pick9-20-24: My 33rd finished book of 2024! The Guncle Abroad is the sequel to the very popular The Gungle. Gay Uncle Patrick and his niece and nephew are traveling through Europe to get to the kid‘s dad‘s wedding in Italy. The kids are not in love with this situation so Patrick has to teach them all about love languages in the hopes that by the time they reach Lake Como he will have succeeded in making them see the light.
so-soI have mixed feelings, but it‘s mostly because I came in to this book looking for something light (my brain is still reeling from the first few weeks of school!), and a society comedy sounded good.
Pros: Definitely has some of the modern Jane Austen/comedy about shallow rich people vibes with a couple of mostly likable characters. Some light similarity to Mansfield Park, but not a retelling
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Good, touching, and funny in spots. I liked the first in the series better, but this one is worth a read/listen. I liked seeing the progression of the characters and loved the Sound of Music callouts (it‘s one of my favorite movies 🎥).
pickAn enjoyable graphic novel about the joys and tribulations of organising one's own wedding.
pickI‘ve totally enjoyed this novel which has many Asian antiques and chaos. The humour in it made it more enjoyable. I find it a mix of Jackie Collins, Sophie Kinsella and Jesse Q Sutanto. This is actually my first read from this author 😅 I didn‘t join the CRA bandwagon previously 🤣 This Novel garnered ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 from me.
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Kevin Kwan has such a distinctive style - full of panache! This fun romp boasts multiple exotic locations and heaps of juicy drama, exuding luxury and decadence, but it‘s also grounded in social commentary and a moral compass. Indulge in the escape! #Aardvark #AardvarkBookClub
pick8-24-24: My 30th finished book of 2024! Book 6 in the series. This one picked up a bit more than the others have. Reggie Heath, barrister, has finally married his love, the famous Laura Rankin. Due to an immense amount of paparazzi, they fly to her hometown of Bodfyn, to honeymoon and hide out. But, Laura saw a Sherlock Holmes letter requesting her to return home to Bodfyn and once there a sinister man from her past shows up to sacrifice her.
so-soA wedding planner discovers a dead body at a destination wedding and things go downhill from there. The bride‘s mother assumes getting her youngest daughter out of jail is part of a wedding planner‘s duties.
pickLove these characters! GUP (Gay Uncle Patrick) is back dispensing wisdom to his niece and nephew when they are uncertain about a new stepmom. I liked the original most, but it was fun to see what happens years later in book 2. The beginning has them traveling through Europe-fun! The middle of lagged but the ending made it worth the read. Just a sweet, warm fuzzies book about love, family, and letting more people in. 😊
