, Aelish and Isabel McGuire—known as the twins of Belfast—are given over to the austere care of the Sisters of Bethlehem. Though they are each all the other has, the girls are propelled in opposite directions as they grow up. Rebellious Isabel turns her back on the church and Ireland, traveling to Newfoundland where she pursues a perilous yet independent life. Devout Aelish chooses to remain in Northern Ireland and takes the veil, burying painful truths beneath years of silence. For decades the two are separated, each unaware of the other’s life. But after years of isolation Aelish is unexpectedly summoned to Newfoundland, where she and her estranged sister begin to bridge the chasm between them. Reunion brings to light the painful secrets and seismic deceptions that have kept these sisters apart, leaving the McGuire twins to begin reconstructing their understanding about themselves as women and as family–what they know of love, hope, and above all, forgiveness. Melanie Maure is second generation Irish and spends a great deal of time in Ireland, which is an enduring source of inspiration for her work. Sisters of Belfast is her debut novel. 𝘚𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘉𝘦𝘭𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘤, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘥. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘦𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘶𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯! 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴! 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥! Do you have a sister? I have two sisters. Both younger than me. We sadly lost a sister in 2020. #sistersofbelfast #bookstack #bookstagram
𝓢𝓲𝓼𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼 𝓞𝓯 𝓑𝓮𝓵𝓯𝓪𝓼𝓽 𝓫𝔂 𝓜𝓮𝓵𝓪𝓷𝓲𝓮 𝓜𝓪𝓾𝓻𝓮 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 @𝘴𝘶𝘻𝘺𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 @𝘮𝘮_𝘮𝘢𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘺 #𝘨𝘪𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘳! Orphaned during the Second World War, Aelish and Isabel McGuire—known as the twins of Belfast—are given over to the austere care of the Sisters of Bethlehem. Though they are each all the other has, the girls are propelled in opposite directions as they grow up. Rebellious Isabel turns her back on the church and Ireland, traveling to Newfoundland where she pursues a perilous yet independent life. Devout Aelish chooses to remain in Northern Ireland and takes the veil, burying painful truths beneath years of silence. For decades the two are separated, each unaware of the other’s life. But after years of isolation Aelish is unexpectedly summoned to Newfoundland, where she and her estranged sister begin to bridge the chasm between them. Reunion brings to light the painful secrets and seismic deceptions that have kept these sisters apart, leaving the McGuire twins to begin reconstructing their understanding about themselves as women and as family–what they know of love, hope, and above all, forgiveness. Melanie Maure is second generation Irish and spends a great deal of time in Ireland, which is an enduring source of inspiration for her work. Sisters of Belfast is her debut novel. 𝘚𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘉𝘦𝘭𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘤, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘥. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘦𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘶𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯! 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴! 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥! Do you have a sister? I have two sisters. Both younger than me. We sadly lost a sister in 2020. #sistersofbelfast #bookstack #bookstagram
Thank you to Lisa @booksloveandunderstanding ! WOW! What a generous and very thoughtful review. I hate to make people cry, BUT I'm kind of not sorry??? I LOVE a book that makes me weepy, so when SISTERS OF BELFAST gets a tear-stained review, it means EVERYTHING to me. The last "bring-kleenex" I read was @suemonkkidd 's The Book of Longings! Oh my!! What was your last literary tear-jerker?? #goodreads #sistersofbelfast #tearjerker #debutnovel #sisters #historicalfiction #books #authorlife #harpercollins
ET has his copy of SISTERS OF BELFAST, and he's going home! He promised to do whatever he could to get this little book off the ground and shooting for the stars! #madamtusauds #sistersofbelfast #harpercollins #debutnovel #movieclassics #etphonehome #historicalfiction #newyork #lovenewyork #booktok
F. Scott Fitzgerald was very taken by SISTERS OF BELFAST...quiet, yet taken. Thanks for listening, F. ! You're an absolute doll. #madamtusauds #classicreads #fscottfitzgerald #sistersofbelfast #historicalfiction #books #authorlife #booktour
Oh, @jimmyfallon you crack me up! Such a lovely visit; thank you for having me on your show, and I am so glad you are recommending SISTERS OF BELFAST as a fabulous read for all of your fans. So generous of you! @fallonbookclub #fallonbookclub #madamtoussauds #jimmyfallon #sistersofbelfast #booktour #newyork #bookclub #booktok #historicalfiction
Repost from @booksloveandunderstanding • ✍️ Book Tour / Book Review ✍️ Sisters of Belfast by Melanie Maure . *Thank you to #partner @suzyapprovedbooktours @harperfiction and author @mm_maure for my #gifted copy* ... Description: Orphaned during the Second World War, Aelish and Isabel McGuire—known as the twins of Belfast—are given over to the austere care of the Sisters of Bethlehem. Though they are each all the other has, the girls are propelled in opposite directions as they grow up. Rebellious Isabel turns her back on the church and Ireland, traveling to Newfoundland where she pursues a perilous yet independent life. Devout Aelish chooses to remain in Northern Ireland and takes the veil, burying painful truths beneath years of silence. For decades the two are separated, each unaware of the other’s life. But after years of isolation Aelish is unexpectedly summoned to Newfoundland, where she and her estranged sister begin to bridge the chasm between them. Reunion brings to light the painful secrets and seismic deceptions that have kept these sisters apart, leaving the McGuire twins to begin reconstructing their understanding about themselves as women and as family–what they know of love, hope, and above all, forgiveness. ~ Available now ~ . Review: Wow. I haven’t cried while reading a book for quite some time, but this story, especially the ending, brought on tears of sadness, hope, and joy for all the tragedies and miracles of life suffered and enjoyed by these two sisters. It inspired a lot of reflection on my own experiences and my own faith. I couldn’t put this book down and read it in one sitting, totally immersing myself in this incredible novel of sisterhood; family, found, and vocational, and what it means to live a life with our personal choices, our spiritual journey in whatever shape that takes, and ultimately love in all its many forms. ... #SistersOfBelfast #MelanieMaure #booktour #suzyapprovedbooktours #harperpaperbacks #bookreview #historicalfiction #familylife #ww2 #ww2fiction #fictionbooks #fiction #booklover #bookaccount #booksloveandunderstanding
✍️ Book Tour / Book Review ✍️ Sisters of Belfast by Melanie Maure . *Thank you to #partner @suzyapprovedbooktours @harperfiction and author @mm_maure for my #gifted copy* ... Description: Orphaned during the Second World War, Aelish and Isabel McGuire—known as the twins of Belfast—are given over to the austere care of the Sisters of Bethlehem. Though they are each all the other has, the girls are propelled in opposite directions as they grow up. Rebellious Isabel turns her back on the church and Ireland, traveling to Newfoundland where she pursues a perilous yet independent life. Devout Aelish chooses to remain in Northern Ireland and takes the veil, burying painful truths beneath years of silence. For decades the two are separated, each unaware of the other’s life. But after years of isolation Aelish is unexpectedly summoned to Newfoundland, where she and her estranged sister begin to bridge the chasm between them. Reunion brings to light the painful secrets and seismic deceptions that have kept these sisters apart, leaving the McGuire twins to begin reconstructing their understanding about themselves as women and as family–what they know of love, hope, and above all, forgiveness. ~ Available now ~ . Review: Wow. I haven't cried while reading a book for quite some time, but this story, especially the ending, brought on tears of sadness, hope, and joy for all the tragedies and miracles of life suffered and enjoyed by these two sisters. It inspired a lot of reflection on my own experiences and my own faith. I couldn't put this book down and read it in one sitting, totally immersing myself in this incredible novel of sisterhood; family, found, and vocational, and what it means to live a life with our personal choices, our spiritual journey in whatever shape that takes, and ultimately love in all its many forms. ... #SistersOfBelfast #MelanieMaure #booktour #suzyapprovedbooktours #harperpaperbacks #bookreview #historicalfiction #familylife #ww2 #ww2fiction #fictionbooks #fiction #booklover #bookaccount #booksloveandunderstanding
Me. Inside. Harper Collins. I’ve never been in a building where your name needs to be on a list in order to get to your meeting!! This little country mouse was gob smacked. What a beautiful space! There are shelves and shelves of beautifully displayed books everywhere you look. It really is beautiful and everything you would imagine a publishing house to be… If you imagine such things like I do😂 #harpercollinspublishers #debutnovel #sistersofbelfast #historicalfictionnovel #booktour #booklaunch #booktok #booksofinstagram #authorlife
Book Mail 📚 Sisters of Belfast by Melanie Maure I am absolutely impressed with the cover of this book. From what I can see, this book promises to be a captivating read, full of interesting characters and an engaging plotline. I am eagerly looking forward to reading it. #sistersofbelfast #melaniemaure #bibliolifestyle @bibliolifestyle @harperperennial @mm_maure Thank you, #gifted @bibliolifestyle @harperperennial PUB DATE: February 27, 2024. SYNOPSIS: In the spirit of Heather Morris, Kate Quinn, and Pam Jenoff, an enthralling and deeply moving story that begins during World War II, about orphaned twin sisters in Ireland whose lives diverge for decades, until fate—and faith—reunite them in the twilight of their lives. Orphaned during the Second World War, Aelish and Isabel McGuire—known as the twins of Belfast—are given over to the austere care of the Sisters of Bethlehem. Though they are each all the other has, the girls are propelled in opposite directions as they grow up. Rebellious Isabel turns her back on the church and Ireland, traveling to Newfoundland where she pursues a perilous yet independent life. Devout Aelish chooses to remain in Northern Ireland and takes the veil, burying painful truths beneath years of silence. For decades the two are separated, each unaware of the other’s life. But after years of isolation Aelish is unexpectedly summoned to Newfoundland, where she and her estranged sister begin to bridge the chasm between them. Reunion brings to light the painful secrets and seismic deceptions that have kept these sisters apart, leaving the McGuire twins to begin reconstructing their understanding about themselves as women and as family–what they know of love, hope, and above all, forgiveness. A story of faith—in religion, in the world, and in one another—Sisters of Belfast is a heartbreaking, tragic, and deeply moving novel about survival and the enduring power of sisterhood.
Book Tour! 🚨 Thanks @suzyapprovedbooktours and @mm_maure for having me on this tour! 🎁 Sisters of Belfast was published 2/27/24. 💭 If you’re a fan of novels about the aftermath of WWII, Sisters of Belfast is the novel for you. Aelish and Isabel live vastly different lives after they are orphaned during a bombing. Their lives are intertwined again when Aelish visits Isabel in a time of need. I loved how the author went back and forth from the time they were in the orphanage to the present. They both had widely different experiences there and it’s no wonder their personalities were different. Overall this was a well written, emotionally charged story! About the book 📖 Orphaned during the Second World War, Aelish and Isabel McGuire—known as the twins of Belfast—are given over to the austere care of the Sisters of Bethlehem. Though they are each all the other has, the girls are propelled in opposite directions as they grow up. Rebellious Isabel turns her back on the church and Ireland, traveling to Newfoundland where she pursues a perilous yet independent life. Devout Aelish chooses to remain in Northern Ireland and takes the veil, burying painful truths beneath years of silence. For decades the two are separated, each unaware of the other’s life. But after years of isolation Aelish is unexpectedly summoned to Newfoundland, where she and her estranged sister begin to bridge the chasm between them. Reunion brings to light the painful secrets and seismic deceptions that have kept these sisters apart, leaving the McGuire twins to begin reconstructing their understanding about themselves as women and as family–what they know of love, hope, and above all, forgiveness. A story of faith—in religion, in the world, and in one another—Sisters of Belfast is a heartbreaking, tragic, and deeply moving novel about survival and the enduring power of sisterhood. ❔What’s your favorite time in history to read about? 📚
Found my favourite author's book at The Sydney Mall! #sistersofbelfast
🌷 Friday Update 🌷 Thank you to @hijabi_booknook for tagging me to share my life update and current reads. ♥️ Life right now is all books ‘n babies.📚👶🏻 This month I’m trying to let go and just read. I set my sights too high at the start of the year to read “all the books” and complete “all the challenges”. It’s become a drag on my reading enjoyment. I’m learning to let go of expectations (real or imagined) and just let my mood dictate my reading. It’s been such a joy to just fall into a book simply because it catches my fancy. Reading is fun y’all! Tomorrow I am attending an annual all-day Writers’ Conference with my mom and members of her writing group. It’s our third year attending and I’m looking forward to it reigniting my passion for writing.🤞🏼 Last, but not least, I am so in love with and enjoying our two grandbabies. Being a Mimi at age 54 is such a blessing to me. These little girls have my heart and the joy is immeasurable. 🤗🎀 I’m currently reading A Witch in Time by Constance Sayers. It got off to a bit of a rocky start but I’m about one-third into it and really enjoying it. Thank you @mariesembar for adding this to my #12recs12friends this year! ♥️ This Sunday I’ll be starting a buddy read with Marie of Sisters of Belfast by Melanie Maure. It follows two sisters orphaned during WW2 and the vastly different paths their lives take. Looking forward to it!! Have a great weekend friends. I hope you squeeze in lots of reading! 🥰 Tagging some of you to share your life update and current reads. No pressure to post! 😊 #sistersofbelfast #awitchintime #buddyread #currentlyreading #witchyreads #fridayvibes
Well, now I know why my editor at Harper Collins has been out of town😂 Can’t believe the Pope’s book is taking Harper Collins attention away from SISTERS OF BELFAST🙄🙄🙄 I’ve heard he’s needy. 💚😂 #harpercollinspublishers #pope #sistersofbelfast #debutnovel #irishhistory #booklaunch
Mom aka “the handler” with the last copy of SISTERS on the Walmart shelf! #debutnovel #sistersofbelfast #historicalfictionnovel #harperperennial
Excited to see my favourite book in my favourite Rexall.. #sistersofbelfast
Move over @reesesbookclub ! Andy Maure and his Tim Hortons coffee buddies are moving in on the Book Club scene! SISTERS OF BELFAST is their first…perhaps only…book. No one has read it and likely won’t but these gentlemen bought a copy just to support their buddy’s daughter. That’s small-town support for you! #reesesbookclub #timhortons #bookclubofinstagram #sistersofbelfast #sisters #debutnovel
Repost from @rozierreadsandwine • Book Review SISTERS OF BELFAST By Melanie Maure @mm_maure For @suzyapprovedbooktours Out Now My Take This is one that I ended up using a credit from @librofm and listening to because I was in the car a bunch. The narrator is fabulous!! This is a captivating historical fiction read about twin sisters, Aelish and Isabel, who are orphaned due to their parents being killed during an attack in WWII Belfast. The book is written in two parts, told from multiple points of view, and takes place mainly in 1955. In the first part of the book, Aelish, who is now a nun in Ireland, goes to Newfoundland to visit Isabel who is very ill. They haven’t seen each other in years and this part of the book does go back and give us some backstory of how the sisters got to this point. In the second part of the book, the sisters travel back to Ireland after a tragedy. They realize during this time of wrongs that were committed and learn to rebuild their relationship. This one is written with the backdrop of history, but really deals with the bonds of sisterhood. It is thoughtfully written with many touching characters. ❓Do twins run in your family? I have one set of cousins that are twins - that’s it. #sistersofbelfast #melaniemaure #suzyapprovedbooktours #historicalfiction
Book Review SISTERS OF BELFAST By Melanie Maure @mm_maure For @suzyapprovedbooktours Out Now My Take This is one that I ended up using a credit from @librofm and listening to because I was in the car a bunch. The narrator is fabulous!! This is a captivating historical fiction read about twin sisters, Aelish and Isabel, who are orphaned due to their parents being killed during an attack in WWII Belfast. The book is written in two parts, told from multiple points of view, and takes place mainly in 1955. In the first part of the book, Aelish, who is now a nun in Ireland, goes to Newfoundland to visit Isabel who is very ill. They haven’t seen each other in years and this part of the book does go back and give us some backstory of how the sisters got to this point. In the second part of the book, the sisters travel back to Ireland after a tragedy. They realize during this time of wrongs that were committed and learn to rebuild their relationship. This one is written with the backdrop of history, but really deals with the bonds of sisterhood. It is thoughtfully written with many touching characters. ❓Do twins run in your family? I have one set of cousins that are twins - that’s it. #sistersofbelfast #melaniemaure #suzyapprovedbooktours #historicalfiction
24 Hour Readathon. Here are my selections. What is everyone reading today? #24hourreadathon #booksofinstagram #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #sistersofbelfast #melaniemaure #thefrostqueensblade #megsmitherman #ifonlyihadtoldher #lauranowlin #fantasybooks #historicalfiction #contemporaryfiction
One of my favourite reviews for SISTERS OF BELFAST!! I have been there! In that reading rut, where nothing seems interesting and then something great comes along! It’s usually @suemonkkidd who pulls me out of the literary rut, and so imagine how thrilled I am to hear that my debut novel was able to break @bookstosharewithfriends rut!!! Thank you so much!!! #debutnovel #sisters #historicalfiction #sistersofbelfast #harpercollins
I have been in a reading rut, not feeling like I was reading anything I wanted to share with friends. That has ended, thanks to Sisters of Belfast, by Melanie Maure - @mm_maure - which I finished last night. It’s the story of twins, Aelish and Isabel, who are ten, in 1941, when they lose their parents in an air raid in Belfast. They are sent to the order of the Sisters of Bethlehem, where they find kindness, and cruelty. With different forces guiding them, they are split apart in their teens. Aelish chooses to become a nun, and Izzy and her beau Declan emigrate to Newfoundland. Alternating between a present setting from 1955 onward, and their growing up in the convent in the 1940s, the story moves from Belfast, to the small village of Pouch Cove, and back to Belfast. Sisterly bonds are examined, both familial, and those of the nuns. There are a lot of layers to this story, that need to be discovered as it is enjoyed, so I won’t reveal any more plot points. Some of the content is bleak, and important. It is a very well written story, with strong characters, and interesting settings, and I quite enjoyed it. #sistersofbelfast #melaniemaure
From war-torn Ireland to the rugged landscapes of Newfoundland, dive into this heartbreaking, tragic, and deeply moving WWII novel of orphaned twins torn apart and brought together against all odds decades later. If you're a fan of Heather Morris, Kate Quinn, and Pam Jenoff, #SistersOfBelfast needs to be on your TBR! Tap the link in our bio to learn more.
Hi!!! I’m here, I’m alive! Wowie Zowie it’s been a wild couple weeks – work got busy, I got sick and then I opened a show this weekend! 😵💫 I am so behind on books, but thought I’d pop on here and talk about the one I read while I was down and out and oh my goodness I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. It’s a story of twin sister war orphans who grow up in an Irish Catholic orphanage and grow into two very different people. When tragedy strikes again, they reunite after many years and work to heal past wounds, hidden truths, and ultimately test their sisterly bond. Spanning from 1946 to 2014, this story was tragic and sweet and thought-provoking. I absolutely fell in love with each of these characters, the opposite personalities of each sister as well as the supporting characters in their lives. This is a great rec if you are a historical fiction fan, need a break from typical historical fiction/romance books, or just need a deeply satisfying ending. And it’s a perfect Irish read for March! ☘️ 🍃Book summary in comments! Thank you @harpercollins for the copy! #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #bookreader #bookreviewer #bookrec #newbook #historicalfiction #hfbooks #sistersofbelfast #melaniemaure #harperbooks
𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫 💛 Thank you, partner @bibliolifestyle + @harperperennial for the #gifted copy of: 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: Sisters of Belfast 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫: @mm_maure 𝐏𝐮𝐛 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Feb. 27th - OUT NOW 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐬𝐢𝐬: “Orphaned during the Second World War, Aelish and Isabel McGuire—known as the twins of Belfast—are given over to the austere care of the Sisters of Bethlehem. Though they are each all the other has, the girls are propelled in opposite directions as they grow up. Rebellious Isabel turns her back on the church and Ireland, traveling to Newfoundland where she pursues a perilous yet independent life. Devout Aelish chooses to remain in Northern Ireland and takes the veil, burying painful truths beneath years of silence. For decades the two are separated, each unaware of the other’s life. But after years of isolation Aelish is unexpectedly summoned to Newfoundland, where she and her estranged sister begin to bridge the chasm between them. Reunion brings to light the painful secrets and seismic deceptions that have kept these sisters apart, leaving the McGuire twins to begin reconstructing their understanding about themselves as women and as family–what they know of love, hope, and above all, forgiveness.” 💬 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘺? #bookscoffeephotography #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #bookstagrammer #booksbooksbooks #readersofinstagram #bookstoread #alwaysreading #bookishmama #romancebookstagram #readingtoescape #readersgonnaread #givemeallthebooks #sistersofbelfast #melaniemaure #bibliolifestyle #booktour
If you would like a peak behind the curtain of writing SISTERS OF BELFAST go to American Reader Blog Spot! A deeper exploration of the novel and the craft. Thanks @zeringuemarshal ! #booklover #historicalfictionbooks #debutnovel #sistersofbelfast #sisters
Sisters of Belfast Pub Date: 02/27/24 Publisher: @harperbooks Genre: Historical Fiction 📖 Short Synopsis In the spirit of Heather Morris, Kate Quinn, and Pam Jenoff, an enthralling and deeply moving story that begins during World War II, about orphaned twin sisters in Ireland whose lives diverge for decades, until fate—and faith—reunite them in the twilight of their lives. 💭 Have you finish a five star read recently? I have! #harperbooks #paperback #sistersofbelfast #historicalfiction #advancedreaderscopy
SISTERS OF BELFAST all around the world!! Budapest, Jamaica, Barbados, Vienna, Grand Prairie, Kelowna…where will the SISTERS go next!!? Remember to post an Amazon review! #sistersofbelfast #travel #travelreads #bookstagram #bookclubs #debutnovel #sisters
✨ 𝖡 𝖮 𝖮 𝖪 • 𝖳 𝖮 𝖴 𝖱 ✨ Sisters of Belfast 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿 | Melanie Maure 𝗣𝘂𝗯 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲 | February 27, 2024 (OUT NOW!) I love historial fiction but unfortunately I haven’t read much of it this year. This is one I’m definitely going to try to sneak in ASAP! Thank you, Partner @bibliolifestyle @harperperennial for the gifted copy of Sisters of Belfast 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀 : In the spirit of Heather Morris, Kate Quinn, and Pam Jenoff, an enthralling and deeply moving story that begins during World War II, about orphaned twin sisters in Ireland whose lives diverge for decades, until fate—and faith—reunite them in the twilight of their lives. Orphaned during the Second World War, Aelish and Isabel McGuire—known as the twins of Belfast—are given over to the austere care of the Sisters of Bethlehem. Though they are each all the other has, the girls are propelled in opposite directions as they grow up. Rebellious Isabel turns her back on the church and Ireland, traveling to Newfoundland where she pursues a perilous yet independent life. Devout Aelish chooses to remain in Northern Ireland and takes the veil, burying painful truths beneath years of silence. For decades the two are separated, each unaware of the other’s life. But after years of isolation Aelish is unexpectedly summoned to Newfoundland, where she and her estranged sister begin to bridge the chasm between them. Reunion brings to light the painful secrets and seismic deceptions that have kept these sisters apart, leaving the McGuire twins to begin reconstructing their understanding about themselves as women and as family–what they know of love, hope, and above all, forgiveness. A story of faith—in religion, in the world, and in one another—Sisters of Belfast is a heartbreaking, tragic, and deeply moving novel about survival and the enduring power of sisterhood. 💭: 𝚆𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚒𝚜 𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚐𝚎𝚗𝚛𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚑𝚘𝚙𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍 𝚖𝚘𝚛𝚎 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚢𝚎𝚊𝚛?
| BOOK TOUR | Thank you, Partner @bibliolifestyle @harperperennial for my copy and tour opportunity. I’m just a few chapters in, but a book about sisters set in Ireland seems like the perfect read for March. Featured here with a photograph bookmark gifted to me by my own sister. Looking forward to getting some R&R (reading and relaxation) in this weekend! Pub date 2/27/24. Synopsis: In the spirit of Heather Morris, Kate Quinn, and Pam Jenoff, an enthralling and deeply moving story that begins during World War II, about orphaned twin sisters in Ireland whose lives diverge for decades, until fate—and faith—reunite them in the twilight of their lives. Orphaned during the Second World War, Aelish and Isabel McGuire—known as the twins of Belfast—are given over to the austere care of the Sisters of Bethlehem. Though they are each all the other has, the girls are propelled in opposite directions as they grow up. Rebellious Isabel turns her back on the church and Ireland, traveling to Newfoundland where she pursues a perilous yet independent life. Devout Aelish chooses to remain in Northern Ireland and takes the veil, burying painful truths beneath years of silence. For decades the two are separated, each unaware of the other’s life. But after years of isolation Aelish is unexpectedly summoned to Newfoundland, where she and her estranged sister begin to bridge the chasm between them. Reunion brings to light the painful secrets and seismic deceptions that have kept these sisters apart, leaving the McGuire twins to begin reconstructing their understanding about themselves as women and as family–what they know of love, hope, and above all, forgiveness. A story of faith—in religion, in the world, and in one another—Sisters of Belfast is a heartbreaking, tragic, and deeply moving novel about survival and the enduring power of sisterhood. #sistersofbelfast #melaniemaure #bibliolifestyle #booktour #irishbooks #bookstagram #readersofinstagram
⭐️Book Feature⭐️ 📚Sisters of Belfast by Melanie Maure Pub date: 2/27/24 #partners @bibliolifestyle @harperperennial I love a sister story and this one seems extra emotional. Excited to crack open the pages! I’ve been in Houston, cleaning out my Mon’s house since she is moving out. Unfortunately there was no time for reading. Looking forward to lazy Saturday morning reading❤️ Synopsis: Orphaned during the Second World War, Aelish and Isabel McGuire—known as the twins of Belfast—are given over to the austere care of the Sisters of Bethlehem. Though they are each all the other has, the girls are propelled in opposite directions as they grow up. Rebellious Isabel turns her back on the church and Ireland, traveling to Newfoundland where she pursues a perilous yet independent life. Devout Aelish chooses to remain in Northern Ireland and takes the veil, burying painful truths beneath years of silence. For decades the two are separated, each unaware of the other’s life. But after years of isolation Aelish is unexpectedly summoned to Newfoundland, where she and her estranged sister begin to bridge the chasm between them. Reunion brings to light the painful secrets and seismic deceptions that have kept these sisters apart, leaving the McGuire twins to begin reconstructing their understanding about themselves as women and as family–what they know of love, hope, and above all, forgiveness. A story of faith—in religion, in the world, and in one another—Sisters of Belfast is a heartbreaking, tragic, and deeply moving novel about survival and the enduring power of sisterhood. ⁉️Do you have any sisters? I have 6! 3 original, lucked into another 1 by marriage snd 2 were acquired through my brother and my brother-in Law’s marriages. I am Very Blessed!! #sistersofbelfast #melaniemaure #booktour #sisterstories #bibliolifestyle #harperperennial #booksonmyshelf #newbookrelease #bookblogger #findmewithabook
*Book Tour Spotlight * Thank you, #Partner @bibliolifestyle @harperperennial for a gifted copy of „SISTERS OF BELFAST by Melanie Maure and including me on this tour. @mm_maure PUB DATE: February 27, 2024 Synopsis: In the spirit of Heather Morris, Kate Quinn, and Pam Jenoff, an enthralling and deeply moving story that begins during World War II, about orphaned twin sisters in Ireland whose lives diverge for decades, until fate—and faith—reunite them in the twilight of their lives. Orphaned during the Second World War, Aelish and Isabel McGuire—known as the twins of Belfast—are given over to the austere care of the Sisters of Bethlehem. Though they are each all the other has, the girls are propelled in opposite directions as they grow up. Rebellious Isabel turns her back on the church and Ireland, traveling to Newfoundland where she pursues a perilous yet independent life. Devout Aelish chooses to remain in Northern Ireland and takes the veil, burying painful truths beneath years of silence. For decades the two are separated, each unaware of the other’s life. But after years of isolation Aelish is unexpectedly summoned to Newfoundland, where she and her estranged sister begin to bridge the chasm between them. Reunion brings to light the painful secrets and seismic deceptions that have kept these sisters apart, leaving the McGuire twins to begin reconstructing their understanding about themselves as women and as family–what they know of love, hope, and above all, forgiveness. A story of faith—in religion, in the world, and in one another—Sisters of Belfast is a heartbreaking, tragic, and deeply moving novel about survival and the enduring power of sisterhood. 03.07.2024. 📙📘📗📖📕📔 Stay bookish. #sistersofbelfast #melaniemaure #bibliolifestyle #booktour #readinglife #bookaddict #rara_Avis_NYC #bookstagram #bookgramer #allthingsbookish #readersofinsta #bookcommunity #simpleandbeautiful #bookoholic #bookishlife #ksiazki #czytaniejestfajne #molskazkowy #ksiazkowyswiat #czytambolubie #kochamczytac #czytanienieboli #książkoholik
Happy Wednesday lovelies! I hope you’re all having an amazing week.🤍 Thank you, Partner @bibliolifestyle @harperperennial for the #gifted copy of #sistersofbelfast 🤍 Book: Sisters of Belfast Author: Melanie Maure PUB Date: 2/27/24 SYNOPSIS: Orphaned during the Second World War, Aelish and Isabel McGuire—known as the twins of Belfast—are given over to the austere care of the Sisters of Bethlehem. Though they are each all the other has, the girls are propelled in opposite directions as they grow up. Rebellious Isabel turns her back on the church and Ireland, traveling to Newfoundland where she pursues a perilous yet independent life. Devout Aelish chooses to remain in Northern Ireland and takes the veil, burying painful truths beneath years of silence. For decades the two are separated, each unaware of the other’s life. But after years of isolation Aelish is unexpectedly summoned to Newfoundland, where she and her estranged sister begin to bridge the chasm between them. Reunion brings to light the painful secrets and seismic deceptions that have kept these sisters apart, leaving the McGuire twins to begin reconstructing their understanding about themselves as women and as family–what they know of love, hope, and above all, forgiveness. 🤍 What are you currently reading? #sistersofbelfast #melaniemaure #bibliolifestyle
𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁⠀- 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 ⠀ ⠀ Thank you, partner @bibliolifestyle, @harperperennial, and @mm_maure for the opportunity to feature and talk about 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘉𝘦𝘭𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘵. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ In the spirit of Heather Morris, Kate Quinn, and Pam Jenoff, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘉𝘦𝘭𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘵, is an enthralling and deeply moving story that begins during World War II. The story centers around orphaned twin sisters in Ireland, whose lives diverge for decades until fate and faith reunite them in the twilight of their lives. ⠀ ⠀ Orphaned during the Second World War, Aelish and Isabel McGuire, known as the twins of Belfast, are given over to the austere care of the Sisters of Bethlehem. Though they are each all the other has, the girls are propelled in opposite directions as they grow up. Rebellious Isabel turns her back on the church and Ireland, traveling to Newfoundland where she pursues a perilous yet independent life. Devout Aelish chooses to remain in Northern Ireland and takes the veil, burying painful truths beneath years of silence. For decades, the two are separated, each unaware of the others lives. But after years of isolation Aelish is unexpectedly summoned to Newfoundland, where she and her estranged sister begin to bridge the chasm between them. ⠀ ⠀ Reunion brings to light the painful secrets and seismic deceptions that have kept these sisters apart, leaving the McGuire twins to begin reconstructing their understanding about themselves as women and as family – what they know of love, hope, and above all, forgiveness. ⠀ ⠀ This is a story of faith – in religion, in the world, and in one another – and I found it to be a heartbreaking, tragic, and deeply moving novel about survival and the enduring power of sisterhood. Really a perfect read for Women’s History Month. ⠀ ⠀ QOTD: What are reading this week? ⠀ ⠀
✨Book Feature✨ Sisters of Belfast Melanie Maure Pub Date: February 27, 2024 ✨Thank you, Partner @bibliolifestyle and @harperperennial for the gifted copy and including me on your book tour. ✨Synopsis: In the spirit of Heather Morris, Kate Quinn, and Pam Jenoff, an enthralling and deeply moving story that begins during World War II, about orphaned twin sisters in Ireland whose lives diverge for decades, until fate—and faith—reunite them in the twilight of their lives. Orphaned during the Second World War, Aelish and Isabel McGuire—known as the twins of Belfast—are given over to the austere care of the Sisters of Bethlehem. Though they are each all the other has, the girls are propelled in opposite directions as they grow up. Rebellious Isabel turns her back on the church and Ireland, traveling to Newfoundland where she pursues a perilous yet independent life. Devout Aelish chooses to remain in Northern Ireland and takes the veil, burying painful truths beneath years of silence. For decades the two are separated, each unaware of the other’s life. But after years of isolation Aelish is unexpectedly summoned to Newfoundland, where she and her estranged sister begin to bridge the chasm between them. Reunion brings to light the painful secrets and seismic deceptions that have kept these sisters apart, leaving the McGuire twins to begin reconstructing their understanding about themselves as women and as family–what they know of love, hope, and above all, forgiveness. A story of faith—in religion, in the world, and in one another—Sisters of Belfast is a heartbreaking, tragic, and deeply moving novel about survival and the enduring power of sisterhood. QOTD: Where does your current read take place? Would you want to go there?
Book: SISTERS OF BELFAST Author: Melanie Maure Pub Date: February 27, 2024 Thank you, Partner @bibliolifestyle @harperperennial for including me in this book tour and gifting me this book. I’m always drawn to books set during WWII so I’m looking forward to reading this one! “…a deeply moving story that begins during World War II, about orphaned twin sisters in Ireland whose lives diverge for decades, until fate—and faith—reunite them in the twilight of their lives.” Would you like to have a twin? #bookstagram #books #booklover #instabook #bookstagrammer #bookshelf #booksofinstagram #bookworm #read #goodreads #booknerd #tbrlist #bookaholic #bookinsp #booklove #sistersofbelfast #melaniemaure #bibliolifestyle
● Book Tour! Sisters Of Belfast Pub Date: 2.27.2024 Thank you to Partner @bibliolifestyle, @harperperennial and @mm_maure for my #gifted copy and for including me on this exciting book tour! As a LOVER of historical fiction … this one caught my attention immediately!! I absolutely can’t wait to cozy up with it this month! And isn’t the cover just amazing! It perfectly sets the tone for the story inside that I’m sure is going to wreck my heart! Make sure you read the summary below, I bet the synopsis will draw you in as well!! 📖 Summary: In the spirit of Heather Morris, Kate Quinn, and Pam Jenoff, an enthralling and deeply moving story that begins during World War II, about orphaned twin sisters in Ireland whose lives diverge for decades, until fate—and faith—reunite them in the twilight of their lives. Orphaned during the Second World War, Aelish and Isabel McGuire—known as the twins of Belfast—are given over to the austere care of the Sisters of Bethlehem. Though they are all the other has, the girls are propelled in opposite directions as they grow up. Rebellious Isabel turns her back on the church and Ireland, traveling to Newfoundland where she pursues a perilous yet independent life. Devout Aelish chooses to remain in Northern Ireland and takes the veil, burying painful truths beneath years of silence. For decades the two are separated, each unaware of the other’s life. But after years of isolation Aelish is unexpectedly summoned to Newfoundland, where she and her estranged sister begin to bridge the chasm between them. Reunion brings to light the painful secrets and seismic deceptions that have kept these sisters apart, leaving the McGuire twins to begin reconstructing their understanding about themselves as women and as family–what they know of love, hope, and above all, forgiveness. A story of faith—in religion, in the world, and in one another— Sisters of Belfast is a heartbreaking, tragic, and deeply moving novel about survival and the enduring power of sisterhood. #SistersOfBelfast #MelanieMaure #Bibliolifestyle
✨ Book Feature ✨ The Sisters of Belfast by Melanie Maure Thank you, Partner @bibliolifestyle @harperperennial Pub Date: February 27, 2024 SYNOPSIS: "In the spirit of Heather Morris, Kate Quinn, and Pam Jenoff, an enthralling and deeply moving story that begins during World War II, about orphaned twin sisters in Ireland whose lives diverge for decades, until fate—and faith—reunite them in the twilight of their lives. Orphaned during the Second World War, Aelish and Isabel McGuire—known as the twins of Belfast—are given over to the austere care of the Sisters of Bethlehem. Though they are each all the other has, the girls are propelled in opposite directions as they grow up. Rebellious Isabel turns her back on the church and Ireland, traveling to Newfoundland where she pursues a perilous yet independent life. Devout Aelish chooses to remain in Northern Ireland and takes the veil, burying painful truths beneath years of silence. For decades the two are separated, each unaware of the other’s life. But after years of isolation Aelish is unexpectedly summoned to Newfoundland, where she and her estranged sister begin to bridge the chasm between them. Reunion brings to light the painful secrets and seismic deceptions that have kept these sisters apart, leaving the McGuire twins to begin reconstructing their understanding about themselves as women and as family–what they know of love, hope, and above all, forgiveness. A story of faith—in religion, in the world, and in one another—Sisters of Belfast is a heartbreaking, tragic, and deeply moving novel about survival and the enduring power of sisterhood." This one sounds so good! I can't wait to read it. #sistersofbelfast #melaniemaure #bibliolifestyle #booktour #bookfeature
✈️ Book Tour Stop ✈️ Sisters of Belfast Thank you, Partner @bibliolifestyle and @harperperennial for this #gifted copy! I’m looking forward to this one! Pub day: February 27, 2024 ✈️ In the spirit of Heather Morris, Kate Quinn, and Pam Jenoff, an enthralling and deeply moving story that begins during World War II, about orphaned twin sisters in Ireland whose lives diverge for decades, until fate—and faith—reunite them in the twilight of their lives. QOTD: Tell me an interesting fact about yourself #sistersofbelfast #melaniemaure #bibliolifestyle #booktour #booktourstop #bookstagram #bookstagram #bibliophile #igreaders #readersofinstagram #lovetoread #mustread #greatreads #paperback
Sisters of Belfast by Melanie Maure Historical Fiction Pub Date: February 27, 2024 Thank you, Partner @bibliolifestyle @harperperennial for the gifted copy. I can’t wait to read this one! I love historical fiction books as they always pull on the heart strings. Synopsis: Orphaned during the Second World War, Aelish and Isabel McGuire—known as the twins of Belfast—are given over to the austere care of the Sisters of Bethlehem. Though they are each all the other has, the girls are propelled in opposite directions as they grow up. Rebellious Isabel turns her back on the church and Ireland, traveling to Newfoundland where she pursues a perilous yet independent life. Devout Aelish chooses to remain in Northern Ireland and takes the veil, burying painful truths beneath years of silence. For decades the two are separated, each unaware of the other’s life. But after years of isolation Aelish is unexpectedly summoned to Newfoundland, where she and her estranged sister begin to bridge the chasm between them. Reunion brings to light the painful secrets and seismic deceptions that have kept these sisters apart, leaving the McGuire twins to begin reconstructing their understanding about themselves as women and as family–what they know of love, hope, and above all, forgiveness. A story of faith—in religion, in the world, and in one another—Sisters of Belfast is a heartbreaking, tragic, and deeply moving novel about survival and the enduring power of sisterhood. What is your favorite historical fiction book? #sistersofbelfast #melaniemaure #bibliolifestyle #bookish #book #books #bookrecommendations #read #reads #bookstagram
Thank you, Partner @bibliolifestyle @harperperennial and happy book birthday to Sisters of Belfast as it published last week!! About the book: In the spirit of Heather Morris, Kate Quinn, and Pam Jenoff, an enthralling and deeply moving story that begins during World War II, about orphaned twin sisters in Ireland whose lives diverge for decades, until fate—and faith—reunite them in the twilight of their lives. Orphaned during the Second World War, Aelish and Isabel McGuire—known as the twins of Belfast—are given over to the austere care of the Sisters of Bethlehem. Though they are each all the other has, the girls are propelled in opposite directions as they grow up. Rebellious Isabel turns her back on the church and Ireland, traveling to Newfoundland where she pursues a perilous yet independent life. Devout Aelish chooses to remain in Northern Ireland and takes the veil, burying painful truths beneath years of silence. For decades the two are separated, each unaware of the other’s life. But after years of isolation Aelish is unexpectedly summoned to Newfoundland, where she and her estranged sister begin to bridge the chasm between them. Reunion brings to light the painful secrets and seismic deceptions that have kept these sisters apart, leaving the McGuire twins to begin reconstructing their understanding about themselves as women and as family–what they know of love, hope, and above all, forgiveness. A story of faith—in religion, in the world, and in one another—Sisters of Belfast is a heartbreaking, tragic, and deeply moving novel about survival and the enduring power of sisterhood. #qotd Predictive text: My friend and I went to the zoo and saw _______. #sistersofbelfast #melaniemaure #bibliolifestyle #book #bookstagram #books #booklover #reading #bookworm #read #bookstagrammer #instabook #bookaddict #love #bookish #booknerd #art #libro #bibliophile #bookshelf #booksofinstagram #bookaholic #author #libri #booklove #reader #writer #novel
👧Book Tour & Feature👧 Thank you, Partner @bibliolifestyle @harperperennial and @mm_maure for my gifted copy. Pub Date: 27-Feb-2024 If you enjoy reading Heather Morris, Kate Quinn or Pam Jenoff, this book is for you! These are three of my favorite Historical Fiction authors, so I can't wait to start reading this one! DESCRIPTION Orphaned during the Second World War, Aelish and Isabel McGuire—known as the twins of Belfast—are given over to the austere care of the Sisters of Bethlehem. Though they are each all the other has, the girls are propelled in opposite directions as they grow up. Rebellious Isabel turns her back on the church and Ireland, traveling to Newfoundland where she pursues a perilous yet independent life. Devout Aelish chooses to remain in Northern Ireland and takes the veil, burying painful truths beneath years of silence. For decades the two are separated, each unaware of the other’s life. But after years of isolation Aelish is unexpectedly summoned to Newfoundland, where she and her estranged sister begin to bridge the chasm between them. Reunion brings to light the painful secrets and seismic deceptions that have kept these sisters apart, leaving the McGuire twins to begin reconstructing their understanding about themselves as women and as family–what they know of love, hope, and above all, forgiveness. A story of faith—in religion, in the world, and in one another—Sisters of Belfast is a heartbreaking, tragic, and deeply moving novel about survival and the enduring power of sisterhood. QOTD: Do you enjoy emotional books or do you prefer lighter reads? #sistersofbelfast #melaniemaure #bibliolifestyle #harperperennial #debutnovel #historicalfiction #historicalfictionbooks #wwiibooks #ww2book #wwiifiction #bookphotography #emotionalbooks #bookfeature #booktours #bookpost #newbook #newbookalert #tbrbooks #bookmail #bookmailisthebestmail #readmorebooks #readingtime #bookishlife #neverendingtbr #readersgonnaread
🇮🇪💣👯♀️🥺 SISTERS OF BELFAST by Melanie Maure 🍀 Book Tour 🍀 @bibliolifestyle @harperperennial #gifted PUB DATE February 27, 2024 Orphaned during the Second World War, Aelish and Isabel McGuire—known as the twins of Belfast—are given over to the austere care of the Sisters of Bethlehem. Though they are each all the other has, the girls are propelled in opposite directions as they grow up. Rebellious Isabel turns her back on the church and Ireland, traveling to Newfoundland where she pursues a perilous yet independent life. Devout Aelish chooses to remain in Northern Ireland and takes the veil, burying painful truths beneath years of silence. For decades the two are separated, each unaware of the other’s life. But after years of isolation Aelish is unexpectedly summoned to Newfoundland, where she and her estranged sister begin to bridge the chasm between them. Reunion brings to light the painful secrets and seismic deceptions that have kept these sisters apart, leaving the McGuire twins to begin reconstructing their understanding about themselves as women and as family–what they know of love, hope, and above all, forgiveness. 💬 Have you been to Ireland? Do you have any Irish ancestry? 🇮🇪 I do have Irish ancestry, as does my husband 🍀 I’ve never been to Ireland, but I think it would be interesting Happy Irish-American Heritage Month! #sistersofbelfast #melaniemaure #bibliolifestyle #harperperennial #oliveinfluencer #booktour #texasbookstagrammer #bookphotography #galvestonreads #onasandbar #islandlife #beachin
🇮🇪Sisters of Belfast ~ Book Feature & Tour🇮🇪 By Melanie Maure Published of February 27, 2024 Thank you to @bibliolifestyle @harperperennial @mm_maure for my #gifted copy that I cannot wait to dive into! Synopsis: Orphaned during the Second World War, Aelish and Isabel McGuire—known as the twins of Belfast—are given over to the austere care of the Sisters of Bethlehem. Though they are each all the other has, the girls are propelled in opposite directions as they grow up. Rebellious Isabel turns her back on the church and Ireland, traveling to Newfoundland where she pursues a perilous yet independent life. Devout Aelish chooses to remain in Northern Ireland and takes the veil, burying painful truths beneath years of silence. For decades the two are separated, each unaware of the other’s life. But after years of isolation Aelish is unexpectedly summoned to Newfoundland, where she and her estranged sister begin to bridge the chasm between them. Reunion brings to light the painful secrets and seismic deceptions that have kept these sisters apart, leaving the McGuire twins to begin reconstructing their understanding about themselves as women and as family–what they know of love, hope, and above all, forgiveness. A story of faith—in religion, in the world, and in one another—Sisters of Belfast is a heartbreaking, tragic, and deeply moving novel about survival and the enduring power of sisterhood. Do you have any siblings and are you close❓ #sistersofbelfast #melaniemaure #bibliolifestyle #historicalfiction #fiction #diveintoagoodbook #bookish #booklife #irelandwwii #booklove #coverlove #bookworm #booknerd #bookobsessed #bookaddict
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✨ B O O K F E A T U R E ✨ #QOTD: Do you prefer a more plot driven or character driven novel? For me, it changes from genre to genre. Thank you SO much @bibliolifestyle and @harperperennial for my #gifted copy of Sisters of Belfast by @mm_maure which hit shelves last week. I love a good character driven, historical fiction that pulls at all the heart strings and this one checks all those boxes! ✨ Synopsis ✨ Orphaned during the Second World War, Aelish and Isabel McGuire—known as the twins of Belfast—are given over to the austere care of the Sisters of Bethlehem. Though they are each all the other has, the girls are propelled in opposite directions as they grow up. Rebellious Isabel turns her back on the church and Ireland, traveling to Newfoundland where she pursues a perilous yet independent life. Devout Aelish chooses to remain in Northern Ireland and takes the veil, burying painful truths beneath years of silence. For decades the two are separated, each unaware of the other’s life. But after years of isolation Aelish is unexpectedly summoned to Newfoundland, where she and her estranged sister begin to bridge the chasm between them. Reunion brings to light the painful secrets and seismic deceptions that have kept these sisters apart, leaving the McGuire twins to begin reconstructing their understanding about themselves as women and as family–what they know of love, hope, and above all, forgiveness. A story of faith—in religion, in the world, and in one another—Sisters of Belfast is a heartbreaking, tragic, and deeply moving novel about survival and the enduring power of sisterhood. . . . #sistersofbelfast #melaniemaure #bibliolifestyle #historicalfiction #books #bookrecommendations #popularbooks #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #booksta #igbooks #reader
Thank you, Partner @bibliolifestyle @harperperennial for this gifted book! SYNOPSIS: In the spirit of Heather Morris, Kate Quinn, and Pam Jenoff, an enthralling and deeply moving story that begins during World War II, about orphaned twin sisters in Ireland whose lives diverge for decades, until fate—and faith—reunite them in the twilight of their lives. Orphaned during the Second World War, Aelish and Isabel McGuire—known as the twins of Belfast—are given over to the austere care of the Sisters of Bethlehem. Though they are each all the other has, the girls are propelled in opposite directions as they grow up. Rebellious Isabel turns her back on the church and Ireland, traveling to Newfoundland where she pursues a perilous yet independent life. Devout Aelish chooses to remain in Northern Ireland and takes the veil, burying painful truths beneath years of silence. For decades the two are separated, each unaware of the other’s life. But after years of isolation Aelish is unexpectedly summoned to Newfoundland, where she and her estranged sister begin to bridge the chasm between them. Reunion brings to light the painful secrets and seismic deceptions that have kept these sisters apart, leaving the McGuire twins to begin reconstructing their understanding about themselves as women and as family–what they know of love, hope, and above all, forgiveness. A story of faith—in religion, in the world, and in one another—Sisters of Belfast is a heartbreaking, tragic, and deeply moving novel about survival and the enduring power of sisterhood. We cannot wait to read!! 💕 #sistersofbelfast #melaniemaure #bibliolifestyle 🏷 #Bookstagram #book #books #booknerd #booklover #bookreels #bookchallenge #bookclubofinstagram #bookclub #bookcommunity #bookclubgirl #bookrecommendations #instabooks #bookaholic #ilovebooks #photooftheday #bookishgirl #booksbooksbooks #bookishlife #bibliophile #igreads #bookstagramfeature #read #bookaddict #bookworm #virtualbookclub
Thank you, partner @bibliolifstyle + @harperperennial for the #gifted copy of Sisters of Belfast by Melanie Maure. I'm excited to read this! PUB DATE: February 27, 2024 *OUT NOW* SYNOPSIS: In the spirit of Heather Morris, Kate Quinn, and Pam Jenoff, an enthralling and deeply moving story that begins during World War II, about orphaned twin sisters in Ireland whose lives diverge for decades, until fate—and faith—reunite them in the twilight of their lives. Orphaned during the Second World War, Aelish and Isabel McGuire—known as the twins of Belfast—are given over to the austere care of the Sisters of Bethlehem. Though they are each all the other has, the girls are propelled in opposite directions as they grow up. Rebellious Isabel turns her back on the church and Ireland, traveling to Newfoundland where she pursues a perilous yet independent life. Devout Aelish chooses to remain in Northern Ireland and takes the veil, burying painful truths beneath years of silence. For decades the two are separated, each unaware of the other’s life. But after years of isolation Aelish is unexpectedly summoned to Newfoundland, where she and her estranged sister begin to bridge the chasm between them. Reunion brings to light the painful secrets and seismic deceptions that have kept these sisters apart, leaving the McGuire twins to begin reconstructing their understanding about themselves as women and as family–what they know of love, hope, and above all, forgiveness. A story of faith—in religion, in the world, and in one another—Sisters of Belfast is a heartbreaking, tragic, and deeply moving novel about survival and the enduring power of sisterhood. #SistersOfBelfast #MelanieMaure #Bibliolifestyle #BookTour #NicoleBarelyReads
✨ Book Tour ✨ Thank you, for this gifted book, partner @bibliolifestyle & @harperperennial Pub Date: February 27, 2024 In the spirit of Heather Morris, Kate Quinn, and Pam Jenoff, an enthralling and deeply moving story that begins during World War II, about orphaned twin sisters in Ireland whose lives diverge for decades, until fate—and faith—reunite them in the twilight of their lives. Orphaned during the Second World War, Aelish and Isabel McGuire—known as the twins of Belfast—are given over to the austere care of the Sisters of Bethlehem. Though they are each all the other has, the girls are propelled in opposite directions as they grow up. Rebellious Isabel turns her back on the church and Ireland, traveling to Newfoundland where she pursues a perilous yet independent life. Devout Aelish chooses to remain in Northern Ireland and takes the veil, burying painful truths beneath years of silence. For decades the two are separated, each unaware of the other’s life. But after years of isolation Aelish is unexpectedly summoned to Newfoundland, where she and her estranged sister begin to bridge the chasm between them. Reunion brings to light the painful secrets and seismic deceptions that have kept these sisters apart, leaving the McGuire twins to begin reconstructing their understanding about themselves as women and as family–what they know of love, hope, and above all, forgiveness. A story of faith—in religion, in the world, and in one another—Sisters of Belfast is a heartbreaking, tragic, and deeply moving novel about survival and the enduring power of sisterhood. #sistersofbelfast #melaniemaure #bibliolifestyle #mybookishlifestyle #readeveryday #whattoread #booksandplants #bookloversunite #plantsandbooks #bookwormforlife #bookphotograph #bookphotos #bookishfeature #bookclubofinstagram #readingmakesmehappy #readinglife #idratherbereading #bookishgirl #bookloversworld #readingwomen #bibliophilelife #literarylifestyle #njbookstagram #meetthebookstagrammer
📚 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 📚 Thank you, Partner @bibliolifestyle @harperperennial for the #gifted book. ❓ 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 - 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦? 🗨️ Nova Scotia - yes! 𝙎𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝘽𝙚𝙡𝙛𝙖𝙨𝙩 Melanie Maure Pub Date: 2/27/24 Historical Fiction Synopsis: In the spirit of Heather Morris, Kate Quinn, and Pam Jenoff, an enthralling and deeply moving story that begins during World War II, about orphaned twin sisters in Ireland whose lives diverge for decades, until fate—and faith—reunite them in the twilight of their lives. Orphaned during the Second World War, Aelish and Isabel McGuire—known as the twins of Belfast—are given over to the austere care of the Sisters of Bethlehem. Though they are each all the other has, the girls are propelled in opposite directions as they grow up. Rebellious Isabel turns her back on the church and Ireland, traveling to Newfoundland where she pursues a perilous yet independent life. Devout Aelish chooses to remain in Northern Ireland and takes the veil, burying painful truths beneath years of silence. For decades the two are separated, each unaware of the other’s life. But after years of isolation Aelish is unexpectedly summoned to Newfoundland, where she and her estranged sister begin to bridge the chasm between them. Reunion brings to light the painful secrets and seismic deceptions that have kept these sisters apart, leaving the McGuire twins to begin reconstructing their understanding about themselves as women and as family–what they know of love, hope, and above all, forgiveness. A story of faith—in religion, in the world, and in one another—Sisters of Belfast is a heartbreaking, tragic, and deeply moving novel about survival and the enduring power of sisterhood. #sistersofbelfast #melaniemaure #bibliolifestyle #bookish #northernireland #sisters #religion #orphans #historicalfiction #newfoundland #womenslit #fiction #history #lovetoread #booksbooksbooks #newreleasebooks #belfast #catholicchurch #booktour #booksta
Thank you Partner @bibliolifestyle @harperperennial for sending me a copy of SISTERS OF BELFAST by Melanie Maure which released February 27,2024. I was happy to receive a copy to read and review. I’ll include the synopsis in the comments below. I love historical fiction and this book sounds so good! I can’t wait to read it! Grab a copy and read with me! #sistersofbelfast #melaniemaure #bibliolifestyle @bibliolifestyle @harperperennial @mm_maure #readingnana #readwithme #readmore #booksof2024