I love when a book surprises me and Funny You Should Ask absolutely did! I had no idea what to expect with this one. The cover and title peaked my curiosity enough that I decided to give it a go and go in blind. I expected maybe literary fiction or cheesy romcom. But it was […]

“These days, like smoking in public, racism is less socially acceptable than it used to be and more subtle.  It hurt more than he cared to admit that he might be rejected simply because of the color of his skin.” – Hubert, All The Lonely People Have you ever wanted to hug a book?!   That […]

“This is part of life.  Emergencies and responsibilities and managing small fires all the time.  There’s quiet moments, too.  Good moments.  Moments when we can ask for more.”  – Christina Lauren, The Soulmate Equation Review: Oh friends.  This book hit me so hard!! I don’t remember the last time I felt so connected to a […]

“It was clear the right woman could wield great power over a man.” – Jody Hedlund, Come Back to Me. Thank goodness this is going to be a series, because I definitely need MORE OF THIS in my life!! One of my all-time favorite books is The Time Travelers wife.  And one of my favorite […]

“May you take my mistakes and use them as lessons.” – Remi Adeleke, Transformed SYNOPSIS Transformed is an inspiring story of a young thief turned Navy Seal/pastor/ actor named Remi Adeleke and his amazing and transformative life story.  Born into royalty in Nigeria, raised in poverty in the Bronx, Adeleke takes you through his journey […]

 Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table: It’s Time to Win the Battle of Your Mind… Hardcover: 224 Pages Publisher: Thomas Nelson (May 11, 2021) Louie Giglio helps you find encouragement, hope, and strength in the midst of any valley as you reject the enemy voices of fear, rage, lust, insecurity, anxiety, despair, […]

TEARS OF AMBER: A Novel By Sofía Segovia Translated by Simon Bruni Amazon Crossing | May 1, 2021 | Historical fiction, International fiction, World War II Historical 496 pp. | ISBN#: 978-1542027918 Buzzfeed calls “Tears of Amber” a “historical fiction book you’re going to love.” Booklist says, “Readers will quickly bond with the families and secondary characters, […]

Kelley Earnhardt Miller’s new book, Drive, was sent to me as part of a book tour. I usually enjoy memoirs, especially of strong independent women. So even though I don’t follow NASCAR, I agreed to read and review this book because as a small business owner, I love reading about the success of other women […]

Well, Fifty Words for Rain broke my heart, my friends. So be prepared. This review is written between sobs and puffy eyes. I finished Fifty Words for rain just in time to watch the @literati hosted live author interview. This book CRUSHED MY SOUL so I’m looking forward to hearing what the author has to […]

“Memor Amici. Remember Friends.” – The Divines The Divines a tough one to review. In some instances this book is brilliant and deserves 5 stars. The writing is incredible and I devoured the book in one sitting. But at the same time, it’s hard to really like any of the characters, the plot is unsettling, […]