Hello, everyone, it's been awhile. Shockingly it's already mid January, and we just had Christmas and New Year's. This edition of Odds & Ends is all about what I've been reading lately, watching, ... READ the POST
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My Book Challenge for 2020 / or all the books I want to read this year
Every December I'm looking forward to the many new books that are being released in the following 12 month. I make lists, pick challenges, which I rarely stick to, but the making of lists is one of my ... READ the POST
Regretting You by Colleen Hoover
I've only read one book by Colleen Hoover so far, It Ends With Us, and it was an experience I was hesitant to repeat again. That book messed with my head and heart. So, ever since that time, I'm wary ... READ the POST
My 5 star books of 2019 / I live for these books
As can be seen below, I don't give out 5 stars easily, and because of it I don't often get that many a year. For me to give a book a 5 star rating usually means that it's outstanding compared to ... READ the POST
The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee
Stacey Lee is a new to me author. And if I'm honest I picked the book mainly because it was a BOTM choice and the reviews looked really good. I ended up waiting for the audiobook, as it often happens ... READ the POST
A Madness of Sunshine by Nalini Singh
I don't often read thrillers, more romantic suspense than thrillers, but when I found out Nalini Singh was writing one, I just had to read it. There were quite a few things I loved about this ... READ the POST
The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes
I'm not a typical fan of Jojo Moyes. Like everyone else I read Me Before You and was crushed by the book and I admit I was hesitant to pick up another of her books after that. Thanks to libraries I ... READ the POST
25 Days ’til Christmas by Poppy Alexander
I must admit I picked this book mainly for the cover - lol. But honestly, isn't it cute, and pretty, and makes you want it to be December 1st? I'll get more into it later, but the way the author uses ... READ the POST
The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams
The Bromance Book Club was not exactly a debut novel, but definitely a new and fresh take on a second chance romance. A unique story with an engaging plot, it was a solid performance by the ... READ the POST
The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
The Dutch House by Ann Patchett was my first book by this author. I've seen the author's works in bookstores, but never had the urge to pick one up. And honestly, I didn't think that a story about one ... READ the POST
The Chestnut Man by Soeren Sveistrup
I'm on a thriller audiobook spree and I'm LOVING it!! So far, this is definitely THE BEST of the three thrillers I've listened so far. It reminded me a lot of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and ... READ the POST
Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard
Linda Howard, like Nora Roberts or Sandra Brown, is an author I've been reading for more than 15 years. Her books make me laugh and give me an old school romantic suspense feel. I have THREE favorite ... READ the POST
THE WEEKLY READING UPDATE
10-21-2019 It's hard to imagine but Halloween is almost around the corner - and that means my friends, October is almost over. How is your reading month coming along? My reading this month is ... READ the POST
Favorite Books of 2019
My book recommendations that didn't make it on my 5 star list for 2019. 2019 has been a great book year for me. Many new authors have found their way on my bookshelf. Including many debut novels, ... READ the POST
The Grace Year by Kim Liggett
What a book!!! I don't think this book is for everyone, but boy am I glad that I picked it up. This is for certain a book I won't forget anytime soon. It's being compared to the The Handmaid's Tale ... READ the POST
Twice in a Blue Moon by Christina Lauren
It’s a sign of my devotion to all things Christina Lauren that I’m nowadays going blind into their books. I don’t need to read the blurb or know anything else except that it is a CL book. That’s all I ... READ the POST
Odds & Ends / October Edition
Hello to my first Odds & End blog post. Each month, around the middle of the month, I'll start blogging about the odds & ends that didn't fit into their own blog posts. Book news, minor book ... READ the POST
The Whisper Man by Alex North
This book has been a highly popular book on Instagram, it was everywhere, and EVERYONE loved it. I was lucky enough to receive the audiobook from the publisher, instead of having to wait half a year ... READ the POST
The Nanny by Gilly Macmillan
My first thriller of the month. I'm dedicating this month to all things spooky. And have quite a few thrillers lined up. Thanks to Harper Collins Audio for providing me with this audiobook. Otherwise ... READ the POST
Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
Before I get started with this review, it's noteworthy that some books take ages for me to pick up. It's often a case of being in the right mood. Doesn't matter that I've seen the book around, and ... READ the POST
