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Here are comments from our group of Advance Readers about Marie Bostwick's ON WINGS OF THE MORNING.
Bonnie from Ridgefield, WA
Have you previously read a book by Marie Bostwick?
No.
What other authors do you usually read?
I normally read mysteries and thriller novels by authors such as Lee
Child, Robert Ellis, Michael Connelly, William Lashner, Wendy Corsi
Staub, Linda Fairstein and others.
What did you think of ON WINGS OF THE MORNING?
I think ON WINGS OF THE MORNING is very well written, with excellent
character development and an interesting storyline that takes place in
a fascinating era. The author's attention to accuracy of historical
content is especially meaningful.
Would you ever read a future book by Marie Bostwick?
Absolutely, and I look forward to her next novel.
Carole from Bronx, NY
Have you previously read a book by Marie Bostwick?
No, I have never read anything by her before.
What other authors do you usually read?
I love Anita Shreve, Isabel Allende, M. C. Beaton, Alice Hoffman and
many women mystery writers like Janet Evanovich. I could go on and on.
What did you think of ON WINGS OF THE MORNING?
It was very compelling.
Would you ever read a future book by Marie Bostwick?
Yes.
Coral from Omak, WA
Have you previously read a book by Marie Bostwick?
No.
What other authors do you usually read?
J. A. Jance, Dick Francis, Margaret Maron, Elmer Kelton, Lisa
Scottoline, Dana Stabenow, John Grisham, Tony Hillerman and many
others.
What did you think of ON WINGS OF THE MORNING?
I liked it very much.I like historical novels and this is one of the
best. I had read about the WASPs and would like to be able to read
more. The writing is very good and easy to read. It is easy to
visualize what author protrays.
Would you ever read a future book by Marie Bostwick?
Yes!! I plan to try to read the first ones she has written also.
Dave from Newark, DE
Have you previously read a book by Marie Bostwick?
No, but at the end of the book, it noted that she had previously
written FIELDS OF GOLD, which was the beginning story for this book.I
look forward to reading it.
What other authors do you usually read?
I like both fiction and non-fiction. My recent authors include: J. K.
Rowling - the Harry Potter Series; Rhonda Byrne – THE SECRET; Gabriel
Marquez – ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF SOLITUDE; Gregory Maguire – WICKED;
Steven Levitt – FREAKONOMICS; and Frank McCourt – TEACHER MAN.
What did you think of "On Wings of the Morning"?
I loved it.It took me a couple of chapters to figure out the pattern
of the book, going back and forth between Morgan and Georgia, and I
also had to occasionally look back to get an understanding of the dates
for each chapter.However, having been a small plane pilot, I could
relate to what the main characters were seeing and feeling.The writing
sucked me into the story, and I could feel the emotions that each
character was expressing.I even had to dig out my handkerchief to dab
my eyes once or twice.I found the book hard to put down once I got
into the flow.The descriptions of what was going on in the world
during that time period and what was going on inside the characters
were wonderful. The book was written such that it all seemed
potentially truthful, so I was wondering at the end how much was true
and how much was fictional. I am glad the author added the"Chat" to
determine the fictional parts from the real-life parts.
Would you ever read a future book by Marie Bostwick?
Yes; in fact, I plan to look for a copy of FIELDS OF GOLD, the
predecessor to ON WINGS OF THE MORNING.I would also be interested in
reading other books by the author.
Linda from Lititz, PA
Have you previously read a book by Marie Bostwick?
No.
What other authors do you usually read?
Patricia Cornwell, John Sandford, Danielle Steel, Jonathan Kellerman,
Faye Kellerman, Janet Evanovich, Nicholas Sparks, Jan Karon, Sylvia
Brown, and Michael Connelly.
What did you think of ON WINGS OF THE MORNING?
Wonderful story.I enjoyed this book very much. The story just seemed
to flow along and it was hard to put down.It definitely left me
wanting to read more.
Would you every read a future book by Marie Bostwick?
Most definitely. I have already ordered her previous books, which I am
sure I will enjoy.
Paula from Hudson, OH
Have you previously read a book by Marie Bostwick?
This was the first book by Marie Bostwick I read.
What other authors do you usually read?
I read a variety of authors that range from mass market to classics,
most recently Jodi Picoult, Louise Schaffer, Robert Alexander, Betty
Smith, Sara Gruen, and Steve Berry.
What did you think of ON WINGS OF THE MORNING?
When I read a book, I look for a story that engages and entertains
me.If it’s a really good book, I gain knowledge or insight in having
read it.This book accomplished all of that for me.Ms. Bostwick did a
very nice job conveying the passion felt by Georgia and Morgan for
flying and how each was affected by their own illegitimacy. I loved the
spiritual and patriotic elements.She also educated me on an era in our
nation’s history I only knew vaguely.I was aware that women were
involved in the military in non-combat roles during World War II, but I
never knew the role of the WASP.What an amazing and strong group of
women.I took a look at the web site referenced by Ms. Bostwick at the
back of the book --- very interesting information.
Would you ever read a future book by Marie Bostwick?
Yes! I am actually going to pick up FIELDS OF GOLD. I’d love to read
Eva’s story.
Mary from Thomson, IL
Have you previously read a book by Marie Bostwick?
No, I've not read anything by Marie Bostwick before.
What other authors do you usually read?
I read so many other authors that I can't list them all.
What did you think of ON WINGS OF THE MORNING?
I thought ON WINGS OF THE MORNING was excellent. It told me a great
deal about the WASP Program that I didn't know, and although I was in
high school during World War II, I recall the way she presented life
during these years as very accurate. I normally don't read much in the
way of religious/faith-based material, but when Georgia and Morgan were
discussing why good and bad things happen --- that we grumble and
complain when bad things occur, but simply accept the good stuff
without ever expressing our gratitude --- I thought the way Morgan
spoke of "God's perspective" about this was a very common sense way to
express it and this made it very easy to accept. It was a touching,
sentimental book in some ways, yet filled with logic andfactual events
that made it an interesting read.One of those books that, upon
reaching the last page, gives you a feeling of great satisfaction for
having chosen it.
Would you ever read a future book by Marie Bostwick?
Yes, I would happily read any future books Ms. Bostwick brings forth.
Cindy from Pana, IL
Have you previously read a book by Marie Bostwick?
No, I have not. But I will look for her in the future because I really
did enjoy ON THE WINGS OF MORNING.
What other authors do you usually read?
I read a wide variety of authors. I am a high school librarian so I
read a lot of young adult authors. I also enjoy other genres of
fiction: science fiction and fantasy (J.K. Rowling, of course, Connie
Willis, Orson Scott Card, Charlaine Harris, Naomi Novik, and many
more), mystery and suspense (Kay Hooper, Linda Howard, Iris Johansen,
Suzanne Brockmann, Josephine Tey, Harlan Coben, Sharon McCrumb, Ridley
Pearson and more), historical fiction (Diana Gabaldon, Sharon K.
Penman, Ken Follet, etc.), and romance (Jennifer Crusie, Julia Quinn,
Carla Kelley, etc.). Actually, there is very little that I don't read
and I'm always delighted to find a new author.
What did you think of ON WINGS OF THE MORNING?
I enjoyed the book. I liked the World War II setting and enjoyed
learning more about the WASPs. I found her characters appealing.
Would you ever read a future book by Marie Bostwick?
Yes, I will. I plan to look for her in my local library and on future
trips to the book store.
Deanna from Carlisle, MA
Have you previously read a book by Marie Bostwick?
Until now, I have never read a book by Marie Bostwick.
What other authors do you usually read?
I read many authors and here are but a few: J. D. Robb/Nora Roberts,
Linda Lael Miller, Lori Handeland, Gladys Mitchell, Nevil Shute, John
D. MacDonald, Lee Harris, Jayne Ann Krentz, Sue Henry, Margot Arnold,
Robert B. Parker, Ann Rule, Monica Quill, Tony Hillerman, John
Sandford, Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child, P. J. Tracy, Kate Wilhelm,
Linda Conrad, Linda Howard, Kay Hooper, Barbara Holland, Jeffery
Deaver, Linda Fairstein, Laura Childs, Jonathan Kellerman, Hugh
Pentecost, Aaron Elkins, George C. Chesbro, and Manning Coles.
What did you think of ON WINGS OF THE MORNING?
It was a very interesting story with much good information on the part
women played during the Second World War as WASPs.It was also a
romance of the times and among the main characters.If I had never been
on a plane before, I would know how it feels after reading this book.
Would you ever read a future book by Marie Bostwick?
I do not think I would read another book by this author. As you can see
by the partial list of authors I do read, this is not really my kind of
book. I am planning to read one of the books she listed as a reference.
Olga from Surrey, BC
Have you previously read a book by Marie Bostwick?
No, I have not read anything by this author before ON WINGS OF THE
MORNING.
What other authors do you usually read?
Greg Iles, Ken Follett, Nelson DeMille, Janet Evanovich and Khaled
Hosseini.
What did you think of ON WINGS OF THE MORNING?
One always appreciates a book that is well researched. I enjoyed
reliving the wartime era, and the hardships faced by men and women who
did their part for the war effort. I felt like I was living in those
times, and I felt all their pain and frustrations. I learned a lot
reading this book. The surprise historical tie-in was very clever.
Would you ever read a future book by Marie Bostwick?
Yes, I would read a future book by Marie Bostwick.
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