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It‘s another week!

I‘m diving into I Almost Forgot About You. This isn‘t my first Terry McMillan book, but it is one of her most recently published books that I have yet to read.

I picked it up because I‘m trying not to read our September book pick for the Buddy Reads with Reading Beyond the Book Cover, It‘s Not All Downhill From Here.

I‘m expecting multidimensional characters and drama from this audiobook.

What are you reading this week?

This book was one of my first posts back in my early Litsy days. The MC is an optometrist, and I read some pages while waiting for an appointment with my optometrist. #iforgotday #julyjam

I started this a few years back. I didn‘t like it. I had the audiobook this time and I actually liked it. I DO NOT like Terry‘s voice, but tolerated it. The story was really good. I‘m glad I gave it another go.

Audiobook. Although I didn‘t love this book, I feel like it helped me like it more because it was read by the author. I didn‘t relate but... I like how she told her story :)

Didn‘t fit into any other categories...

#WinterBookBingo #WinterBingo #Challenge
@Honeybeegirl

So, I really got super close to DNF this one. I just didn't identify with the main character. I felt the love story was a bit unbelievable but not unbelievable enough to grab me (if that makes sense). I don't know if its a racial confusing thing on my part (and it might be/most possibly is the issue) but I just didn't understand her life, her relationships or anything like that. But.... I listened to it will driving back to Houston... so finished

So, I saw some good things about this one. And found it on my Libby (also I can use it as my commute back to Houston book). I had been listening to 1Q84 (which I am loving but the sex... and driving... I just can't)

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1. taking my niece to the zoo
2. I have lupus so any morning I wake up without pain I feel lucky.
3. Tagged
4. Maya Angelou
5. Have a great weekend Littens! 🍀🍀🍀

#FriyayIntro @howjessreads

A solid Good Read

Snagged this one too. Haven‘t read a Terry McMillan in years #blackfriday #kindledeals

Current read

I love the relationships that are created in this book ❤️

Terry McMillan makes me happy! Every. Single. Time. This time around, optometrist Georgia discovers that a former love has died, and goes on a quest to tell men from her past what they meant to her. Cue self-discovery and personal growth.

MmmHmmm!

“Okay. How pregnant are they?”
“I don‘t know. They keep so many secrets and lie about so much stuff that I‘ll just wait for them to tell me when the little crumbsnatchers are going to pop out of their ovens.”
“This is why I‘m glad I never had children.”
“Shut up, Wanda. I wouldn‘t trade them for the world, even though they get on my last fucking nerve sometimes.”

I wouldn‘t trade mine either. All my hard work paid off—I raised 2 awesome ppl! ❤️😀

Man, did I need this break! Terry McMillan never disappoints.

I loved this book. I thought it could have ended much sooner, but that didn't reduce my enjoyment of its continuation. Really really enjoyed it.

I enjoyed this book. It was a quick read.

Playing catch-up again for #90sinJuly
#MemoriesRemain in this book as Dr. Georgia Young experiences a midlife crisis and decides to revisit her past relationships.
#PoleSitta totally went over my head so I googled it and thought "so this is a stupid record-breaking thing that people did back in 20s. The Guinness Books are full of stupid record-breaking things" and went with it. I know, it makes no sense but it's all I've got

 @Cinfhen @Robothugs

?”Reunited, and it feels so good. Reunited 'cause we understood there's one perfect fit, and, sugar, this one is it. We both are so excited 'cause we're reunited, hey, hey!"? I'm back together with an old favorite author, and I've got all evening to read.?? And isn't the title fitting: Ms. McMillan, 'I almost forgot about you'....but that is no longer applicable.

I read this as one of my monthly reads outside of my usual genres and was pleasantly surprised. I loved this novel and could imagine the whole thing on the big screen. Wonderful. I found a new author to enjoy! Winner.

2/16/2017: I literally slapped this one closed on page 1. I'm sure the writing is fine. I just don't read chick lit. Maybe I'll try in the summer? Has anyone else read this one?

2/12/2017: Finally getting to my TBR stack! I snatched this one up back in the summer for a good price, knowing it would be a while before I got to it. Looks like light reading. ? Gotta finish "Chilbury" first, though.

Laugh at loud funny audiobook about female friendship and changing your life in your 50s. Full review at http://www.spiritblog.net/i-almost-forgot-about-you/

#TBRtemptation post! Following in the vein of "How Stella Got Her Groove Back" & "Waiting To Exhale", this is the story of Dr. Georgia Young. Despite success, she's still restless. So she gives up optometry, moves, & may just have a second chance at love. It's all about facing fears, taking chances, & opening yourself up to possibilities. #blameLitsy #blameMrBook ?

5 out of 5 stars! I didn't want to put this book down once I started reading it! This is definitely a great book to read! I recommend it to everyone!

"Most women are amazing. They just need the right person to express it. I think it's called respect."

👧🏾 #LRC3 #womanofcolorauthor #LitsyReadingChallenge

Storm is a-coming, so a great excuse to read!!

I need to get my run in and get on a conference call. Instead, I'm glued to the Weather Channel #weathercrack #quitlooking #Matthew #alrightalrightalright

Jack says, "Mom is reading and I am watching the Weather Channel. I'm glad she is home and left Florida today. Stay safe fur friends!" ??? #dorkie #pupper

Feeling sassy in #Tallahassee so I thought I would pull out Terry McMillan #Florida

I'm a member of 4 book clubs, (one a week!) and just starting to tackle Novembers picks ... I've already read 'The Dinner' and 'The Girl on a Train', so only two on my TBR... I'm listening to the Terry McMillan, which the author narrates herself and is tons of fun 😊.... And with those beautiful illustrations, 'A Monster Calls' will be a visual treat...though expecting lots of waterworks 😢😢😢

Met the beautiful Terry McMillan yesterday at a book reading/signing!! Very inspirational!

Finished this at work tonight.

Outside my normal preferred genre, but still enjoyable. McMillan's characters felt real and age appropriate and it was nice to see the world through Georgia's eyes. Her descriptions of the Bay also really made me miss that area, and overall the writing was lovely. A little too much dialogue to follow in audio, but the author narrated it well.

#audiobooks #booksoncd

Such a great thrift store #bookhaul today!! A grand total of $8.24 spent! #bargainshopper 📚

Just picked this up from my neighborhood Little Free Library! I haven't heard all that much about this novel, but what I have heard has been quite positive. Such a lovely cover, too—the photo doesn't do it justice!

Weekend #libraryhaul. Happy to be starting these two from my August TBR list. 🙂

Renovations to the local library means I have to pick up my holds from the Bookmobile for the next few months...
I'm embarrassed at how excited this makes me. 📚🚐 #iheartbookmobiles #iwantone!

I'm slowly getting the hang of this world of bookishness. One of my new faves is #recommendsday. 💖📖💖📖💖📖

One more thing before I buckle down. *** I almost forgot about *** the McMillans I scored at B&N yesterday during the extra 10% off sale. So I got the new one for 40% off and the marked-down one for an additional 10% off.

One more thing before I buckle down. *** I almost forgot about *** the McMillans I scored at B&N yesterday during the extra 10% off sale. So I got the new one for 40% off and the marked-down one for an additional 10% off.

Follow Georgia on an emotional journey to mend her past relationships and find herself in the process. Full review on www.novelgossip.com

Quick read but an entirely new and interesting perspective

I thought I'd like this book but I ended up really loving it. It was genuine, straightforward, and relatable...and I loved her writing style. I could've stayed in Georgia's world a little longer... And turns out this is just the book I needed to read at the moment! #surprises #homemadebookmark

Say what you will about her, the book recommendations are always interesting and often very good. So after catching up on 5 months...Another 12 books added to the TBR list. Thanks a bunch, Oprah! Maybe she would adopt me....🤔🤔