pickFirst off, there‘s so much Filipino representation in this book. I loved it. The book captures so much of Filipino culture and family life. As a Filipino American, I found it very relatable (especially in regards to how stubborn Filipino mothers can be).
Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2024/04/09/review-the-five-stages-of-courtin...
pickLike her memoir, Dolly‘s responses to her readers are very conversational. Reading them feels like talking to an old friend. Her advice is very practical and real, but she‘s never judgmental. She seems to really understand what her readers are asking and gives relatable advice.
Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2024/04/01/review-dear-dolly/
pickI'm giving this a soft pick. Romance that definitely falls more on the taboo side of things (age gap, godfather, etc), so it won't be everyone's cup of tea. I picked it up after seeing it ALL over TikTok and while it's definitely not perfect, I have mad respect for the author, who has gone the self publishing route and is doing the dang thing. If interested, her books are sold on her website or TikTok page 🫶 #booktok
pick#thethirddaughter #adriennetooley #booktok #bookaddiction #bookaholic #bookgeek #booknerd #bookworm #bookacholic just finished reading the third Daughter it really kept my interest it does have a little LGBTQ in the book Absolutely love the characters Can‘t wait to read the second in the series ❤️
pickWhat a tragic yet captivating tale!
I added this book to my “To Read” shelf on Goodreads way back in March of 2015. Now 9 years later I finally read it and I‘m so glad I did.
There is nothing happy about this story, but it‘s beautiful and intriguing in its own way. Immediately upon starting, I was pulled right into the story.
Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2024/03/26/review-madame-bovary/
#bookreport & #weeklyforecast
#finished: A very successful week; finished Evidence of Things Unseen and Hamnet. Enjoyed Hamnet more.
#currentlyreading: I am reading quite a bit. Cutting is almost done; Northwoods should be a few reads until I completed; will work on the other three to get them done this week, but I can guarantee nothing.
#upcoming: A House & Fried Green Tomatoes are #bookclub reads and Wolf Hall is a #buddyread.
pickWhat a gem of a book!
I am personally not a fan of positive affirmations. They‘re just not my thing and I find them overly optimistic. Disappointing affirmations are more up my alley so I ended up loving this book.
Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2024/03/18/review-disappointing-affirmations...
pickWhat an insightful look into the world of Barbie!
This book was originally published in the 90s, but this edition has a new preface which does discuss the Barbie movie. In the preface, the author also discusses that she left the book unchanged so it‘s a large reflection of the 90s.
Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2024/03/12/review-forever-barbie/
pickWhat a wonderful way to end the trilogy!
This book, like the previous two, was fast paced and filled with romance, magic, and adventure. The story picks up where book 2 ended and from there becomes a real page turner. There was never a dull moment and grips you right from the start.
Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2024/03/09/review-the-emerald-fairy-and-the-...
pickWhat a wonderful collection of essays on reading!
This book is a collection of personal essays on the impact of books and reading on the author‘s life. I found many of them relatable. One of my favorites was “To Break The Rules” (pg. 65) which discusses how there is no right way to be a “Good Reader.” We should read how and what we want. I wholeheartedly agree!
Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2024/02/28/review-why-we-read/
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