Beach reads are here! Since we officially launch summer this weekend, I thought it would be the perfect time to post about books we can all enjoy by the beach, pool or patio. Some of these titles I have been anticipating for a while, like The Golden Hour by Beatriz Williams and The Chelsea Girls by Fiona Davis. These two… Read More
I love to accessorize with coffee table books. I have them stacked on my family room coffee table, end table, and center hall table as well. Actually, I have them spread out throughout my house, in almost every room– so I guess you could say I am a collector. They add a bit of interest to an otherwise empty space…. Read More
Get ready for some sex, drugs and rock ‘n roll! I read this book while on vacation for spring break, sitting on a beach, enjoying the ocean breeze (and a margarita, or two). But I would have enjoyed it just the same had I been stranded at the airport with a 3-hour delay (also part of the trip). This… Read More
I have a teenage daughter who is an avid reader, so every year for Christmas her grandmother gives her a gift card to Barnes & Noble. Together we browse the aisles for the next best YA (Young Adult) book, usually landing on something with a mixture of fantasy and magic. When she gets ready to go off to camp… Read More
Each time I write a Book Blast post I like to refer to my “Read Shelf” on Goodreads for inspiration. Some of my favorite books were published and read years ago–a couple when I was in college and one while on my honeymoon. Below is a selection of books that you will not find on any current bestseller lists,… Read More
Suspenseful thriller? Check. Complex characters? Check. Surprise ending? Check. Five stars? Check, check, check! I loved everything about this book: the troubled main characters, the twisting plotline, even the references to obscure Greek literature. From the very first page, I was impressed with Alex Michaelides’ writing style- descriptive, engaging, and almost seductive. I listened to it on Audible and… Read More
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