I mentioned recently that I have changed my 2015 reading goal to 100 books, so I have been reading every chance I get. Today, I wanted to share some of my favorite reads so far this fall. The Weight of Feathers by Anne-Marie McLemore c/o NetGalley This book was a modern-day Romeo & Juliet with two rival traveling performer families who hate each other. It was so well written, and I loved both Lace and Cluck. Morning Glory by Sarah Jio I love Sarah Jio, and Morning Glory was no exception. I didn't love it as much as some of her books, but Penny and Ada both appealed to me as strong women going through tough times. I loved the houseboat setting, and the mystery was well done. The Bollywood Bride by Sonali Dev c/o NetGalley I was honestly surprised by how much I loved this book. The writing was beautiful, and the characters were well developed. I loved learning more about Indian-American life, especially the wedding rituals. I loved both Ria and Vikram. The intensity and tension was so evident between them that I felt it while reading. Though parts of the book were dark, the plot was unique, and I finished the book wanting to know more about the future of the characters. The Girl Without a Name by Sandra Block c/o NetGalley This book grabbed me at the first page and didn't look go. The plot was interesting-a catatonic girl arrives at the psych ward who does not know her identity, and Dr. Goodman becomes obsessed with finding out who she is. The plot twist at the end was fantastic. I can usually figure out what is going to happen before it happens, but this twist blindsided me. I loved this book and can't wait to go back and read Little Black Lies! Wherever There Is Light by Peter Golden c/o NetGalley Wherever There Is Light is a beautiful historical fiction romance about a Jew and an African-American who fall in love even though society forbids it. It takes you on a journey from the 1930s to post-war Paris as Julian and Kendall grow up to figure out who they areas individuals and whether they can be together. The writing is beautiful, the characters are well-developed, and the story kept me interested. I didn’t love the ending, but I still think the book is worth a read. Along the Infinite Sea by Beatriz Williams c/o NetGalley I can't say enough about how much I love Beatriz Williams. This is the third book she has written about the Schulyer sisters, though each book can stand alone. I thought Vivian was my favorite Schulyer sister until I read about Pepper. I loved her spunk and strong attitude as she faced being pregnant after an affair with a powerful politician. She finds an abandoned car, helps restore it, and sells it to Annabelle, the woman who used it to escape Germany in the 1930s. This book is told in a dual-timeline format with Annabelle's story (1930s) and Pepper's story (1960s) intertwining. Each section was so interesting that I couldn't stop reading and only didn't finish it in one night because I didn't want to be delirious for the ending. The ending was just as great as I thought it would be. Along the Infinite Sea is a beautiful story of love, loss, heartbreak, and hope. I can't wait to read what Beatriz Williams writes next! What have you been reading lately? I love reading suggestions!
There are a lot of amazing books out there - here are some of the best books to read in 2020. Let dive in and get inspired to read!
To celebrate the end of 2015, I'm sharing a few of my favorite reads from the past year. Some are older books that I just got around to reading, others actually came out during 2015. If
Fancy a challenge? Check out this 50 book reading challenge that you can get stuck in to! 50 categories of books to work through.
Over the past few weeks I've been looking back at what a fantastic year 2014 was for reading—for publishers in general, and for me as a reader. Now I'm
There’s something just plain magical about finding a genuinely fantastic book. The book you can’t put down, the one you stay up half the night reading, the book experience you can’t wait to talk about with your friend who is hopefully as equally…
Today, I am sharing some of the books that I have added to my must-read list for the beginning of this year: 15 Books to Read in 2015. These are based off reader reviews, friend recommendations, & my own interests. Some of these are books that have been out for several years, but I just haven't had time to read, while others are new releases. I would love to hear what other books you would recommend & make sure to check out some of our previous recommended books in the links at the end of the post!
There are a lot of amazing books out there - here are some of the best books to read in 2020. Let dive in and get inspired to read!
Great reads under 200 pages. Mostly.
In need of a new book to read in 2018? Check out this list of must-read books for the second half of 2018 and never be without a good read again! A comprehensive list of new books to read in 2018 for all kinds of readers...your to-be-read list is going to multiply!
I'd like to think that I'm a knowledgeable, sophisticated reader, who doesn't choose what to read (or not read) next based on whim and caprice. Of course
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Good news! We've just published our best books of 2018 list and giveaway---don't miss it! Last year I shared with you my picks for the 30 books you should read in 2015, and I'm teaming
I'd like to think every reader has a long list like mine, of books she's been meaning to read but never quite gets around to. Good intentions don't get
From Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros to Class by Stephanie Land, here are the best new books out in November 2023 to add to your reading list.
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I read nearly ninety books this year - here are the best books of 2017 in my mind, covering young adult, non-fiction, novels, and self-help!
Today I'm sharing the best books I read in 2014. These are the books I read in 2014 that I enjoyed the most, regardless of publication year. (Not in
In the tradition of Sara Gruen's Water for Elephants, Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus, and Elizabeth Kostova's The Historian, The Book of Speculation--with two-color illustrations by the author--is Erika Swyler's moving debut novel about the power of books, family, and magic.Simon Watson, a young librarian, lives alone in a house that is slowly crumbling toward the Long Island Sound. His parents are long dead. His mother, a circus mermaid who made her living by holding her breath, drowned in the very water his house overlooks. His younger sister, Enola, ran off six years ago and now reads tarot cards for a traveling carnival.One June day, an old book arrives on Simon's doorstep, sent by an antiquarian bookseller who purchased it on speculation. Fragile and water damaged, the book is a log from the owner of a traveling carnival in the 1700s, who reports strange and magical things, including the drowning death of a circus mermaid. Since then, generations of "mermaids" in Simon's family have drowned--always on July 24, which is only weeks away.As his friend Alice looks on with alarm, Simon becomes increasingly worried about his sister. Could there be a curse on Simon's family? What does it have to do with the book, and can he get to the heart of the mystery in time to save Enola?Praise for The Book of Speculation: "Debut author Swyler creates a melancholy world with hints of magic at the edges. . . Fans of. . . Erin Morgenstern's THE NIGHT CIRCUS, Katherine Dunn's GEEK LOVE, or Katherine Howe's THE PHYSICK BOOK OF DELIVERANCE DANE, won't want to leave this festival."--Library Journal
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Synopsis Expand/Collapse Synopsis FIVE FRIENDS. ONE DISAPPEARANCE. EVERYONE IS A SUSPECT. An unputdownable, twisting thriller that will grab readers from the opening line. Perfect for fans of Lucy Foley, Shari Lapena and A. J. Finn. June Moody is a thirty-something teacher suffering from a recent heartbreak and longing for the summer. But June soon finds her summer plans derailed when she is persuaded by three of her closest friends to spend a glamorous weekend at the estate of her long-time nemesis, Sadie MacTavish. As tensions rise and old grudges quickly resurface, the women wake on their second day to find that Sadie is missing and there are bloodstains up the staircase. With everyone as a suspect, friendships are tested, secrets are unearthed, and the women are left wondering who they can trust . . . 'A captivating who-done-it and a tour de force thriller . . . Simply unputdownable' Paula Treick DeBoard, author of Here We Lie and The Drowning Girls 'A heart-pounding thriller that will have you guessing until the very end . . . Pulses with fear, suspicion, and the disturbing question of how well we really know each other. Not to be missed' Elle Marr, author of The Missing Sister '[An] exhilarating, atmospheric thriller exploring the darker side of friendship . . . dazzling prose and an eerily beautiful setting' Megan Collins, author of The Winter Sister 'A pulse-pounding thriller . . . you won't be able to set it down' Liz Fenton & Lisa Steinke, authors of The Two Lila Bennetts Readers are completely gripped by THE GIRLS WEEKEND: 'I loved this book . . . had me guessing until the big reveal' ***** Goodreads reviewer 'Five stars. Enthusiastically' ***** Goodreads reviewer 'An intense, well written, and absolutely unputdownable read!' ***** Goodreads reviewer 'WOW, just WOW. I could not put this book down . . . Great twist' ***** Goodreads reviewer 'Packed full of twists and turns' ***** Goodreads reviewer
These reads would make excellent book club choices.
You've read Harry Potter 12 times now. Put it down, and read these instead.
This is my 8th list based on a Bloomsbury Good Reading Guide, & the 4th written solely by Nick Rennison (I think he's the series general
The Life I Left Behind, by Colette McBeth, is a nicely woven whodunnit with the added twist of an ongoing narration by a murder victim. For reasons that she does not understand Eve has been left in…
For the 2015 Reading Challenge, I'm blogging through one category per month, in order. (Don't worry—you don't have to read them in order.) This month
There are a lot of amazing books out there - here are some of the best books to read in 2020. Let dive in and get inspired to read!
The Little Bookshop on the Seine by Rebecca Raisin, publisher Carina, is available now in ebook format. To buy links: Product Details (as per amazon page) Bookshop owner Sarah Smith has been offere…
In France of 1939, Vianne Mauriac sends her husband off to war. When the Nazis invade her village, and quickly her house, she has to figure out how best to live and keep her and her child out of danger. Meanwhile, her young sister, recently brokenhearted, heads willingly into danger when she joins the Resistance.
Books on my June 2019 reading list, including The Bookish Life of Nina Hill, The Lightest Object in the Universe, After the End, If You Want to Make God Laugh, and Never Have I Ever.
From Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros to Class by Stephanie Land, here are the best new books out in November 2023 to add to your reading list.
Book club suggestions 2024- 1. Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng 2. Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman 3. American Marriage by Tayari Jones 4. Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
These are the books to go to when you need a good cry.
