The Years That Followed: A Novel | 
pickTwo women who were wronged in love work to deal with their pasts. Calista who left her home as young and naive bride married to an older man seeks revenge. Pilar who worked hard to rise above the poverty of her youth gives into her attraction to a married man and faces repercussions she cannot ignore. They never truly meet but their lives connect. This was a gripping read and, while I would have liked more front the ending, one I would recommend.
My mom and I went to the BN today. I picked up these two and she borrowed my East of Eden. 😊
I read an awesome 17 books this month, but this was the #bestofdecember fiction. #SeasonsReadings2016
pickThis book. I cannot recommend it enough. It was everything I wanted the Ferrante books to be. It kept me up at night, desperate to find out what would happen. Everything about it is SO well done. All the stars to Catherine Dunne.
My boss is already gone for the holidays, so I am taking an extra long lunch break -- with a book and a hot beverage -- while keeping an eye on email. #SeasonsReadings2016
My book is just out of reach on the coffee table, but this is the current lap situation.
pickI loved this novel! Two separate narrative strands follow two women who made bad choices in love (trigger warning for domestic violence, pervasive though not graphic), and then became obsessed, one with vengeance and the other with restitution. Beautiful writing, gorgeously drawn settings, interesting characters, and a dose of suspense. A winner! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 #recommendsday
Because #coffeeandbooks are the stuff of life 😇 -- and I'm loving this book so much!
Well, this is exciting! Thank you, dear Littens! I'm so thrilled to follow in the footsteps of the lovely @Liberty @BookishFeminist and @MrBook 😊😊😊
That's an interesting way of putting it. We teachers are invested, yes, but "illuminated" by our students' achievements? ?
This is definitely another #TBRtemptation! I just read the prologue and ????? ... "There is just the one message, as she'd expected. Very few people have this number. 'Aphrodite,' a man's voice says, 'it is done. The transaction is completed.'
pickI've seen a few notes calling this book Ferrante-esque, which I would semi agree with. Semi because I've only read the first book in the Neapolitan quarter 😩. Anyways regardless of its comparison the book itself is packed with juice drama. Revenge, love affairs and women fighting forward on their own. Definitely one to read if ur looking for an escape. Did I mention it's set across Spain, Greece and Ireland? Warning the travel bug will bite u!
The books I featured on Twitter tonight. This one is a retelling of Greek myth set in Europe in the 1960s to 1980s. Revenge, strong women, love, betrayal. @TouchstoneBooks Looking forward to it--and all of these
No reading for me tonight. First, Allison begged me from the moment I got home to make bookmarks to sell with her. I figured out why: my mom messaged me about selling bookmarks I made years ago at her craft sale. Ally thinks this will get us on to Shark Tank & her a 🐴. #dreamon
Then my sister called. She had a craptastic day. Her realtor canceled their listing. Don't tell Allison, but I think I'll send my sister on me if these as a pick me up.
Perfect opening line for today: "The July heat is an anvil."
It sure as hell is, Calista. It sure as hell is.
Monday lunch time finds me once again in my workplace hidey-hole starting a new book. This one is set both in Dublin and Madrid, which are both on my bucket list. By choosing an October release I'm also sending Mother Nature subtle hints that I'm now ready for cooler weather. Is she listening???
Excellent book mail today. I feel like the girl with all the reading choices in the world right now. ☺️
