The Alone Time by Elle Marr
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This book reminded me of “Yellowjackets” when I read the blurb and there are definitely similarities. Like the show, it goes back and forth in time to now and when they were in the wild. It’s the story of two sisters who survived the plane crash that kills their parents. And years later there are new details that cause a new investigation and we follow along as things unravel. It’s a fast and interesting read, even if a little over the top.

with gratitude to netgalley and Thomas & Mercer for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review

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The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Verghese is such a talented story teller. I love his multi-generational stories. The way there’s a thread that goes through the years and years and the way you get so attached to his characters. But I also did think this one was too long.

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The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hilderbrand is a great women’s fiction author. Her characters are real and interesting and her stories are cozy. It’s a perfect summer novel and I really enjoyed it!

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Amazing Grace Adams by Fran Littlewood
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This book was okay but it took me forever to read it. I felt like I was listening to it for hours on end and it never felt like it was going to finish. I spose that says a lot about how much I liked it but I did like it, I just thought it was way too long.

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The Hike by Lucy Clarke
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was a fast read about several girl friends who go on a challenging hike together and things don’t go as expected. Fast and forgettable.

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Look Again: The Power of Noticing What Was Always There by Tali Sharot
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m not an avid non-fiction reader so I wasn’t sure about requesting this book but the premise sounded interesting so I decided I wanted to see. And I am so glad I did. I read this compulsively readable book in a single sitting and I underlined many, many passages.

Look again has very interesting data and directly practical applications on when and how you should intentionally disrupt your patterns, change your environment and when you should not. It also talks about the dangers of repeating falsehoods and getting used to lying. It made me note about how it’s best not to take a break when doing something unpleasant and how I can use exposure therapy to get more comfortable with driving.

I loved every moment I spent with this book and can’t wait to recommend it to everyone.

with gratitude to netgalley and Atria Books for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review

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