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Nov
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Review of “The Hunting Party” by Lucy Foley
I am giving this book a 3 star review. There were 15 or more characters in this novel. There were 5 point of views. And you did not know who was killed or the murderer until the end. A classic who dun it. But the issue that I had was there were TOO many characters. Read more
Nov
30
Jenna Bush-Hager’s Today Show Book Pick for December 2020
Here is a list of all her selections!
Nov
28
Review of “This Time Next Year” by Sophie Cousens
This was such a great novel! I enjoyed the characters a lot! It was a light and humorous read! I am giving this book a 4 star review. The plot of this book is unique. Two mothers are about to have babies on New Years Eve. Whichever mother has a baby first in the year, Read more
Nov
28
Review on “Inside Out” by Demi Moore
It is hard to rate a book that they open up about their lives like a memoir. This memoir is about Demi Moore. Her stories go from her childhood. Her family were wanders always moving from place to place. Additionally, Demi had a lot of things that changed the course of her life in her Read more
Nov
25
Review of “Diana: Her True Story- In Her Own Words” by Andrew Morton
As many people are watching “The Crown” on Netflix, a lot of people are scrambling to read books about the royals. I am not exception. I just wanted so much more information about her life. I am giving this book a 4 star review. It was in her own words but through an interview with Read more
Nov
21
Review of “The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany” by Lori Nelson Spielman
You will fall in love with the setting and characters- guaranteed! I am rating this book a 4.5-5 star review. This story is about a “curse” of the 2nd born women in the family. The curse is that they are never to marry. Emilia, Lucy, and Poppy are all a 2nd born daughter. Emilia’s life Read more
Nov
19
Celebrates Who Read: Drew Barrymore
Nov
17
Kerry Winfrey’s New Book
She is the author of “Waiting for Tom Hanks” and “Not Like the Movies.” I read both and loved them. I cannot wait for this book! I LOVE LOVE the cover too.
Nov
17
Stephen King’s New Book- March 2021
For my checklist of all of King’s novels, check out this blog post.
Nov
16
Book adaptions from TV/Movie & Other Book News
The CW will be adapting Jane Austen. It is called “Modern Austen.” It is a show with jane Austin books with a modern twist. ‘Blue Ivy Carter will be narrating “Hair Love” by Matthew Cherry. CBS is adapting an upcoming “Silence of the Lambs” series called “Clarice.” They have added a cast; Rebecca Breeds, Kal Read more
Nov
16
Hallmark Christmas Movies That are Based on Books!
Put that clicker down and read the book before the movie! We got hallmark channel movies that we based on books! OMG! The Jingle Bells Bride by Scarlet Wilson Christmas Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses by Jenny Hale The Mistletoe Inn by Richard Paul Evans Northern Lights of Christmas by Teri Wilson A Bramble House Christmas Read more
Nov
16
Review of “Inside Out & Back Again” by Thanhha Lai
WOW! A 5 star read for me! At first, I thought this book was for smaller children. But I was wrong; this book can be read by any age. It is a wonderful book of poetic verse about a young Vietnamese girl. The Story begins at the end of the Vietnam War. A little girl Read more
Nov
16
Belletrist Emma Roberts’ Book Club Pick November 2020
Here is a list of all her Adult selections.
Nov
13
World Kindness Day! Books with the Theme of Kindness
One thing that I always enjoy is books about Kindness! Fred Rogers lived in the city of Pittsburgh (1.5-2 hours away from where I live). Fred has always been the ambassador of kindness. I wish I would have been able to meet Fred, but his message lives on. I try to be kind to everyone Read more
Nov
12
Tracking the places that I read
I may be the only one who does this, but I enjoy tracking the settings of the books that I read. I have a US and World map. After figuring out the location of a book, I then color my page. I do this yearly then create a new map for the following year. Many Read more
Nov
12
Thank you to all the Veterans! Books about our Veterans!
Thank you to all our veterans as well as the families of lost veterans who died serving our country. To honor Veterans, I am going to provide some books on the topic. Once again, thank you to out Veterans and families of vets! Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand (World War II) The Longest Day by Cornelius Read more
Nov
12
Time Magazine’s list of 100 of the Best Fantasy Novels of All Time
The Arabian Nights Le Morte D’Arthur by Thomas Malory Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Five Children and It by E. Nesbit Ozma of Oz by L. Frank Baum Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis The Palm-Wine Drinkard by Read more
Nov
11
Review of “Greenlights” by Matthew McConaughey
WOW! I really enjoyed reading this novel. Yes, I read it and did not listen to it. It was great! I enjoyed looking at his pictures and his stories! I have always loved Matthew from the time that my sister and I watched “Dazed and Confused” then seen him on the TV Show “Unsolved Mysteries,” Read more
Nov
11
Book News: TV/Movie adaptions from books!
Johnny Depp will no longer play Grindelwald in the Fantastic Beasts film franchise. The film will now be delayed for release. What a bummer…. I have been waiting for a long time for this film. Terry Pratchett’s novel “The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents” from the Discworld series is being adapted into an animated Read more
Nov
11
Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine YA Book Selection for November 2020- complete guide to all her books
A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow by Laura Taylor Namey Here is a list of ALL of Reese’s YA and Adult novels! It is a PDF! Happy reading, Book Nerds!
Nov
10
Review of “Spoiler Alert” by Olivia Dade
I am giving this book a 2.5 star review. I thought this book was cute and enjoyed the characters but overall something was missing. I am giving this book a 2 star review which obviously by the other reviews on Goodreads, is an unpopular opinion. April is a big fan of a show that is Read more
Nov
10
Books similar to Harry Potter
NOTHING can come close to this series. I read them a few years ago in my 30s and still loved these books. Even though you will never come close to the magic of Harry Potter books here are some recommendations of other books that you may enjoy. Oprah Magazine Recommends these: The Wizards of Once Read more
Nov
10
Janet Evanovich’s best reads of 2020
What is the best thing about the end of the year, is everyone starts recommending books! Here is a list of Janet Evanovich’s favorite books of 2020!
Nov
10
Stephen King Recommends his 2020 Books
What is better than having a famous author recommending his favorite books of 2020!
Nov
9
Bill Gates’ recent recommended books
In an interview with Lloyd Minor, Dean of medicine at Stanford University, on October 21, 2020, Gates recommended the next four books to read during the pandemic. “The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness” by Michelle Alexander ” Breath from Salt: A Deadly Generic Disease, a New Era in Science, and Read more
Nov
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Review of “Lily and Dash: Book of Dares” by Rachel Cohn & David Levithan
I am giving this book a 3.5 to 4 star review. It was a cute read! Get ready because Netflix has the movie coming out for the holidays! Basically, a cynical young man (Dash) who hates Christmas happens upon a scavenger hunt through a book store which expands through NYC. The owner of the notebook Read more
Nov
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Review of “Fall and Rise: The Story of 9/11” by Mitchell Zuckoff
This novel was hands down one of the most terrifying and hardest books that I have ever read in my life. I am giving this book a 5 star review. I will NEVER forget this book. I had nightmares, shed tears, shocked, horrified, and learned a lot. I will never forget some of the stories. Read more
Nov
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Review of “The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue” by V.E. Schwab
I am rating this book a 4.5 star review. What can I say about this book. I adored it. Basically, a girls sell his soul to the “devil,” so to speak. Addie makes a bargain to live forever but is also cursed at the same time to always be forgotten. She lives 300 years and Read more
Nov
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Oprah’s selections for Thanksgiving themed books for adults and children
https://www.oprahmag.com/entertainment/books/g29419088/best-thanksgiving-books/ Above is a link to the article. Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy’s Parade by Melissa Sweet (CHILDREN) There There by Tommy Orange (ADULT) Home Cooking: A Writer in the Kitchen by Laurie Colwin (ADULT) We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorrell (CHILDREN) The Nest by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney Read more