Unfortunately, I've neglected to do any book reviews for months so I have quite the list to share...and that overwhelms me. I'm going to play with the layout with this post versus how I normally do Recent Reads.
★★★ 3 Star Reads - Just Okay!
This Summer Will Be Different by Carly Fortune - I remember SO little about this.
Night Road by Kristin Hannah - Soap Opera-y but still a page turner.
Forever Interrupted by Taylor Jenkins Reid - The grief starts right in chapter one.
The Outsiders by SE Hinton - This was one of those books I felt like I was 'supposed' to read.
Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister - Started off SO strong. Ended up being fine.
A Sea of Unspoken Things by Adrienne Young - I do like Adrienne's writing. But, I cannot remember reading this at all...
The Lost World by Michael Crichton - Didn't love this like I loved the first book.
Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave by Elle Cosimano - The first few books are all five stars for me, so I was kinda bummed this one didn't hit the same.
Ready or Not by Cara Bastone - Cute but I should have known pregnancy tropes aren't my jam.
The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus by Emma Knight - Some of this was really strong, but mostly it dragged. I found it frustrating when we started following random side characters.
Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeny - So this hooked me, but it becomes absolutely OUTLANDISH. Completely unbelievable and silly.
★★★★ 4 Star Reads - Pretty Good!
Kindred by Octavia Butler - Really cool as Octavia Butler is (was maybe?) one of the few Black science fiction writers. Neat concept, but I remember the ending just being okay.
The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin - Really interesting memoir about a cul-de-sac housewife turned inmate
The Crash by Freida McFadden - Gosh this lady can make me turn the page!
The Lost World by Arthur Conan Doyle - I'm trying to read more classics, and I really enjoyed this adventure.
The Favorites by Lyne Fargo - Loved the subject matter, as I loved figure skating in the 90s! (Watching...not skating myself) I'd say if you liked Daisy Jones you'll like this too.
The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami - REALLY wild premise, one that isn't that far off from a potential future.
Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall - This was really good, just sad.
Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez - If you don't mind instalove, you might be okay with this. It's also quite sad as the main character is caring for her mother who has dementia. Very realistic, which might be a downer for some.
Sunrise On The Reaping by Suzanne Collins - This was really good, and is the book I'm reading in the picture above! I feel like it was written to be a movie, so I have a feeling I'll enjoy watching it rather than reading it more.
The Maid's Secret by Nita Prose - The first 2 books are solid 5 stars for me, so I was a little sad this was only a 4 for me. But it's still good and worth reading! Love Molly and all her people.
Things You Save In A Fire by Katherine Center - I just love Katherine Center's books!
★★★★★ 5 Star Reads - Highly Recommend
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton - I have always wanted to read this and I'm so glad I did! It's fantastic. I appreciate the difference between the book and the movie. Love both.
This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger - Loved this adventure of these kids in the 30's. Coming of Age is one of my favorite genres.
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-Kristen
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