Review: Business Casual

Business Casual
Business Casual by B.K. Borison
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoy BK Borrison’s books and characters and the sweet, lovely Lovelight farms. This one was no exception. It’s hard not to wish you had this little town nearby with all these charming and wonderful characters.

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Review: Hidden Pictures

Hidden Pictures
Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Slightly creepy, quite interesting and enjoyable. I liked this one and a month later I still remember it which means it was one of the better ones 🙂

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Review: The Day He Never Came Home

The Day He Never Came Home
The Day He Never Came Home by Andrew DeYoung
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was a fun but forgettable mystery for me. I enjoyed it. It was a fast and interesting read. If mysteries are your thing, I recommend it.

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Review: Tell Me Everything

Tell Me Everything
Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

There’s something magical about Elizabeth Strout’s writing, for me. It’s quiet, tender, and real. I love reading about her characters. I love the way they interact and I love the way they live their lives.

This book has a mystery in its heart. But even that, of course, is really about the human condition. About family, love, loyalty, marriage, friendship. You can’t help but love each character a bit and feel so much love for them. They are quiet, broken, lovable.

I hope Strout continues to write these wonderful stories that I love.

with gratitude to Random House and netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

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Review: James

James
James by Percival Everett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am not really sure why I haven’t read Percival Everett before but I am so glad I’ve started. What an excellent excellent book.

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Review: Three Keys

Three Keys
Three Keys by Laura Pritchett
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

In this case, I’m afraid the writing really got in the way of my ability to enjoy this novel. I tried to read it no less than 5 different times. And I liked the premise but the execution really got in the way. the main character spent a lot of time complaining and the writing was really repetitive.

Many others seem to have enjoyed this so please give it a try, you might love it.

with gratitude to Random House and netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

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Review: The Excitements

The Excitements
The Excitements by C.J. Wray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you’re looking for something fun and delightful, this is the novel for you. The story of two WW2 veterans who are funny and daring women who go to France for a ceremony and end up finishing a years long story is funny, delightful and enjoyable to read.

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Review: A Novel Love Story

A Novel Love Story
A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I loved this idea of a teacher whose car breaks down and she finds herself inside the town where her favorite book is set in. Which avid reader hasn’t hoped for an event like this? Or is it just me? Lovely and creative idea executed well and a joyful read as a result.

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Review: The Plea

The Plea
The Plea by Steve Cavanagh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I do not understand why all of cavanagh’s audio books aren’t accessible in the united states but i am glad that this one was. I love his stories. I love the creativity. I love the pacing. i love the crazy. They are fantastic reads.

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Review: Lies and Weddings

Lies and Weddings
Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

These books are predictable for me. They are fun and I do enjoy reading them but it was a little longer than I wanted and yet still full of funny and a good story.

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Review: I Hope This Finds You Well

I Hope This Finds You Well
I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was an interesting premise but I just couldn’t find myself interested enough in the main character. It all seemed too apathetic and I just never got into it. Likely me though since many others loved it.

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Review: Same As It Ever Was

Same As It Ever Was
Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Claire Lombardo is such a magical storyteller. This is the story of a marriage. Of a family. of what it means to be a wife. to be a woman. to be a friend. there’s so much here. so much about ordinary life and what lies below the surface. It’s heartbreaking and heart lifting all at once. I loved every moment i spent with this story.

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