pick4.5 ⭐️ From the backdrop of 1960s Iowa to the glittering lights of 1970s Hollywood, this book tells the story of 3 women forging their path in life. The story covers their friendship of laughter, joy, pain, and secrets. I recommend this book for fans of Firefly Lane and Call the Midwife. It‘s a beautiful tale about the bond that can be created between women. Full review: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58482480
pick4 ⭐️ Told from the POVs of the 3 main characters, the plot is centered on their experiences as they are called to Block Island to help produce a revival of Shakespeare‘s “Much Ado About Nothing.” As they rev up for opening night, Timonthy, Amy, and Sam grapple with their life choices, societal expectations, familial tensions, and the meaning of the good life. Full review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5576509368
pick3 ⭐️ This is a soap opera of a book! f you‘re looking for an easy, breezy thriller, this book will likely cleanse the palate. Told from the POVs of all four friends, I found the book to move quickly. Some of the characters drove me crazy, yet, the story was engaging enough for me to keep going, and I enjoyed the plot‘s setting. Full review: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62919401
Have a #botm haul on its way for June! I had already pre-ordered Elin Hilderbrand‘s newest book, or I‘d have also added that one to the box.
In anticipation of the first camping trip of the season, I purchased this book buddy pillow from a local craftmaker. It‘ll be perfect for the tent! Happy Long Weekend to all my fellow readers. 📖 🏕️ 🔥
I‘m enjoying this light summer read, especially while soaking up the sun on the patio.
so-so3 ⭐️ I recommend this book for readers who enjoy books about stories, especially the power of imagination. I found the writing to be a bit cumbersome. I enjoyed learning about the real-life Operation Pied Piper. Something about the writing failed to transport me, however. The story‘s format is primarily from one narrator‘s voice, & alternates between 1940/ 1960. Full review: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61964751
pick4 ⭐️: If you‘re a fan of Kate Morton, you‘ll likely enjoy this book. It has her signature writing style: atmospheric and heavy on character development. I found the story to be lengthier than I thought necessary; however, the mystery pushed me to finish the book. I enjoyed the generational span that is the format of this book, and I appreciated its look into the complexities of motherhood. Full review: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61683285
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️.5 This book is about secrets, mental health, and relationships. How well do we know the ones we love? I recommend this book for readers who like mysteries. I listened to the audio version and found it to be an atmospheric and easy listen. The storyline alternates between the POV of two women, alternating between their past and present. Full review: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60784540
💥 Barbara Kingsolver‘s most recent book wins a Pulitzer Prize. I‘m still trying to finish this audio book. It‘s beautiful writing yet heavy content for this sensitive human‘s soul.
I‘m loving my newest purchase for my office bookshelves - a book flower vase! Happy Saturday.
May‘s #botm box arrived just in time for a rainy low-key weekend.
Sometimes, all I need is reading under the moonlight, sitting by my best buddy, and listening to the wind chimes being tickled by the wind.
My May #botm choices. I‘m excited for all three!
pickI recommend this book for fans of stories that include a host of small-town characters. I found the book to be engaging, and it would make for a good book club choice or beach read. The length time space on some chapters compromised the flow of the chapters, especially with multiple narrators. So, there are parts that feel underdeveloped. Full review: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61653268
“Hope is often misunderstood. People tend to think that it is simply passive wishful thinking: I hope something will happen but I‘m not going to do anything about it. This is indeed the opposite of real hope, which requires action and engagement.”
Happy Publication Day! 🧀 🍺
pick4.5 ⭐️ I recommend this book for fans of historical fiction. The story is a well-researched novel (read the Author‘s Note!) with an engrossing storyline. The author did not shy away from writing about the cruelty of racism and slavery, yet, she honors the bravery and kindness of enslaved humans at the time of the fire. Full review: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61273814
Hi, Litsy Pals. Whatcha reading this weekend? I started the tagged book last night, and can‘t wait to get back to it. Also, I‘m in search of some good beach reads. Last year, I read The Hotel Nantucket and The Shore. I‘m looking for similar books. Romance is one of my least favorite genres, so I‘d prefer recs of beach-setting books that do not have romance as the main storyline. Happy Fri-Yay.
pick4 ⭐️ I recommend this book for fans of historical and literary fiction. From the author of the memoir, “The Glass Castle,” comes a novel that transports readers to a Prohibition-era Deep South. I found this book to be a page-turner and devoured it! Sallie Kincaid is not a faultless human, but she is a character I can stand beside as she pushes back against arbitrary societal rules. Full review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5463987657
My bookish zen garden is open for today‘s beautiful afternoon. One more day of Easter Break. ☕️ 📖 🐶 ☀️
pick3.5 ⭐️ The author immersed@the reader in the setting of this thriller - The Outer Banks. Most of the book is told from the POV of one character, but the plot does occasionally switch to different POVs at the time of tragic accident that is at the core of this story. I found it to be a slow burn at first then become a page turner. The twist in the plot was wholly satisfying. Full review: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61273351
pick4 ⭐️ Spanning 3 time periods, this is a novel that weaves the stories of 3 women. It highlights women‘s stories, female resilience, and the connectedness of women. I recommend this book for fans of Sarah Addison Allen and Paula Brackston for the vivid imagery, the magical realism, and the strong feminine energy. Domestic/sexual violence is prevalent, yet the story is empowering. Full review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5378239944
pick5 ⭐️ Claire Keegan is a wonderful storyteller. Her seemingly simplistic, short stories are packed with emotion and authenticity. Her writing heeds the attention & heartstrings of readers who appreciate stories about ordinary life, human complexities, & a larger message about the power of connection. If you‘re looking for a quick read that‘ll pack a soul punch, pick up this book. Full review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5431000735
pick3.5 ⭐️ I recommend this book for fan or light mysteries and stories with a hint of magic. From the author of “The Lost Apothecary,” this book is an entertaining, Victoria-era whodunnit. I enjoyed the atmospheric writing and the gothic aesthetic. While the final reveal did not surprise me, I found the plot engaging. I was pleasantly surprised by the WLW 🏳️🌈 storyline. Full review: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61109069
The first episodes of the television adaption of Naomi Alderman‘s 2016 feminist sci-fi novel “The Power” have dropped on Amazon Prime. The first season will be nine episodes. The first three premiered yesterday. The series is so good! The music is 🔥.
I was not thrilled with the April #botm choices since I had already bought myself the new Jeanette Wells book. However, I really wanted the tagged book as an add-on, so I decided to go with an easy thriller read for my April choice.
so-so3 ⭐️ If you enjoy young adult fantasy & romance, you may like this book about dark faeries. The book is written from Emily‘s POV and as journal entries. I didn‘t love the actual story/ writing, but romance is one of my least favorite genres so that is likely the reason. I wanted the story to center more on Emily‘s academic study. 😅This is the 1st book of what will become a series. Full review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5328539206
pick5 ⭐️ This is a short story, yet the number of pages does not diminish the beauty of its prose. Keegan writes w/ conviction, gifting readers a story about the power of kindness & the role of personal values in decision-making. Loosely reminiscent of the Magdalen Laundries, I recommend it for fans of historical fiction who are looking for a book that can be read in a day. Full review: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58662236
pickI did not expect to be bowled over by the book as much as I was. The genre can be best described as fantasy horror with a Wild, Wild West setting. The plot is sometimes quite violent, so I do not recommend it for readers who steer away from such stories. That being said, I was immersed in the writing and engrossed by the creativity of the social critique that lies within the story. Full review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5378366628
POV: Bookmobile librarian was on vacation in February, which means that yesterday all of these library books were delivered (a month‘s worth)! 😱
March is my birthday month, so I am using my free credit for March‘s #botm box. I also had the option of expanded add-on to my box. I didn‘t know that was a thing. Is it a new feature? Anyways, I spoiled myself. I am super excited for these choices. What did you choose for your March box?
I am attending another virtual Read with Jenna event. Maame is a fantastic book. I highly recommend it. Find my review of it here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60784605
Soaking in that morning winter sun. Happy Saturday. 🎶💕 ☕️
pick4 ⭐️ This book is about a dazzling post-war city and the lives of the artists within it. It is a story of how all individual paths can cross in unexpected ways, especially when seeking to find what was lost along the way. While this is a story of fiction, the characters are based on real-life artists. Told from 4 different POV, the convergence of the stories provides a memorable conclusion. Full review: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49532216
@Chrissyreadit I ❤️ my #mugloveswap2023 package. I do not yet have the book you picked out for me, so I‘m excited to dive into it. Also, the mugs you chose are perfect. My feminist soul is in love with the iced tea glass, and the mug for hot tea is perfect for my hygge-loving self. The tea sounds delicious, and the socks + stickers are such a welcome addition. Thank you for hosting @Cinfhen and @TheKidUpstairs
“Sunday, the day for the language of leisure.” ~ Elfriede Jelinek
pickFive ⭐️! This book is about self-discovery. It is about the complicated feelings that accompany being a young woman, especially a woman of color, in modern-day society. I devoured this book. Full review: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60784605
Weekend book haul from the local bookstore. I‘m in love with all of these book covers. 💘 I‘m currently reading Maame. It‘s the debut novel for the author. I started it yesterday, and I‘m loving it. Also, Read with Jenna is having an author virtual book event for Maame. Tickets are on sale now.
Mid-afternoon wine date with my gal. The wine bar, Corvina Wine Company, has a living room area, which is perfect for reading. It includes blankets. A lovely Saturday.
Whoa! I didn‘t know this book was being adapted for television. The series begins on Prime March 31st. I‘ve got to finish the book! I started reading it years ago. Like many books, I put it on my TBF shelf, got distracted, and haven‘t picked it back up. Guess I know what I‘ll be reading tonight.
@BennettBookworm Congrats on hitting 20k! My favorite bookstore is an independent bookstore in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA called Boswell Books. As I told my partner this previous weekend, “I just like to go in there and breathe in the smell of books.” Well, every time I visit the bookstore, I end up purchasing books bc keeping indie bookstores thriving is super important to me. #20kgiveaway
pick⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ This book is about why you should NEVER own puppets. It is also a book about why I will refuse to come to your house if you have puppets and dolls. Don‘t invite me; I‘m not showing up! I‘m not the fan base for this type of book, but I can appreciate the craft behind it. Full review: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59414094
pick⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ This book is about “every pot having a lid.” In other words, there is a soulmate for everyone who wants one. It is also about the tenacity women in male dominated professions must have to share their gifts with the world.
Told w: a dual storyline, this book is steeped in romance and hope. If you‘re looking for a heartfelt, engaging, and uplifting read, I recommend this book. Full review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5139701344
