Twitter summary: “At some point, the subconscious logic of this had spread to the rest of her life so that she rarely talked about things she had been deeply affected by.” The good: Jacob writes a heartfelt story about familial relationships and loss. Set in two different time periods (Amina in high school and inContinue reading “The Sleepwalker’s Guide to Dancing by Mira Jacob”
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Storm and Fury by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Twitter summary: “I was nothing more than storm and fury as I stepped forward and Misha looked up at me. He rose.” — Chapter 34 The good: Armentrout is one of my favourite writers, after Maas of course. The first time I read* this book, I kept thinking the plot was familiar and it wasn’tContinue reading “Storm and Fury by Jennifer L. Armentrout”
Good Talk by Mira Jacob
Twitter summary: Mira Jacob’s graphic memoir in conversations as a first-generation American and a parent to a mix-raced . The good: I picked up the book because of Celeste Ng (read about Little Fires Everywhere here) who recommended it during an Instagram live with Indigo. Apparently, Jacob learned how to draw to write this bookContinue reading “Good Talk by Mira Jacob”
The Giver by Lois Lawry
Twitter summary: Jonas, an Eleven, is now a Twelve and receives his assignment in this seemingly Utopian but dystopian community. The good: Lawry’s writing style intrigued me — I did not know where the book was going for the first couple of chapters but as I continued to read, I knew this ideal community isContinue reading “The Giver by Lois Lawry”
Beach Read by Emily Henry
Twitter summary: A disillusioned romance writer and a guarded literary fiction writer make a deal to swap genres for the summer. Did I mention they were next door neighbours and college rivals? The good: Although I love January and Gus’ relationship and undeniable chemistry, I appreciated the book more because January was trying to reconcileContinue reading “Beach Read by Emily Henry”
The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi
Twitter summary: Lakshmi’s hard-earned life as a henna artist is jeopardized by her estranged husband delivering a sister she didn’t know she had. The good: Joshi wonderfully creates a world for Lakshmi. I understood Lakshmi’s struggle to earn a living and her independence (she was trying to pay off her house — you go, girl)Continue reading “The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi”
A Heart So Fierce and Broken by Brigid Kemmerer
Twitter summary: The curse is broken (Book 1) but with the true heir of Emberfall now known, enemy lines are being drawn. The good: I love Grey. That’s all. I have always been more intrigued by Grey’s story than Rhen’s. I was loudly cheering for Lia Mara when she says “I told you I couldContinue reading “A Heart So Fierce and Broken by Brigid Kemmerer”
The Rural Diaries by Hilarie Burton Morgan
Twitter summary: You may think you know Hilarie Burton, the actor, but The Rural Diaries represents the real Hilarie Burton, just as she is. The good: I grew up watching One Tree Hill, the show and characters resonated with me. The actors became people I admired but, obviously, I didn’t truly know anything about them.Continue reading “The Rural Diaries by Hilarie Burton Morgan”
The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd
Twitter summary: “I am Ana. I was the wife of Jesus of Nazareth. I am a voice.” The good: I am surprised that I enjoyed this book as much as I did. Set in a time when women are basically measured in worth as property, Sue Monk Kidd writes the story of Ana — theContinue reading “The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd”
In the FLO by Alisa Vitti
Twitter summary: Vitti introduces the Cycle Syncing Method, a biohacking program for women to reclaim and optimize all aspects of their life. The good: Ever heard of the infradian rhythm? In addition to the 24-hour circadian rhythm, women have a second biological rhythm which generally lasts 28 days. I learned so much more than howContinue reading “In the FLO by Alisa Vitti”
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