Firefly Lane | 
pickThis is the second book I've read by the author, the first being The Nightingale. Having watched the TV series, I then read the book, I usually prefer to read the book first. This book does not disappoint, I enjoy this authors style of writing and I'm now on the look out for more to read.
pick5⭐️ I was really surprised that I liked this book. While I wasn‘t really surprised at how well the story was written, I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it and how much it drew me in. I also liked how the author made the cancer storyline very believable. I didn‘t know I had breast cancer until there was a shooting pain in my breast; breast cancer doesn‘t always make itself known with the usual signs. ⤵️
pickIf you're looking for a good cry, this book is for you. I had a hunch about the ending, but it still got me to well up multiple times. A very relatable story of best friends during the many chapters of life. I found Tully to be a bit selfish and annoying at times--maturing into a successful woman, yet still too naive to recognize her best friend's insecurities; however Hannah develops both characters beautifully given their family history.
Today, I‘m sharing what I‘m currently reading, watching and listening to. I haven‘t read Firefly Lane but my mom and I are watching it on Netflix. We watched Season 1 and now, we‘re watching Season 2. My mom likes the show. I‘m not enjoying it but I‘ve decided to stick with it and see if it gets better. If it doesn‘t get better then I can read the book and the sequel to it. I‘ve heard that the books are better.
pick4.5/5⭐️ Decades of friendship and the trials that come with it. Had me crying multiple times and chuckling here and there. I felt bad for Kate the whole book, feeling as if she put herself last with everyone. She shouldn‘t have had to bend for Tully every single time. Their fights aggravated me because of this.
pickWhile I do recommend this book, I don't recommend reading the last 20 pages in a parking lot waiting for your kid to get off work. So many people passed by staring at the crazy lady sobbing in her car. 😭
I've had this book on my tbr shelves for a while now. I'm trying to decide if I need to read it first or watch the show first. My usual plan is book before film, but idk. If you've read and watched, what would you suggest?
pickI loved this book, even if it had me crying at the end. Kate and Tulley become the best of friends in middle school despite totally different personalities. Through hardships & triumphs they stay together….even dealing with betrayal. A story of unconditional love and support.
pickI've never read a book by Kristin Hannah before. This was heartbreaking and beautiful and I want to immediately start the second book in the series! I loved Kate & Tully and their love for each other.
pickI enjoyed reading this book. I‘ve loved some of Hannah‘s other novels and enjoyed the Netflix series of this. The book was touching and made me cry, much like Hannah‘s other books!
Predictable. Was disappointed 😞
#12booksof2021 #August
This was a book club read and I loved it!! It made me cry like no book this year did.
panTo finish the #52Booksin52Weeks challenge I needed to read a book by Hannah. I thought I‘d skip the prompt but the control freak in me made me pick up this one on audio. Pooh. Way too chick lit for me.
Two girls promise to stay friends forever but it‘s hard when the beauty gets a glamorous career and no one to love, and the insecure one becomes a stay at home mother surrounded by love. Too cliche. And yes I cried at the end. Cheap emotions.
pickGet your tissues ready!! I waited before diving into the Netflix series to read the book. Just started the series this evening and see they already butchered the storyline 😡. I guess I‘ll continue watching to see where they take it but as always…the book is better!
pickThis really was a great book by Kristin Hannah. As with her other books you know something major is about to happen but it still feels like a rollercoaster of emotions. This story was about the 30 year friendship of Tula and Katie and the ups and downs of the friendship. Even though I knew how it would end, it left me in tears. Definitely a must read book but not on your lunch break when you have to answer coworkers questions why you are crying.
pickActually watched a few episodes of the Netflix series but really didn‘t like it, then a friend gave me the book and that was a game changer. Completely loved the way she writes about women and friendships.
pickHeart wrenching. An emotional rollercoaster of a decades-long friendship and truth about love. A devastating look at how life throws curveballs without warning or reason.
Trigger warning: this story does have instances of sexual abuse and drug & alcohol abuse/addiction
#pageturner #heartwrenching #friendship #lifelongfriends #emotional #relationships
Here we go with Firefly Lane!
#friendship #netflix #booktoscreen #tvseries
Hi everyone,
As so many of you may know, my family and I have been devastated by COVID over the last couple of months. I was hospitalized and my husband passed away from COVID related Pneumonia on May 11th. So I've been MIA for a while. The amazing thing about this group is that even though I've been MIA, they have made sure I knew I was not alone. The #litsylove group has been absolutely wonderful and I cannot express how much I appreciate you
pickWow! This book emotionally wrecked me. I was warned that I was going to need tissues, but I did not anticipate sobbing for a straight hour as I finished the book. I love watching books on the big screen and was excited to read this before I could binge watch the Netflix series. I just could not put this book down. I wanted more of “TullyandKate”. There was something so natural about the way their lives progressed and I adored reading about them.
#NutsinMay #Readathon is coming soon. I‘m joining @Andrew65 and hope you will, too.
My goals are to start and finish the tagged book which is my #DoubleSpin for #BookSpinBingo and to get 2 bingos. Choose your own goals and jump in. 💙
pickI started a 2nd job and stopped reading for about a month and a half.. but then after being 56th on hold at the library I finally got Firefly Lane! This book is soooo good!! I loved every moment of it ❤ I laughed, cried and felt like I was with the girls the whole time 💕 This book takes you on their journey of self discovery 📖 I suggest reading the book even if you've watched the show 😊❤
pickMy husband caught me crying at the end. It was a little long in my opinion but the story was good. Now to go watch the Netflix series
"That was the thing about best friends. Like sisters and mothers, they could piss you off and make you cry and break your heart, but in the end, when the chips were down, they were there, making you laugh even in your darkest hours."
pickWriting this review through tear filled eyes...
Firefly Lane surpassed my expectations, and I loved both main characters, Tully and Kate so much.
They had a friendship that lasted decades and even through the worst of times, they had each other to lean on.
While I saw the ending coming, right down to how Hannah would even lay out the final scene, I loved it. It ended the best way possible.
Some friendships really can withstand anything.
1. I have!!! Now though I listen on audible. I'm currently listening to the tagged book.
2. I often do! I feel like I need background noise to when I read.
@TheSpineView #two4tuesday
pickSuch a lovely book! I reread it since it‘s been so many years and I want to now read the sequel and watch the new Netflix series. It was just as good, if not better than I remembered. 💕
pickThe Nightingale by Kristin Hannah is one of my favorites and once again, she doesn‘t disappoint! #LitsyAtoZ #F✔️
Two young girls build a friendship that spans over 30years. First they walk the same path and then both travel different paths. One chooses to build a family and the other chooses her career but the bond they share is strong and takes them through the years. Kate & Tully forever.
pickTwo things about this book: 1. Do NOT finish this book on an airplane. You will ugly cry. 2. After finishing this book today, I watched exactly 8 minutes of the Netflix series before I realized they are 2 completely different stories. How are they *SO* different?! And WHY?!
What to read next..?
pickWow, what a wild ride for my emotions. Felt everything from nostalgia;l, to frustration, to utter heartbreak. Really saw a lot of myself in Kate, making many scenes really powerful. Beautifully written dialogue, enchanting from start to finish.
"But things changed fast. She knew that now. A horse could get old overnight and go lame. A friend could become a stranger just as quickly". - Firefly Lane, Kristin Hannah
pickBeautiful story of friendship, family and love ~~~~ but so SAD!! Have tissues ready.
pickSo I watched the show first. Loved it then read the book!! Now I can see why everyone was so upset about the show!! It‘s nothing and I mean nothing like the book!! What an amazing book!!!
pickI was reading this at work and had to stop because I didn‘t want to weep. Then, 20 minutes later, I decided that weeping at work was fine and finished it. This book just had such a magical quality from beginning to end. I absolutely loved it! Just be ready for an emotional rollercoaster.
Re-reading this one before I watch the new Netflix series. I read it years ago and loved it. 💕
pickThis book ripped my heart out. I haven‘t cried during a book as much as this in a long time. This is a beautiful story about friendship, but it was so real. I felt so invested in Tully and Kate and I think it‘s because we got to see them grow up in this book. We really got to care about the characters and feel like they were a part of our family and our lives. I don‘t have anything bad to say about this one. I can‘t wait to watch the show!
Tea, book, bag of pastries. Perfect Sunday activity? Someone needs to take the bag of pastries away from me.
