Undecided
I absolutely LOVED this fun book! It’s freaking fantastic and for all of the reasons that we once fell head-over-heels in love with “New Adult” books. It’s got the “new adult” college insecurities, but with the engaging, smart and witty, yet VERY human characters. The mistakes made in search of having a good time, the consequences dictating their current outlook, their pasts that they are trying to overcome (but in this case… nothing TOO dark – just… “stuff” ya know? Stuff that we have ALL contended with). But best of all, it’s the awesome connection between all of the characters (old friends and new…). Lots of merging going on, but in a very organic, realistic way.
Ten Sunday (book) Surprises!
Just a few book finds that are seem worth mentioning. And I know that one to the left is not romance, but it hit so MANY of our reading crew in a BIG way. For a lot of us, it was our first book!
Kathryn: I STILL can’t read this book without crying.
Lauren: My mom gives The Giving Tree & Are You My Mother to each grandchild the day they are born. She writes a sweet, somewhat meaningful message on the inside, along with the date & child’s full name.
Megan: The first book i remember reading is “the giving tree” i still love that book and now so do all my nieces and nephews
Books you’re dying to read, but are too scared to…
This is a different kind of “recommendations” list. Or… maybe a TBR list? Of books we are dying to read, but too scared to (for whatever reason, taboo, too scary, too sad… you get the picture).
I posted this on Facebook late last night and already have a ton of awesome book suggestions that have some of us too antsy to jump in, and yet those of us that HAVE read ’em are here to help! LOL!
I’ll start! Mine would be “Tampa” (it sounds too crazy and taboo and disturbing and so many er… “loved’ it, or enjoyed being psyched-out by it, but I’m scared). Also “The Empty Jar” ’cause I hear it’s ugly-crying from start to finish. My poor heart.
Latest Friday Finds & Reader Recommendations! Happy Friday the 13th!!
SATURDAY MORNING UPDATES!
- Undecided by Julianna Keyes <— WHAT I’M CURRENTLY READING ALERT!! Okay, so… I was undecided on what to read next, until a few of my book-buddies proclaimed BIG love for this one (you’ll see the quotes below and in the comments). 😀 And coincidentally enough, it’s called “Undecided”. And you guys… it is SO good. I’m still only in the 1st quarter but I’m loving it. Who wants to buddy-read with me? And if you ask me, I’d say it has an “Elle Kennedy” feel to it (you know like… “The Deal”). The witty, easy-flow writing, and the inner dialogue. You’ll love her! Let’s buddy read. Come on!!! Please??!
- Misery by Stephen King <— STEPHEN KING PSYCHO-FAN ALERT! Look what’s on super-bargain sale!!! ‘Member that one? About the author’s rabid-fan that wanted him to write a book in a series the way SHE wanted it.
- Sass by Laramie Briscoe <— UNREQUITED LOVE/FAKE RELATIONSHIP SUPER-BARGAIN! She’s been in love with him forever, and he’s pining over his ex and… “I told him that a pretend relationship between us would work. It would help him move on. I didn’t count on my heart or his getting in the way. And I sure as hell didn’t count on not being able to tell when pretend turned to reality. When it all implodes, the only thing left is the truth.“
<— AND Well LOOKIE HERE it’s Evil!!!!! HAPPY FRIDAY THE 13th to us! A new TIJAN surprise just for us (already #17 on ALL of Amazon Kindle), and it sounds right up our alley. BULLY ALERT??!!! Sure sounds like it! They are the untouchable in-crowd… even HIGHER than the in-crowd but…
“Kellan was in his own league. He was our leader and he was the one no one messed with. No one dared. He was ruthless, powerful, and no one could match him… Except for me. I was about to find out just how different I was from my family.”
Book Review – The Bird and the Sword by Amy Harmon
The Bird and the Sword
You just can’t go wrong with a beautifully written tale, penned by such an eloquent author! Amy Harmon is MUCH-loved in our indie book world, and this book is yet another example of her effortless ability to capture our hearts with her words. An author renowned for her captivating prose culminating into stunning stories, delivers, yet again.
I’d recommend this book to anyone, young and old. Such a battle to overcome (in various ways). So much hurt, shame and fear, and yet SO much love and acceptance. What a beautiful message!