I am giving this book a 3 star review. There were 15 or more characters in this novel. There were 5 point of views. And you did not know who was killed or the murderer until the end. A classic who dun it. But the issue that I had was there were TOO many characters. Read more
Here is a list of all her selections!
This was such a great novel! I enjoyed the characters a lot! It was a light and humorous read! I am giving this book a 4 star review. The plot of this book is unique. Two mothers are about to have babies on New Years Eve. Whichever mother has a baby first in the year, Read more
It is hard to rate a book that they open up about their lives like a memoir. This memoir is about Demi Moore. Her stories go from her childhood. Her family were wanders always moving from place to place. Additionally, Demi had a lot of things that changed the course of her life in her Read more
As many people are watching “The Crown” on Netflix, a lot of people are scrambling to read books about the royals. I am not exception. I just wanted so much more information about her life. I am giving this book a 4 star review. It was in her own words but through an interview with Read more
You will fall in love with the setting and characters- guaranteed! I am rating this book a 4.5-5 star review. This story is about a “curse” of the 2nd born women in the family. The curse is that they are never to marry. Emilia, Lucy, and Poppy are all a 2nd born daughter. Emilia’s life Read more
She is the author of “Waiting for Tom Hanks” and “Not Like the Movies.” I read both and loved them. I cannot wait for this book! I LOVE LOVE the cover too.
For my checklist of all of King’s novels, check out this blog post.
The CW will be adapting Jane Austen. It is called “Modern Austen.” It is a show with jane Austin books with a modern twist. ‘Blue Ivy Carter will be narrating “Hair Love” by Matthew Cherry. CBS is adapting an upcoming “Silence of the Lambs” series called “Clarice.” They have added a cast; Rebecca Breeds, Kal Read more
Put that clicker down and read the book before the movie! We got hallmark channel movies that we based on books! OMG! The Jingle Bells Bride by Scarlet Wilson Christmas Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses by Jenny Hale The Mistletoe Inn by Richard Paul Evans Northern Lights of Christmas by Teri Wilson A Bramble House Christmas Read more
WOW! A 5 star read for me! At first, I thought this book was for smaller children. But I was wrong; this book can be read by any age. It is a wonderful book of poetic verse about a young Vietnamese girl. The Story begins at the end of the Vietnam War. A little girl Read more
Here is a list of all her Adult selections.
One thing that I always enjoy is books about Kindness! Fred Rogers lived in the city of Pittsburgh (1.5-2 hours away from where I live). Fred has always been the ambassador of kindness. I wish I would have been able to meet Fred, but his message lives on. I try to be kind to everyone Read more
I may be the only one who does this, but I enjoy tracking the settings of the books that I read. I have a US and World map. After figuring out the location of a book, I then color my page. I do this yearly then create a new map for the following year. Many Read more
Thank you to all our veterans as well as the families of lost veterans who died serving our country. To honor Veterans, I am going to provide some books on the topic. Once again, thank you to out Veterans and families of vets! Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand (World War II) The Longest Day by Cornelius Read more
The Arabian Nights Le Morte D’Arthur by Thomas Malory Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Five Children and It by E. Nesbit Ozma of Oz by L. Frank Baum Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis The Palm-Wine Drinkard by Read more
WOW! I really enjoyed reading this novel. Yes, I read it and did not listen to it. It was great! I enjoyed looking at his pictures and his stories! I have always loved Matthew from the time that my sister and I watched “Dazed and Confused” then seen him on the TV Show “Unsolved Mysteries,” Read more
Johnny Depp will no longer play Grindelwald in the Fantastic Beasts film franchise. The film will now be delayed for release. What a bummer…. I have been waiting for a long time for this film. Terry Pratchett’s novel “The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents” from the Discworld series is being adapted into an animated Read more
A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow by Laura Taylor Namey Here is a list of ALL of Reese’s YA and Adult novels! It is a PDF! Happy reading, Book Nerds!
I am giving this book a 2.5 star review. I thought this book was cute and enjoyed the characters but overall something was missing. I am giving this book a 2 star review which obviously by the other reviews on Goodreads, is an unpopular opinion. April is a big fan of a show that is Read more
NOTHING can come close to this series. I read them a few years ago in my 30s and still loved these books. Even though you will never come close to the magic of Harry Potter books here are some recommendations of other books that you may enjoy. Oprah Magazine Recommends these: The Wizards of Once Read more
What is the best thing about the end of the year, is everyone starts recommending books! Here is a list of Janet Evanovich’s favorite books of 2020!
What is better than having a famous author recommending his favorite books of 2020!
In an interview with Lloyd Minor, Dean of medicine at Stanford University, on October 21, 2020, Gates recommended the next four books to read during the pandemic. “The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness” by Michelle Alexander ” Breath from Salt: A Deadly Generic Disease, a New Era in Science, and Read more
I am giving this book a 3.5 to 4 star review. It was a cute read! Get ready because Netflix has the movie coming out for the holidays! Basically, a cynical young man (Dash) who hates Christmas happens upon a scavenger hunt through a book store which expands through NYC. The owner of the notebook Read more
This novel was hands down one of the most terrifying and hardest books that I have ever read in my life. I am giving this book a 5 star review. I will NEVER forget this book. I had nightmares, shed tears, shocked, horrified, and learned a lot. I will never forget some of the stories. Read more
I am rating this book a 4.5 star review. What can I say about this book. I adored it. Basically, a girls sell his soul to the “devil,” so to speak. Addie makes a bargain to live forever but is also cursed at the same time to always be forgotten. She lives 300 years and Read more
https://www.oprahmag.com/entertainment/books/g29419088/best-thanksgiving-books/ Above is a link to the article. Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy’s Parade by Melissa Sweet (CHILDREN) There There by Tommy Orange (ADULT) Home Cooking: A Writer in the Kitchen by Laurie Colwin (ADULT) We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorrell (CHILDREN) The Nest by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney Read more
Above is the PDF with all of GMA’s Book Club Selections so far! Happy reading, Book Nerds!
