I am lacking in all the words, so I am going to tell you a fun story to try to make other words connect with my brain. Not too long ago, Draven randomly said, ‘We should read more Diane Chamberlain.’ We were first introduced to her early this year through The Book Girl's Guide. I was on board, ...
Fiction / Women
BOOK REVIEW: Home no Matter Where by Nancy Naigle
My final trip to Whelk’s Island, that is, unless I can somehow be a one-woman show, convincing Nancy Naigle that this little community isn’t done telling stories, sharing wisdom, instilling values, and falling in love. Even if every single relationship (romantic, friendship, whatever) is insta. ...
BOOK REVIEW: To Light the Way Forward by Nancy Naigle
I loved getting back to Whelk’s Island, despite the fact that it started with a hurricane. Amanda, Tug, Paul, the entire community minus Maeve (sad face goes here). If you missed my review of the first book in the series, check it out at The Shell Collector. I switched to audio book for this one, ...
BOOK REVIEW: Child of the River by Irma Joubert
I think, for me, something got lost in translation with this book. First, the book was translated to English, then I picked up the audio version, and here I am feeling like I missed something big and broad. But I did get the smaller and important . . . I think. Set in South ...
BOOK REVIEW: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
Truth bomb: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Irritating. I did not bond with Eleanor. I re-listened to the first couple of chapters, thinking maybe I just needed a fresh start. Two hours in (three with the re-listen), I was ready to DNF with 9 hours to go. I didn’t bond, ...