This is definitely one of my top reads of the year! Chris Whitaker's beautiful writing takes us on an incredible journey. The development of each of tThis is definitely one of my top reads of the year! Chris Whitaker's beautiful writing takes us on an incredible journey. The development of each of these amazing characters is perfection. Some chapters are short and keep you turning page by page. This is a story of love, courage, and the strength to never give up. Patch, Saint, Norma, Charlotte, Sammy, Nix will forever be in my heart....more
Holly Gramazio gives us a very unique premise for her debut novel. Lauren comes home after celebrating with her friends. She walks in and there is a mHolly Gramazio gives us a very unique premise for her debut novel. Lauren comes home after celebrating with her friends. She walks in and there is a man standing at her landing. He seems worried about her. Lauren has no idea who this man is or why he is in her house. She realizes that he is her husband. She left unmarried and now is married. There is a noise in the attic and she sends him up to check on it and in return down the attic stairs is a different husband. This goes on for months. Funny and quirky. ...more
A very honest look into the lives of military familes. Simone shares her struggles and life as her husband is deployed and upon his returns. Thank youA very honest look into the lives of military familes. Simone shares her struggles and life as her husband is deployed and upon his returns. Thank you to your family for your service to our country....more
So beautifully written Tommy Orange lets us hear the voices of Orvil's family - past and present. We met Orvil in There There as he is shot during a pSo beautifully written Tommy Orange lets us hear the voices of Orvil's family - past and present. We met Orvil in There There as he is shot during a pow pow. This is so honest, devastating and raw. ...more
Thank you Net Galley for this advanced e-copy. This family story will keep you turning pages well past your bedtime. When Lila is 2 years old her mothThank you Net Galley for this advanced e-copy. This family story will keep you turning pages well past your bedtime. When Lila is 2 years old her mother is sent to an institution and she will never see her again. Her father, Aldo, has been abusing his wife and now he sends her away. He abusive attention is now on Lila because she will stand up to him even at such a young age. Lila becomes a very powerful business woman and marries. Her husband Joe is patient and takes on the "mother" role to their 3 girls. Grace the youngest may look like her father but has her mother's spirit. She longs for a traditional mother. So beautifully and honestly written!...more
You must read this book in a quiet place. In one sitting. So beautifully written we are taken back and forth in many time lines. Each time we are connYou must read this book in a quiet place. In one sitting. So beautifully written we are taken back and forth in many time lines. Each time we are connected to characters in a small and subtle way. I can't describe this story to its fullest. Take an afternoon and read this masterpiece by Anne Michaels. ...more
Poet Kaveh Akbar gives us this beautiful debut novel. Cyrus is searching his Iranian heritage having no memory of his country he left as a baby. His mPoet Kaveh Akbar gives us this beautiful debut novel. Cyrus is searching his Iranian heritage having no memory of his country he left as a baby. His mother died on a flight shot doen by the US. He deems her a martyr and wants her death to mean something. He is fighting addiction and wants to die but once again wants this death to have a meaning. So lyrically written. Sad, humorous at times and will pull at your heart and soul. ...more
This book has been on my shelves for years. I don't know why I haven't picked it up until now. The title kept coming up lately on my radar so I decideThis book has been on my shelves for years. I don't know why I haven't picked it up until now. The title kept coming up lately on my radar so I decided to dive in. Oh... my... goodness!! I loved this story. I could not put this down. We meet Ursula as she is born in the middle of a snow storm. We see her birth over and over each with a different outcome which changes her future, the future of her family, friends and the world. So smartly and beautifully written!!!...more
I sped through this story. Sarah reconnects with her college love. She left this relationship because she was scared of what he wanted. She went on toI sped through this story. Sarah reconnects with her college love. She left this relationship because she was scared of what he wanted. She went on to marry and have two children. Sarah is now divoreced and has found a life of her own. Warren is married now but unhappy in that marriage. A marriage that never was at its best. They begin their affair and have committed to each other for life. But it becomes complicated when Warren begins his divorce process. This is a story about "leavings". Leaving the past behind, leaving relationships, and how leaving just may not be possible. ...more
I don't read many romcom books but I had read Sit, Stay, Love and loved it. So I had to read the second book. Ethan James is back as the handsome actoI don't read many romcom books but I had read Sit, Stay, Love and loved it. So I had to read the second book. Ethan James is back as the handsome actor who is set to film the sequel to his first dog involved movie. Now he is a dog owner himself and has to work out who will dogsit his Harry. Hazel is a chef who after an incident moves and takes up dog watching. Ethan hires Hazel and the romance begins. This is sweet, smart and a perfect romance! ...more
Actually a 3.5 star read. This started out so strong for me. I was sucked in and couldn't put it down. Then mid-way too many characters were brought iActually a 3.5 star read. This started out so strong for me. I was sucked in and couldn't put it down. Then mid-way too many characters were brought in. It seemed very manipulative to keep you guessing. It was just too heavy handed for me. It's a good thriller but did not live up to all the hype for me....more
Oli is mourning her sister Eloise who was found murdered in the woods near their home. The investigation has gone cold. One afternoon Oli takes a picnOli is mourning her sister Eloise who was found murdered in the woods near their home. The investigation has gone cold. One afternoon Oli takes a picnic lunch and flowers, as she has done before, to the place Eloise was found. As she approached she hears a voice. A girl is half buried in the same spot as her sister was. This begins a very fast paced YA thriller. Luanne Rice threads in natural in its beauty among this story. A unexpected spin had me turning pages. ...more
I received this book at a book swap. Everyone there was "you'll love this series!" I did love this first Maisie Dobbs book in the series. I just orderI received this book at a book swap. Everyone there was "you'll love this series!" I did love this first Maisie Dobbs book in the series. I just ordered #2 to see what is in store for her!!!...more
George Stephanopoulos narrates the history of the situation room. From its first use in the 60's to the Jan 6th crisis. The introduction of technologyGeorge Stephanopoulos narrates the history of the situation room. From its first use in the 60's to the Jan 6th crisis. The introduction of technology and security to make this hub what it is today. Full of history and the importance of that room....more
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