My reading was very up and down this year. Some months, I had several books that were strong, and others, my favorite read of the month, were good, not great. So, that means several of the books on this list were a second or third favorite of a strong month. Which means I haven't gotten... Continue Reading →
My Favorite Book of the Month, November 2024: Four Aunties and a Wedding by Jesse Q. Sutanto
“They’ve gone through so much for me, like covering up an actual murder. The least I can do is pretend to like their hideous outfits.”― Jesse Q. Sutanto, Four Aunties and a Wedding Goodreads Synopsis: Meddy Chan has been to countless weddings, but she never imagined how her own would turn out. Now the day has arrived,... Continue Reading →
My Favorite Read of November 2023
Goodreads synopsis: The latest historical novel from New York Times bestselling author Lisa See, inspired by the true story of a woman physician from 15th-century China—perfect for fans of See's classic Snowflower and the Secret Fan and The Island of Sea Women. According to Confucius, "an educated woman is a worthless woman," but Tan Yunxian—born into an elite... Continue Reading →
My Favorite Read of August 2023
Goodreads Synopsis: Put the kettle on, there’s a mystery brewing…Tea-shop owner. Matchmaker. Detective? Sixty-year-old self-proclaimed tea expert Vera Wong enjoys nothing more than sipping a good cup of Wulong and doing some healthy ‘detective’ work on the internet (AKA checking up on her son to see if he’s dating anybody yet). But when Vera wakes... Continue Reading →
My Favorite Read of March 2023:Thin Ice by Paige Shelton
"I knew I was keeping it together by only the thinnest of threads, but that was better than not keeping it together at all." Paige Shelton, Thin Ice Goodreads Synopsis: Beth Rivers is on the run - she's doing the only thing she could think of to keep herself safe. Known to the world as... Continue Reading →
Throw Back Thursday Book Review: Enchanted Inc. by Shanna Swendson
Welcome back to my weekly feature where I look at back at some of my favorite books that I read before starting the blog. Today's Book: Enchanted, Inc. by Shanna Swendson Publication Date: May 31, 2005 Date Read: July 19, 2011 My Rating: 4 stars Favorite Quote: "Any man who would deny you dessert isn’t... Continue Reading →
Middle Grade Book of the Week: Crash by Jerry Spinelli
Summary: John "Crash" Coogan is the star football player and one of the most popular kids in school. Crash can't figure out his neighbor Penn Webb. He doesn't fit in with the other kids. His family doesn't eat meat or own a television, and he's a cheerleader. Crash and his friends taunt Penn and pull... Continue Reading →