The past few months have been a little rough around here, so I've been looking for books that will make me smile. I'd heard The Guncle by Steven Rowley mentioned a few times in conversation, and the premise sounded fun, so I thought I'd give it a shot. The synopsis read a bit like a … Continue reading Book Review: The Guncle
My mom group started a book club this month and Lucky by Marissa Stapley is the first one on the docket. With Marissa being from Toronto, this book has been on my radar since before it was even an official ARC, and then when it became a Reese's Book Club pick, I knew I would … Continue reading Book Review: Lucky
When I was feeling down in the middle of winter, I was looking for books that were going to make me feel good and dream of summer. When I stumbled across Cool for the Summer by Dahlia Adler, I got YA Grease vibes without the problematic "I'll change to be who you want me to … Continue reading Book Review: Cool for the Summer
I wonder if I'll ever hit an age where I'm "too old" to enjoy reading YA. When I was younger, I thought it might be when I became a parent, but now that that ship's sailed, I'm hoping the answer is never (though maybe by the time my son's a teenager, my opinion will change). … Continue reading Book Review: Perfect On Paper
I didn't even know there was a sequel to Cecelia Ahern's P.S. I Love You until I was looking to stream the movie somewhere and went into a deep dive when I couldn't find it. I remember reading the first one just before the movie had come out, and it stuck with me, despite me … Continue reading Book Review: Postscript
This isn't the first time I've mentioned this, but I really love anything having to do with space travel. I think being an astronaut would be the most fascinating job in the world, and I would love to see the world from their point of view. That's why I was so drawn to the cover … Continue reading Book Review: In The Quick
I’ve read a lot of Christina Lauren this year—sue me! This has been a year where my favourite writing duo have had exactly what I've wanted to read: light, funny contemporary romance that will help me get through this horrid year. Josh + Hazel's Guide to Not Dating is one of their older books, but … Continue reading Book Review: Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating
Those of you who read my blog probably have no idea what I look like, but I'm a plus-sized woman. And to top it off, I'm one of those plus-sized women who has embraced the word "fat." I am fat, I have fat, and that's just the way it is. That's why I was so … Continue reading Book Review: One To Watch
I've never had my life together enough around the holidays to remember that this time of the year is my chance to read something Christmassy and actually feel the magic around me as well. Pair that with my favourite writing duo, Christina Lauren, and I had some pretty high expectations for their latest, In A … Continue reading Book Review: In A Holidaze
The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary was getting a lot of buzz in my online bookclub when it first came out. At the time, I was drowning in ARCs that I was on deadline for, so I wasn't able to get to reading in right away. As I've mentioned, since being in the time of social … Continue reading Book Review: The Flatshare
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