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Review: 5 stars Summary: This book talks about climate change. How anyone can start to make a difference by changing what you buy, activities, cook, etc. The author is Bonnie Wright, an actress famous for her role in the Harry Potter movies. My thoughts: First this book does NOT talk about politics at all. I …
Rating: 3.5 to a 4 star rating Summary: A modern re-telling of Beauty and the Beast. Part two of the “Meant to Be” series. Each book in the series is written by a different author and a new fairy tale. They are both stand-alone books. This book is about Isabelle who works at a publishing …
Overall: 4.5 stars Summary: An actress’ husband drowns in the lake beside her cabin. She falls into drinking and decides to get out of the spotlight and stay at the cabin. She notices a rich couple and begins watching them from across the lake. After rescuing the neighbor in the lake, they start to become …
This is a short review. Overall: 2.5-3 star review: I got this book thanks to a Goodreads giveaway! Summary: Survivor fans unite! This is a book all about the TV show Survivor. My thoughts: I was expecting more from this book. I am a HUGE Survivor fan. I did not know if she was bashing …
Overall: 5/5 Stars Summary of review: This book is a very similar structure as Alex’s debut novel “The Silent Patient.” It is a slow-burn psychological thriller/mystery. Summary: Mariana is a group therapist. Her husband died tragically while on vacation with her to re-kindle their marriage. Her only family left is her niece in college. Her niece, …
Overall: 3.5-4/5 Stars Summary of review: A well-written memoir by Andrew McCarthy of “St. Elmo’s Fire,” “Weekend At Bernies,” and “Pretty in Pink” fame from the 80s. Summary: Andrew McCarthy shot to fame in the 80s as being a member of the “Brat Pack.” He starred in many movies in including “Pretty in Pink” and “St. …
Overall: 4/5 Stars Summary of review: A good domestic suspense novel. It is character-driven, decently paced, and a quick read. Summary: One year into her marriage, Hannah’s husband disappears. He leaves her with his daughter (who does not like Hannah) with only one message “protect her” and a wad of cash for his daughter, Bailey. Hannah …
Overall: 2.5-3 /5 Stars Summary of review: If you liked the movie “The Marriage Story,” then you will love this book. Summary: Flora has been married for 20 years. A discovery of her husband’s lost wedding ring, reveals hidden truths. Not only about her marriage, but her best friend as well. We follow past and preset …
Overall: 5 /5 Stars Summary of review: I loved this book a lot. The characters, the reality show, body positivity, etc. It was such a cute and modern re-telling of Cinderella. OMG! If this is how the Meant To Be series will be…. I am reading them all! Summary: Cindy just graduated with a degree in …
THE COMFORT BOOK is exactly that- a book about comfort. With every Matt Haig book, it makes you think about everything in a much deeper way. This “self help” type of book really makes you think and think hard about your life and a new way to see things in your life. He tells his …
Overall: 5 /5 Stars Summary of review: What a great read! I wish that I would have read this book sooner than I did! I loved it! Emily Henry did it again! Summary: Poppy and Alex! The are an unlikely pair of friends from a small town in Ohio. Poppy is a city girl at heart …
Overall: 4.5 to a 5 /5 Stars Summary of review: WOW! This book is a nail biter! Summary: Charlie lost her best friend and roommate in college to a serial killer. She feels like it is partly her fault as she left her alone one night. She thinks that she may have seen the killer. Due …
I am VERY excited to read this one!
Overall: 2.5 or 3 /5 Stars Summary of review: Summary: Abigail meets a rich man who proposes and sends her away on a lavish bachelorette party. She is drunk and has cold feet. She meets a man at the bar and has a one night stand. She immediately regrets it, but gets married nonetheless. The newlyweds …
WOW! I got the postcard in the mail (as seen above) today! I went to a website to become a member of “The Maiden.” You can follow my “journey” here on my blog and/or on my Instagram account (book.nerd.alert). I am VERY excited about this. Thanks to Celadon Books and to Alex Michaelides. I will …
At first, I was going to rate this book a 4.5 star review, but I could not think of bad things about it. So I changed my mind and rating it a 5 star review. Summary: Abby takes a DNA test her with best friends. She finds out through the DNA test that she has …
I loved this book and the characters! What a charming read. I am rating this book a 4.5 star review. The story starts with a single mother, Jess. She is not looking for love but decides with her best friend to do a new dating app that takes people’s DNA and matches them with their …
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This book sure did have me thinking about my life and decisions. It is a 5 star read for me! Summary: Nora decides that she wants to die. Her life is not what she imaged. She dreams of the “what ifs” in her life. What if she became an Olympic swimmer, stayed in the band, …
WOW! This is just like it was written about my life with my own dogs. This is a collection of web comics. The graphics were cute! Some were in black and white while others were colorful. I liked how she mixed the b&w and color throughout. It is about her life with her dog. As …
Thanks to Netgalley for this beauty! I mean look at that cover. I fell in love with Christina Lauren with Unhoneymooners and Holidaze. She is becoming one of my favorite authors. I cannot wait to read this one! My review will be on Netgalley, Goodreads, here on my blog and social media. Happy reading, Book …
I was approved on Edelweiss for: The Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley Good Company by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney People We Meet On Vacation by Emily Henry Every Vow You Break by Peter Swanson One by One by Ruth Ware Netgalley Outlawed by Anna North One Two Three by Laurie Frankel The Address …
I am giving this book a 5 star review. WOW. I just loved this book! The characters were just fantastic. Enter, Maelyn, who is living with her parents, hates her job, and has no boyfriend in sight. Every year at Christmas, she spends it at a cabin in Utah with family friends and family. She …
All I can say is wow. One of the best books that I read in 2020! Hands down a 5 star read. This novel is about a family of siblings, but so much more. It is set in the 80’s at Nina’s Riva’s annual party at her Malibu house. You meet the Riva family. Mick …
This novel is a book for all ages. It does not need to just apply for YA. It is written in verse and beautifully tell a story about a young girl who struggles with how other people view her body image. This book is about a young girl who is bullied by her parents and …
