Category: Movies and Books
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My Physical TBR Pile
My physical TBR pile has gotten out of hand in the last few months. I blame one of our Barnes and Nobel’s going out of business and a new Half Price Books opening up in my favorite shopping area. It might take me a few months to get through this stack especially if I keep…
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August Releases on my TBR
August is a time for catching the last moments of summer, the first days of school, and a new beginning. This month tends to be one of the busiest for everyone but don’t let your favorite hobby fall on the back burner! Pick up a new release to spark and keep the reading joy alive…
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Yours Truly – BOTM Review
May’s BOTM is a novel of terrible first impressions, hilarious second chances, and the joy of finding your perfect match. Yours Truly is another bestseller from Abby Jimenez. Goodreads Description: Dr. Briana Ortiz’s life is seriously flatlining. Her divorce is just about finalized, her brother’s running out of time to find a kidney donor, and…
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July Releases on my TBR
There are plenty of new releases coming out this month. From thrillers, romance, mysteries, nonfiction, historical fiction, and everything in between. Here are my top July Releases on my TBR. The Paris Agent by Kelly Rimmer Genre – historical fiction, mystery 1970—In the aftermath of his war-ravaged past, Noah Ainsworth is still haunted by memories…
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Spring Book Reviews
Spring has already left us and I’m a tad behind. Spring is another season that is perfect for reading due to allergies. Here are a few of the books I read this spring and my thoughts on each one. My Spring Book Reviews! Stone Maidens by Lloyd Devereux Richards Lloyd Devereux Richards skillfully builds layers…
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April BOTM – The Only Survivors
My April BOTM – The Only Survivors is a propulsive and chilling locked box mystery filled with the dazzling hairpin twist that is the author’s signature. The Only Survivors is bestselling author Megan Miranda’s best novel yet. The Goodreads Description: A decade ago, two vans filled with high school seniors on a school service trip…
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Benefits of Reading
What do we get by reading? Is it just a matter of pleasure or are there benefits beyond the enjoyment of reading? Scientists have found multiple mental and physical benefits to reading that can last a lifetime. Reading strengthens your brain. Scientists have used MRI scans to confirm that reading involves a complex network of…
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May Book Releases on TBR
There are plenty of new releases coming out this month. From thrillers, romance, mysteries, nonfiction, historical fiction, and everything in between. Here are my top May Book Releases on my TBR. May Book Releases on TBR Lying in the Deep by Diana Urban Genre – mystery, thriller, contemporary fiction After being jilted by her ex-boyfriend…
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BOTM Review – The Soulmate
My March BOTM Review – The Soulmate is a thrilling, addictive novel about marriage, betrayal, and the secrets that push us to the edge by Sally Hepworth. The Soulmate is a thrilling and suspenseful mystery. Goodreads Description: There’s a cottage on a cliff. Gabe and Pippa’s dream home in a sleepy coastal town. But their…
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April Releases on my TBR
With April showers in full swing, it’s the best time of year to curl up with a new book. There are plenty of new releases coming out this month. From thrillers, romance, mysteries, nonfiction, historical fiction, and everything in between. Here are my top April Releases on my TBR. Homecoming by Kate Morton Genre –…