Review of “Good Morning, Good Life”

“Good Morning, Good Life” by Amy Schmittauer argues that a good morning routine could change your life. This book provides tips, tricks, and suggestions to create a morning routine that works for each individual. I loved this book. My friend, Bailey, passed it on to me with the highest recommendation and honestly I think she…

Review of “The Wives”

“The Wives” by Tarryn Fisher was my BOTM pick for December. I haven’t had time to read a lot of psychological thrillers lately and this was definitely a good choice. Right off the bat we meet Thursday, a woman who finds herself in a plural marriage. As we read on, we discover Thursday is unhappy…

Review of “The Great Pretender”

Susannah Cahalan, author of “Brain on Fire”, furthers her research into the psychology realm to understand mental institutes and psychology as a whole. Stemming from her own diagnosis process, Cahalan points to the flaws in the system, but also improvements the field is edging towards. The biggest thing you need to know before this book…

Review of “Go Set a Watchman”

So many hours later, I finished the audiobook of “Go Set a Watchman” by Harper Lee. This felt like a much needed sequel to “To Kill a Mockingbird.” This book holds one of the most real truths I’ve ever heard. In one pivotal moment, Jean Louise is speaking with her Uncle and he says that…

Review of “The Testaments”

This book. Where to even begin?! Margaret Atwood returns to Gilead once more to settle rumors and show us what actually happens after Offred (June) gets into a truck at the end of “The Handmaid’s Tale.” This book is eye-opening and fast paced. You won’t be able to put it down until you reach the…

Review of “The Wisdom of Walt Disney”

This book was interesting because it really wasn’t a book. Whoops! So “The Wisdom of Walt Disney” was actually a book with a few quotes, but mostly it had directions on how to fold the pages to make a Mickey head (can you say magical?!). I expected more quotes, they end up being few and…

Review of “The Cactus”

“The Cactus” was on Reese Witherspoon’s book club. I don’t participate religiously or anything, but when I see one that seems interesting I eventually get around to it. This book was a hard read for me because I could never really get into it. Susan is a very hard character to like for most of…

Review of “Ask Again, Yes”

Nothing like a good family drama. In this book by Mary Beth Keane, two families are twisted together by love and a tragedy. “Ask Again, Yes” prompts the questions: who do we love? And how do we know what the good life is? I really enjoyed this read. It was very fulfilling to me to…

Review of “Normal People”

This book was BORING. A seemingly pointless plot that trailed on longer than necessary. “Normal People” follows two characters through years of an on again off again relationship. This book was primarily focused on their sexual relationship for the first half of the book. I kept reading assuming it would fade off or they would…

Review of “Lost Roses”

By the author of “Lilac Girls” comes “Lost Roses.” This novel is considered the prequel, taking place during Russia’s worst years as the country is taken over by gangs of poor thugs. Following three characters, this book has a similar feel, but a new story line that makes it a quick read. Eliza and Sofya…