Publication Date: October 3, 2017 Publisher: Coffee House Press Pages: 256 Genre: Historical Fiction; Western; Literary Rating: 5/5 In the Distance is an interesting take on the classic Western. We follow a young Swedish boy of an indeterminate age, Håkon, whose parents have scrounged up enough money to send him and his brother to America… Continue reading In the Distance by Hernan Diaz
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I'm a SAHM of three boys. I was lucky enough to marry my best friend who is totally ok with my book hoarding tendencies. I have been a lover of books my whole life and it has been such a blessing to be able to share that love with my kids.
WWW Wednesday 9.20.23
This weekly meme is hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words and all you need to do to participate is answer the following three questions. What are you currently reading? I am on a roll with the ACOTAR series. I have put my other reads down until I finish this series which… Continue reading WWW Wednesday 9.20.23
Summer TBR Wrap Up
In June I posted a Summer TBR and now that summer is pretty much over I'm here today to wrap up how many I actually read and what I thought about them. There were 19 books plus the ACOTAR series. Out of those I only read 13. Next week I have my Fall TBR coming… Continue reading Summer TBR Wrap Up
The Owl Cries by Hye-young Pyun
*Thank you to publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review. Publication Date: October 3, 2023 Publisher: Arcade Pages: 312 Genre: Literary horror Rating: 3/5 The Owl Cries is a literary horror that is set in a small South Korean logging community during the winter and really hones in on… Continue reading The Owl Cries by Hye-young Pyun
August Wrap Up
August was the craziest month this year for both reading and life. I had so much going on but I also read like a mad woman. Probably because books are an escape so I tend to read more to destress. I managed to read 18 books but I also DNF'd 6 books. Which is wild… Continue reading August Wrap Up
The Swell by Allie Reynolds
Publication Date: July 19, 2022 Publisher: G.P. Putnam Pages: 368 Genre: Thriller Rating: 3/5 The Swell was an interesting thriller about a mini surfing community that will stop at nothing to protect their private little beach oasis. Kenna has arrived in Australia to get her best friend Mikki to move back home instead of marrying… Continue reading The Swell by Allie Reynolds
WWW Wednesday 9.13.23
This weekly meme is hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words and all you need to do to participate is answer the following three questions. What are you currently reading? I've been reading The Mysteries of Uldolpho since the very end of July. I was reading a little bit everyday but I… Continue reading WWW Wednesday 9.13.23
The Keeper of Hidden Books by Madeline Martin
*Thank you to the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review. Publication Date: August 1, 2023 Publisher: Hanover Square Press Pages: 416 Genre: Historical Fiction Rating: 5/5 The Keeper of Hidden Books is a heart wrenching, heartwarming, and emotional story set in Poland during World War 2. Martin did… Continue reading The Keeper of Hidden Books by Madeline Martin
On My Radar: September 2023
It's the time of the month where we get to eagerly anticipate all the new releases coming next month. As usual some of these books I have preordered, others I will be getting upon release, a few I have review copies of, some I will get from the library and the rest I will just… Continue reading On My Radar: September 2023
Cover reveal: Champion by Michelle Mankin
COVER REVEALTitle: CHAMPIONAuthor: Michelle MankinGenre: Contemporary Sports RomanceTropes: Forbidden/Age Gap/Best Friend’s DadCover Design (eBook): Lori Jackson Designs &Danielle LeighCover Design (Full Wrap): Lori Jackson DesignsPhotographer: Michelle Lancaster Release Date: August 31, 2023 BLURB The winningest—not to mention most arrogant—quarterback in football history, Champion Valentine gets what he wants when and how he wants it, except… Continue reading Cover reveal: Champion by Michelle Mankin
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