This is my first time reading a book by Jasmine Guillory, a black chick-lit author who has gained popularity in recent years. I had seen her adorable book covers and always thought I'd like to read one. I decided on Party of Two mainly because it featured an interracial couple, Max and Olivia. Max is… Continue reading A Review: “Party of Two” by Jasmine Guillory
The Color of Water by James McBride is a book I picked up while visiting friends in Dallas, Texas, last year. It's a memoir in which McBride details the life of his mother, who comes from a Jewish background. If you have never heard of James McBride, he is a writer and musician and has… Continue reading A Review: “The Color of Water: A Black Man’s Tribute to His White Mother” by James McBride
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I am an affiliate of Bookshop.org and I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. You can learn more about Bookshop at the bottom of this post! Where the Crawdads Sing is a bestselling book I have been wanting to read since it gained… Continue reading A Review: “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1m5in81yIpq7pHlfILy3Gl?si=PrgK68-BQa2fMRLkIQROPQ&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1 I originally read this book at the beginning of the year and enjoyed it so much, I thought I would share a review with you fellow bookworms! My Verdict: The Light Between Oceans is Worth Reading Here is The Light Between Oceans overview: "After four harrowing years on the Western Front, Tom Sherbourne returns… Continue reading A Review: The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ct9wDF65ftPhu38g2VxpA?si=F7aNpH9nTp6MVAQ2rUnHJg&dl_branch=1 For our anniversary weekend, my husband Michael and I drove up to Branson, Missouri. I had never visited this area of Missouri before, and Michael was excited to spend time at Silver Dollar City, a theme park by the creators of Dollywood. Accommodation: Chateau on the Lake We stayed at Chateau on the Lake,… Continue reading A Weekend in Branson, MO, and a Review of Instructions for Dancing
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Nw8pzBJUItuuDS60UmAed?si=ntf9H5pzTw2kYZPWAR1lTw I originally bought this book as my Book of the Month for May. I did not know what to expect as I had never heard of the author Laura Dave, but I actually was pleasantly surprised. Book Overview Before Owen Michaels disappears, he smuggles a note to his beloved wife of one year: Protect her.… Continue reading A Review: The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ff04NnDbSkPukpeziZkrB?si=VfCCln67RjC4YZJS_n9r6Q Despite being in my 30s, I am a big reader of young adult fiction. As a teen and throughout college, I was hooked on young adult novels, especially when Divergent appeared on the scene, and when Twilight came out, I didn't think I could find anything better. But, of course, as we get older,… Continue reading 6 Endearing Young Adult Books I Still Enjoy
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4iOmwAzjoiuebuzxVQt8M6?si=c3UYNYjfTjS_tL3A6i5DNQ Not enough time to read? Listen to this blog post instead of reading. I received this book as my chosen Book of the Month in February, and I've got to say, I have mixed feelings about it. This is the second book I've read by Hannah, the first being the Nightingale, which I didn't… Continue reading A Review: The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7wqKHgA3MNmXJeDJFv26Jt?si=dcrtgzhdQgav9JTt0C5Mqw Not enough time to read? Listen to this blog post! As a kid, I spent a lot of time at the library even when I was in elementary school. Occasionally, I'll reminisce about books I used to own and will recall specific memories of grabbing a book off the shelf at the library. It… Continue reading 10 Middle-Grade Books I Loved as a Pre-Teen
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates- 3.5 Stars https://open.spotify.com/episode/7vT1HKYfzFtfCZGBrwT1bH?si=rLl2m-ZaRvSWD6v1cFnQFg In a rush? Listen to this episode through the Spotify embed above instead of reading. Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates is a book I found different but worth a read. This book has largely gained popularity… Continue reading A Review: Between the World and Me
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