This is one of those books that is and intense emotional roller coaster. I went into this one thinking this book was about something totally different and was surprised to find out it was a rescue mission all along. Six minutes into Flight 1421 from Honolulu and disaster strikes! The engine explodes, and the plane… Continue reading Drowning by T.J. Newman
Genre: Fiction / General
Maybe Not by Colleen Hoover
“The only difference between falling in love and being in love is that your heart already knows how you feel, but your mind is too stubborn to admit it.” When Warren has the opportunity to live with a female roommate, he instantly agrees. It could be an exciting change. Or maybe not. Especially when that… Continue reading Maybe Not by Colleen Hoover
The Island by Victoria Hislop
I thought the first half of this book was very slow and could have had 100 pages taken out. The last half of the book was amazing. If this wouldn't have been a book club book, I may have DNF'd this one, but I am glad I stuck with it. This was a slow burn.… Continue reading The Island by Victoria Hislop
What Would Jane Austen Do? by Linda Corbett
It's a truth often acknowledged that when a journalist and Jane Austen fan girl ends up living next door to a cynical but handsome crime writer, romantic sparks will fly! This is a Jane Austen inspired contemporary romance that will put you in the mood to watch Downton Abbey again. It is has a Victorian… Continue reading What Would Jane Austen Do? by Linda Corbett
Below the Surface by Megan Reiffenberger
IN HONOR OF OUR 100TH BOOK REVIEW WE HAVE DONE A SPECIAL AUTHOR INTERVIEW THAT IS INCLUDED BELOW WITH THIS REVIEW. THANKS SO MUCH TO OUR READERS FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!!! The hardest part of being a professional swimmer should be the swimming … right? This is the second book in the series. I don't… Continue reading Below the Surface by Megan Reiffenberger
Winter’s Bone by Daniel Woodrell
Daniel Woodrell's modern classic is an unforgettable tale of desperation and courage that inspired the award-winning film starring Jennifer Lawrence. Winter's Bone has a Southern Noir feel to it that was hard to get into at first. I went into this knowing very little about this book so it had such a gritty feel to… Continue reading Winter’s Bone by Daniel Woodrell
The New House by Tess Stimson
“Perhaps she was right. Violence is never the answer, of course. Until it’s the only option.” Three couples. Three houses. One home to die for… Stacey and Felix are the glamorous owners of the stylish, modern Glass House, with its pool and floor-to-ceiling windows. Now they’re downsizing, but Stacey can’t sell to just anyone. She needs… Continue reading The New House by Tess Stimson
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
“People think that intimacy is about sex. But intimacy is about truth. When you realize you can tell someone your truth, when you can show yourself to them, when you stand in front of them bare and their response is 'you're safe with me'- that's intimacy.” This novel tells the story of the fictional Old Hollywood… Continue reading The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
“And I get it. As much as I hate him . . . I think I’m starting to like us.” “It's so exhausting pretending to hate you.” “love is exhausting.” This book follows Olive Torres. Her and her twin sister Ami. Ami is the lucky one, while Olive has always been the unlucky one. But during Ami's wedding,… Continue reading The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
Now Is Not The Time to Panic
By Kevin Wilson Wilson's books are a bit odd, but this one is a bit trippy, wild, and definitely unique. I don't know how else to describe this one. Kevin Wilson is the author of two collections, Tunneling to the Center of the Earth (Ecco/Harper Perennial, 2009), which received an Alex Award from the American… Continue reading Now Is Not The Time to Panic