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5/5 Stars I I couldn't put it down!!
Tell Me Lies: A Novel
5/5 Stars - Life Changing
The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort
2/5 Stars - Spicy & Fun but lasted wayyyy longer that it should have
Mile High
2.5/5 Stars - Total vacation read
The Vacationers
3/5 Stars: not what I expected, but a fast paced book that got me hooked enought to read book #2
Addicted to You eBook by Ritchie & Ritchie
2/5 Stars: consider this a vacation read… quick & easy so great for the beach, but certainly not a “must read”
Ricochet (ADDICTED SERIES) - Books
3.5/5 Stars: For the Taylor Swift lover, new fans, and music lovers in general!
Heartbreak Is the National Anthem: Taylor Swift
4/5 Stars: Not your typical Colleen Hoover that's for sure! This one had me on the edge of my seat and was truly full of twists and turns that made my stomach turn with every page.
Verity: Hoover, Colleen: 9781791392796
4/5 Stars - LOVED. This is raw, emotional, and inspiring. Very hard to put down!
Into Thin Air: Mt. Everest Disaster Account
3/5 Stars - SO much better than the movie that's for sure! This was fun, fast, and carried multiple storylines which I always loved. This wasn't life changing but was fun!
The People We Hate at the Wedding: A Novel
2.5/5 Stars: This was fine. It was a bit predictable and the spice felt forced. I wanted this to be succession x gossip girl and it fell short for me.
The Fine Print Special Edition (Billionaires 1)
5/5 stars! Inspiring, fast moving, and the story of an inspirational leader through the various stages of an incredible career
The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons from CEO
In Bad Therapy, bestselling investigative journalist Abigail Shrier argues that the problem isn’t the kids—it’s the mental health experts. Drawing on hundreds of interviews with child psychologists, parents, teachers, and young people, Shrier explore...
Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up
This is truly your classic incredibly well done rom-com in a book. Fast paced, with great character development that makes what could be a cheesy story become a worthwhile read. Save for your next vacation!
Yours Truly
I really enjoyed this in a totally unexpected way! If you read Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine and liked it, this one is for you too! An incredible story of the importance of relationships of all kinds in this world. Deff recommend!
The Collected Regrets of Clover
I'm kind of a sucker for everything TJR writes, so not surprised I loved this one too. The way this story pulls at your heartstrings is beyond, and while its an emotional rollercoaster at points, this was a beautiful story about the reality of living...
Forever, Interrupted: A Novel by Taylor Reid
3/5 Stars: CH is my go to quick read even though they never quite wow me... This is one of the better of her books I've read in a long time! It's all the cheese you usually expect from her, but this one had a few raw, emotional, very real twists I re...
Hopeless (1): Hoover, Colleen
4.5/5 Stars: Set in 1950 this one takes you along the two stories of young black women growing up in very different circumstances. The alternating chapters provide a point of view into each of their stories which inevitably become intertwined. These ...
The House of Eve: 9781982197360
5/5 Stars: I loved this so much and truly cannot wait to go back and read again someday. This tale follows the family histories of two half sisters and their ancestors starting in 1700 Africa all the way through 1980 in New York. Each chapter focuses...
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi: 9781101971062
3.5/5 Stars: This was the first book I've read by Katherine Center and she's been highly recommended to me by a few people as a replacement for Colleen Hoover when you need something snappy & fast paced. After the first two books I read this mont...
Things You Save in a Fire: A Novel
3/5 Stars: This certainly wouldn't have found it's way to my reading list if it weren't for my book club... but I ended up enjoying it more than I expected! As someone who generally avoids anything remotely scary (and for good reason because this did...
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Vampires
3/5 Stars: great beach read!
The Paradise Problem: Lauren, Christina
4/5 Stars: Natrually, even better than the show! le duh
Little Fires Everywhere: Reese's Book Club
2.5/5 Stars: I was a little bummed by this one, because I'm a huge fan of Gabrielle Bernstein and all of her work but this one just sort of fell flat for me. I suppose better language would be that it just didn't resonate with me quite as much as som...
Self Help: This Is Your Chance to Change Your Life
5/5 Stars: a real game changer in the world of self help for anyone looking to level up their life
Super Attractor: Manifesting Methods
3.5/5 Stars: If you were ever a fan of One Tree Hill, I feel like this is a must read. For me, as someone who has never seen the show or really was familiar with Bethany Joy Lenz, this was still an enthralling tale of a crazy life story. My definitio...
Dinner for Vampires: Life on a Cult TV Show
3/5 Stars: This was another vacation read and really fit the bill for that perfectly. Again, the basic plot was pretty corny... but otherwise a fun rom-com with just enough substance and challenge to keep you interested. The only thing lacking here w...
Expiration Dates: A Novel: Serle, Rebecca
4.5/5 Stars: I found this SO helpful to read when I first found out I was pregnant and would really recommend it to anyone in any stage of their pregnancy, or anyone thinking about trying to conceive in the coming years. This analytical, yet easy to ...
Expecting Better: Rethinking Pregnancy Wisdom
4/5 Stars: As much as I LOVED this book and found it immensely helpful in understanding all that's happening in my body and the best way to support it I have to be honest and say that I'm VERY glad I didn't read this during my first trimester. At tha...
Real Food for Pregnancy: Science and Wisdom
3.5/5 Stars: I loved how much I learned from this book - the body really is so incredible!! That said, this is a very science forward book. I felt at moments like I needed a better context of basic chemistry to get the most out of it. That said, even...
Functional Maternity: Medicine & Nutrition
4/5 Stars
Distant Shores: A Novel: Hannah, Kristin
4/5 Stars: A classic rom-com will they won't they story that I burned through in 3 days. This is a fun one if you're in a reading rut because the characters have so much depth, but the story moves so quickly yet has just enough substance that you'll ...
Emily Giffin | Meant To Be
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Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Parenting Guide
1.5/5 Stars: I really wanted to love this and for it to inspire a new era or minimalism in my life... but this one really missed the mark for me. Maybe it was that I just couldn't really get myself to like the narrator or relate to her journey or it ...
The Year of Less: Stopped Shopping & Gave Away
5/5 Stars: I really think EH writes the perfect vacation read. Which also makes this the perfect book to reach for if you're in need of a vacation! Her character development is insane is such a fast paced story and it reads in such a fun way. If you'...
The Rumor: A Novel: Hilderbrand, Elin
3.5/5 Stars: I ran for another EH book right when I finished The Rumor because I enjoyed it so much (and because it was available with no wait on Libby!) This was what I expected as far as being a classic beach read, but really a story of mothers, da...
The Island: A Novel: Hilderbrand, Elin - Books
2/5 Stars: Pretty predictable. While this had what could have been an interesting storyline, I just really couldn't connect with any of the characters.
A Very Typical Family: A Novel - Books
4/5 Stars: A bit scarier than I expected, but keep in mind I am a total baby. I really loved this and it kept me on the edge of my seat. Gives a vibe similar to your favorite mini series - think Big Little Lies / White Lotus. For the former hospitali...
The Unwedding: Reese's Book Club Pick
5/5 Stars: Where to even begin? Another absolute gut-wrencher from KH. beautifully written, and a tale of some of the hidden heroes of the Vietnam war. I love all of KH's work, but this one is certainly a top contender for all time fav - highly recom...
The Women: A Novel - Hannah, Kristin: Books
3.5/5 Stars: While I got a lot out of reading this, and would definitely recommend it, I'll be candid that it wasn't the most riveting read of all time. As someone who has always loved events and bringing people together, I really loved all the ways ...
The Art of Gathering: How We Meet - Priya Parker
3/5 Stars: A quick easy read with more than enough depth. Not your classic beach read, but a story of family that takes you through a number of thought provoking storylines. The main character was hard to connect to personally, but and interesting jo...
Sandwich: A Novel: Newman, Catherine: Books
4/5 Stars: I really enjoyed this!! I felt like I was introduced to a whole new world of figure skating from the inside out and this book covered time and twists that never saw coming. It’s dramatic yet plausible in all the best ways!
The Favorites: A Novel: Fargo, Layne - Books
3/5 Stars: Kind of had high hopes for this because it started really fast paced with a solid dramatic plot and the right level of spice. While the storyline was there, the ending felt kind of abrupt. But this is a super quick read and would make a gr...
An 831 Stories Romance (The Big Fan Series)
3/5 Stars: If you're not already familiar with the DISC styles and you work in any field where you're interacting with people, this is a great read. It moves really quick and educates in a really digestible format that makes the takeaways actionable....
Taking Flight! Master DISC Styles Career
4/5 Stars: I love EH, but this might be at the top of my list for her! It's your classic summer setting with a nod of mystery, love, heartbreak, and growing up. This story follows multiple characters and moves quickly without discounting character de...
Summerland: A Novel: Hilderbrand, Elin - Books
3/5 Stars: This book initially seemed too scary for me (yes, I'm a baby) but I took a shot on it for the sake of being able to participate in book club and was pleasantly surprised! While I usually avoid murder books, I'd be tempted to say this isn't...
They Never Learn by Layne Fargo - Book
5/5 Stars - It’s been a while since I’ve read a book this good! This book is such a good example of why I love to read - I was transported to a world (space exploration and all things NASA) I knew almost nothing about and got to learn so much along t...
Atmosphere: A GMA Book Club Pick by Reid
3/5 Stars - I'm really glad I read this because I love exposure to pros and cons of various parenting styles. I certainly plan to implement some notes from the French! With most things, I think there is some element of "take it and leave it" based on...
Bringing Up Bébé: One American Mother Discovers
3.5/5 Stars - The storyline is super bingeable and hooks you early which is great! There's a plat thread of toxic manipulative relationships which is such an important piece of this story that is carried well and meaningfully. A few unexpected twists...
Pictures of You: A Novel: Grey, Emma
4/5 Stars - So I'll be the first to admit this wasn't the most thrilling read, but it was concise, to the point, and easy to digest. It felt overwhelming to me to go into such a huge phase of life without some "prep" beyond the couple of hours dedica...
Breastfeeding Made Simple: 7 Natural Laws
3.75/5 Stars - I’m really tempted to give this 4 stars because I really did love it! The only thing holding me back a tiny bit, is that its a bit cheesy. I’m not sure I’ve ever wished for a sister more than while I was reading this book. A story of f...
Slightly South of Simple: A Novel
3.5/5 Stars - The thing I enjoyed most about reading this was the behind the scenes look at what it looks like to be part of POTUS’s traveling team. It’s mind-blowing to think just how many people are involved with the operation and it was fun to lea...
From the Corner of the Oval: A Memoir
5/5 Stars - I LOVED this and would highly recommend to anyone pregnant, or planning to be in the future. Half of this book is a compilation of birth stories that capture so many different ways birth and labor can unfold. I found so much value and com...
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth Updated
1.5/5 Stars - OOF. I’ll just be honest here, it has been a very long time since I was so temped to quit a book and not finish. This one was hard for me to get through. I found it incredibly hard to follow and never felt it reached a peak or moment of...
Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight: African Childhood
4/5 stars - If you’ve read Kristin Hannah’s “The Great Alone” and loved it, this is for you. This memoir runs many similar threads of growing up in an “off the grid” self sustaining family with a father who struggled severely with mental health while...
Educated: A Memoir: Westover, Tara
This just felt like a pregnancy classic and has been a fun one to read over the course of the year. I read this slowly and approached each month in the book in real time with my pregnancy. This is a pretty straightforward account of what's to come an...
What to Expect When You're Expecting 2025
3/5 Stars - My kind of "murder mystery" in the sense that it isn't scary at all, and more of a recount that allows the story to exist purely on character development. Think Little Fires Everywhere / Big Little Lies vibes... if that's your vibe, this ...
Everything I Never Told You: Ng, Celeste
3.5/5 Stars - This felt like the perfect end of summer read in a lot of ways. While it wasn’t groundbreaking, this is a beautiful story of love, friendship, and a bit of a classic "will they won’t they". A few surprising turns to keep things moving, ...
Happy Place: Henry, Emily
3.5/5 Stars - This is an entirely character driven story that spans life, friendship, and relationships of 50 years. What started as a simple story about a destination wedding turned into something much, much more. This book is beautifully written an...
Dream State: Oprah's Book Club Novel by Puchner
I expected this to be a British Gossip Girl and a super easy fast paced read but, I was pretty disappointed. It felt incredibly surface level and almost read like a first draft. It just left me wanting more depth at every corner. It was a quick, ligh...
All That Life Can Afford: Reese's Book Club
3.5/5 Stars - I really loved reading this & would add it to your TBR list. This is a story of sisterly love, endurance, and support in non traditional family systems. I really wanted to give this a 4 but the ending almost tied things up in too pr...
Spectacular Things: Reese's Book Club Novel