While we were enjoying a fantastic time camping in the Santa Cruz Mountains, I discovered the most endearing, heartwarming, and just lovely book. A Man Called Ove was such a perfect companion to our trip! If you haven’t read A Man Called Ove yet – do it! Whenever I mention it to people who have … More Good Reads
With all the reading I’ve been doing lately – and the different genres of books I’ve been trying- I knew I couldn’t stay away from Lisa Jewell for long! When a new (to me!) Jewell book showed up on my Libby app I devoured it in no time at all – and it didn’t disappoint! … More Good Reads
Well, this book gave me all the feelings…laughter, tears, sadness, and happiness. My friend, Asya, suggested this book and I was instantly intrigued by the premise; Edward is the sole survivor of a plane crash that kills his family along with 183 other passengers, and he is left to physically and emotionally pick up the … More Good Reads
Always on the lookout for a good thriller, I finally got my hands on the Reese’s Book Club read, The Sanatorium. Talk about creepy! This book was one that I could not read in the dark! I don’t know if it is the setting (a refurbished sanatorium on an isolated mountain) or the writing (which … More Good Reads
This book…this book!!! In case you couldn’t tell, I am in love with this book! I had no idea what In Five Years was about, but it was available on my Libby app so I decided to download it and give it a shot. Having never read anything by Rebecca Serle, I didn’t know what … More Good Reads
I have always thought the CIA was fascinating. Being a spy, going to foreign nations, defending freedom… it could have been an awesome alternative life for this high school history teacher! A few months ago Greg and I listened to a podcast that interviewed former CIA director, John Brennan, and my fascination with the CIA … More Good Reads
Have you ever considered what your life could have been? Like, if you would have taken a different job, moved to a different city, or went on a date with a different someone. What could have been? Matt Haig uses this idea as the premise of his novel, The Midnight Library, and it is a … More Good Reads
Such a Fun Age was nothing like I expected- really, not having any expectations because I had heard nothing about it, but I wasn’t disappointed in the book. This book was very interesting and it is something that I have thought a lot about since I finished reading it a week ago. The Reese’s Book … More Good Reads
After spending some time away from thrillers- I found a Lisa Jewell book on my library app that I had not read. Obviously, I added it to my bookshelf and immediately began reading it! I Found You is tame- in the Lisa Jewell world…I mean everything is compared to The Family Upstairs! But, this thriller … More Good Reads
This has been a long-time coming…to say the least! I got Barack Obama’s, Promised Land, as a Christmas present and was so excited to dive right in. I knew this book would not be a carefree read and it’s sheer length (over 700 pages!) would take me some time. So, I began the journey… Promised … More Good Reads
right turn ahead 