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• family drama • family secrets • contemporary fiction • 2.5 Stars Meh 🫤

This novel weaves together the lives of three generations of women.
• Gina Zoberski: The protagonist, an optimist who runs a gourmet grilled cheese food truck.
• Lorraine: Gina‘s fastidious mother, who catalogues all her faults.
• May: Gina‘s sullen teenage daughter.
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Get to discuss the gem with some great friends while eating yummy grilled cheese this evening!!

I have never been disappointed by one if Reichert‘s books and this was no exception. I love how she makes you feel all of the feels and in this case gives you a major craving for grilled cheese. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I bought this book on clearance last time I was at the bookstore specifically because I loved the pretty cover and the title so much. But the book itself fell flat. Full of shallow, unbelievable relationships and with so many annoying minor inconsistencies. It was almost like the author didn't remember what she had written just a few pages before. A quick and fluffy read, yes. But not something I'd recommend. #ReadingWomenChallenge

I‘ve never cried so much reading a book. I loved this book. It was so heartfelt and May‘s relationship with her father reminds me so much of my dad and I. I‘m glad I took off work today to finish this, because if I tried to finish this at work, my co-workers would think something horrible happened.

Also I need to find a man that is like Joe and Drew. So I guess I need a Polish American one??

Starting this one tonight for #25infive 🤓

This was my book club‘s pick this month and I really enjoyed it. It had a little bit of everything, family secrets, love, teenage turmoil and an interesting story to link it altogether. I really loved the characters. This book just had it all and ended perfectly.

I really enjoyed this look at love and loss through the eyes of three generations of women. I‘ve read all of Reichert‘s other books, and this one is my favorite so far. This has more mature writing and more mature plots. Each character‘s voice was distinct and personality was developed.

Finally finished this one along with an audiobook and another novel. It is one of those „feel good“ novels where you can detect early on that it will end well, but it has a few little turns that keep you going. I would give this to a friend who needs some “reading TLC“, but is not up for a very challenging story.

Back to something easy and short. Feels good to sit here after a run and some chores - perfect Saturday.

My weakness: trying to read too many books at once. That‘s not even all of them.

#bookmail complements of the publishers.

I don‘t like cooking, but that does not prevent me from reading books in which food and food prep are major characters.

Some easy reading on the patio while playing with the dog

Sigh. Is the weekend really almost over? 😩

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 I “read” this book via audiobook and I loved everything about it. From the three points of view to the flashbacks throughout the story. I found it to be a very fast read. While this is my first book by this author it will not be my last.

Should I get it?? It's a bit over my budget... It's also my birthday on the 24th ... so early birthday present to myself??

#kindledeal #kindledeals #ebooksale

I just looked at this book in the bookstore. I didn‘t buy it today, but I told it I‘d be back. With a cover like this...what else could I say?!

This was a quick, easy read, but it lacked a little too much substance for my taste. Told partly in present day, partly in flashback, you get to know three generations of women who had to deal with love and loss, each in their own way. A lot of heavy handed subject matter is dealt with in this book, but it‘s glossed over at times. I also found the alternating time frames a little clunky and hard to keep track of.

This is my reading buddy, Tennille. Hope this brings a smile to your face! #catsoflitsy

Up next!

A little more serious than Reichart‘s other books, but I liked it. And I adore the cover. It‘s beautiful AND relevant.

The Once Upon a Bookclub / Chik-Lit Designs Booth was so adorable. I kinda wish I signed up for a subscription box just to get their literary wallet giveaway. They also had gorgeous literary bags!

#Bookcon

May Reads

Dark Lady's Chosen by Gail Z. Martin
The Optimist's Guide to Letting Go by Amy E. Reichert
Kill Creek by Scott Thomas
Cobalt Squadron by Elizabeth Wein

This had the same excellent feel as Reichert's other books! Cozy and sweet but with some deep feelings. I cried. A lot. But mostly happy crying.

Each section of this book has a page with a question to ponder. I‘ve mostly ignored them but this one made me pretty much say out loud a great big emphatic YES!!!

Starting this tonight.

Back porch reading.

Today‘s library haul. I want to start them all right now!

About to dive into my book and gifts

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Amy Reichert's new book came out this week and I'm stoked to read it next.

Mothers Day bundle by @onceuponabookclubbox

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🍭🍭🍭🍭🍭 review is up on my blog. Stop by and say hi! This is a good one! https://reecaspieces.com/2018/05/13/the-optimists-guide-to-letting-go-by-amy-e-r...

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Read my 5-star review of The Optimist's Guide to Letting Go by Amy E. Reichert
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2325260666

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