Do you enjoy retellings? This week is unexpectedly turning into retellings week for me and I am HERE FOR IT! I recently read one that was a retelling of Rebecca and another that is the story of Henry VIII. Up Next is one about Alice and Wonderland ... but for today we bring this "scorching … Continue reading Foul is Fair by Hannah Capin (Review and Excerpt)
If you've ever questioned the magic of a deliciously hot and gooey grilled cheese sandwich - Tweet Cute is here for you. It all starts with a Sandwich. A stolen sandwich. When Pepper's family's burger chain steals Jack's small family deli's secret grilled cheese recipe - a Twitter war ensues and the ultimate comfort food … Continue reading Tweet Cute by Emma Lord [blog tour + excerpt]
What do you guys think about birds? Me? TERRIFIED. The only bird that doesn’t scare me is a hummingbird and that’s because they’re tiny little fluttery sky fairies and give kisses dusted in gold. I grew up on a farm and we had HUNDREDS of chickens. My chore was to feed said … Continue reading Hollow Kingdom by Kira Jane Buxton
Thank you to Suzy Approved Book Tours, John H. Cunningham, and GetRed PR for this gifted book! So, if you've been following along for a bit here, you know I LOVE me some Buck Reilly! Part Indiana Jones, part Jimmy Buffet — Buck Reilly can save me anytime! The Buck Reilly Adventure series is … Continue reading White Knight by John H. Cunningham
** I'm hosting a GIVEAWAY for this one over on Instagram! Check it out! ** You guys. THIS book. Picture this: Late 1800’s Wyoming - 2 farms - nothing else around for miles and miles. Wife from Farm 1 has an affair with husband from Farm 2. Husband from Farm 1 shoots … Continue reading One for the Blackbird, One for the Crow by Olivia Hawker
Flying Alone was something I knew I had to read. I know several people who suffer from Multiple Sclerosis. Including my most best friend since I was seven years old. She's brave, and courageous, and pretty darn awesome. And most of the time - she "seems fine." I think that's the biggest misunderstanding of MS. … Continue reading Flying Alone: A Memoir by Beth Ruggiero York
It's a fairly common misconception that your everyday witch has glowing green skin, a nose full of warts and a janky broomstick that cruises through the clouds. But did you know there are many witches that actually live among us? They could be your kids teachers! Your next door neighbor! The barista who always misspells … Continue reading Toil & Trouble by Augusten Burroughs
Have you ever played an instrument? There's something special about a book that gives you the feeling that it's not only wrapping it's pages around you in warmth, but speaking directly TO you, and settling into your soul - right where it belongs. You almost wonder where it's been all this time. Every Thing You … Continue reading Every Thing You Are by Kerry Anne King
The intriguing synopsis of this suspenseful read was definitely one that hooked me in right away! Combined with meeting the absolutely love Daniela Petrova at a Book Expo party this Spring, I knew I had to read this. And I couldn’t have been more pleased with what transpired behind this beautiful cover! We meet Lana … Continue reading Her Daughter’s Mother by Daniela Petrova
I took a break from historical fiction for a bit and went on a thriller binge for awhile... but oh boy am I back! I LOVED this book and I don't know why it took me so long to read it. It's historical fiction at its finest, with a really fun and intriguing mystery - … Continue reading The Lost Vintage by Ann Mah
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