Limelight by Amy Poeppel is her second novel. Her first book, Small Admissions, is an enjoyable coming of age tale with a different take on the New York private school scene. I’m excited to see what’s in store with Limelight, especially as this one has received a lot of buzz.
The Husband Hour by Jamie Brenner is a timely page-turner. The book deals with serious topics: widowed military wife, impacts of CTE and the toll secrets take. The following book club questions will have spoilers so if you haven’t read the novel yet, check out my preview and review first.
The Glitch by Elisabeth Cohen is an entertaining look at a workaholic CEO in the tech start-up world. But there’s more than meets the eye with this one. The following book club questions will have spoilers so if you haven’t read the novel yet, check out my preview and review first.
There’s quite a bit of praise for The Husband Hour by Jamie Brenner. While Brenner is the author of two other books, The Forever Summer and The Wedding Sisters, The Husband Hour will be the first book I’ve read from her.
Still Me by Jojo Moyes is thoughtful, funny and heartfelt. By now, the character of Louisa Clark is starting to feel like a friend. A likable protagonist and Moyes’ writing style makes this an enjoyable novel.
Still Me by Jojo Moyes is one of my most anticipated reads of the year. Jojo Moyes is one of my favorite authors and I love the heartbreaking romantic tale of Me Before You. While the sequel After You wasn’t what I expected, Moyes writing style always draws me in to any story. I’m excited to …
Despite knowing the subject matter, there are still plenty of twists and turns in I Was Anastasia by Ariel Lawhon. The book is told from two perspectives: Anastasia Romanov and Anna Anderson. Even if you know the history behind this story, there are still surprises. The following book club questions will have spoilers so if you …
Book club questions for Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng covers all the key topics and developments in this novel plus takes a look at the TV version. The following book club questions will have spoilers so if you haven’t read the novel yet, check out my preview and review first.
What I love about these summer months is how people take books on their vacations and make time during lazy weekends to read. Another great thing about summer? There’s so many new book releases. And I’ve read some great stories recently. Here are my book recommendations for June 2018.
There’s some bad behavior, questionable life choices and lots of lies in The Favorite Sister by Jessica Knoll. This is an intense and entertaining read that makes you think. The following book club questions will contain spoilers so if you haven’t read the novel yet, check out my preview and review first.
You Me Everything by Catherine Isaac is one of those stories that will leave a lasting impact on me. I compare it to how I felt after Me Before You by Jojo Moyes, both feature emotional journeys that take you to unexpected places. The following book club questions will contain spoilers so if you haven’t read the …
The other day my friend and I talked about book recommendations. She says her book club only selects “beach reads” in the summer, which she thinks to read by the season is a silly concept. But it’s one that many people follow year after year, especially in summertime months.
Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton is not just a fiction book but also a history lesson. It takes place over different time periods and the Havana setting is its own character. The following book club questions will have spoilers, so if you haven’t read the novel yet, check out my preview and review first.
I’m still thinking about Love and Ruin by Paula McLain. The story takes you on Martha Gellhorn’s journey to forging a path as her own woman and writer. It’s heartfelt, sad at times and Gellhorn is very inspiring. You know the conversation starter question, if you could have dinner with anyone: dead or alive? Martha Gellhorn …