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4.5 stars
I loved this. I read it at exactly the perfect time, as I really needed a feel-good story. I never imagined loving a book where an octopus was the main character. But, here we are. Read this book!
Remarkably Bright Creatures (B&N Exclusive Edition)
This book was phenomenal. Highly recommend!
The Reformatory: A Novel|Paperback
This was a difficult read that I absolutely tore through. Any book that can elicit the emotions of anger, sadness and hope are a sure fire 5 stars from me. This book is timely, which is insane to think about considering it takes place in 1968. Think ...
A Calamity of Souls by David Baldacci, Paperback
Such a great read. I love all of S.A. Cosby’s books! This is my favorite so far.
All the Sinners Bleed by S. A. Cosby, Paperback
I absolutely loved this book. I Love the author. I always loved elephants, but I have a new found respect for them after reading this book.
The Elephant Whisperer: My Life with the Herd in the African Wild
5 million stars along with 5 million tears. I am emotionally exhausted after reading this book.
The Wish by Nicholas Sparks, Paperback
I shed a lot of tears reading this book. There’s not much lighthearted about it. It is a heavy read. But so, so good.
The Women: A Novel by Kristin Hannah, Hardcover
I loved this! This book had been on my TBR forever. The story had everything. Suspense, twists and turns, drama, and a little bit of romance. Allen Eskens can do no wrong. Love all his books!
The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens, Paperback
Wonderful....
This book started out slow for me and I even put it down and started another book. However, once I picked it back up, and got to about the halfway point, I had trouble putting it down. Yet, it was still a bit of a slow read. Why did I g...
Il Bel Centro: A Year in the Beautiful Center by Michelle Damiani, Paperback
I absolutely loved this book. I've read many of Jodi Picoult's books and this one is, hands down, my favorite. If I could have given it 6 stars I would have. If you don't love elephants, you might not like this book. I happen to love elephants an...
Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult, Paperback
If I could have given this book 10 stars, I would have. This book damn near broke me. Stupendous.
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, Paperback
It’s been years since I read this book, but it is remains one of my favorites.
I Know This Much Is True by Wally Lamb, Paperback
Another favorite. I read it ages ago and still think about it.
The Kite Runner (10th Anniversary Edition) by Khaled Hosseini, Paperback
Beautifully written. I felt all of these words in my soul.
Dog Church by Gail Gilmore, Paperback
I didn’t want to read this book. But I really wanted to read a Lucinda Berry book. This was the only one of hers in the store. I was prepared to hate it. But this book made me feel more than hate. It was a heart wrenching story and not easy to read. ...
Saving Noah by Lucinda Berry, Paperback
This book was fantastic. An absolute must-read!
The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson, Paperback
I’m pretty sure I have never read a book that has made me ugly cry like this one has. I am wrecked. Truly. I am emotionally wrecked. Any book that can make me feel in the way this book has made me feel, automatically earns 5 stars.
And, oh the lesson...
Bright Side by Monica Parpal, Kim Holden, Paperback
I was not sure I was going to like this book when I started it. It was a bit of a slow burn at first. But, wow! What a compelling read. I could not put it down. Highly recommend!
The Last Thing to Burn by Will Dean, Paperback
I could not put this book down. It was so good!!
The Good Daughter by Karin Slaughter, Paperback
One of my favorite dog books of all time. One of few books I would love to reread.
Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog
There aren’t enough superlatives to describe how I feel about this story. I tore through the book. It had all of the feels. The author clearly ‘gets’ dogs and told Solomon’s story beautifully.
Solomon: One Dog's Improbable, Two-year, Thousand-mile Journey to Find ...
5 star read for me. It had everything you could ever want in a book!
Listen for the Lie: A Novel by Amy Tintera, Paperback
I absolutely loved this book. I simply could not put it down. I loved the characters, especially Shane, and the love story, and everything in between.
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams, Paperback
Everything about this story was beautiful. It’s a story of a love that continues long after death.
From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home by Tembi Locke ...
If I could give this book a million stars, I would. This is a must read. Especially now.
The quote that resonated the most from Hoke (and their were many):
“You put enough like-minded idiots in a room, and pretty soon their backward way of thinking s...
Nothing More Dangerous by Allen Eskens, Paperback
If I could give this book a million stars I would. I felt like I was sitting with the author while she talked about her life at Thula Thula. Now I very much want to volunteer there.
An Elephant in My Kitchen: What the Herd Taught Me About Love, Courage and ...