When I am stressed, I do my nails. I am calling this mani the Blue Wave. Today is the day, y’all. I’m feeling all kinds of emotions … hope and fear, mostly. As a mother.As a woman.As an aunt and a daughter.As a human who cares deeply about the lives and rights of others. If …
Have you ever read a work of fiction that you wished were nonfiction? Reading Red, White, and Royal Blue had me wishing with every ounce of my life that it was real. Especially the ending … that BIG blue ending. I’ll admit this one was a bit of a slow start for me, but I’m …
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Y’all I don’t even know anymore. This year has been one punch in the face after the other. Personally, there have been some highs but the world is literally burning, so those moments pale in comparison to the lows. It’s hard to celebrate a new house or a new book in the midst of a …
Somehow, I missed posting about After Everything on release day. When I say this week has been a whirlwind, I am not even exaggerating. The release of After Everything has felt so different from all my previous books. There’s something magical about all book releases, but this one made my heart burst into a million …
“Mr. Vice President, I’m Speaking.” “If you don’t mind letting me finish, we can then have a conversation, OK?” These two phrases (and the fly) are what struck me the most during last night’s Vice Presidential debate. I’m speaking. Such a powerful statement in two simple words. As an educated woman with a career, I …
Wow. This book exceeded every single one of my expectations. Jackson’s writing pulled me right into Enchanted’s world and held me hostage. I could not put this book down. The topics weren’t light and were absolutely gut wrenching at times. I highly recommend this book, but go into it knowing your heart will break and …
It’s been a hot minute since I read a domestic thriller, and I wish I could say this one did not disappoint. But it did. Despite the intriguing set, it took me a while to get into the book. When I did, the plot pulled me forward and it was a quick read. The ending …
Good. Lord. 40ish hours later … This book was an exhaustive look at George Washington’s life, the American Revolution, and the beginning of the American experiment. Chernow didn’t shy away from Washington’s complicated and troubling relationship with slavery. He may have had reservations about slavery as a practice, but he didn’t shy away from owning …
I’ve been HORRIBLE at posting my reviews here. So, I am cheating a bit and posting a quick recap for the month of September. What did you read in September? I mostly read CNN, my IG feed, and the cool side of my pillow. In other words, it was a slow month. But … I …
