Author: Whitney

Weekly Wrap-Up #120

Weekly Wrap-Up #120

  Weekly Wrap-up is where I share happenings on the blog, books I have read or acquired recently. I link to Caffeinated Book Reviewer Off The Blog On Saturday, the bf and I drove to Aurora, Illinois.  A friend of mine is a costume designer at the Paramount Theater and invited us to the opening […]

Posted November 18, 2018 by Whitney in Weekly Wrap-Up / 3 Comments
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Something in the Water

Something in the Water

Goodreads Progress Have you ever wondered how long it takes to dig a grave? Wonder no longer. It takes an age. However long you think it takes, double that. That opening line had me at hello and grabbed my attention as to learn not only who she was burying but why. I couldn’t help but roll […]

Posted November 16, 2018 by Whitney in Review / 1 Comment
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A Man Called Ove

A Man Called Ove

Reasons to Read A Man Called Ove If you love character-driven, heart-warming reads A Man Called Ove is a must Ove is a rarity as he is a loveable curmudgeon and his story is like an onion, with each layer invoking more emotion. Fredrik Backman has a very subtle sense of humor that could bring […]

Posted November 14, 2018 by Whitney in Review / 3 Comments
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Men at Arms

Men at Arms

I’m going to be honest, I hated Guards! Guards!  It was disjointed, the characters were undeveloped and this branch of Fantasy is not my jam.  If it had not been for my boyfriend, who loves this series, Terry Pratchett’s Discworld novels would be gone from my shelf like Mary Jo and the car. Yet due […]

Posted November 12, 2018 by Whitney in Review / 0 Comments
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Weekly Wrap #119

Weekly Wrap #119

Weekly Wrap-up is where I share happenings on the blog, books I have read or acquired recently. I link to Caffeinated Book Reviewer, and The Book Date Off The Blog On Wednesday, I saw Bohemian Rhapsody. I think it is worth seeing, especially if you’re a Queen fan. Although, I did find the middle to […]

Posted November 10, 2018 by Whitney in Weekly Wrap-Up / 1 Comment
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To Be Read Results November 2018

To Be Read Results November 2018

My TBR Meme is hosted by Michelle at Because Reading, this monthly meme’s purpose to help tackle one’s ever-growing tbr. On the first Saturday of each month participants post three books from their to-read list and allow others to vote on what they should read next. The following Saturday, the winning book is revealed with […]

Posted November 10, 2018 by Whitney in To Be Read List / 2 Comments
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Ho Ho Ho Readathon

Ho Ho Ho Readathon

The HoHoHo Readathon hosted by Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer The readathon is November 9 – 18 with the goal being to read as many Holiday or Winter themed books as you can. Books to Read Jane and the Twelve Days of Christmas by Stephanie Barron Christmas Bells by Jennifer Chiaverini

Posted November 9, 2018 by Whitney in read-a-thon / 3 Comments
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Little Fires Everywhere

Little Fires Everywhere

Featuring A legal battle Spoiled middle-class family Poor decisions Nature vs Nurture The Characters: Do not read Little Fires Everywhere for the characters. They are all pretty self-absorbed and are only looking out for their best interests.  This is definitely true for Elena and Mia, the matriarchs in their respected families. Why is it that so […]

Posted November 7, 2018 by Whitney in Review / 1 Comment
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The Lying Game by Ruth Ware

The Lying Game by Ruth Ware

Review I was surprised at myself for picking up The Lying Game as I did not care for In a Dark, Dark Wood, but I thought I would give Ruth Ware a second chance as I had been impressed with her way of creating suspense.  I found that to be true in The Lying Game […]

Posted November 5, 2018 by Whitney in Review / 0 Comments
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Weekly Wrap-Up #118

Weekly Wrap-Up #118

Weekly Wrap-up is where I share happenings on the blog, books I have read or acquired recently. I link to Caffeinated Book Reviewer and The Book Date Off The Blog A most uneventful week. Although, this evening I went out for pizza with my family and tomorrow my boyfriend and I are hosting our monthly […]

Posted November 3, 2018 by Whitney in Weekly Wrap-Up / 4 Comments
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