I am probably one of the worst Italians there is: I don’t like pasta sauce, I don’t drink coffee, I hate cooking, and I’ve never had a desire to travel to Italy. So, when I first came across this book, I wasn’t overly in love with it. What is the deal with Italy? If youContinue reading “The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany”
Category Archives: Contemporary Fiction
This Close to Okay
It’s rare for me to get so lost in a book that I feel compelled to stay up past midnight just to finish it. But that’s exactly what happened here. This Close to Okay is uniquely written, has a powerful storyline, and leaves you wanting just a little bit more. I’ve loved reading since IContinue reading “This Close to Okay”
Bonus Bite: In a Holidaze
I thought I’d do something a little special (and extra) for Christmas. I’m a sucker for traditions and found a book that’s cute, fun, and super light for the holiday season. I think the decorations, scented candles, and homemade cookies are softening me a little bit – because I’d love to have the fairy taleContinue reading “Bonus Bite: In a Holidaze”
This Time Next Year
Let me start by saying that I wouldn’t categorize this book as a Romance, which I find to be pretty off-putting. When I think of romance, I picture a Danielle Steel drugstore paperback with little substance. Or one of Nicholas Sparks’ books that’s sure to put you to sleep mid-page. Or even one of thoseContinue reading “This Time Next Year”
The Third Wife
The first thriller I ever read was Carrie by Stephen King, although that probably falls more in the horror/fantastical genre. I read through many of his other books and then branched out to Karin Slaughter, Kate White, Megan Miranda, Riley Sage, Lisa Jewell, and several others. They all bring a special flair to the table.Continue reading “The Third Wife”
Anxious People
Contemporary fiction is not really my jam. I’ll read it, but it takes a while; I can’t blow through it like I would say, T.M. Logan’s The Vacation. I thought I’d give Fredrik Blackman’s Anxious People a try because it sounded interesting/funny and received a lot of praise. About 37 pages in, I started toContinue reading “Anxious People”
Little Book Bites 