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In Five Years by Rebecca Serle

In Five Years was a book club book that I was sadly unable to attend but I did finish and chatted with friends that also read. I was surprised at how angry I felt when I finished. I had invested myself in an ending that didn’t happen but when I’m honest with myself, that endingContinue reading “In Five Years by Rebecca Serle”

The House on Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

The House on the Cerulean Sea was my first read with The ReadRover book Club over on Instagram and it didn’t disappoint! Lauren, our fearless leader even convinced the author, TJ Klune, to join our Zoom discussion. Talking with TJ brought so much to the conversation and really helped me appreciate the inspiration behind thisContinue reading “The House on Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune”

You Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen

You Are Not Alone was a fast paced, question provoking, who did it and what the heck is going on type of book! This is the third book I’ve read by this dynamic duo and will read more for sure. Shay Miller is a little lost and looking for both love and success. After anContinue reading “You Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen”

Courting Mr. Lincoln by Luis Bayard

As a lover of historical fiction I jumped on the chance to review and spotlight Courting Mr. Lincoln on here and on my Instagram. While this a historical fiction it is based on true life. The underlining plot line is the courtship of Mary Todd and Abraham Lincoln and since I know they eventually marryContinue reading “Courting Mr. Lincoln by Luis Bayard”

The Last Woman in the Forest

The Last Woman in the Forest by Diane Les Becquets was offered as a review opportunity by Penguin Publishing and the First to Read program. Choosing this book to review was out of my comfort zone as I usually chose historical fiction or rom-coms. I’m glad I did venture out though because this was an unexpectedContinue reading “The Last Woman in the Forest”

January Reading Wrap-up

The Girls at 17 Swann Street By Yara Zgheib Yara Zgheib did a great job of taking the reader into the world of eating disorders and in-patient recovery. The slippery slope that Anna slid down, removing one food group, controlling every bite and becoming obsessed with eating and food is hard to explain and understand from the outsideContinue reading “January Reading Wrap-up”

The Suspect: Book Review

I was given the opportunity to read The Suspect by Fiona Barton through Penguin Publishing’s First to Read program. I’m usually not a huge suspense reader but I gave it a try and it did not disappoint. I loved the multiple points of view once I had the characters and there personalities down. The author did aContinue reading “The Suspect: Book Review”

An Improbable Pairing: Book Review

Great Gatsby fans this read is for you! I was immediately drawn to this book because of the mysterious woman on the cover. I want to know her and know her secret. I was not disappointed by her or her story. Gary Dickson gives the reader a love story set in a romantic world onlyContinue reading “An Improbable Pairing: Book Review”