Book Review: Wahala by Nikki May Check out Wahala May writes with sharp perception of the roles of women, the struggle, the striving, the dissatisfaction, and the longing for something more—that greener grass. When really, the grass you have is probably what you wanted all along—it’s just sometimes hard to
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Book Review: Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty Check out Apples Never Fall An engaging and intriguing exploration of the dynamics of family, along with generational pain and expectation. Moriarty’s characterization is amazing! Each character, each voice, so well-developed and explored, absolutely leaping from the page. I feel this book
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Book Review: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel Check out Station Eleven This is one of the most beautiful and memorable books I’ve read in a long time. Mandel is a true artist and storyteller, who weaves this tale with such apparent ease, it’s breath-taking. As I turned the
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Book Review: The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams Check out The Reading List This read was like a warm book-loving hug. Adams did a brilliant job of drawing us into the characters’ lives and world. It reminds the reader of the power of story to influence and shape our
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Book Review: The Rise of Light by Olivia Hawker https://youtu.be/HqW8_N3xuUE Check out The Rise of Light It’s not often I find a book that moved me the way this one does. Hawker’s ability to delve into the mind of characters I otherwise may have found despicable or pathetic is awe-inducing.
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Book Review: Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid https://youtu.be/1hT_4kGc7DQ Check out Such a Fun Age An engaging and complex book with complicated and layered characters, while also remaining a fast-paced and entertaining read. The micro and macro aggressions made for moments of discomfort, revelation, and the opportunity to turn
Keep Reading ... →Book Review: The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner https://youtu.be/dK2CiJrbwq4 Check out The Lost Apothecary For me, The Lost Apothecary was ALL about the historical timeline, though I still enjoyed the contemporary thread. The novel had me captivated as it explored themes of motherhood, female relationships, and empowerment, all in the
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Book Review: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett https://youtu.be/JkKNye64vhs Check out The Vanishing Half A compelling, emotional, expansive read that kept me compulsively turning the pages. I blazed through this book in just a few days! What you think will be the story – the hook – isn’t the story.
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Book Review: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig https://youtu.be/SLxJVVCVgBg Check out The Midnight Library Although the plot was rather predictable and at times became repetitive, I loved this book. It came at a time in my life when I really needed the message. Life is hard. Choices are harder. Regrets
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