What is your favorite pie filling?Mine is Strawberry-Rhubarb! I ask for one every year in lieu of a birthday cake - it's my favorite! But a class apple, is definitely a close second place! Yum! I am so excited to be joining The Book Club CookBook and St. Martin's Press for the All Girls Blog … Continue reading All Girls Blog Party! Recipe & Review
What’s the last book that had you laughing out loud? Me? THIS ONE. This book is so charming, so witty and fun, and chock full of LOLs. The Devil Wears Prada meets Class Mom in this delicious novel of love, money, and misbehaving parents. Is there anything more ridiculous than obscenely rich parents vying for … Continue reading Tiny Imperfections by Alli Frank & Asha Youmans
[Thank you @stmartinspress for the gifted book] If I had to describe this book in one word, it would definitely be JOY. "The story’s message, that people should choose joy even (and especially) in difficult and painful times, seems tailor-made for this moment. A timely, uplifting read about finding joy in the midst … Continue reading What You Wish for by Katherine Center
Do you remember your dreams? How about your nightmares? I’m pretty sure it’s the nightmares that stick with us longer. The creepy and haunting visions we had while asleep tend to stick around well after we’ve awoken - sometimes unsettling our entire day. The Shadows unsettled me for several days after I read it. "This … Continue reading The Shadows by Alex North
Have you ever read a memoir of someone who you’d never heard of? That was me, going into Hollywood Park. I didn’t know who Mikel Jollett was. I had never heard of his band The Airborne Toxic Event. I had no idea what I was getting into. Let me tell you what … Continue reading Hollywood Park by Mikel Jollett
This was my second Diane Chamberlain book and color me impressed! **(see my review of The Dream Daughter - one of my favorite books EVER here!)** What. A. Story. I am in awe of her creativity to always create such alluring tales that are consistently so unique and fresh. The merging of real life aspects … Continue reading Big Lies in a Small Town by Diane Chamberlain
All of them are friends. One of them is a killer. This book was so clever. As if Agatha Christie, wrote a murder mystery where the characters of Big Little Lies were playing a game of Clue. “A tense, perfectly paced murder mystery.” — People In most murder mysteries you have a murder, and the book … Continue reading The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley
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)
Hilarious Book Alert! You guys - this book is SO quirky and fun! Beatrice Fox thinks she deserves to go straight to hell. Especially after she ruined her sister’s life. Her sister being the ONLY person in life she actually loves. OK, maybe that's a bit much, but this is YA, … Continue reading Layoverland by Gabby Noone
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]
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