Book News and what Celebrities are reading (Updated throughout the month of Feb)

“Sex in the City” author Candace Bushnell signed a deal with a Sugar23! Other news: Jon Hamm and John Slattery will be starring in the movie Fletch. This is based off of the Gregory Mcdonald Books. Apple Tv is adapting Shining Girls starring Elizabeth Moss. The book is by Lauren Beukes. Mindy Kaling and Amazon Read more

BOTM (Book of the Month) main picks and a complete list of main picks for February 2022

I am having a hard time uploading the data and pictures. They will be posted when I get home from work 6pm Eastern Time The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen Don’t Cry For Me by Daniel Black Peach Blossom Spring by Melissa Fu River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross Vladimir by Julia May Read more

Review of “Something Wilder” by Christina Lauren

Overall:  5  star review Summary: Lily’s father was a famous treasure hunter. She now makes a living from her deceased father’s old journals by taking people on a fake treasure hunt. But Lily dreams of a life buying her family ranch. At one point, she lived there with her ex-boyfriend. Those were her happiest memories. Read more

Cli-Fi Book list

I have been interested in finding a good cli-fi book (Climate change fiction). This is NOT a political post. I just wanted to read a dystopia that was different. Here is a list of some cli-fi books: American War by Omar El Akkad Oryx and Crake series by Margaret Atwood Maddaddam series by Margaret Atwood Read more

Review of “Night Road” by Kristin Hannah

Overall:  4.5  star review Summary: Told in multiple perspectives. Jude is a mom of fraternal twins, Mia and Zach. Mia gets a new friend in Lexi, who just moved in with her aunt. Lexi’s family situation is complicated, unlike Mia’s. Lexi begins dating Zach and things get complicated. One day, there is a tragedy that Read more

Review of “Watch Me” by Anjelica Huston

Overall:  3  star review Summary: A memoir of Anjelica Huston. She is famous for many movies and TV shows. This memoir tackles her relationships, her famous family, professional career, etc. My thoughts: This memoir was actually boring in some parts and fascinating in others. She talks a lot about her travels around the world. She Read more

Review of “Rolling Warrier” by Judith Heumann

Overall:  4 star review Summary: A memoir about a woman who was born with polio and her fight for equal rights for people with disabilities. Judy Heumann was denied the rights to go to her local school. Then she goes to college without having the buildings being assessable for her wheelchair. Then the state denied Read more

Review of “The Holiday Switch” by Tif Marcelo

Overall:  3 star review Summary: Lila is in high school and works for an inn. Her hours are reduced because the owner’s nephew will be working at the inn for Christmas. They immediately do not like one another. They accidently switch phones and discover that both are keeping secrets from their families. As they talk, Read more

Review of “Nick and Noel’s Christmas Playlist” by Codi Hall

3 more reviews before I am all caught up!!!!!! Then I promise my reviews will get better! 🙂 Overall:  3.5 star review Summary: Nick just returned from the military to his hometown. He goes to see his girlfriend only to find out she is with someone else. Noel is his best friend and long-time family Read more