Reese’s YA pick for Jan 2022
Jan
14
Author: Book Nerd
Jan
11
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
Jan
10
Pick your next book from your TBR list with our free new app for Androids!
Our new TBR (To Be Read) book selection app is available for Android users in the google play store: Here. The app is great for keeping track of your To Be Read list by saving all of your book titles to your phone. When you are ready to read your next book just use the Read more
Jan
9
Review of “The Collective” by Alison Gaylin
I am FINALLY caught up! Happy reading, Book Nerds! Overall: 4.5 star review Summary: Camille is grief stricken due to the loss of her daughter. Her husband and her are no longer together. She blames a young boy for her daughter’s death. She resents this boy as he does not feel any remorse or guilt Read more
Jan
9
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
Jan
9
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
Jan
9
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
Jan
9
Review of “One True Loves” by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Overall: 4 star review Summary: Emma marries her high school sweetheart, Jesse. They move away and live a life of adventure and travel. After a year of marriage, Jesse dies in a helicopter crash. Emma cannot handle her grief, so she moves back to her hometown. Fast forward years later, Emma is settled back in Read more
Jan
9
Review of “Hamnet” by Maggie O’Farrell
Overall: 3.5-4 star review Summary: This is a story of Agnes who marries and has three children. One of the children dies at 11 years old. The grief has her husband write a play called “Hamlet.” This is a story of grief and recovering from that grief. My thoughts: This book was beautifully written. Her Read more
Jan
8
Review of “The Holiday Swap” by Maggie Knox
Only 6 more reviews to go to get caught up! 🙂 Overall: 4.5 star review Summary: Cass and Charlie are twins. Cass lives in a mountain town and is taking over the family bakery. Charlie lives in L.A. working on a baking TV show. Charlie gets a concussion and cannot taste and smell. How can Read more
Jan
8
Review of “As Good As Dead” by Holly Jackson (Book 3 in the series)
Overall: 4 star review Summary: Pip is heading off to college. Her true crime podcast is very popular, but also leads to people who hate her too. One of her “fans” is sending her ominous messages that frighten Pip. She is bound and determined to find whoever is doing this to her. My thoughts: You Read more
Jan
8
Review of “A Slow Fire Burning” by Paula Hawkins
Overall: 3 star review Summary: A man is found murdered on his houseboat. Detectives interviews suspects for his murder. Three women become the prime suspects. 1). Laura- a one night stand 2). Carla- aunt 3). Miriam- neighbor. Who would have motive to kill him? My thoughts: I love a good fast-paced- follow the clues type Read more
Jan
8
Review of “Under the Whispering Door” by T.J. Klune
Once I get caught up on my reviews, I promise that my reviews will be better. I have 9 more to go! Overall: 4 star review Summary: A corporate man has everything including money and success. He dies but is in denial that he is indeed dead. He is in limbo. He meets people that Read more
Jan
8
Review of “The Lie About the Truck: Survivor, reality TV, and the endless gaze” by Sallie Tisdale
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 Read more
Jan
8
Review of “The Night She Disappeared” by Lisa Jewell
I am VERY behind on reviews. I am 13 books behind. I am going to dig into them this weekend! Overall: 3.5-4 star rating If you like a slow burn and long book, then this is the book for you. Summary: In 2017, a young girl with her boyfriend disappears. She left her baby with her Read more
Jan
4
Belletrist book club pick for Jan 2022- Emma Roberts
Complete list of her books, click here.
Jan
4
GMA (Good Morning America) Book Club pick for Jan 2022 and complete list
Jan
4
Reese Witherspoon (Hello Sunshine) book club pick and complete list for Jan 2022
Jan
4
Jenna Bush-Hager (Today Show- Read with Jenna) Book Club pick and complete list- Jan 2022
Jan
3
Our Shared Shelf (Emma Watson’s Book Club)
Below is a complete list of her books. Some are member selected and they are labeled. Below that is her two book selections.
Jan
3
Book of the Month (BOTM) complete list of Main Selections
Here is a PDF list of all the book. This is a check list! 🙂 I ended up getting Love and Other Disasters, Reckless Girls, and The Maid (add on). I hope you all got what you wanted. Before I had BOTM, I always used people’s reviews of the books to see if I wanted Read more
Dec
27
2021 was a great year in books….
I completed 136 books this year. I had a slow period from July to October. I had a lot of stress at work. After taking care of that, I got back on track. But it really slowed me down. My goal was 130 books, so I cannot complain. But I wanted to reach 150 books Read more
Dec
24
My 2022 most anticipated books
Dec
21
Review of “The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music” by Dave Grohl
Overall: 4.5 Stars Summary: Dave Grohl’s memoir walks you through his childhood, career, and personal life. He talks about him growing up, getting into music, influences, family life, etc. Foo Fighters and Nirvana… 2 of the greatest bands of all time!!!! My thoughts: I listened and read this book! I really enjoyed it. Dave’s memoir was Read more
Dec
21
Review of “Will” by Will Smith and Mark Manson
Overall: 4.5 Stars Summary: Will Smith’s memoir goes from childhood to present day. He talks about his family, growing up, his career, and marriages. The book has serious and funny stories throughout. It starts with his childhood, siblings, and parents. He then talks about his start in the music industry and his transition to TV/films. He Read more
Dec
20
Netflix Book Club December 2021
Dec
19
Review of “Rebel Girls: Climate Warriors” by
This is a short review. I got this ARC from Netgalley! Thanks for the chance to read and review! WOW! I really enjoyed this book a lot. The subject matter of women and climate warriors was very inspiring. It was full of powerful words. This is exactly what a young girl needs to read about Read more
Dec
19
Review of “Redeeming Love” by Francine Rivers
Rating: 3 star review Summary: A re-telling of the biblical story of Hosea. It is set during the gold rush. It tells the story of Angel. She is abused by her estranged father. After her mother passes away, she is sold into prostitution at a young age (eight years old). A guy sees her and Read more
Dec
19
Review of “El Deafo” by Cece Bell
Rating: 5 star review Summary: We follow Cece Bell from Kindergarten to 5th grade! Cece lost her hearing as a child in the 70s. She is fit with a hearing aid that has a box that she wears. This book follows her going to school, making friends, having boy crushes, and just her story. This Read more
Dec
14
Spoilers for Celebrity Book Clubs Jan 2022
lf you don’t want spoilers do not scroll any further down. My sister has been saying that gma pick MAY be The Maid by Nina Prose. We haven’t seen a sticker yet. Just her guess. I will post when I know for sure. I posted reese’s YA selection in another post. I am sorry for Read more