Thank you to Henry Holt Books for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. This was my first book by Laurie Frankel and I can see why she has so many passionate readers! Written with a touch of humor, this book explores the… Keep Reading
Audiobook Review: Maybe Next Time by Cesca Major
My subscription to Everand has been a treasure trove this month! Cesca Major’s gem of an audiobook 𝘔𝘢𝘺𝘣𝘦 𝘕𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦 is now one of my favorites! I’ve seen the movie 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘩𝘰𝘨 𝘋𝘢𝘺 probably a dozen times at least so the comparison to that movie really piqued my interest in this book. I also love… Keep Reading
Book Review: Death Valley by Melissa Broder
In ‘Death Valley’, the nameless author who narrates the book travels alone to a Best Western hotel in the desert to work on her book. Her father is hospitalized with a severe illness and her husband suffers from a debilitating chronic illness. While all of this could be unbelievably sad and depressing, Melissa Broder… Keep Reading
Book Review: Amazing Grace Adams by Fran Littlewood
If you’ve ever seen the movie “Falling Down” with Michael Douglas, you’ll get a feel for this book which describes the absolute worst and longest day that a person could possibly experience. There are actually two covers for this book – I am using this one which I think accurately reflects Grace’s personality. This… Keep Reading
Shark Heart: A Love Story by Emily Habeck
This book is fundamentally about a man named Lewis who has a condition that causes him to change into a shark. It is a magical, fantastical, funny and emotional novel that has one of the most original plots I’ve ever read. The sorry is divided into three parts, each telling the story of… Keep Reading
THE FIVE-STAR WEEKEND by ELIN HILDERBRAND
Its not hyperbole to say that Elin Hilderbrand’s books mean it’s officially summertime. Once again I was magically transported to Nantucket and all of its indulgent summer pleasures. Elin has somehow perfectly combined both romance and women’s fiction in this captivating beach read. Hollis is a wildly popular food blogger whose picture-perfect life is… Keep Reading
THIS BIRD HAS FLOWN by SUSANNA HOFFS
Exuberant and sexy debut! The author of course first drew me to this sexy romantic comedy. I have always loved Susanna Hoffs and The Bangles, and this book proves she is a woman of multiple talents. Jane had one hit song years ago but now she is pretty much broke, with no professional or personal… Keep Reading
AMERICAN MERMAID by JULIA LANGBEIN
SO weird and SO wonderful! ‘American Mermaid’ is very funny, but there are deeper themes at play in this very unique book-within-a-book about making the original book into a movie. The author skewers Hollywood in the best possible way, and how clever is she to have basically written two books here? So much to unpack!… Keep Reading
ROMANTIC COMEDY by CURTIS SITTENFELD
I have never read Curtis Sittenfeld so 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱𝘆 was a wonderful surprise. This is the smart, thoughtful, funny and moving story I didn’t know I needed. Combine a celebrity trope with a behind the scenes look at a SNL-like comedy show, and I’m hooked! Sally is a longtime writer for a weekly late-night… Keep Reading
SOMEONE ELSE’S SHOES by JOJO MOYES
What makes a book a winner for me? When I can’t put it down, even reading while on bus or car rides, and very relatable main characters. I am happy to report that this book (my first by this author! ) ticked all the boxes. Nisha and Sam are from two very different worlds… Keep Reading