I have been on a bit of a historical fiction kick and Still Life by Sarah Winman fit the bill. I was influenced to pick up this book based on book reviewers that I rely on for good recommendations and ones that push me outside of my comfort zone. I am glad I chose this as a Book of the Month add on because it was a great book to slowly devour over a few weeks. I enjoyed it and fell in love with this kooky cast of characters. Ulysses and Evelyn are our patriarch and matriarch

Wow. This is a heavy, powerful book. We Are Not Like Them is a contemporary fiction novel written by two friends, Christine Pride and Jo Piazza. I have not read many books written by two authors, but We Are Not Like Them has an incredible flow and consistency to it that surprised me that it was written by two different people. The story is a tough one and one that sadly, is all too well known here in the US. Jen's husband, Kevin, shoots and kills an unarmed Black boy while wo

Celebrity book clubs have a lot of pull in the publishing world. I know that when I see a sticker, it makes me do a double take of that book. Over the years, I have read many books from a range of celebrity book clubs and have found some that I can depend on and others that usually leave me a bit disappointed. All opinions are my own but check out these book clubs and book lists to find something that speaks to you. The ole’ standby: Oprah’s Book Club Host: Oprah Winfrey I st

This book. THIS BOOK. All my feminist friends, you must read The Change. It is such an amazing fictional feminist manifesto that has me all fired up to go out and smash the patriarchy. I’m not kidding when I say this book had an immediate influence on me. I read it over the weekend when we were staying at a hotel for a mini family vacation. I wanted to grab a coffee from the lobby and was about to put a bra on under my pajamas when I thought to myself, why?! So some weird man

It's been awhile since I have read a book that I could not put down. I started The Lioness by Chris Bohjalian last weekend and was immediately sucked in. Set in the 1960's Serengeti, the setting and sense of place is glamorous and deadly. A group of movie stars and their entourage embark on an African safari, but not all of them survive. The Lioness is suspenseful, atmospheric and deadly. Synopsis: Set in 1964 Tanzania, Hollywood starlet Katie Barstow and her newlywed husband

Thank you to Net Galley for the #gifted digital ARC, in exchange for an honest review. #partner Well, this was a fun and wild ride. Who doesn’t love rich people acting messy? Rumors running amuck and reputations at stake. Add in some fun elements of Sir Lankan culture that add to the twists and you have yourself a fun read. (Pub date: August 9, 2022) Synopsis: Set during a lavish Sri Lankan wedding, Amaya is surprised to be invited to her former best friend’s wedding after ye

I get asked frequently how I am able to read so much, while having three little kiddos running a foot. Well, I have a few strategies to share with you, but it comes down to what reading means to you. For me, reading is a form of self-care, so I am intentional with my reading time because it is meaningful to me. I have a few strategies I use to make sure I get some reading time in most days and will be sharing with you all today. Tip #1 - Carry a book with you everywhere My pu