Review of “Brat: An 80s Story” by Andrew McCarthy

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. Read more

Review of “The Last Thing He Told Me” by Laura Dave

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 Read more

SPOILER ALERT: Reese Witherspoon’s YA Book Clib (Hello Sunshine) Summer 2021 Pick

If you do not want to know until this book is announced, please click the back button…… I predicted this one. I was looking through the YA selections to be released and this screamed to me as a Reese pick. I did put it on hold at the library 2 weeks ago. I knew it! Read more

Review of “The Lost Apothecary” by Sarah Penner

Overall: 4.5 /5 Stars Summary of review:  I loved this book! It is a little slow at the beginning. But I loved everything about it. Summary: The story is told in two POVs. 1791: A apothecary (Nella) who secretly poisons men to help women who have been wronged by them.  Nella has a lot of secrets Read more

Review of Good Company by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney

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 Read more

Roxane Gay- Audacious Book Club 2021 (entire year) Book list

I am very late in the year to have this list. I am so sorry for not updating this sooner. It throws me off announcing every book in January! HA January- Black Futures by Jenna Wortham and Kimberly Drew Feburary- Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters March- The Removed by Brandon Hobson April- Milk, Blood, Heat Read more

Review of “Finlay Is Killing It” by Elle Cosimano

Overall: 3.5-4 /5 Stars Summary of review:  This is a step up from a cozy mystery for sure. If you like cozy mysteries but want something a little less “fluffy,” then this is the book for you! Summary: Finlay is a single mother who is fighting her ex-husband and his fiancé for custody of her child. Read more

Review of “If The Shoe Fits” by Julie Murphy (Meant To Be series #1)

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 Read more

Review of “People We Meet On Vacation” by Emily Henry

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 Read more

Review of “A Court of Thorns and Roses” by Sarah J. Maas

Overall: 3 /5 Stars (Unpopular opinion- I know) Summary of review:  Fantasy is not my favorite genre. Overall the characters were likeable and the story easy to understand. Summary: The main character, Feyre, kills a faerie that is disguised as a wolf. As a punishment, she is forced to leave her family and live in fantasy Read more