“Death is inevitable, my girl.  So all we can do is choose how to face it.” – Love, Holly. Oh Emily Stone.   You always make me cry!!  This is NOT your typical “holiday” book but it is a tear jerker, so have the hankies ready.  This is a truly lovely story about navigating grief, […]

Not all December books need to be holiday books! I have the perfect winter reading recommendation for you – the Beartown Series by Fredrik Backman. Winter Reading We already have a lot of snow here in Colorado. Which got me thinking of these books. So I’m here to remind you of this powerful, heartfelt series from […]

Bountiful Cooking by Agatha Achindu from Hachette Books is out September 12, 2023. This is so much more than a recipe book! “Food was simple; it was community; it was family; it was happiness. Food was the thread that brought everyone in the community together; it was where you found laughter regardless of what was […]

There’s No Coming Back From This by Ann Garvin. Out August 1, 2023 from Amazon Publishing. Blog tour featured thanks to Over The River PR. SYNOPSIS: After her accountant stole her life savings, Poppy Lively is on the verge of losing her home and will do whatever it takes to help pay her daughters college […]

This is a MUST READ for all historical fiction fans! Only The Beautiful was one of my most anticipated books of the year by an author I adore.  And she totally nailed it! My Book Friends Book Club was able to host a zoom with the author when we finishes – I will post the replay […]

“Each story has it’s own life. At some point, it’s written down. But the story isn’t done because it goes on to live in the reader’s heads, in a way that’s particular to each of them. We’re all caretakers of stories.” – No Two Persons, by Erica Bauermeister. Synopsis Oh how I adored this concept. […]

“You don’t get to dictate how I feel. You might give the orders out there, but not in here. That’s not fair. You can only respect what I choose to do. You’re not responsible for my choices.” – The Fourth Wing Move over, SJM, there’s a new queen of dragon fantasy in town!! Y’all know […]

“Will I ever be free?” – Why Am I Like This? I started crying before the introduction of “Why Am I Like This?” was even finished! What a powerful, honest little book. If you are like me and struggle with unhealthy cycles triggered by your past, this book will help you feel seen and give […]

“You know a lot of things, but you believe almost nothing. Life is more than just the grimy details. Otherwise, what would be the point.” – The Ferryman, by Justin Cronin. WOW!! The Ferryman is definitely going to be one of my Books of The Year for 2023. This is an epic science fiction masterpiece, […]

Book: None of This Is TrueAuthor: Lisa JewellLisa JewellGenre: ThrillerPub Date: August 8Publisher: Atria Books This is so brilliantly done! Summary None of This is True follows a podcaster named Alix best known for her famous show that highlights women who have come into their own, risen above circumstance to become highly successful. As she’s trying to […]