Love and Other Disasters by Anita Kelly This book puts the comedy in ‘Rom-Com’. I chucked out loud several times. Recently divorced, with too many bills and a job that was not going well, Dahlia is struggling. What better way to make some quick cash than to enter into a reality cooking show? She heads... Continue Reading →
Portrait of a Thief
Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li This book has been on my radar since Anne Bogel of the Modern Mrs. Darcy blog put it on her summer reading guide last year. It sounded interesting enough to intrigue me, but apparently not enough for me to pick it up as part of my summer... Continue Reading →
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin I have heard several glowing recommendations for this book, but I put it off because I knew one of the key topics of the book is gaming. While I played a few video games in my youth, I have very little interest in the world of video... Continue Reading →
The Dead Romantics
The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston This book had all the feels. Not just a simple romance, there was family drama, a weird childhood, sibling rivalry and a bit of the supernatural. The Premise: Florence Day is a ghostwriter for a very famous romance author. She signed on to write a three book series as... Continue Reading →
The Ex Hex
The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling There are two kinds of books I love to read in the Fall. The first is twisty, creepy, suspenseful thrillers; the other is quirky, witchy, romantic books. If you enjoy that second category, this is a cute one. The Premise: Nine years ago, Vivienne and Rhys were dating. It... Continue Reading →
The Poacher’s Son
The Poacher’s Son by Paul Doiron Another crime thriller with a lot of “outdoorsiness”. The Premise: Set in the Maine wilderness, we meet Game Warden Mike Bowditch. We know he had a rocky upbringing, has been having women problems and he is losing his temper with people at work. Then, after receiving a voicemail from... Continue Reading →
Pride and Premeditation
Pride and Premeditation by Tirzah PriceThis is yet another Jane Austen retelling and this one was so much fun to read.A cozy mystery meets Pride and Prejudice…I don’t think I can say anything more. Pick up a copy and see what you think!
Cover Story
Cover Story by Susan Rigetti This book was recommended to me by my librarian and it was indeed a great pick for me. The Premise: Lora has failed out of college (and is hiding that fact from her parents) when she gets an internship at ELLE magazine. Working as an intern she meets and befriends... Continue Reading →
Lighthouse Beach
Lighthouse Beach by Shelley Noble With this name and this cover, you know this is likely to be a quintessential summer read. The Premise: Lillo is invited to an old friend's wedding. She hasn’t seen Jess in years, but decides to attend despite that. At the wedding, Lillo meets Jess’s two closest friends Allie and... Continue Reading →
Britt-Marie Was Here
Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman I was given this book for Christmas and have actually been holding off on reading it because I love Backman and was enjoying the anticipation. I finally decided enough was enough and it was time to give it a read. The Premise: Britt-Marie is a socially awkward (I’m assuming... Continue Reading →
Cocktails In The Library 