Reader, I murdered her. The Wife Upstairs is all over the place. Is it gothic, a rom-com, or a thriller? In truth, it is probably all three. Being a retelling of Jane Eyre, the novel had a lot to live up to. Rachel Hawkins made sure to have parallels for the Jane Eyre fan to recognize […]
Weekly Wrap-up is where I share happenings on the blog, books I have read or acquired recently. I link to Caffeinated Book Reviewer, The Book Date and Reading Reality Off The Blog It’s been a quiet, cold week. With almost negative temperatures I’ve been staying indoors as much as possible. Although, I have made some […]
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 […]
I loved this book when I was in 3rd grade. I thought poppycock was the greatest word ever invented and used it constantly. Mr. Fox and his lack of tail always made me laugh and held my breath when he became trapped in his home. Roald Dahl is a genius storyteller.
Reading Progress Reckless Girls is an interesting, modern-day take on Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None. Review in bullet points: Rachel Hawkins takes care in the development of the goings-on on the island and like Lost each passenger has a unique backstory before they arrived on the island. I really liked this as it […]
C.S. Lewis was once quoted as saying “You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.” I couldn’t agree more. a nice cup of tea or coffee pairs perfectly with a good book. The objective is quite simple; I’ll share what book I’m reading as well […]
Weekly Wrap-up is where I share happenings on the blog, books I have read or acquired recently. I link to Caffeinated Book Reviewer, The Book Date and Reading Reality Off The Blog I got married in mid December and spent the last week of 2021 on a mini-moon. We have spent the week snowed in […]
My To Be Read List is a monthly meme hosted by Michelle and Berls at Because Reading. How It Works Each month you will make a post with three books from your TBR List (these books can be already on your kindle or shelf or books you might want to purchase) and add your link […]
Mini Review I don’t have a lot to say about The Christmas Train, I had to slog through this for my book club. I really couldn’t stand this book. It’s so unbelievably stupid, and there is no plot whatsoever, or at least not a decent one.
Mini Review I read this for my book club with very low expectations, thinking it may be too spiritual or inspirational for me. Know my reading preference I was right. the five people you meet in heaven were a little too pull at the heartstrings for me and was trying too hard to mimic plot […]