“It didn’t matter if you died in a car crash or peacefully in your sleep or if you drowned in a plane at the bottom of the ocean. The end result would be the same. That was all life was – shifting the balance every day to make room for joy and grace and whatever […]

I’m going to try to do this book justice with this review but first I must say, TRUST ME. READ THIS BOOK. Don’t be put off by the “country” theme if that’s not your jam. Yes, The Farewell Tour has country music in it but it’s not necessarily ABOUT country music. “You can’t be a […]

I have found the perfect book for Women’s History month!  Good Night from Paris by @janehealey is based on the real life of Hollywood actress Drue Layton during her time in Nazi occupied Paris.  This is one of those times when real life is crazier than fiction!   “Aren’t you tired of men always telling you what to […]

It’s a new month and time to share our March Book Club Picks! Who’s ready for some great new books to discuss!?It’s Women’s History month and @bookfriendsbookclub have two outstanding reads about strong women that should make for great discussions. Deep discussions and community is what @bookfriendsbookclub is all about! One is a debut author and local Colorado gal […]

Bittersweet by Susan Cain was picked for Oprah’s Book Club as their 99th selection. Oprah’s Book Club sent me a copy of the book and invited me to join the discussion at the end of the month. What an incredible opportunity. Not only was it a blessing to chat books with an Icon, but this […]

It has taken me forever to share my Best Books of 22 list. I hosted a Last Chance Readathon at the end of December, and then a Review Week in January, that helped me sort out my thoughts. I’m finally ready to share my Best Books of 2022 with you! I read almost 250 books […]

February is Black History Month! I like to read diversely all year long, but I make a point to read more black authors during February. This year, I decided to read and share books in five genres so there was something for everyone. Here are Five of my Favs I read for Black History Month […]

February is the season of LOVE! Love is in the air, chocolates are on the shelves, and flowers are at the store. I’m sharing FIVE of my favorite love stories that I read in February 2023. Five Favorite Love Stories Before I Let Go: I dare you not to cry with this one! This second […]

Our Book Friends Book Club is excited to discuss our February book club picks! Both books are from authors who are previous book club picks! And both books provided deep discussions and incredible research. We know these next books will hit home, too. February Book Club Pick 1 First up, we have Code Name Sapphire […]

“When someone doesn’t understand you, how you are, why you are, you will find yourself fighting losing battles every day.” Maddie, in Maame. This little book snuck up on me and was such a refreshing surprise.  Maame reminded me a bit of Queenie, in that it follows a young woman coming into her own later […]