Jun 14

Review of “And Now I Spill the Family Secrets: An Illustrated Memoir” by Margaret Kimball

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Overall: 2.5-3/5 Stars Summary of review: A graphic novel memoir that is beautifully drawn, but fell flat for me. Summary: A graphic novel about the author’s childhood. She navigates her mother’s bi-polar disorder and several hospitalizations associated with that. She also goes through her parent’s divorce, her father remarrying, and other adolescent problems/issues throughout her family. […]

Jun 14

SPOILERS July 2021 for celebrity book clubs (Reese’s YA and Adult, Jenna Bush-Hager, GMA, Goop)

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If you do not want spoilers…. do not read any further. As previously reported, Oprah’s June 15th pick was posted in the June spoilers posting. I seen the sticker for this book for July for Reese’s YA selection. I will update this if I find out Goop and Belletrist Book Club. I am going to […]

Jun 6

Review of “The Maidens” by Alex Michaelides

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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, […]

Jun 5

Review of “Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive” by Stephanie Land

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Overall: 3/5 Stars Summary of review: This book was just okay. It was not the best memoir but not the worst. Summary: This is a “Rags to Riches” story. What people would call a single mother’s pursuit of the “American Dream.” She gets pregnant at a young age. She is a single mother and works as […]

Jun 5

Review of “This Is Me: Loving the Person You Are Today” by Chrissy Metz

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Overall: 4.5/5 Stars Summary of review: Even if you are not a fan of “This Is Us,” this is a great memoir to read. It is fast and funny! Summary: Chrissy Metz is an actress who is best known for being on the TV show “This Is Us.” This is a memoir that is told through a […]

May 30

Review of Jessica Simpson’s Memoir “Open Book”

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Overall: 4.5/5 Stars Summary of review:  What a great book! Jessica is candid and truly “open” about telling her life through the ups and downs. Summary: This is a memoir written by Jessica Simpson. It follows her life from childhood to present day. She talks about her life, struggles, family, relationships, the industry, and a […]

May 24

Arc alert

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Omg! I got this arc today in the mail! The Maidens by Alex Michaelides! Same author of the best selling book called The Silent Patient! I cannot wait to read and review this book! This book is out June 15th!

May 20

“Lady Killer” by Joelle Jones and Jamie S. Rich Review

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I loved issues 1 and 2. I must read the others. I heard this series was to be adapted into a TV series or movie. The plot sounded intriguing to me. I picked up these two, and loved them! The graphics were great! They were colorful. The plot was fast-paced. The characters were interesting. It […]

May 20

Book News (TV and Movie adaptions- other book news)

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Pizza Hut Book It! Summer Reading Camp is here! It is a free virtual camp open to children ages 4-12. It is open from June to August. Parents can track their kid’s goals. When they meet their goals, they get a free one topping personal pan pizza. HarperCollins bought Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Sarah J. Maas […]