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, Read more
Review of “Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive” by Stephanie Land
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 Read more
Review of “This Is Me: Loving the Person You Are Today” by Chrissy Metz
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 Read more
Arc alert
Salem Witch Trail books
I had a friend who asked me about books for the Salem Witch Trails. I could only name The Crucible. I figured that the books that I found, I should post to my blog! The Crucible by Arthur Miller Hour of the Witch by Chris Bohjalian Six Women of Salem by Marilunn K. Roach How Read more
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My BOTM selections for June 2021
I got Malibu Rising and read it a few months back. You can read my review. 5 stars! I got an arc sent to me for The Maidens last week. I am currently reading that one. You can see that with my ARC alert blog post last week. You will see my review later on Read more
Book of the Month- BOTM (complete list of main picks) June 2021 update
Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon Skye Falling by Mia Mckenzie Half Sick of Shadows by Laura Sebastian The Maidens by Alex Michaelides Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid For a complete list of all the BOTM picks, click of this PDF. This is printable.
Read with Jenna (Jenna Bush-Hager) Today Show Book Club Pick for June 2021
For a complete list of all her books, click on this PDF!
Belletrist (Emma Roberts) Book Club pick for June 2021
For a complete list of all her books with a PDF, click below!
GMA (Good Morning America) June 2021 pick (complete list of books)
For a complete list of books, you can click on this PDF!
Oprah’s Bonus June 2021 recommendation (complete list of her book picks)
Oprah is announcing her new pick June 15th. See the spoilers for more info.
Goop Book Club (Gwenyth Paltrow)
Reese’s June 2021 pick for Hello Sunshine Book Club (complete printable list)
Here complete book list in PDF to print is listed below!
Twisted Tale Books in order
-This is a series of books based on a “What-if” the villain won. A Whole New World- (Aladdin) by Liz Braswell Once Upon A Dream- (Sleeping Beauty) by Liz Braswell As Old as Time (Beauty and the Beast) by Lisa Braswell Reflection (Mulan) by Elizabeth Lim Part of your World (Little Mermaid) by Liz Braswell Read more
Review of “Can You Keep A Secret” by Sophie Kinsella
Overall: 3/5 Stars Summary of review: A cliché rom-com with a predicable plot. Summary: She is on a plane and dishes all her secrets to a stranger. Little does she know that she meets her company’s CEO and it is none other than the stranger that she dished to on the plane. He knows secrets Read more
Review of Jessica Simpson’s Memoir “Open Book”
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 Read more
Arc alert
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!
Checklist of Every Book of the Month (BOTM)
Here is a list of every main pick of Book of the Month Club (BOTM) since the start. I am going to keep this up to date for anyone wanting to keep track! It is a PDF. This took me forever to create, but it is finally done!
TV Show “Lost” Books mentioned and similar books list
Books shown and/or referenced in the TV Show Lost: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret by Judy Blume The Chosen by Chaim Potok Watership Down by Richard Adams Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand Evil Under the Sun by Agatha Christie A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L’Engle Read more
Review of “There You’ll Find Me” by Jenny B. Jones
Overall: 4/5 Stars Summary of review: What a great book! I really enjoyed this book a lot! Read it before the movie comes out! Summary: Finley is 18 years old and already had a tragedy in her life. Her brother has died. She decides to follow in her brother’s footsteps to Ireland to finish her Read more
Spoilers for Celebrity Book club picks- June 2021 Reese adult and ya, GOOP, Jenna bush-hager, Oprah and gma
“Lady Killer” by Joelle Jones and Jamie S. Rich Review
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 Read more
Book News (TV and Movie adaptions- other book news)
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 Read more
Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine Book Club Summer 2021 YA Book Pick
A list of all of her books can be seen here:
Review of “How Lucky” by Will Leitch
Overall: 2/5 Stars Summary of review: This book was not for me. If you like a light mystery with a witty main character and little on the suspense side, then this book is for you. Summary: Daniel lives in Georgia and works for an airline. He has SMA My thoughts: The writing style was unique. It Read more
Review of Katherine Center’s “Everyone is Beautiful”
Overall: 3/5 Stars Summary of review: This is a funny and charming book about motherhood. Summary: Lanie is a mother of 3 boys under the age of 5. Her family is moving as her husband has accepted a job. She leaves her home state of Texas away from her family and friends. With the move, now Read more
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
LeVar Burton Book Club
For a full list of celebrity book clubs, click on this link. www.booknerdalert.com/updated-celebrity-book-guide
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