Another book borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, and a new-to-me author. We‘ll see what happens!

#unpopularopinion This “thriller” fell flat for me. I was very interested in the beginning, and I didn‘t mind the varying points of view. But somewhere along the way, the main character‘s doubting her sanity and the possibility of her being an unreliable narrator got old. About halfway through, I considered quitting. The twist at the end was unexpected, but by then I wasn‘t invested in the story enough to be appropriately shocked. ⭐️⭐️/5

An early birthday present to myself! 😍

Next up on audio for the #HPBuddyRead!

I really enjoyed the June #mmdbookclub pick! The story was told from the perspective of three women: two of them worked on Queen (then Princess) Elizabeth‘s wedding gown, and the other is the granddaughter of one of the women. The book was about the royal wedding, but it was more about the lives of people in Britain after WWII. I enjoyed the story and all the little details thrown in that made my history nerd‘s heart happy. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

I read this book at the end of 2018 or early 2019. I was so shocked and upset that I gave it 3 stars. I liked it but couldn‘t “really like it.” However, I find myself talking about and recommending this book over and over again. The message is so important. I‘m revising it to a 5-star book.

My library hold came in, so this one is up next! They only had the large print version, so this is going to go fast!

Amazon says this is “Book 1,” and I‘ll definitely be keeping an eye out for future installments. The story was a roller coaster ride from start to finish with so much confusion about who the villain was. There were multiple revelations along the way, and lots of character growth as well as action. Well done, Ms. Davidson! (Note: This reads like a stand-alone. No cliffhanger ending!)

I was excited to see this one on Kindle Unlimited this month. (It was my second choice for Amazon First Reads last month.) I‘m starting this one tonight.

I enjoyed my time with this book! The romance was sweet. Although I knew there was something dark going on in that house, I didn‘t quite piece it all together before it was revealed. The ending was satisfying too. I haven‘t read anything by Jamie McGuire before, but after reading this book, I‘ll give another book by her a try!

I got lots of #LitsyLove this week, including some cute bookmarks and a book from my TBR! Thank you, @AmyG , @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks , @Stacypatrice , @Canndor , @LokiDokey , @CoffeeNBooks , and @IndoorDame ! I‘ll start working on replies next week. Have a great weekend! Happy reading! 🥰❤️📚

I borrowed this book from Kindle Unlimited in November. I decided June is the month I will tackle it! I‘m 40 pages in. So far, so good!

Wow! This book about Nazi hunters who are tracking the former mistress of an SS officer (“The Huntress”) was an excellent read. The characters were well-written, and the plot, with its twists and turns, was never boring. I‘m glad I took the time to read this one. Maybe I can read The Alice Network soon! #blameitonLitsy

***I received an ARC of this book through NetGalley, courtesy of Waterbrook and Multnomah.***

Each chapter is about a different time in Mike Donehey‘s personal or professional life. It‘s mostly about surrendering to God to allow Him to live His plans and purposes through you. There is a lot of wisdom in the midst of Mike‘s humor and stories of failures and successes. I also enjoyed the sneak peek at life behind the scenes of Tenth Avenue North.

I‘m starting this one on #audible this morning while I get ready for work. It‘s the #MMDbookclub pick for June. #modernmrsdarcy

I never get tired of these characters and their stories! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 #HPBuddyRead

There were aspects of this book that I didn‘t care for. Overall, I liked it. It was full of twists and turns. Some I saw coming, and some I didn‘t. The ending was satisfying, with everyone getting exactly what they deserved. I also like the teaser on the cover: “Some women get everything. Some women get everything they deserve.” Thanks for the recommendation, Littens! #blameitonLitsy

From my library holds. I‘m starting with this one. After work tomorrow morning, I‘m off until Tuesday! #happyreading #litsylove #bookhaul #libraryhaul

Two #blameitonLitsy holds were ready to be picked up at the library today, just in time for the holiday weekend! #bookhaul

I‘m all caught up! And the post office I went to today has the popsicle scratch ‘n sniff stickers again! 🎉 📚 #LitsyLove

I‘m back in the game! Thank you for your patience, #LitsyLove pen pals! These are ready to go out tomorrow. I only have three left, and I‘ll be caught up. I‘ll get those done ASAP!

I have completed #Booked2019! 🎉🎉🎉

I loved this book! Following Eleanor‘s journey as she learned to open up, allow others to befriend her, and care for others was emotional and heartwarming. Eleanor‘s story is one I will be thinking about for a long time. This was my “book to movie” for #Booked2019.

This is it! I‘m starting my last book for #Booked2019! It fits the category “book to movie.” 😁🎉

This was my “book about addiction” for #Booked2019. I borrowed it from Kindle Unlimited. It has some Bible references and a Christian worldview, but it‘s not the main focus of the book. This is a story about a single mom fighting for her son‘s life - she fights on multiple fronts, and the end is hopeful. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

40/52

Just started this reread for the #HPBuddyRead.

I borrowed this from Kindle Unlimited for a “book about addiction” for #Booked2019.

This was a good, quick YA read. It‘s about a high school student who finds her family and a purpose when she discovers a slave cemetery in the process of being demolished by a bulldozer. This is my “PoC MC Paranormal” book for #Booked2019. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

This is going to be my “PoC MC Paranormal” book for #Booked2019. I‘m spending Mother‘s Day reading!

Happy Mother‘s Day to all those who are celebrating today!

This was an interesting story about Godfather Drosselmeier and how the Nutcracker came to be. It was steeped in both the real world and the world of dreams, myth, and imagination. I didn‘t have any expectations going in and enjoyed this back story even though I found it a bit confusing at times. This was my “book gifted to you” for #Booked2019. ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

The Persian Gamble was my “soldier‘s story” for #Booked2019. This book is fast-paced and had me at the edge of my seat the whole time. Rosenberg‘s fiction is always like that for me. I hope this isn‘t the last we see of Marcus Ryker! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

I‘m reading this for my “book gifted to you” for #Booked2019. Thanks again, @Victoriahoperose !

I debated for a long time whether to give this book 2 or 3 stars. I give it 3 stars because the psychological thriller aspect had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. It‘s not higher than that because the language and excessive amount of intimate details are not my cup of tea. They kept me from enjoying the book as much as I might have. I‘m still mulling over the ending. Wow!

I‘ve seen a lot of buzz about this one, so I borrowed it from Kindle Unlimited, and I‘m going to give it a try. Colleen Hoover is a new author for me too.

This book did a great job dealing with the emotions of high school, loss, first love, friendship, and so much more. I am glad it was a book club pick! I don‘t know if I would have found it otherwise. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #modernmrsdarcy #mmdbookclub

My next read is the May book for the #mmdbookclub. #modernmrsdarcy

@cjbooklover has already read it and thought it was fantastic. I can‘t wait to discuss it with her!

This was my “Muslim author or MC” book for #Booked2019. It is a beautiful and moving story of a family broken by time and circumstances, and it is full of hope of what might be and of how people can change given the time, space, and love to do so. It didn‘t have the happy ending I desperately wanted, but there was so much love and hope at the end!

April was a hard month. My reading pace slowed, and I‘m behind on #LitsyLove replies. Hopefully, I‘ll feel better soon and can get back on track!

I finished 7 books in April:

Ebook - 6
Audiobook - 1

I have 2 in progress that will carry into May.

I finished the #mmdchallenge this month. #modernmrsdarcy

I read 3 books for #Booked2019.

33/52

#aprilstats

Next up: my pick for “Muslim Author or MC” for #Booked2019.

This book was my genre busting title for #Booked2019. Part novel, part memoir, it was a fun read with various celebrities making appearances and the adventure of returning a young alligator to Florida. ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5.

#bookhaul @cjbooklover and I did very well for ourselves tonight! We found all the books except Crawdads at Goodwill and paid a whopping $9. Crawdads was a gift from our cousin, who read it for her book club and gave it to me after I asked if she enjoyed it! #happyreading

This is my next audio read. It‘s my “soldier‘s story” for #Booked2019.

I thoroughly enjoyed rereading the Goblet of Fire for the #HPBuddyRead even though I knew it would break my heart. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

32/52 for 2019

My next read. This is my “genre busting” pick for #Booked2019.

This is a short read about two women who are left to die in the Alaskan wilderness. They have to choose between learning to fend for themselves or give up and die. It‘s a good read that is both entertaining and inspiring. This is my book by an indigenous author for #Booked2019.

Next up for my book by an indigenous author. #Booked2019

I was hesitant to read this book because of the content, but the author did an amazing job of showing us this broken family in a way that was not traumatizing for me to read. Was it difficult? Yes, but it wasn‘t so difficult that I walked away. Kambili‘s coming of age is beautiful, and she learns such grace during the events portrayed here. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

#mmdbookclub #modernmrsdarcy

Apparently, it‘s #WorldBookDay! I got 9 free international titles from Amazon at this link: https://www.amazon.com/article/read-the-world?ref=CWBD19_strp_AFRMM

It‘s worth checking out to see if it‘s available in your area!

#kindledeals #bookdeals

This is my next read. It‘s the April pick for the #modernmrsdarcy book club. #mmd #mmdbookclub