I've been a huge fan of Taylor Jenkins Reid since I read her other novel One True Loves. Just as similarly as I felt about that novel, I feel the same way here. The story is fantastic covering the imaginary screen legend Evelyn Hugo and her tumultuous love life only to reveal one big truth; not [...]
Tag: lit
June 2017 Book Haul
I recently received some lovely book mail and I couldn't be more excited about them. Two debut novels from two new authors means that the world is filling up with more beautiful words and stories for us to read and enjoy. Flesh and Bone and Water by Luiza Sauma Published by Scriber Books. André is [...]
Next Year, For Sure by Zoey Leigh Peterson
Imagine if you were in a relationship and completely happy. Blissfully happy in the same routines you're always used to doing. You're always sure you'll come home to someone. Then suddenly, your significant other tells you that they're interested in someone else. How do you react? This book is about the value of a relationship. [...]
The Mothers by Brit Bennett
I approached this book believing that it'd be vignettes of different mothers and their daily lives. However, it is so much more than that. The Mothers here are a group of church women who congregate outside of regular sermon hours to pray, chat, and mostly gossip about everyone in their small town in San Diego. [...]
2016 Thanksgiving Reads
I'm super excited about this week because: I only have to work three days because of the holiday I love Thanksgiving and all the fruits of that labor I have time to READ And with that, I put together some Thanksgiving reads to enjoy while breaking bread with your family and friends. While some of [...]
July 2016 Wrap Up
I love reading in the summer. Well, honestly I love reading all year round (and there's a plethora of reasons to read all year round). I think it's the fun of being outside in the park or going to the beach with your book and enjoying the great outdoors. As an indoor kid, a good [...]