Steeped in grief and unfolds at a slow pace, this saga follows two timelines that intersect occasionally but never feel fully connected until the end. Set in India but centered on a Christian family, the religious focus felt a bit out of place given the country‘s Hindu and Muslim majority. The writing is rich with vivid descriptions and thoughtful character development. It‘s a dense, emotional read with moments of real beauty.Book #51 in2025

A bit predictable, but I loved every word. KC remains one of my favorite authors—she nails the right mix of humor, heart, and characters that feel real. I flew through it in less than a day and enjoyed every minute. Book #50 in 2025

Backman is an author I‘ll read without question, and this book was no exception. His characters are the kind that linger long after the story ends—flawed, lovable, and profoundly human. The life lessons are woven in with humor and heart, making me laugh and cry in equal measure. It‘s a reminder that love often finds us where we least expect it, and that family is more than just blood. Book #49 in 2025

I grew up listening to ALOT of JT, so this was a very natural pick for my monthly biography. I just wish it were longer. I had no idea about his connection to The Beatles. It‘s a miracle JT is still alive today after hearing about all he got into in the 60-70s. Book #48 in 2025

I had high hopes for this book after reading the author‘s introduction, though it didn‘t quite deliver. I‘m not really into kink, and while the book promised it, it was really just some light BDSM. I‘m also over the kind of story where we get a smart female lead who still has to be rescued by a big, strong man. That trope feels tired and overdone. Book #47 in 2025

A lot of action, adventure, and Isla finding herself through her strengths and abilities. The timeline jumps between present day and before the Centennial, giving more backstory with Isla and Grim. And of course, it ends on a big cliffhanger. I want to read the final book right away, but I‘ll probably wait awhile. Book #46 in 2025

Enchanting and beautifully written. PCH‘s prose is almost lyrical—each line feels intentional and artful. I‘m already planning to reread it just to highlight and annotate all the stunning passages that have stayed with me. Book #45 in 2025 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

And finally, Henry‘s story—a slow burn with tension that builds for over half the book. Not as spicy as the others, but satisfying and emotionally rewarding. Book #44 in 2025

Unreliable narrators are what FM is good at, so I knew right away not to trust Dawn, Mia, or Natalie. The planning on this one is purely diabolical. I enjoyed every minute reading this book. Book #43 in 2025

I loved this book! Several GREAT quotes..
“Surely her purpose in life wasn‘t simply to read as many books as possible.” Wait what?
“I guess I left the window open, there‘s rain all over my face.”
Unfortunate Gaiman name drop though. Book #42 in 2025

Another highly recommended, plotless book. It‘s just a story of their lives, with too much detail on the mundane and no depth into the main life events. The FMC is unlikable, and I felt nothing for her when negative things happen to her. This book was much too long and dragged on. The first half was boring, the second half picked up a little bit. Book #41 in 2025

A hilarious book about a woman going through menopause. It‘s not just 300 pages of complaining — it‘s sharp, funny, and relatable. I really enjoyed it, even though I‘m not quite at that stage yet. My kids are still young, but it gave me plenty of laughs and things to think about for the future. Book #40 in 2025

The narrative shifts back and forth in a confusing way, and I couldn't get a clear sense of perspective. The plot felt nonexistent, the tone was gloomy, and the characters were unlikable. Their letter rants irrelevant, and the sex scenes were awkward to read. It‘s basically about two women stuck in cycles of depression and self-sabotage. Book #39 in 2025

I love a good romance, and this was absolutely amazing. Just a little bit of spice and so much emotion. Abby is one of my favorite automatic-read authors, and I didn‘t realize how much I needed this story. Book #38 in 2025

I grew up watching Family Matters and this was a great flashback. He talks about how tough it was to get cast again after Urkel, all while driving an Aston Martin—Hollywood irony at its finest. You can tell his parents raised him with solid values, and that grounded perspective really comes through. It‘s one of those tell-alls my generation didn‘t know we needed. Book #37 in 2025

A slow start, but it quickly picks up. Geeta‘s wit shines, and the sisterhood she builds with Saloni, Farah, Priya, and Preity is fierce and unforgettable. A bold, layered story that dives into caste and justice—with some very satisfying payback. Book #36 in 2025

I never fully connected with this story, and I think that‘s largely due to the writing style. The storytelling felt disjointed and lacked a natural flow. The premise was intriguing, but if it hadn‘t been the library‘s book club pick, I probably wouldn‘t have finished it. Book #35 in 2025

Another epic tale that was full of action, drama, and smut. Too smutty for me, I skipped through those scenes after the first one. This was the story Nesta needed and deserved. I loved the Valkyries and their bond. Book #34 in 2025

The fun sequel I‘ve been waiting for. GUP is back and I loved him just as much as before. His humor is on par and his witty rules of life are what I needed. “He was done being sad” 💜Book #33 in 2025

A good book, but it felt too familiar... oh because it has the EXACT SAME plot as the movie Hope Floats. Book #32 in 2025

📖Lightlark by Alex Aster
I don‘t remember when or why I bought this book, bu I really enjoyed it and will definitely pick up the next one in the series. I kept waiting for a major betrayal and was shocked when it happened. I‘m glad Isla found her purpose and what she was truly made of. Book #31 in 2025

An absolute riot of a story. A few of us joked at Bookclub this week after we heard about a book with a door as the main love interest. It was, well it was what you would expect from a paranormal door turns to man when his door knob is, um desecrated, boom. Greek mythology (that‘s really stretching it) with a strange twist. Book #30 in 2025

A memoir rather than a traditional biography, but nonetheless a great story about an amazing man. I read this when I was in college over 20 years ago and felt compelled to revisit Morrie. Mitch Albom is a great story teller and the way he captures Morrie‘s warmth and wisdom makes it feel like you‘re sitting in the room with them. Book #29 in 2025

Not a story for the ages, but def a story my age. Lila is 42 and her life is chaos. I don‘t have her issues, but can relate to some of how she feels. Beautiful character development about people who make mistakes and learn how to work through them. Book #28 in 2025

Wow. I was expecting a twist, because that‘s FM‘s style but I‘m almost speechless. What a fantastic ending! I devoured it in just over a day. 5 stars, and hell yeah for vigilante justice. Book #27 in 2025

A wonderful romance Sleepless in Seattle style that is perfect. All the characters are charming, the two main characters are lovable. This was the perfect romcom, a tier 4! Book #26 in 2025

An enchanting book about time travel and the consequences that could come. Every time I put the book down I couldn‘t stop thinking about June. This was so beautifully written and sure to be one of my tops books of the year. Book #25 in 2025

I almost started counting the times Tricia said Ethan wouldn‘t like that or that they‘ve known each other barely a year. It was so repetitive and annoying. All the gaslighting between Ethan gaslighting Tricia and Tricia gaslighting herself, ugh. But I love an unreliable narrator, and oh yeah this one is good. Book #24 in 2025

Unlikeable characters and a slow-moving story made this less compelling than AF‘s other books. While the ending was great, the journey felt drawn out, and I struggled to stay engaged. That said, I always enjoy a good unreliable narrator! Book #23 in 2025

A woman's extraordinary journey around the world, driven by an unseen illness. At the age of 9, Aubry was struck by a mysterious sickness that forced her to leave home and travel constantly, unable to stay in one place for too long without suffering intense pain. A very long book, but full of adventures of strength, wonder, love, loss, grief, and more. The end was a bit strange though. Book #22 in 2025

Dex was having an existential crisis that led them to leave the life they had known, twice.They embarked on a journey with a robot who lived in the wild. The lack of world building had me rereading pages trying to get my bearings and understand what was going on. The overuse of they as Dex‘s pronouns was distracting. Sometimes the story would summarize years in just a few sentences but then spend pages lingering on just a few days. Book#21 in2025

That was a fun read! I‘m not usually a fan of reality TV, but this exceeded my expectations. I just wish the villain had gotten the brutal downfall he deserved. It gets pretty spicy, but nothing degrading or dark. Book #20 in 2025

Just as spicy as the first book, but it‘s expected. This one follows Russ and Rory, two characters I was already familiar with from the first book. Their vulnerability and honesty with each other made their love story compelling, and I enjoyed watching their relationship grow. The summer camp setting brought back nostalgia—not for the wild counselor romance, but for the carefree magic of camp as a kid. Book # 19 in 2025

She did it again, threw in twists at the end that you don‘t see coming! A little Cathy Bates Misery type craziness. I read this in less than 24 hours. Book #18 in 2025

The final book of an interesting series. B&B was the best in terms of suspense and gore, the last two were okay but def not as interesting. And way more sappy. I wasn‘t expecting how puppy dog love sick these men were, the women were darker and more badass. (Maybe that was the whole point!!) Book #17 in 2025

Interesting story, but I didn‘t like how jumped back and forth between timelines and characters- it didn‘t feel organized. The fire at the end made me so sad. I don‘t trust authors who kill animals in their books. Book #16 in 2025

Interesting story, but I didn‘t like how jumped back and forth between timelines and characters- it didn‘t feel organized. The fire at the end made me so sad. I don‘t trust authors who kill animals in their books. Book #16 in 2025

Lucas thinks he‘s attained pure happiness through living alone, but a meddling neighborhood council turns his world upside. I love Backman and while I enjoy his novellas, I wish they were full novels.
Book #15 in 2025

The emotions this book evokes are raw. My heart physically ached as Maddie navigated her grief while fulfilling her brother‘s final request. Their bond was timeless, making her loss even more painful. Her story with Dom was equally heartbreaking, though in a different way. I haven‘t cried like this in a long time, but reading this was worth it. Book #14 in 2025

A dark, hauntingly beautiful ghost story that perfectly captures Schwab‘s signature eerie storytelling. With zero romance and a focus on atmosphere, identity, and the thin veil between the living and the dead, Schwab once again crafts a world that is twisted and gothic, but never overly graphic. A must-read if you like quiet horror and lyrical, immersive storytelling. Book #13 in 2025

I really enjoyed listening to him tell his story. A true rags to riches, Venezuela to Hollywood American dream. He is altruistic and compassionate about helping others. The love he openly expresses for his family is heartwarming. Book #12 in 2025

Another dark romance recommended by friends, why do I take their recs anymore, lol. Completely unhinged, but still entertaining and I didn‘t stop reading it. Cat and mouse, but make it spicy. So spicy that I would be very embarrassed if my mom picked from my bookshelf. Book #11 in 2025

Someone by Benjamin Stevenson
A book club pick and an easy read. I‘m not sure how I feel about the narrator breaking the fourth wall, but it was interesting. The author/narrator tells you to pay attention to the Easter eggs and then ties it all up in the end. I knew who the killer was, but I didn‘t know WHO the killer was…IYKYK Book #10 in 2025

Another fast paced ride with Violet and her band of crazy dragon riders and friends. Nothing really new is added to the plot, it follows along the storyline of Violet and Xaden and their fight against evil. We get some of Andarna in this one, but not enough IMO. She‘s hilarious and sasses Tairn a lot.I was stressed out for the last half and almost went looking for spoilers. Can‘t wait for the next one! Book #9 in 2025

I loved everything about this sweet romance! The right amount of spice and very lovable characters, except for Seth the dirtbag. I loved reading all the Indian phrases and words of endearment. I‘ve never been to India, but I love reading about Indian culture through the voices of characters like these. Book #8 in 2025

Way too spicy for my tastes, but it was a fun romance. Both main characters have depth, even within their friendships. It‘s only a little about ice skating and hockey, but just enough to be fun. Book # 7 in 2025

I‘m a sucker for snarky, witty septuagenarians. Add in a stronger than she realizes but later discovers clairvoyant FMC and a hot ex-cop private investigator and it kept me sucked in for an almost 500 pager. This was a crazy and fun wild ride of a book. I def plan to check out the next in this series. Book #6 in 2025

I spent my entire Sunday reading this book, and I‘m not mad at all. Another good psychological thriller from FM. Just when you think you‘ve figured it out, wrong there‘s an insane twist coming!! Book #5 in 2025

I really tried to enjoy this book, as it dragged on & on.Thought provoking but no plot,it just ends.There‘s depth behind Stella choosing to change her identity but we don‘t get much if it. ‘I wanted a job, they thought I was white & I got the job. I like this man who thinks I‘m white.Well now I guess I‘ll be white & lie to everyone & say racist things & gaslight the hell out of my own daughter her entire life.‘Fell flat for me.Book #4 in2025

This was an outlandish all over the place book that felt a little like the Thomas Crown Affair. Somehow I got sucked in and whizzed through it in a day; luckily I had the day off. Not great, but some funny bits and entertaining for sure. Book #3 in 2025