From Scratch by Tembi Locke (Format used for this read: Print–paperback) This is our monthly book club pick for our April meeting…which will be done via Zoom….just like every other “gathering” these days. 😢 I absolutely adored this book and yet at the same time had a tough time reading it. I’ll explain in a sec.…
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell (Format used for this read: Audiobook) My sister in law always gives me the most awesomest book recommendations so I was pumped up to read her latest one. Especially because times right now are super stressful and a little lighter reading is right up my alley. Here is a quick summary:…
Books are my favorite things. I love reading. Like big, giant, pink puffy paint heart kind of LOVE. I read alllllllll kinds of books…books about social justice, books about religion, books about magic and fantasy, books about historical fiction, books about teen romance…so many kinds. Except scary…I DO NOT DO SUPER SCARY, YALL…unless my monthly…
Highfire by Eoin Colfer (Format used for this read: Print–hardback) This is social distancing read #1 completed. I do not even want to THINK how many I will get to over the next few weeks…. or most likely months 😱 As much as I’m NOT enjoying the state of things, I gotta say I COMPLETELY enjoyed…
What If It’s Us by Becky Albertalli & Adam Silvera (Format used for this read: Audiobook) I really need some “not so serious” books right now. My anxiety is crazy just like everyone else’s due to this pandemic and when I jump into a read these days I need a break…. I usually like deep,…
Talking To Strangers by Malcom Gladwell (Format for this read: Print-hardback…I will never get tired of the bargain aisles at Barnes & Noble) I’m a Malcom Gladwell fan. His podcast “Revisionist History” is entertaining and educational… he reminds me of that one really cool college professor you had back in the day–something like Sociology–who was…
Adnan’s Story: The Search for Truth & Justice after Serial by Rabia Chaudry (Format for this read: Audiobook) If you were a fan of the podcast “Serial”, you have GOT to read this book. Seriously y’all. YOU HAVE GOT TO. Sooooo much more is revealed about Adnan and his life and his story and YOU…
Miracle Creek by Angie Kim (Format for this read: Audiobook) This book pulled me in from the second it started. Right when I thought I had figured out what it was about, something else would happen and BAM…another layer was revealed. Here is the official summary: “How far will you go to protect your family?…
The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates by Wes Moore (Format used for this read: Audiobook) I think it is so super important to listen to people’s stories…to hear about their journey, listen to their worldview. And I think it is extremely important to make sure the stories we listen to aren’t all from…
A Whole New World: A Twisted Tale by Liz Braswell (Format for this read: Audiobook) Uuuggghhhhhhhhh. Y’all. That is my true feelings on this book. And I had SUCH high hopes 🙄 Before I get into my rant, here is the summary: “What if Aladdin had never found the lamp? This first book in the A…