It grew on me and I ended up liking it. 4/5 stars.

I saw Ann Parchett talk about this on Friday and had it on my shelf. I really liked it!

A bit dense, but worth it. 4/5 stars

I love Ann Patchett. I only have one more book by her I haven‘t read yet. 😥

Lily King has officially been added to my list of favorite authors.
This was a great collection of short stories.

My book club book this month. I really liked it.

Emily St. John Mandel certainly can write an engaging story. Station Eleven is still my favorite but I liked this one as well.

Great one. Really makes you think.

I love Vera. The audio is great.

Loved it!

Conversations and memories. A very slow book. Not for me.

This month was really hard to pick. I also loved A Family Matter by Claire Lynch and Maggie; or, A Man and a Woman Walk Into a Bar by Katie Yee.
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Why do I not see more love for this book?! It was great. Add it to your tbr now.

I liked it but prefer books that are not in a series. I guess I have 3 more books to read before I get a resolution.

I read this book in one sitting and absolutely loved it. About a marriage falling apart and a cancer diagnosis. Sounds like too much, but this story is told with tenderness and humor. It will stay with me for a long time.

Liked, didn‘t love.

4 star book. Really sad.

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Loved it! It was a really sad story, beautifully written.

Interesting.

This was fantastic!! So many inspiring and thought provoking essays. I borrowed this from the library but will buy my own copy so I can go back to it over and over again.

I had the pleasure of meeting Nikki Erlick last week. She definitely comes up with interesting concepts for her books. I liked The Poppy Fields.

I really enjoyed this. The audio was great.

It was great and yes, I cried.

An atmospheric mystery. 3.5 stars

Read The Crucible to get ready to watch John Proctor is the Villain on Broadway.

This was lovely.

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Another great addition to the series.

What other series by Kennedy Ryan should I read?

3.5 stars. Interesting story, but the dialogue just didn‘t work for me.

Another great romance by Ashley Herring Blake.

This is the second book I‘ve read by S.A. Cosby and I think it will be my last. Although it was suspenseful and fast paced, there is too much violence for me. The audio was well done.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance audio copy.

I really liked it. The opening line hit me hard.

If you‘re looking for a funny, inspiring memoir, listen to this one.

This was wonderful.
A novel in letters.

I really loved this book about first love, friendship and loss. Beautifully written and engaging.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy.
Pub date: October 7, 2025

Fast read. Solid 4 stars. I liked the alternate versions of this family‘s lives. Recommend.

I liked it!

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Loved Audition!

This story pulled me in right away. It is about love, family and becoming your true self. Can‘t wait for more by this author!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy.

Another great book by Allison Larkin. It started out a bit slow but I ended up really caring for Freya and Aubrey who were treated so badly by their families. There is a lot of trauma but it is also hopeful.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy.
Pub date: May6, 2025

I liked it!

This is not an easy book to read. There is a lot of trauma regarding sexual abuse. The book is divided into 4 parts that are loosely connected.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy.

This was a fast read, but the trauma after trauma made me disconnect with the book.

A tender story about mothers an daughters and the beauty and danger of nature. I highly recommend this book.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy.

Another great novel by Bryan Washington. I liked the description of Tokyo and the story of a mother and son.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy.

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It was hard to only pick 4!

Wow is all I can say right now. I‘ll be thinking about this book for a long time.

This was funny, sweet and exactly what I want from a romance. I really liked learning more about making a podcast as well.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy.

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