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Review: The Kindred Spirits Supper Club by Amy Reichert

Review: The Kindred Spirits Supper Club by Amy Reichert

I have been a fan of Amy Reichert’s beautifully told stories for years, starting with The Coincidence of Coconut Cake , followed by Luck, Love & Lemon Pie, The Simplicity of Cider, and The Optimist’s Guide to Letting Go. I was thrilled to see that…

Review: The Bookstore on the Beach by Brenda Novak

Review: The Bookstore on the Beach by Brenda Novak

I have not read many books by Brenda Novak, but the title and synopsis of this one pulled me in. The previous book I read by this author was more romantic suspense, but this one is more of a women’s fiction novel. The Bookstore on…

Review: The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner

Review: The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner

Susan Meissner has had a long career writing really unique and captivating novels, and her newest one is no exception. I’m not the biggest fan of historical fiction, but even though this is a novel full of rich historical detail, it also contains fantastic characters…

Firefly Lane Series Preview and Q&A With Cast and Creators

Firefly Lane Series Preview and Q&A With Cast and Creators

Thank you to Netflix for the opportunity to screen the first two episodes of the upcoming series Firefly Lane in advance of its February 3 release, and the experience of participating in a Q&A with the cast and creators. I read the book Firefly Lane…

Top 20 Books I Read in 2020

Top 20 Books I Read in 2020

I know, I’ve been absent for a while, but I have been reading! I’m excited to share my favorite 20 books from 2020, which encompass a large variety of genres from general fiction to mystery to young adult to Christian fiction to non-fiction. There’s something…

Review: Pretending by Holly Bourne

Review: Pretending by Holly Bourne

If you’re looking for a book with a strong feminist message, then look no further. This book can be very empowering for women looking for a way to find their voice. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, all opinions are my own.…

Review: When You Were Mine by Kate Hewitt

Review: When You Were Mine by Kate Hewitt

This is the first book I have read by Kate Hewitt, but I have long been a fan of books she has written under the name Katharine Swartz. The latest, The Widow’s Secret, I read in June of this year and loved. I am just…

October 2020 Anticipated Books

October 2020 Anticipated Books

There are so many very exciting books that will be released this fall and winter! The following are a few I’m really looking forward to reading. This post contains affiliate links. See disclosures for more detail. Christmas at the Island Hotel by Jenny Colgan About…

Review: The Book of Hidden Wonders by Polly Crosby

Review: The Book of Hidden Wonders by Polly Crosby

This is Polly Crosby’s debut novel, and I generally dislike giving a negative review, but this wasn’t the hopeful, whimsical novel the gorgeous cover seems to indicate. The author shows promise though, so I wouldn’t rule out reading other books by her in the future.…

Review: The Switch by Beth O’Leary

Review: The Switch by Beth O’Leary

I listened to the audio book of The Flatshare last year and adored the story about two people with opposite schedules who share an apartment and have never met, yet start to fall for each other through note writing. When I saw O’Leary’s latest book…