#NotintheLitsyDatabase — this is such a pretty sticker book! It‘s published by #AdamsMedia #SimonandSchuster. It has stickers that would be great for #LitsyMail, book journals, notebooks, and basically anywhere. Highly recommend!
pickGood. Switches between Italy in the 1940's and London and Italy in the late 90's. Descriptions of Italy made me feel like I was there as they were described in lots of detail. Full of twists and turns. Full of romance. Thank you #SimonandSchuster for inviting me via #Netgalley for the free proof copy.
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pickThis moving debut swallowed me up! Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#palm-meridian
Publication is expected June 10.
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pickVery good. Full of historical detail and drama. Follows a young woman and her child who takes on a new persona when tragedy happens on the Titanic. Heartbreaking at times but also hopeful
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pickGood. Nice romantic story. Even though by the end I was left with more questions than answers as the main reason for the story was never revealed to you and another storyline was introduced half way and never got resolved, it was still enjoyable.
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pickGood. Even though at first the main character seemed not very likable I held on and was very pleased with her eventual redemption. Full of wonderful descriptions of the scenery around which made me feel like I was in Italy and feeling the sun on my face. Full of the usual Rebecca Serle magic and wonder.
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pickI enjoyed this faith based memoir by Julie Chen Moonves. She takes you through how she found God at 48. Julie takes you through her struggles and triumphs throughout her life. How know, that she knows God, she sees things He has done throughout it. How things she did that she didn't realize was a sin until she learned about God. It made me look at one thing I sin in repeatedly, I think a lot of us do, that is gossiping. After listening ⬇️
pickThank you #SimonAndSchuster and #NetGalley for providing this #ARC Advance Reading Copy. Expected publication date is February 13, 2024.
fiction • historical • literary • magical realism • adventurous • Texas • 3.5 Stars
The Bullet Swallower by Elizabeth Gonzalez James combines magical realism and western genres. ⬇️
pickVery good. Heartbreaking and so passionate in wanting to tell her real story not just the story we hear in the press. Full of raw feelings and stories that will make you mad on her behalf. A must read for true Britney Spears fans.
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pickI thought this was fantastic! Didn‘t know much about it when requesting the ARC, other than that she cowrote The Sun Does Shine, which I loved. Ended up feeling really connected to her story, esp. bc it took place in Santa Cruz during a time period when I was living there too as a young mom with two little boys around her youngest son‘s age. (I wonder if our paths ever crossed?) She‘s an incredible writer, and this book has so much to say about ⬇️
