Last week at book club, I happened to mention that no one in my family had been sick yet this year. Kiss of death. That night, my 8-year-old woke up at 2:00 am with ear pain. The next day, I felt the headache and chills start to move in. Saturday and Sunday I barely got... Continue Reading →
Genuine Fraud by E. Lockhart, 4 Stars
Okay, can we talk about this cover for a minute? It's gorgeous, and intriguing, and strangely calming. I love it! I was immediately drawn to it, then noticed the author, E. Lockhart. Since I loved We Were Liars I figured Genuine Fraud would be a good bet for me. I wasn't mistaken! My bookclub read... Continue Reading →
Even If It Kills Her by Kate White, 3 1/2 Stars
The word of the day today is cozy. I'm reviewing a perfectly cozy mystery and I have the most amazing smelling soup simmering on my the stove top! How good does this recipe sound? Ham Bone Soup with carrots, onion, celery, kale, cabbage and beans. Oh and did I mention bacon? Because BACON. For me,... Continue Reading →
The Great Alone by Kristen Hannah, 5 stars
5 stars you say, eh? But seriously, I devoured this book and loved it from beginning to end. I don't think there is anything bad I have to say about it! The critics loved it too: "A tour-de-force" Kirkus (starred review) "Hannah vividly evokes the natural beauty and danger of Alaska and paints a compelling... Continue Reading →
The Girls at 17 Swann Street by Yara Zgheib, 4 Stars
There are many things in life we are unable to understand if we haven't experienced them firsthand. Just a few that come to mine include discrimination, racism, depression and anorexia. It's not that we can't be empathetic to people who experience them or try to help them or love those that face these afflictions. But... Continue Reading →
Turtles All the Way Down by John Green, 3.5 Stars
I've clearly been on a YA kick lately. But it does seriously come in droves for me when it does. I got Turtles All the Way Down as an add-on in my December Book of the Month Box. And ever since then I've wanted to read it but really needed to be in the mood... Continue Reading →
First Review of the Year! The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, 5 Stars
So I've completely my first book of the year! And I have a stack of books just staring at me. And I have about 4 reviews to write on books I've recently read. But it's a New Year, I'm feeling refreshed (or hoping to soon). And I'm getting my review on. Got to knock these... Continue Reading →