April 2024 Five Star Reads

April 2024 Five Star Reads

Better late than never - here are the four books I read in April that I absolutely loved and recommend that you should read! Every one of these books was available for free on the Libby app through my local public library. If you don't have a library card at your local library, GET ONE! [...]

The Husbands by Holly Gramazio

The Husbands by Holly Gramazio

The Husbands is a hilarious story about a woman who gets a new husband every time the last one climbs up into the attic. Five stars, must read!

Annie Bot by Sierra Greer

Annie Bot by Sierra Greer

My favorite book of 2024 so far - A scifi novel that reads like contemporary fiction. Annie is a lifelike robot with AI that continues to learn how to be more human, and how to please her owner, Doug.

January 2024 Reading Wrap Up: 5 Star Reads

January 2024 Reading Wrap Up: 5 Star Reads

Five books I finished in January of 2024 and rated five stars. Four of the books were published in 2023. Recommendations include similar books so you can decide if these are for you.

The Fireballer by Mark Stevens

The Fireballer by Mark Stevens

The Fireballer is a novel that examines how the game of baseball would react to a pitcher who threw 10-15 MPH faster than any pitcher had ever been recorded throwing.

The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane

The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane

The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane is an examination of a marriage in crisis and what makes a family. The novel begins with Jess and Malcolm separated, and takes place over a week where there is a blizzard, a financial crisis, and a police investigation of a missing person.

House of Cotton by Monica Brashears

House of Cotton by Monica Brashears

Monica Brashears is an incredible writer and I look forward to watching what will certainly be an acclaimed and accomplished writing career. There are critics and professors out there who can tell you "why" this story writes itself into your bones, I'm not one of them. All I can tell you is that it does.

Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez

Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez

Yours Truly is the second book in the Part of Your World series. It functions fine as a standalone. The couple in the first book in the series are secondary characters in this story. The female main character (FMC) in Yours Truly is the best friend of the FMC in Part of Your World. Yours [...]

Happy Place by Emily Henry

Happy Place by Emily Henry

Happy Place by Emily Henry is a contemporary romance novel about a couple that has broken their engagement but are forced to pretend to still be together for a friend's wedding.

Seven Beach Reads for Summer

Seven Beach Reads for Summer

Summer is here! This is a list of seven beach reads for summer 2022. Each of these books was released earlier this year, so you are sure to find something new to enjoy while you keep your feet in the pool!