The main character Gilda is having a mental health crisis with a side of existential dread- anxiety, depression, panic attacks, obsessive thinking. She cares for others but finds it consumes her. If you‘ve ever struggled about where you fit with life and what its purpose is- you will relate to Gilda . Great book!

A historical fiction book following US secretaries working for the FBI in the Cold War era. So good

Moms- read this book. So funny & relatable. If you‘ve ever felt old and grumpy and that you‘ve lost your spark- you will love the main character.

Highly recommend! It‘s a mystery ‘cat and mouse‘ story of different cons trying to out con one another. Had trouble putting it down!

This isn‘t my 1st Henry book- but it might be my favorite. It‘s a rom com style book that‘s not cheesy, and impossible to put down. If you need a light hearted read where you will love (most of) the characters- read it!!

If you have read the Olive Kettering books, you will enjoy this one as well.

Heartbreak- devastating- horrific- these words aren‘t enough the describe this book. While this is a historical fiction piece- it does describe the experience so many Americans experienced in the Vietnam war. It‘s powerful and devastating.

This book took me a second to get into, but I‘m glad I pushed through. You meet main character Beth at the lowest time in her life. It‘s heartbreaking but also full of love. Read it!

If you love true crime &/or podcasts read this book! It‘s different from anything I‘ve read before. Basic summary: Lucy is accused of killing her best friend but she has zero memory of it. A true crime podcaster sets to find the truth 5 years later.

I‘m in my Hilderband era apparently- as this is my 4th book of hers I‘ve read this summer. Although there wasn‘t character overlap like in her other books, I really enjoyed this read. I loved the character development.

The premise is kinda of a clique- the main character Lillie finds herself an unexpected empty nester. But she copes in some pretty hilarious and petty ways. It was an enjoyable vacation type read

In a first for me1 I watched the show before reading the book. The book (of course) is so much better. The ending is different. Perfect summer page turner .

Brief summary- a couple in their. 40s on a rare date night find themselves in the middle of a heist. It‘s a bit predictable but still an enjoyable read

I‘m apparently in a Hilderbrand mood as my last 3 books have been part of her Nantucket series. Although this book didn‘t have any recurring characters- as it‘s the first in the series- I loved it all the same. Perfect beach book- complete with twists, drama and love stories. I also loved how all the characters were experiencing existential crisis of sorts. Relatable.

Another perfect summer read from Elin Hilderbrand! Had a hard time putting it down, but hated the ending (which kind of tainted my love for@the book).

Great summer read. It follows the Cousins women as they spend a month on rural Tuckernut island- each needing the escape for different reasons. I loved getting to know each character- and loving them despite their flaws.

I chose this book bc I‘m a big Kristin Hannah fan. I didn‘t realize it was a follow up book to Firefly Lane. While I think Hannah did a great job giving backstory, it took@quite a while for me to connect to these characters. Most likely bc I didn‘t read Firefly Lane. While I found this book a big corny, I really enjoyed it. Very much tear jerker type book (if you need a good cry).

Quite possibly the most moving books I‘ve ever read- and I‘ve read quite a few. This is a historical fiction book following two brave sisters during wwii who not only ensured their survival, but the survival of others. To call them brave is an understatement. Read it.

Very strange book but I loved it. If you ever have to just sleep until things felt better this book is for you.

This is the follow up book to Olive Kitteridge. It follows olive during the remaining years of her life, and through the eyes of all the people she has touched along the way. Loved it

Leni was 13 years old when she moved into the Alaska bush wilderness with her very unprepared parents. She was forced to learn how to survive in the great alone, but especially in living with her father with PTSD from the Vietnam war. This is Lenin‘s story of growing up here. It is horribly sad, beautifully written, but ultimately about how love survives. Read it. It‘s beautiful.

Olive is read and often unlikeable, but she is also honest and real. I love how the author wove the story not just through Olive‘s perception, but through the lives she touches as well. I can‘t wait to read the sequel “olive again”.

Set in London, this book briefly follows the lives of 6 families through the pick up/drop off school run. Very relatable and easy for parents going through the school grind phase of lofe

The latest in the Hunger Games series. I loved it and had a hard time putting it down. However this book was probably the most heartbreaking. There‘s mention of many characters that are more prominent in later books which was neat & sad. Without giving too much away- this book covers Haymitch‘s reaping at the quarter quell.

It would be easy to view Ina as a Martha Stewart type woman who knows how to do everything & does it perfectly- the ultimate housewife that us mortals cannot live up to. However describing Ina this way is so wrong. She is her own feminist, who taught herself how to do countless things- own a business, cook, write a book, flip real estate. She even worked for the White House dealing with nuclear policies. I love her focus on perseverance. Read it!

Britt Marie is the most unlikable character that you grow to love. The book is heart breaking and very real. It also shows that you are never too old to begin again and love your life. It ends on a cliff hanger, so the ending is unknown. But you find yourself rooting for Britt Marie 💜

This story follows the personal growth of a 14 yo who was nannying for a very unconventional family in the 1970s. Loved it!

This book took me a few tries to get into it, but I‘m so glad I persisted. It unfolded in ways I had not expected. While often tragic- you will love Elizabeth Zott and her lessons in chemistry!!

I loved this book.
The way this author connects all the characters is my favorite aspect of her writing. This book about how one women‘s prediction changed hundreds of lives. Read it!!

This book is historical fiction piece during the Great Depression. It follows a woman living during the great dust bowl. It is beautifully written and a powerful read about the strength of women and the difference love & passion makes. Highly recommend!!

If you enjoy dark humor- this book is hilarious. It‘s a quick read of short stories- some fiction, some from the author‘s life. All enjoyable. For instance, did you know the Dutch Santa is skinny and accompanied by 6-8 black men while living in Spain?!

Taddeo‘s book is a memoir of 3 women who are experiencing a personal crisis. It‘s heart breaking. It spoke to me, as a women, about all the unspoken messages we are given about our lives, our wants, how we should behave, etc. read it!
Warning though- very adult subject matter

Highly recommend if you enjoy historical fiction. It follows the case of a pack horse librarian and “blue” Kentucky woman in rural Kentucky In the 1930s. Proves the powerful was of books 📚 🖤

This book is powerful. Vance is very open about his childhood- the good and the bad. It speaks to all the ways resilience is fostered in children. It also highlights the many ways children can thrive- stability, support, love. Its a very thought provoking read.

This book is a test image of why therapy works- you verbalize your secrets, you feel heard, you feel validated, you feel cared for. Powerful read!

Loved it! The book follows Ann‘s dysfunctional and turbulent childhood as her mother pursues her dreams. I loved that the author had different women in the book write chapters of events from their viewpoint.

As an adult adoptee, this was emotionally the hardest book I‘ve ever read. However I recommend for everyone to read it- those touched by adoption or not. It speaks to reproduction reform, and truly supporting family unity. “Adoption is meant to support the needs of the children, and not support the dreams of would be parents”. That‘s so powerful. The needs Child & birth parent are lost in the current adoption process. Read it!!

For fans of “where‘d you go Bernadette”- read this book! It‘s a day in the life of a woman trying to do better. It‘s funny, lots of dark humor, and so relatable.

It was different, and I enjoyed reading it but pretty predictable

I loved this book- couldn‘t put it down. As a woman, I related to the main character. It also reminded me of some important life lessons- we all mess up but you have to learn to forgive yourself and keep going, it‘s not too late to make a change, and it‘s important to let people in. Cliques perhaps but truths nonetheless. Iykyk.

I would recommend this book for skeptical conspiracy theorists- lol. I loved it. It was hard to believe and unsettling but all true. Although the subject matter was dark, the author brought humor in which I liked. I did find it a bit hard to follow at times, but overall a great book. Give it a read!

This was a very hard read, but l also think so important. This book shows the evil people are capable of, but also the importance of acts of kindness- no matter how small. It‘s chilling to think of how easily the German people accepted the Nazis antisemitism. A lesson to us all

While I felt this book could be slow at times, I ended up liking it at the end. It was different. Had a psychological twist aspect to it.

Loved this historical fiction book! I also came to greatly admire Mileva Maria Einstein. Her brilliance to be accepted into a university for physics during a time when women were not educated is extraordinary. Einstein treatment of her disputable. I ended the book wondering what great scientific discoveries Mileva could have achieved with the right spouse and support. 10/10 recommend

This book reminded me of the 90s rom com “you‘ve got mail”. It was light, funny, but swallowed you up into the story. I loved it. It‘s a love story about people who love books. The best part were the book references in the book. 10/10 recommend!

“The Firm” was my first Grisham. I loved it & was hooked on his stories for many years. It‘s been a while since I read one, but I couldn‘t pass up reading about what Mitch & Abby are up to now- 15 years after the Firm ended. For all Grisham fans, check this one out.

Historical fiction piece about the few years leading up to young Victoria becoming queen of England at 18. I loved googling about het life after the book ended too

This is the follow up book to Emily Giffin‘s “something borrowed”, but from Darcy‘s point of view. I was worried it would be an obnoxious read, as Darcy is so much in something borrowed, but giffin got the tone perfect. I loved it.

Such a great follow up to “Less”. Author is so real and his adventures entertaining. Rooting for Author Less always 🖤

The story of the Lakeside Supper Club through 4 generations of women