This is so much more than a post-break-up self-help book–while it focuses on heterosexual relationships, the book is a great introduction to how the patriarchy and internalized misogyny significantly impact how women approach relationships (and deal with moving on).
A detailed look at last week’s reading habits: seven new books read (two from my Up Next shelf), three new books I want to read featuring a coming-of-age LGBTQIA+ historical fiction set in Ireland, a YA fantasy revolution-based novel and a mother-daughter contemporary fiction story and a look at all the books I want to read this upcoming week.
An excellently written courtroom drama that pulls the reader in, demonstrating the malleability of the truth while unfalteringly exploring the typically unvoiced sacrifices and traumas of being a parent to a special needs child, the uncertainty of immigration and the isolation of adolescence.
A detailed look at last week’s reading habits: seven new books read (four from my Up Next shelf), three new books I want to read ranging from a space opera romance to a laugh out loud collection of essays on identity to a fairy tale retelling of Mexican folklore and a look at my monthly book challenge: #NonfictionNovember!
22 books, no DNFs, four books knocked off my Up Next shelf, 12 new books at the top of my want to read list–two of which I've already purchased–and seven book reviews with the following themes: whodunnit mystery, classic romance tropes, challenging beauty ideals and meant to be (part two).
While the beginning of the novel lagged a bit, the variety of strong personalities (and their quirks) as well as the unpredictable twists and turns made the not-a-bank-robbery mystery enjoyable and funny–I also appreciated how the reflections on loneliness and the emphasis on forgiveness made the book such a heartwarming read.
A detailed look at last week’s reading habits: four new books read (finished one book from my Up Next shelf), three new books I want to read, one a memoir and two that explore the sinister side of sisterhood and an in-depth discussion of my October Hopefuls List!
My October Book Haul includes both my hardcopy and ebook purchases I've made since my September book haul (click here to see). The haul totals to 14 books (including ebooks), and every book, except for two, is a book I've wanted to read for months! Despite October being a month dedicated to spooky reads, I've never been much of a mystery/thriller fan. However, I'm broadening my typical reading genres by including a mystery in this haul!
A detailed look at last week’s reading habits: six new books read, finished one book from my Up Next shelf, three new books I want to read that explore unabashedly explore life's complexities and the excitement of finding out the release date of the penultimate book in one of my favourite series!
An enjoyable slow-burn romance that explores unrequited love, deep friendship and the pain that can accompany long-kept secrets, yet the novel falls short with an unsatisfactory ending due to the unresolved problems of Emmie's relationships with the Moreau brothers.
